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Darryl Wood
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 Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007, 21:43 (GMT) Post subject: Don't Break the Bank |
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[quote="Jane Morgan"][b]Thanks for clearing that up! You know, I've never been so confused about ANYTHING in my entire life!
I have $5000 to spend on this studio, and I have NO CLUE what I absollutely must have, except the computer, a mic, an interface, and of course some recording software! But what's the best? | Quote: |
Jane;
You're on the right track. Just look forward to spending the most you can afford on your mic. It's the life line of your craft. You can get really good condenser mics now for under 500.00 dollars. I would budget anywhere from 250- to 500.00 for one, possibly two good condensers. Also, pay attention to your recording and listening environments. You'll surely want to outfit your recording/listening room with sound absorption and diffusion materials, and a good pop filter and shock absorber for the mic. Make sure you purchase good cabling to help keep that audio signal clean. These things sound like the obvious, but they are the fundamental tools that help produce the professional sounding product. And if you don't already have them, invest in a good set of reference monitors to hear your product well, as well as a good set of cans (headphones) to listen strategically to your mixes. Sounds like you've got everything else covered by the knowledgeable folks here at the forum. Happy tracking.
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Chevas Mingo
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007, 21:43 (GMT) Post subject: |
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Jane and everyone else out there,
I have been using the Blue Snowball USB mic and have been very impressed with it quality. It runs about $100 and plugs into any USB port. There is no need to have the analog to digital interface because it is built into the mic. I can also bring it on the rode with me and do voiceover’s from anywhere.
Good luck!
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Chet Nichols
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007, 01:08 (GMT) Post subject: SOUNDblaster.... |
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Hi Jane,
Actually, you can now buy USB microphones that illiminate the need for an interface. The USB microphones plug into a USB jack on your computer. You will STILL need recording software on your computer and you will still need to configure your computer settings to work with the microphone.
Don't want to get into a "pissing match" about computer platforms because i use both PC-based Pro Tools and MAC-based Logic/Logic Express/Garage band....because of the subtle and user-friendly nature of the MAC programs....I prefer them these days.
On the other hand, you NEED to learn to use an interface....it's easy. GO to the place that sells them and have someone come over and walk you through it. It's worth it. M-Audio's products are really great for both PC ans MAC and their customer service is wonderful. I highly recommend their 410 interface. It is reasonable, has phantom power, and an wonder optical interface for transfering data from tapes, DAT, ADAT....
The M-Audio folks are great on the phone......
Ohhhh, so much softeware.....so many tools......soo-o-o-o little time....
Chet Nichols
www.broadjam.com/chetnichols
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Jane Morgan
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007, 02:38 (GMT) Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the advice, you guys! I really appreciate it!
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Lisa Zachary-Kent
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Cameron Thomas
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007, 12:57 (GMT) Post subject: |
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Congrats on getting things up and running! What was the culprit? Anyways, the demo sounded great--nice voice--it sounds warm, "full of body", and mature.
You can make a pop filter for under $10...that will take some of the "puffs" out of it.
Sounds like you're well on your way....good luck!
Cheers,
Cameron
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Lisa Zachary-Kent
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007, 15:50 (GMT) Post subject: |
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| Cameron...it was the port in the computer, evidently. Luckily...there's another mic port on the front of the computer next to the USB port that DOES work. Of course, I didn't even KNOW this....a friend of a friend of mine came over last night, messed with it a bit and found it. You're right about the "puffs"....I wonder if I could dig out an old pair of nylons and fix that?
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Cameron Thomas
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007, 16:09 (GMT) Post subject: |
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Thank goodness!
Pop filter--a round, wooden cross-stitch hoop (50 cents), nylons, and a couple of small clamps (hardware store, maybe a few bucks)--or whatever else you can rig up.
Cheers!
Cameron
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I posted a demo in the "demo of the day" thread for critique, but I'll post it here as well so you can tell me if the quality sounds ok.