Butkuiss
09.06.12 | List is my monthly digs. |
Spare
09.06.12 | i use a rode m1 with a couple other no-name mics to record all my shit. tbh can't tell the difference between a cheap dynamic mic and an expensive one. i've heard the sm58 is legit tho |
DarthMann
09.06.12 | http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/iSK-DM-57-Dynamic-Instrument-Microphone-Studio-Mic-/110659390013
this isnt bad if youre on a really tight budget |
elephantREVOLUTION
09.06.12 | just use that mic that comes with rock band |
Fluttertrank
09.06.12 | lmao |
ProfessorVeerappan
09.06.12 | GG list
1 7 4 rule |
Butkuiss
09.06.12 | Thanks for the advice guys! I'll keep this list updated if anything happens as well.
Also, since I'm a recording newbie, are there any real advantages to recording with a condenser mic? |
Chrisjon89
09.06.12 | SM58 is good value. Pretty versatile and rugged so you see 57s and 58s used live all the time too.
I can't recommend a good entry level condenser mic cos I've really only ever used expensive shit, but I didn't mind the Rode NT1A. Dunno how much that is but more expensive than a 57/58.
Then just an entry level audio interface - 1 mic input should do it for you. They tend to have shitty pre-amps. With a dynamic mic and a cheap mic pre you can find yourself boosting the gain alot and ending up with hiss but it's not big deal for starting out.
As far as software is concerned, for recording audio I'd highly recommend Pro Tools if you can afford it. |
Chrisjon89
09.06.12 | condenser mics are generally more sensitive ^ and have 'better' frequency responses at the high end so they're great for vocals, acoustic guitars, pianos, drum overheads etc. better clarity and brighter sound. most, if not all of them also require +48V/phantom power which you'd normally find on your audio interface or mixing console. you'd need a mic stand and a shock mount for them probably, cos they're noisy as if you handle them. |
Spare
09.06.12 | there's advantages to condensers sure. it's a different thing. gives a crisper sound up close and it'll pick up a whole room. delicate tho |
Spare
09.06.12 | yea what he said |
Butkuiss
09.06.12 | Right now I'm demoing everything by either DIing it or running it through my head into Logic, which I find is really intuitive and easy to use. I'm also experimenting with Podfarm for guitar tones, because Logic's interface doesn't deal too well with high-gain stuff.
I'll probably just borrow my mate's preamp for recording. I forget what model it is, but messing around with it in his guitarcave, it's easy to use and sounds great. |
Chrisjon89
09.06.12 | yeah dude Logic is great and you can roll with MIDI there if you like that too. I prefer Pro Tools for strictly audio stuff but not as much for MIDI. |
Spare
09.06.12 | i do fl studio running reason through rewire for midi. goes ok. |
Chrisjon89
09.06.12 | i've never used FL but I use Reason all the time. never used Ableton either but people I know who compose and also DJ swear by it |
Butkuiss
09.06.12 | I've used a few programs before Logic, but Logic is by far the best I've ever used. It shits on everything else, besides Protools, of course.
I'm kind of conflicted at this point. I don't really want to rely on my mate's preamp, but I don't really have the money to fork out for my own interface along with a microphone as well. Right now the Shure is looking like a better short term investment, at least. |
DarthMann
09.06.12 | pro tools was okay but it was really limiting, Fl studio is terrible, logic is great, and ableton is great.
I use Guitar pro 5 for my midis though, been using it since I was 9 or 10 so I'm used to the way it works to say the least ;) |
Spare
09.06.12 | fl studio's fairly neat and intuitive for a daw imo. it records shit fine and you can mix well w/ it, handles vsts and has dece sequencing and midi options. what'd you find terrible bout it |
Butkuiss
09.06.12 | Yeah, I still use GP for tabbing. I've been using it since I was 12 or 13 and it's still brilliant. I've tried Finale Notepad and Sibelius but I just keep going back to GP. |
DarthMann
09.06.12 | sibelius is horrible (not really, im just biased)
I find FL studio to be really bad, especially for the 200 bucks its worth for its producer edition (or something like that i think) |
Spare
09.06.12 | but like why |
DarthMann
09.06.12 | i just hate the whole setup of it, its really simple and yet confusing, its limiting, the mixing tools on it suck (and fuck paying extra for really good vsts) anyway idk i dont make electronic music, so im just speaking from when i tried to record other music on it |
Spare
09.06.12 | yea i record my noise rock band w/ fl. it's perfectly capable at recording/mixing |
