I notice a lot of people are recording on their computer mics and cell phones, some of you are satisfied with the quality youre getting, some of you are asking around about the right equipment to invest in - I just wanted to take the opportunity to throw my two cents in and allow anyone to add whatever knowledge or advice in the comments for any of these artists that are trying to get a better sound on a budget and without going into a studio. If you plan to record your own vocals (or instrument), in my opinion, there are a couple of components that youll need ... we can expand on these in the comments if anyone is interested... TO RECORD, YOU WILL NEED: --a computer capable of running digital audio workstation software (DAW) - newer the better, and if the machine can be dedicated to recording (no unnecessary apps) - thats even better. No need to wait until you have the latest greatest thing - work with what you have - and work with what you are already comfortable with (PC/Mac) - good DAW software can be found for any OS, there is no need to be picky. -- a DAW (software) - this is what you will use to capture and edit your sounds. Dont be picky here either - almost every DAW has the same basic features and all of them will allow you to record audio easily. Try out some trial versions and some of the free software available online. If you find something you like BUY IT. Seriously, having licensed software is worth it. -- a microphone - a dynamic microphone in the $100 or less range, though not ideal, could be enough to get going - check out the Shure 58 or even the Shure PG48) -- an audio interface - this could be something simple like a Presonus Audiobox ($99) or the Behringer U-Phoria UM2 ($49) and if you look around, you can even find something cheaper to fit your budget - just pay attention to how you will be connecting the device to your PC (usb is most common) - this device will give you the ability to plug your microphone directly into it, and the device directly into your PC via USB - the provided converters will give a digital audio signal to your DAW -- monitors - You gotta be able to hear yourself and what youve recorded without too much additional coloration. This is how you can be more confident that what you hear is what other people will hear when they playback your recordings in their own environment. Your desktop speakers, your laptop speakers, your earbuds - these things really wont cut it! Work with what you have, but focus on picking up a decent set of studio monitors that will not add much character to your sounds. If speakers are out of your price range, a decent pair of headphones will work until you can upgrade ... I know I skimmed over a lot here, but I think this is basically what someone could use to get started recording themselves at home. Do you disagree? Did I leave something important out? Do you have something to add? Your links ...do not belong here ... Thanks
Posted on: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 23:38:51 +0000
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