Pic noise

[JIM GIBB]

Does anyone know how to minimize pic noise while recording mandolin. I have tried using a microphone and plugging directly into the interface. The results are pretty much the same either way, although the tone is a bit nicer with the mic. I've tried messing with the EQ, but I'm not happy with the results. Is there any specific plugin that might help with this? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks, Jim

[withfoam]

I’ve honestly found the pic to be the main culprit. I did a test one day and found the least noise with my BlueChip and Apollo picks.

[JIM GIBB]

I’ve honestly found the pic to be the main culprit. I did a test one day and found the least noise with my BlueChip and Apollo picks.

I'm using a BlueChip CT 55. Just for the hell of it, I tried one of my guitar pics. The result was pretty much the same.

[Bill McCall]

Unfortunately, technique may be the culprit. Experimenting with angle of strike, force of strike and grip pressure are often involved in the solution.

Good luck.

[JIM GIBB]

Unfortunately, technique may be the culprit. Experimenting with angle of strike, force of strike and grip pressure are often involved in the solution.

Good luck.

I'm sure that my technique leaves a lot of room for improvement. I've only been at this for 3-4 months. I'll keep experimenting. Thanks, Jim

[sounds_good]

Sierra Hull has some advice on the topic of pick noise.

Sierra Hull - 5 Tips on Tone

[otis66]

I had pick noise too. I went from a Fender Medium to a Fender heavy pick, still had noise, so I jump up to a Wegen TF 120 pick. I now use a Wegen TF 150 for mandolin playing and Wegen 120 for Guitar. The Clayton 120 and 150 pick also works well
As soon as I have the perfect pick thickness for my playing I intend to buy a BlueChip pick.

[yankees1]

Using BC picks I really don't hear any pick noise !

[BoxCarJoe]

In a recording situation I stay about 36" away from the mic.
Also aim the mic towards the fingerboard.

Not a fix, but it helps

[Zach Wilson]

Limiting pick noise is something I have had to work on with my playing quite a bit. When I record or play live it seems to be amplified more then when I'm playing acoustically on my couch. Like others have said I'd work on pick direction technique and try playing with different angles to limit the clicking.

[JIM GIBB]

In a recording situation I stay about 36" away from the mic.
Also aim the mic towards the fingerboard.

Not a fix, but it helps

I'll try that. Thanks