I'll take the nibble. There are some basic questions you need to answer before you really start to spend money, but I will assume some of the answers and go from there.
My assumptions are that you want to record in one location (vice having a portable setup), are looking to record no more than 8 tracks simultaneously at any one time (a very reasonable assumption), and already have a decently powerful and stable PC (or Mac), which includes a CD burner.
Given that, you have to construct a basic studio with both Input signal flow and Output signal flow. On the input side, you need mics (to capture sound), preamps (to convert mic level to line level), digitizers (to convert line level to binary data for the PC).
On the output side, you need a Digital-To-Analog converter (to make bits back to line level), amplifier (to make line level to speaker level), and speakers.
So, what I recommend:
Mics: Rode NT5 ($300 for a pair), AEA R84 ($1000), Shure SM57 ($90), Studio Projects C3 ($270).
Preamp and D/A: Behringer ADA-8000 ($230)
Soundcard: RME Hammerfall ($550)
Mixing Software: Steinberg Nuendo ($1000)
Speakers: Hafler M5 ($200)
Amp: Hafler P3000 ($300)
Miscellaneous: Cables, adapters, mic stands, etc. ($1000)
Total: $4900
Lotsa room for savings or spending money here. Questions?
- Paul Artola
Ellicott City, Maryland
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Originally Posted by Bear Ok all you technofiles, I need some help brothers (and sisters).
I need to know basica equipment needed to record myself and eventually other horns, rhythmn section, etc. But for now, just myself.
I need to know, computer programs, computer specs, mic names, cables, etc... |