How to get started recording?

BloodRose

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The only tool I have for recording my playing is a cassette player. What all do I need to start recording on the computer and how much should I plan on spending??
 
Re: How to get started recording?

Depends on what you want to record. If you'll be playing an instrument and singing, for example, you'll need an interface with at least a couple XLR inputs to tackle vocals as well as amps/acoustics. Other than that, get decent software and a good set of headphones, and enjoy!
 
Re: How to get started recording?

All you need to make a record is a mic, some tape and maybe some bad reverb...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!


Man... that's soooo true!


Too funny...


To get started on a computer, you need a computer that's up to task. Something fast, with lots of ram & harddrive space, and really... a separate drive for files and one for the system & programs.

You'll also need some kind of interface... I/O with converters and probably a mic amp... ideally it'll have some kind of monitor/speaker control as well. Otherwsie that could be another box. And then software...

And a microphone.

At the least, it's a few hundred bucks for everything... up to thousands of dollars for a single piece of gear, like a pro level converter or even the software.

You could/should maybe also look into a standalone box like a Tascam or Yomama portastudio w/ CD burning.

Usually not much of a learning curve with those... sometimes just getting the DAW/computer to run can be a hurdle...

If you're really computer savvy you might not have too many problems... but dealing with latency & clock issues, pops & clicks can be a drag. Even when you know what's up... Not to mention all the other maintance that goes into keeping a system running...

Tape.

Funny... today I've got on my rec.audio.pro shirt...

Says;

"My tape machine can beat up your digital workstation"

hahaha

Too funny dude.
 
Re: How to get started recording?

i have a yamaha aw16g that is remarkably easy to use and sounds amazing...
 
Re: How to get started recording?

Another machine I own is the M-Audio Black Box Reloaded, which interfaces with Audacity on one of my machines. Great setup.
 
Re: How to get started recording?

I use a lexicon Omega run through my 160 gig computer. I also use the steinberg program that come with it ( cubase Le). I feel the problem is learning what does what and how to use it.
I sometimes want to go back to the old tape system and say the heck with it.
 
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