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Posted on Oct 28, 2006 08:04 pm
Crayon
Member Since: Oct 17, 2006
Objective: Record album quality hip hop vocals.
Okay guys so i need phantom power for my condensor, And a recording interface.
1) Lets say my interface provides 48v phantom, Do i still need a pre-amp, Cause i know some add warmth, im not sure if thats good?
2) If i buy a recording interface, Do i still need to buy like a good sound card to run the signal Recording Interface --> Soundcard --> Laptop?
3) Should i buy a voice processor or use the software dynamic processing, What about compression and limiting. Should i just used software? Is there even a difference?
4)What are the best microphone cables in the game, Mogami. Right?
5) Which Interface is better? ( Stat wise )
www.m-audio.com/products/...Ozone-main.html
Or
service.bfast.com/bfast/c...mp;bfmtype=gear
6) Which microphone is better? ( Stat wise )
service.bfast.com/bfast/c...mp;bfmtype=gear
Or
www.zzounds.com/a--884907/item--MSHMXL2003
Thanks so much guys D=
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Kaos62Kaos is only a form of insanityMember
Since: Feb 03, 2005
Oct 29, 2006 02:27 am If you are looking to record just vocals or say upto two tracks at atime then i here the Line 6 Toneport has been used to good results by members here. It has preamps and is connected by USB (i think)
A lot of people (me included) generally run dry tracking and process in the computer using software. Except using an outboard compressor to smooth the recording before it enters.
On the mics i haven't used the above so I can't give any rating, but I have used AT2020 or AT4033 to good effect.
pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
Oct 29, 2006 04:49 pm Hey Crayon, fun field, isn't it ? =)
First, the mic, if it's LDC, then it'll need phantom power. Dynamic (like shure sm57) don't need phantom.
Next, every mic puts out mic level signal, needing a preamp to bring it up to line level. Some devices only accept line level, some have built in preamps.
On your #2 above, a recording interface usually will perform all duties of a sound card. This function is to convert analog sound (sine waves, AC) over to digital stream (bits and bytes). Depending on what you call a device, it may be slightly different, but basically you need some sort of 'interface' to get the analog over to digital for inside the computer.
On #3, vox processer VS. software processing. This is up to you, I can't guess at what type of processor, or what type of software you'd be interested in. But in a nutshell, outboard vocal processors can be very good, but spendy. Plus, once you record your track with one, you can't change, or remove, the effects. Only tweak whats there. If you choose to add effects in the PC, then you can change to your hearts content. Some of these can be very good too, it comes down to your budget, and your tastes.
Compression is good going in, before the computer, to keep clipping from occuring. This can also tighten up your vocals, before converting to digital. Limiter can do the same function, keeping clips out of the digital realm. When used in software, compression can do more tighening, or fattening of sound, making it more full. Both analog, and digital compression are good, and have their place in recording and mixing. So yes, there is a difference, and should be looked at as two different types of effects, for different uses.
#4: mogame are good. If it bought cables, I'd buy mogami. I make my own, so I don't purchase.
#5: those two devices do the same audio interface job, but the ozone gives you the midi keyboard aspect, which is cool. If that's a good plus for you, then it'd be a good choice. I haven't worked with the Edirol stuff, but it looks like a good device as well. Stat wise, i'll let you research that.
#6: you can see the price difference. I'd be inclined to align with that assumption, as i've heard the shure mentioned in recording forums more than the MXL. of course, that's just my one little opinion.
hope that helps.
good luck
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 29, 2006 05:02 pm I have several interfaces which are on the higher end. But I do as well use the Line 6 Toneport UX-2 and love it. Its conveniant and quick when I dont need my bigger interfaces.
And yes, it has phantom power for use with the condenser mic's and as well models some pretty high end pre amps. So no you wouldn't need an outboard pre amp with something like that.
