Chris Coady discusses mic placement for recording acoustic guitar while producing Rachel Bobbitt's "Sweetest Heart." He uses a Heiserman 251 mic, positioning it about 2-3 feet away to capture a direct sound without excessive room ambiance.
Coady emphasizes finding a sweet spot where the mic is close enough to avoid a distant sound but not so close that it feels overly magnified. He adjusts the distance by moving the mic until the room sound is audible, then pulling it back slightly for the desired clarity.
This approach allows the guitarist to find their own comfort zone by listening through headphones, ensuring a natural and integrated sound in the production.