[mazafaka]

I am attempting my first recording with my new 6505 combo and I am having a couple problems. I have only a Samson C03 condenser mic, and although I am working on picking up a SM57, the condenser is what I have for now. I am working in a home studio and I am considering clearing out a closet to use for recording through the amp.

Problem: I am having trouble achieving the presence that I am looking for. I think it has to do with the mic and the fact that it is picking up sound in front of and behind the mic. Perhaps isolating the amp in the closet would help this... The mic is placed as close to the grille of the amp as possible, directly in front of one speaker and is set to super-cardioid. I have adjusted the volume on my Presonus Firebox and I can get the general input level I am looking for, but not the "in your face" sound. I have adjusted the resonance and presence on the amp and the reverb is turned off.

I have read a number of tutorials and it looks like my options are using a dynamic / directional mic and/or a sound isolation booth (both being optimal). What are your thoughts?