New Setup

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Member Since: Jul 07, 2004

Hey guys I'm relatively new to this but I'm hoping to get ready for setup, mainly recoridng solo vocal stuff with keys and acoustic guitars but also everynow and then may be doing a rock/church band sorta recording.

This is my list of "Stuff":

Mixer - Behringer Eurorack UB1622FX-PRO 16-Input Mixer

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Speakers - Probably a Dvd type 5.1 surround sound. Maybe Logitech.

Headphones - Couple of pairs of Behringer sets for recording then a set of senheisers for mastering.

Microphones - thinking 2 or 3 sm57s and 1 0r 2 Rode NT1-As

Compressor - MDX2600 Composer Pro-XL Compressor

service.bfast.com/bfast/c...mp;bfmtype=gear

Pre-amp - not really sure on this any tips?

Software - At thsi point msot probably Cubase unless someone can suggest a better program, Cubase is the only real program I've "Seen" so I dont know what the other run like.

Anything I've forgotten?

Any input appreciated. Thanks all.


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Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
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Since: May 10, 2002


Jul 11, 2004 11:13 pm

A comercial grade recording sound card. I would suggest better monitoring speakers they are your ears, doesn't matter what is happening unless you can hear it. I prefer Sony headphones for mixing and mastering personaly after trying many. Behringers should be fine for puting on performers. Rest looks fine.

Cone Poker
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Since: Apr 07, 2002


Jul 12, 2004 12:45 am

Get a good recording soundcard, anything from M-Audio will be a good start, the more inputs means the more you can record at one time. Also if budget allows get a good pair of moniter speakers instead of the dvd set up. As for software, I'd look into Sonar or another cakewalk program because the learning curve isn't as steep. N-Track, Multitrack Studios, and crystal are other good choices.

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Since: Jul 07, 2004


Jul 12, 2004 02:01 am

Thanks alot, I will be getting the audiophile 2496 for soundcard.

As I've researched it yes I will be getting better monitors, However I think I might stick with the senheisers for mastering as I think their sound quality is awesome, will check out the sony's though.

For the mixer I've decided to go up to the UB1832 just in case I need those two extra mics.

Comrpessor I'll look at a while down the road I think.

What are your thoughts on the preamps built into the mixers? I'll see how it sounds but jsut wondering if they are ok or will I need an external preamp?

Thankyou.

Nothing doesnt give me gas
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Since: May 25, 2004


Jul 12, 2004 05:02 am

For vocals you should get at least an affordable mic pre. We could talk for days about the best one for the money, but any of them would be better for vocals than most built-ins.

Also, dont get a monitoring system with a sub, those are great for entertainment purposes, but not for monitoring material.

I have to poop now, gotta go!

Member
Since: Jul 07, 2004


Jul 12, 2004 05:36 am

Rofl, yeah thatnks alot.

The preamp I've been looking at a few of the behringer single line ones and they're only about $150 AU$ for one are these quality?

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002


Jul 12, 2004 05:42 am

I have used onboard pres from my Behringer UB1622 for a while now. No, certainly not the best in the business, but well capable of getting the job done.

A sub can make problems in your perception of the music, as it is very difficult to get a sub and satellites balanced properly to make it an effective mixing environment. Unless you have a top-notch SPL meter and are scroing movie sound tracks and stuff like that where a sub plays a large role, you may want to steer away from the sub idea...I have a sub for my 5.1 mixing system, but not for my typical stereo mixing, it just creates problems.

The Audiophile will be a nice card for ya, I love mine...

Hello!
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Since: Jan 12, 2004


Jul 12, 2004 06:29 am

I had looked at the Behringer Pre's (only need a couple of ins) and they seemed fine.

I tried a Behringer Tube Gain (canny mind the model now) and it was OK. I then tried the M Audio - Audio Buddy and I get a good sound from this.

It doesnt colour my vox/accoustic direct and its around £100 ($200US?). So, for the bucks - its worth a thought. By no stretch of the imagination is it world leading but for the budget - its very good.

Think Noize2U uses one too...nice little box.

Cheers

Coco.

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