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Posted on Nov 25, 2007 12:36 am
hetfield_86
Member Since: Nov 25, 2007
Hey everyone. I just need a bit of help on some stuff. A mate and myself are looking at buying some new stuff to do some home recording. We have both done a bit of home recording before but we are now looking at getting some better stuff.
I just want to know what people would suggest for a audio/midi interface for the computer. We were looking at things like the mbox 2 and some other ones. I have seen a few of them that look like they have a mixer built into it.
Also we need some monitor speakers and microphones and headphones...so any suggestion on what the good ones are.
Basically for the interface I want to spend anywhere from $300-$900 on it, but can go a little more.
The monitors we were looking at about $600 or so...maybe a bit more
The microphone will just be used for some rough vocals, so wouldnt need the best mic.
And the headphone I would pay up to $200 for.
Let me know what people would suggest and which ones to stay away from.
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Nov 25, 2007 01:51 am I use Samson c01u condenser. It works alright, is about 100 US maybe less and it's usb. You just plug it into your computer (if that's what you want). Anyway, that's my unprofessional setup. (you don't even want to know what speakers I use). You can hear the mic on the songs that I posted. I used it for the guitar and vocals.
Nov 25, 2007 02:05 am Beware of a USB Mic because you can't run other instruments at the same time.
Toneport is very popular here (and with me) but does not have a MIDI interface also included). I also liked the InSpire but I don't remember if that does MIDI.
I have a studio projects B1 Condenser and a SM58 knock off. I would highly recommend the SM58 or knock off for vocals and versatility.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 25, 2007 01:01 pm hetfield, I have to run some errands and then I'll pop in and give you some ideas.
And Welcome to HRC by the way.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 25, 2007 03:05 pm How many inputs will you need to record at one time? That will kind of tell as to what type of interface to use.
What software are you using or going to be using to record with? Most of them offer a mixer right in the software.
Here are some active monitor's to look at. www.homerecordingconnecti...Studio+Monitors
And here are some Passive ones which will need a separate power amp. www.homerecordingconnecti...Studio+Monitors
I personally prefer the passive, but many really like the active type monitor's. And I have to say that it is a much easier monitor to use without having to invest in extra gear.
As for the mic's, that again depends on the type of recording you are looking to do. Let us know what you will be recording and then we can narrow down the search a little bit.
Headphones, well that is a personal kind of thing. If your going to use them for tracking or mixing makes a bit of difference. I use both AKG K240m and K240s here. They are comfortable and sound very good.
Nov 25, 2007 10:31 pm Tonyociu what do you mean by other instruments?
I use Cooledit and I have the option of using the mic for one track and (if I wanted) my soundcard. I don't use midi, so I'm not sure about that.
If you record the vocals seperately a usb mic is fine. You can also have more than one at a time if you need.
Anyway, just what works for me.
Nov 26, 2007 01:38 am Hey Noize2u, thanks for the kind words.
Well basically I will mainly be recording metal tracks with clean sections, but my friend will be using it to record keyboard for dance music. I really only need 2 inpouts but would prefer at least 4 incase I need to record the whole band (drummer has an electric kit). We want something that sounds good. At the moment I am using Cakewalk Sonar (the newest one, cant remember which version)and my friend uses some dance one...i forget the name.
I was thinking of getting the mbox but then heard that you have to use it with pro tools so am starting to look at something on the same sort of level as that.
LokiCone PokerMember
Since: Apr 07, 2002
Nov 26, 2007 02:32 pm If you need to record 4 audio tracks simultaniously I suggest the M-Audio Delta 44, which I have been using for years. it's a great little card, however it does not have midi
Nov 26, 2007 04:23 pm tonyoci
where can i buy SM58 knock offs. are they almost as good?
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 26, 2007 05:36 pm hetfield, Loki makes a good point there about the Delta 44. It makes a killer interface for use like yours. I still have one on an older PC that is kind of a surf box and runs older Cakewalk apps.
Anyway, it is a 4 in 4 out unit. Connections are via 1/4" plugs. So getting a mic in would need a small mixer or mic pre. But plugging the drums straight in is a breeze. And I still run a lot of software synths through it without any trouble.
And your in the right place. Lots of us run Cakewalk apps. I have been for years, now on Sonar 7 PE and Project 5 version 2.5
