hey guys.. i wana setup a home recording studio to record my drums, vox , guitar, bass , keys. what do i need thats good.. is protools good? like single track recording.. for example drums first. then after that,, guitar and ect ect. what would i need. im sorry im a real nood and i really wana set this up... im wgb ex- drummer and i just wana work on my new project. whats the equipemt u guys suggest that doesnt break the band.. bout 1000 bucks.. or a lil more. btw i have a power book g4 mac and the new media centre hp computer. 200 gb . like soundcards what do i need where do i get all this stuff. thanks guys this will be a real help email jakejonathan@gmail.com if u want
wana setup a home recording studio
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Cheez
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If it is simple home recording, you can get it done at a relatively low budget. Esp if you are thinking of recording not everything at the same go.
You probably already have garageband, so you are set for software. You just need a soundcard. You can get one below $300. Since you are not doing multiple channel recordings, a simple card will mimimal ins and outs will do. You need a mic. The tricky is getting one that is all-purpose - not high end but go relatively well in both drums, acoustic instruments and vocals. You'll need a few cables. And you should be set.
Don't expect studio quality. But it should be of OK quality if your room is relatively quiet.
You probably already have garageband, so you are set for software. You just need a soundcard. You can get one below $300. Since you are not doing multiple channel recordings, a simple card will mimimal ins and outs will do. You need a mic. The tricky is getting one that is all-purpose - not high end but go relatively well in both drums, acoustic instruments and vocals. You'll need a few cables. And you should be set.
Don't expect studio quality. But it should be of OK quality if your room is relatively quiet.
teraslasch
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micing up that drumset alone is gonna cost u a bomb. :lol: u'll probably need a mixer as well on top of the soundcard if u really wanna record some proper drums. if not, i think using 2 overheads should do the trick if ure on budget.
hope you guys wont be angry that i keep posting the same solution.
coz, this is the solution that works at a budget. also, since the SOFT store is selling it too.
stephj, what you need is a Presonous FirePod $850.
http://www.presonus.com/firepod.html
http://www.presonus.com/images/firepoddiagram-big.jpg
this interface has 8 microphone preamp. so you can mic up your drumset directly without a mixer.
you will need to get some microphones too. monitor speakers. microphone stands + cables.
coz, this is the solution that works at a budget. also, since the SOFT store is selling it too.
stephj, what you need is a Presonous FirePod $850.
http://www.presonus.com/firepod.html
http://www.presonus.com/images/firepoddiagram-big.jpg
this interface has 8 microphone preamp. so you can mic up your drumset directly without a mixer.
you will need to get some microphones too. monitor speakers. microphone stands + cables.
teraslasch
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james, like that over his budget liao, his budget 1k :lol: . yea but i heard good stuff bout presonus firepod.
coz in his case, he wants to record drums. that's why need an interface with enough microphone inputs. even if he get a ProTools 003 rig, he will need extra preamp for the microphone. be it from a mixer or individual preamp. this add up to be much more.
microphones are indeed expensive stuff. for drumset, need about $1000.
Kick - Audix D-6 or AKG D112 ($300 -$360)
Snare - Shure SM57 ($160)
Toms x3 - Sennheiser e 604 ($200 each)
Overhead - a pair of Samson C02 ($200)
mic stand - $45 each
cable - $2/metre + $6 per connector. you need 2 on 1 cable.
you need at least eight 8m xlr-to-xlr.
for a start, use headphones for monitoring. $200
wait, still need a vocal mic! maybe try the Shure SM57 first. save up about $600 for a nice Large Diaphragm Condenser microphone. or you can try a cheap and good one at http://soft.com.sg/web/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=372900#372900
dont you hate spending so much money to do a simple thing!!! ha..ha..
microphones are indeed expensive stuff. for drumset, need about $1000.
Kick - Audix D-6 or AKG D112 ($300 -$360)
Snare - Shure SM57 ($160)
Toms x3 - Sennheiser e 604 ($200 each)
Overhead - a pair of Samson C02 ($200)
mic stand - $45 each
cable - $2/metre + $6 per connector. you need 2 on 1 cable.
you need at least eight 8m xlr-to-xlr.
for a start, use headphones for monitoring. $200
wait, still need a vocal mic! maybe try the Shure SM57 first. save up about $600 for a nice Large Diaphragm Condenser microphone. or you can try a cheap and good one at http://soft.com.sg/web/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=372900#372900
dont you hate spending so much money to do a simple thing!!! ha..ha..
teraslasch
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heh,. not simple.. its a very complicated process! only the people think its simple! :lol: . 1k to record drums is gonna get you no where.
blueprintstudios
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actually to me it's simple if you think it's simple, it complicates when you don't get the simple logic. but one factor, you cannot afford to be picky with a low budget. I'd even record using earphones as mics if I couldn't afford it. (tried before. quite cheapo actually.)
hi jake, you posted at the right time, I believe i can help you setup a home multitrack (with drums) within $1.2K budget.with my 2nd hand gear. recording soundcard/preamps/headphone monitoring/cheapmics/micstand/D.Ibox/rack/PC servicing all included. I was just making a "recording package" bundle.
but err you probably gotta increase your budget a little more for getting XLR cables (for drums). helps if you know how to solder yourself if not I believe i can get someone to do it for you cheap.
incase you wanna know the gear list :
echo audio layla soundcard
behringer 8 mic preamps
behringer mics / and even cheaper mics (but performs the purpose)
behringer D.I box
DOD 6 channel headphone preamp
behringer/phillips/cheap brand headphones (performs the purpose)
gator case
hopefully, the mics aren't too cheap for you. i used this setup for my old bedroom recording (www.purevolume.com/blueprintstudios , 20dischanger - solitary), i can assure you it's working fine if not I don't sell haha. email/add me on msn blueprintstudios.org(at)hotmail.com
cheers
hi jake, you posted at the right time, I believe i can help you setup a home multitrack (with drums) within $1.2K budget.with my 2nd hand gear. recording soundcard/preamps/headphone monitoring/cheapmics/micstand/D.Ibox/rack/PC servicing all included. I was just making a "recording package" bundle.
but err you probably gotta increase your budget a little more for getting XLR cables (for drums). helps if you know how to solder yourself if not I believe i can get someone to do it for you cheap.
incase you wanna know the gear list :
echo audio layla soundcard
behringer 8 mic preamps
behringer mics / and even cheaper mics (but performs the purpose)
behringer D.I box
DOD 6 channel headphone preamp
behringer/phillips/cheap brand headphones (performs the purpose)
gator case
hopefully, the mics aren't too cheap for you. i used this setup for my old bedroom recording (www.purevolume.com/blueprintstudios , 20dischanger - solitary), i can assure you it's working fine if not I don't sell haha. email/add me on msn blueprintstudios.org(at)hotmail.com
cheers
blueprintstudios
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hmmm i use close miking and it's fine. room treating doesn't really matter just don't place your drums right next to a wall or somethin. all my recordings are done either in non-proper treated jam studios if not in my bedroom covered with nothing but a poster or two and photoframes.
hope this helps
hope this helps
blueprintstudios
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I borrowed James(Soft)'s firepod before, worked like a charm for me. I recommended a few friends to get fp10 from resolution, they're all happy at home recording now haha.
i m looking for a people who wish to collaborate on setting up a home recording studio booth at a retail outlet space in Bugis Street...i have gotten a reasonable rental rate there and wish to see how we can explore opportunities in this area to set up recording equipment plus other music merchandise ...private message me or email me at jerry@expressinmusic.com ...thanks!
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