What should I buy first?
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Posted on Jun 23, 2004 03:45 pm
Andrew Rudkosky
Member Since: Jun 23, 2004
I am currently shopping for some rack gear, to go with my set up. I don't know what to pick up first. Can anyone give me some Ideas, on what would be best?
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el musicoFreeleance Producer/Engineer/GtrMember
Since: Aug 11, 2002
Jun 23, 2004 07:44 pm that's a tough question to answer. what do you need? what do you have your eyes on? what's your budget? Rack gear isn't essential with a DAW so i'm not sure.
just looking at your profile, i would recommend more mics. Like an sm57 (dynamic mic) for micing guitar cabinets and such. but, you may not be doing music that needs it, so as you can see I need more elaboration on your part.
guitwizzNothing doesnt give me gasMember
Since: May 25, 2004
Jun 24, 2004 02:36 am better sound card?
better mics?
better preaMp?
More ram?
real speakers?
join the thousands of "Happy peppy people" that need more!!
guitwizzNothing doesnt give me gasMember
Since: May 25, 2004
Jun 24, 2004 02:46 am your mic is cool
your sound card is cool
need mic pre and comp
2.0 is adequate (machine), but not maybe for long
I dont know the Behringer monitors, .. the "truth" ones? I think those are probably cool, like that they are made of wood.
P.S. Thanks for protecting the U.S. dude!!!
Jun 24, 2004 07:52 am Thanks for all the help. I guess running Cubase SX, there isn't much need for outboard gear. I should just use what I have, and try to master that first.
Jun 24, 2004 08:02 am I am a strong advocate for an external compressor...if you only have one hardware external unit, make it a compressor...
TheTincanbugsloppy dice, drinks twiceMember
Since: Aug 05, 2003
Jun 24, 2004 08:40 am What instruments do you plan to record? What kind of sound are you going for?
I'm with dB on the need for a compressor. I would also add - if you don't have a mic stand, buy a nice boom stand. The convenience is more than worth the money. I found that taping and wedging the mic in unusual places affected my sound and took too much time to set up.
Jun 24, 2004 05:51 pm I have the boom stand for the mic. I've mostly been recording just vocals for now, but plan on recording some live guitars, and various percussion instuments. What is a good compressor for a low to mid range price? Thanks you guys, you've all been a big help.
