Recording

[pearldrummer816]

in my band there is me(drums), patrick(bass and vocals), guitar(patrick (a different one), vocalist(john).......now my question is wat do i need to buy to record a demo for the whole band, it doesnt have to be like a full studio just like an intermediate way to record(a list would be good)......pleez help

thnks

[Ibanex0110]

well, obviously you'll need some mics. depending on your budget, you can kinda look around in other threads and get a decent idea of what ones are good and stuff. the way I record is with a mixer, plugged into my computer. so all you need is mics, cables, a mixer (8 xlr inputs is about good, that's what I have), and a computer. The computer can be replaced with a recorder if you want, but they can be slightly costly for a decent one.

[pearldrummer816]

can anyone give examples of a mixer(like be specific) exactly which one

[10571z]

If you want a cheap cheap setup try somthing like this

behringer 3 mics
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Microphones/Wireless?sku=270403
behringer mixing desk 6-8 inputs
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Mixers?sku=631229
cheap behringer condensor
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Microphones/Wireless?sku=270405



now...
setup you mixer... to your computer get a program such as audicity.

Place your mic infront of your amp test a few postitions

Now get a chord from the line out of the bassist amp into the mixer.

Now get a mic stand and place the condensor mic over the drums kit to gather a around sort of sound....(this mic will require phantom power)
Use the other mic on the snare
Now use that other mic and shove it in the bass drum ( again this is far far far from ideal but at a small budget will do it OK )

now play a few songs This may take up to 10 takes but now set the mixer so everything sounds decently even and is the right levals....

now record your song

once its recorded and the levals are clear get the condersor mic and set it up for the singers. Recording the singing... Now after this Just over dub anything you need.

(NOTE get a stocking and a coat hanger and make a pop screen.)

PLEASE NOTE!!!

this is a very very very cheep method of recording. I dunno how much you want to spend but this is probably the minum you could get for a live recording

[kevbud187]

also note that there is longer threads on this exact situtation in these forums just sift around you will find some :)

[10571z]

also note that there is longer threads on this exact situtation in these forums just sift around you will find some :)
yeh its a good one but not really a budget one.. they suggest monitors and a multi track sound card together are like 1000..... And i mean you can do it without for alot less just for a muck around demo sorta thing

[kevbud187]

ya but theres also pleople who post the eact same thing as this guy and those poeples suggestions are in those threads.

[10571z]

in my band there is me(drums), patrick(bass and vocals), guitar(patrick (a different one), vocalist(john).......now my question is wat do i need to buy to record a demo for the whole band, it doesnt have to be like a full studio just like an intermediate way to record(a list would be good)......pleez help

thnks

p.s Hey dont talk like message talk on forums you'll get flamed and people get cut. Ino trust me.

[KKKKKocaine]

yeh its a good one but not really a budget one.. they suggest monitors and a multi track sound card together are like 1000..... And i mean you can do it without for alot less just for a muck around demo sorta thing

Yeah but you have to remember that whilst suggesting nearfield monitors, more expensive mics etc. May seem like bad advice, it's a much more long term and flexible solution.
If you spend more on your set up, you can grow to accomodate it. If you buy a cheaper set up and run everything into cool edit pro through the mixers line out. Then if you want to DIY record again but this time get seperate outputs you need to buy more equipment. Which would cost you less to get a more expensive set up, than a cheaper one, and then the expensive one.

It just works out a bit better in the longrun to invest more than to have to sell old gear that has little market value and upgrade. Usually people who start DIY recording want to avoid having to go to a studio, which is never going to happen unless they invest a sensible amount on a sensible setup.

[Magicaltroll]

A computer and a mic.