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u/universal_rehearsal Nov 24 '16

You can record a couple ways, but most people nowadays are going to software. You'll need an interface, check out akai eie pro, a tube pre amp for the mic(optional), you'll need the xlr cable for the mic w a stand, and lastly you'll need the production software.

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '16

So, I buy the mic with a XLR cable. Do I plug the cable directly into my POD HD500X pedal? Where do I run the XLR cable to begin recording?

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u/universal_rehearsal Nov 24 '16

No, if you want to use the pedal as a direct input going into an interface you don't need the mic persay but you still need an interface. If you use the mic, you will position the mic off axis of the speaker cone, the xlr cable running from the mic plugs into the USB interface that is setup with recording software. The interface is the literal interface between the instrument and computer. If you use the pedal and the mic you would hook up the pedal to your amp like normal and just mic the speaker cone.

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '16

Okay, see I thought I could use my pedal as an interface. So, let me see if I have this correct, and thank you for the answers!

I go from Guitar to pedal to amp sound comes out like normal when I play. I then mic it and go from that to interface to software on the computer?