socksnsmokes
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Hi all,
I'm new here, and for ages I've wanted to build an all analogue studio in my room. I wouldn't consider myself the most tech savvy and proficient person, but I think I'm a half decent singer/songwriter/guitar and keys player. I've wrote plenty of songs on my own, and through my inspiration of artists such as Mac Demarco and other older artists I really want an old school style method of recording.
Now for anyone who doesn't know, Mac Demarco is a sort of jangle-pop/lo-fi artist, and he writes all his own music and records it to tape. I don’t want to do this for 2 reasons, 1 being they’re expensive nowadays and 2 it’s hard to find one in good condition. So therefore, my first question or piece of advice i’m seeking is what’s a good alternative to this without going digital? ive considered hybrid mixers, cd/sd recorders, and looked at digital mixers with sd. since i’m not familiar with mixers/recorders etc, i guess i just need some clarity on the possibilities i have, and whether what i’m considering is even possible.
At the moment, i’m looking at a Presonus AR16, and i’d solely record into the sd, but something’s telling me that there’s a better solution. i’ve also looked at the roland sd/cd recorder although they’re quite pricey.
my second concern would also be the mixer itself, as in, how do they work? i’ve done lots of research into them (especially the AR16) and i’d have a solid understanding of how to work it, however i have 2 questions being, 1 when i want to record all my instruments into it, can the mixer play them back to me through the monitors and i’d be able to play the signals in sync if i desire etc, and 2, what kind of interface would i need to transfer mic to instrument lines into my mixer? as the AR16 only has 2 instrument lines, so what would i need to transfer these and basically have more than 2 instrument lines going to my mixer?
(just realised i posted this half way through typing, so this is the whole thing)
again i’m new here so go easy lol, i’ll get there.
if anyone has questions about what other interfaces i’m planning on buying eg preamps, monitors then ask away.
feedback greatly appreciated!
I'm new here, and for ages I've wanted to build an all analogue studio in my room. I wouldn't consider myself the most tech savvy and proficient person, but I think I'm a half decent singer/songwriter/guitar and keys player. I've wrote plenty of songs on my own, and through my inspiration of artists such as Mac Demarco and other older artists I really want an old school style method of recording.
Now for anyone who doesn't know, Mac Demarco is a sort of jangle-pop/lo-fi artist, and he writes all his own music and records it to tape. I don’t want to do this for 2 reasons, 1 being they’re expensive nowadays and 2 it’s hard to find one in good condition. So therefore, my first question or piece of advice i’m seeking is what’s a good alternative to this without going digital? ive considered hybrid mixers, cd/sd recorders, and looked at digital mixers with sd. since i’m not familiar with mixers/recorders etc, i guess i just need some clarity on the possibilities i have, and whether what i’m considering is even possible.
At the moment, i’m looking at a Presonus AR16, and i’d solely record into the sd, but something’s telling me that there’s a better solution. i’ve also looked at the roland sd/cd recorder although they’re quite pricey.
my second concern would also be the mixer itself, as in, how do they work? i’ve done lots of research into them (especially the AR16) and i’d have a solid understanding of how to work it, however i have 2 questions being, 1 when i want to record all my instruments into it, can the mixer play them back to me through the monitors and i’d be able to play the signals in sync if i desire etc, and 2, what kind of interface would i need to transfer mic to instrument lines into my mixer? as the AR16 only has 2 instrument lines, so what would i need to transfer these and basically have more than 2 instrument lines going to my mixer?
(just realised i posted this half way through typing, so this is the whole thing)
again i’m new here so go easy lol, i’ll get there.
if anyone has questions about what other interfaces i’m planning on buying eg preamps, monitors then ask away.
feedback greatly appreciated!
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