my studio what else i need?
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Posted on Oct 12, 2006 10:33 pm
gibsonas
Member Since: Jan 21, 2006
hi i got a fl studio 6 xxl(software)
us-122(interface)
korg triton (keyboard)
AMD 2.6 gHZ 250gb 512RAM( PC computer)
bose 301 with yamaha amp (speakers)
mxl 990 (condensor mic)
what else i'm missing? what you recomend?
thanks
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meltdown5Faze 2 StudiosMember
Since: Aug 15, 2005
Oct 13, 2006 01:35 am depends on the type of stuff you want to record. It doesnt sound liek your going to be recording drums... or so ill assume. As for electric guitar your MXL would work, but definealy not the thing id choose. For accoustic guitar your MXL would work just fine. but mainly your MXL would be used for vocals, which im assuming is your intent. make SURE you use a Pop-filter though with that mic, must have if you plan on recording vocals.
Specify what your intending to record and we will be able to help a lot more, although your set up sounds pretty solid (unless im stupidly missing something) good job man. im looking forward to hear great things from you!
-melty
Oct 13, 2006 07:13 am depending on your usage, considering you are using FL, I am assuming you use loads of samples and stuff, I would suggest doubling your RAM.
Maybe a cheapo dynamic mic like a trusty ol SM57 would come in handy.
TallChapAnswer:On a good day, lipstick.Member
Since: Jun 24, 2004
Oct 13, 2006 09:59 am As dB-Wan mentioned, a Shure SM-57 would be a very useful tool. It's a workhorse microphone.
I'm not familiar with the US-122 specs so I don't know if it has phantom power for your MXL990. If it doesn't you may need some kind of pre-amp, or power unit.
The MXL990 is a sensitive soul, but you should b able to get some nice sound from it. Pop shields, as mentioned above are very important. Even with the pop shield, you may want to find a VST de-esser just in case.
Maybe a pair of headphones for tracking purposes (everyone here will tell you not to mix with them...however, I've done it. It's possible).
Oh, and when you feel up to it, an HRC-PRO subscription. Worth every penny in my mind. I'm not an administrator or anything, just a member, and a big fan. You'll find a few hours on HRC is worth a hundred magazines.....
pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
Oct 13, 2006 10:15 am yep, us122 has phantom power.
i'd second the headphones as well. If you're doing any audio recording, then you'll not want to use the monitors to hear the beat.
Oct 13, 2006 06:33 pm thanks guys for you attention.
Well i play different kind of music , i play alternative rock( a little problem with a beats), and i do a little bit kind of trance with live guitar, so i want to get really nice sound on guitar and bass, i have i little problem with fl studio 6 to mix adjust levels and stuff i might doing something wrong. I have a filter for a mxl990, us 122 has phantom power,do i need a mixer?
Oct 13, 2006 10:46 pm the us122 is a terrible interface, in my opinion. I've never had anything tascam that was any good.
pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
Oct 16, 2006 01:03 pm if i'm getting this right, if you'll be tracking by yourself, then the 122 should be sufficient (don't need a mixer). Mixers come in more helpful when you've got more than 2 inputs. But if you're only tracking 2 inputs, then the us122 will do your routing functions for you, plus it's got the two preamps, so you're set there as well.
If you had multiple keyboard inputs, and mic inputs, then you could use a mixer to cable everything into, so they're all set, plug the two outputs from the mixer to the line inputs on the us122, then just activate the two channels you want to record from the mixer. That would help.
But if you've only got the triton, then plug the two triton outputs into the two line inputs on the us122. When you need it, plug your LDC into the preamp on the 122. You can also plug your midi out/in to the us122 midi in/out. Then plug your headphones into the headphone jack, plus plug your monitor solution into the line outs. Should be good to go just as is.
I can appreciate Andy's opinion above, there's lots of people who've had nightmare problems with the us122, and others who've had good luck. (i'm in the latter group).
hth
