recording: home or studio

[VCO]

hi all
i want to do some acoustics guiatar recording but on a tight budget: is it better to record at home with a home recording studio considering now the euipment for computers are very advance or should i just go to the studio (i used to go to a few studios but the sounds they record really sucks: is it the engineer??)

anyway if i record at home what is the budget for setting up a more professional recording?

do i just need a good mic & a good soundcard?

thanks for advice

U can choose to record LIVE or via DI
Let say DI, invest on a good pre-amp (can do both mic or line), line out to soundcard to PC audio software. Or a quickie & fast way is to use a portable recorder, M-audio, Zoom etc... and transfer yr recorded content via sd-card or usb link.
LIVE recording, assume u have taken care on soundproofing & noise leakage, use a good omni-mic & a good pre-amp, tis combination if fine-properly, can go a long way.
So its mic ==> pre-amp ==> soundcard or portable recorder.
Always remember, original source must be good. Good luck!!

 

[Jay Su]

The acoustic treatment of the room is also very important.

Try putting up vicoustic panels. Really helpful.

Sim Lim, Esden selling.