Recording Using a Boss Micro BR Digital Recorder

rockstar21

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Hi...

My band got this new recording machine from BOSS which was released about a year ago and we recorded most of our new songs here. To me, it's much more worth it than going into a studio, especially, if you just want to record a demo. This little machine is just a bit bigger than an iPod.

You can read more bout it on their official webbie:
http://www.roland.com/products/en/MICRO_BR/index.html

We have a sample song recorded on this machine which is on myspace (http://www.myspace.com/souldistraction). Our stuff is similar to The Cult, The Cranberries & Pink Floyd. This is our jam session but we added more stuff with layering of tracks through that machine. The room mike is killer!

This is so perfect for bands with small budgets. I am not sure how much it is in Singapore but it is so worth it, if you're serious about your songwriting. Plus, if you can play XBox, i am so sure you can record your songs with this machine. None of my band members are engineers by the way...

Just imagine how many great ideas get lost because you didn't have a way to record it on the spot...

I know I am not living in Singapore anymore but just want to share what is good for fellow musicians. We all want the local scene to succeed right?

Apart from this, there's also A LOT of information (up to musicians to find out and actually do it) that can help musicians make it in today's industry:

http://cdbaby.net/tips

And this opportunity is open to every songwriter in the world:
http://taxi.com/

Hope that helps!

Rocking faithfully,
Elsa Faith
myspace.com/evil_elsa
 
my dad wanted to get this some time last year. I can't remember the retail price but it's between 500-800 bucks. Seen it around soft for about 500+. Btw, if you put it close to a loud amp would it get a crackling sound? And is it possible to connect an external mic into it.
 
$500+ huh? Well, there's a site called Musician's Friend here and they sell this item, brand new for $229 (about $350.37)...

Not sure if they would ship worldwide... But if they do, and you are going to purchase it, make sure you request for international flat rate shipping (from USPS). It will only be $17 for shipping + $350.37 and it will only cost you less than $400. Even better if you can order a new one from eBay, save more $$$... To me, if it costs you more than $450, you've been ripped off...

Yes, you can connect the microphone into the line-in with a 1/4" to 8" adapter. If you want a "live sound", record through the room mic but of course don't put it so near to your amp. The last recording of our "live sound" was satisfying, only a bit too much on the highs. But that's not the machine's fault. ;P

And if you want to layer tracks, just record your instruments one by one through the line-in. You don't need your amp if you're layering because you can get the same effects by using their internal effects. Check out the sample video they have on the BOSS' website.

My guitarist got a 2GB SD card instead of using their given 128MB. It's just killer, man!
 
Anyone looking for a portable solution, might like to check out the zoom H4 or H2 instead. They a little more plasticky but cheaper.

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Especially the H4. It comes with XLR and limited phantom power.
 
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I have the H4. The downside is it's use of low quality quartz crystals. There's a distinct timing offset when compared to devices like video cams.

The dual mic setup is great for simple stereo recordings, and the XLR/phantom power works great though there have been reports that the voltage supplied is inadequate for some mics.

The H2 has 4 mics for an all round recording, but no xlr/phantom power.
 
ah i see... that's good info there, man. I guess, it all depends on what you want, right?

as for me, I would like to be able to both record ideas and still be able to make a great demo. so a BOSS machine would work awesome.

But yes, understanding how our tight budget is always the case with small musicians, this zoom H4 might work great as well.

I know I am probably talking about another topic here now, I think there are great musicians in Singapore. My bassist and I came down last September and watched a few local bands. I know it sucks that Singaporeans don't have local support... Actually, it's the same everywhere, even here in America. A band from one state may not be appreciated by their own state people but will be very much supported by another state, even a bordering state.

Anyway, my point is, sometimes, we have to venture elsewhere. Plus, there's always great tips from musicians that already made it (we can get em through interviews, etc)...

Maybe that simple recording on a Zoom, a BOSS, whatever you have, can spark greater ideas in our songwriting...

Thanks for sharing about the Zoom info dude. :)
 
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