What type of pickup do I need for a nylon strung classical Guitar?!
Question: and can I interface it to my PC using the PC as an amplifier.
Please suggest what I will require.
Thanks in advance to all who reply.
Answers: and can I interface it to my PC using the PC as an amplifier.
Please suggest what I will require.
Thanks in advance to all who reply.
I have always preferred a top/bridge mount pick-up such as the Barcus-Berry for Classical. They can also be installed inside (by a professional). Do not use a sound hole mounted p-up.
Although I have a computer recording program, I have not ever used it, so am not up to speed on interfacing. You might check into Native Instruments "Guitar Rig", I understand that's a good one.
EDIT: About microphone use. It will cost more to get a microphone that will sound as good as a Barcus-Berry. If you want to use a microphone, here are some tips:
Get a good condenser mic - they sound best for this use. You also will need a mic stand, preferably with a boom.
You need a quiet room where no one is going to be making noise or opening your door, things such as that. Also noise from the outside if you have a lot of traffic and/or planes, and/or trains, etc. Dog barking, chair squeaking, all kinds of noise can interfere with recording with a microphone. That's why we build expensive recording studios.
The noise from my computer (fan) alone would prevent me from using a microphone for this purpose.
You'll need a guitar microphone and a microphone preamplifier.
The preamp will have a "Line Output" which you will plug in to your sound card's "Line Input", make any necessary settings / adjustments to your sound card mixer software controls, and that should get you to the point of playing through the computer's speakers. With some sound-recording software, you can then record your guitar playing.