Hello,
I'm brand new to this, so please bear with me.
I would like to set up a simple home recording system and I've managed to find some good advice online, but there are some specific requirements that I don't know how to implement. I'll outline what I'm looking for:
This is purely for my own enjoyment, so I'm not looking for a professional setup. At the same time, it doesn't have to be bargain basement, either.
I've seen some articles that say I need to get microphones, an audio interface, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software, and studio monitors. But I have a few questions about this:
Thanks in advance!
James
I'm brand new to this, so please bear with me.
I would like to set up a simple home recording system and I've managed to find some good advice online, but there are some specific requirements that I don't know how to implement. I'll outline what I'm looking for:
- Two-track recording. I have a Yamaha CP300 and would normally want to record it along with a vocal mic. However, I also want to be able to record guitar and a vocal track (without the Yamaha).
- Speakers (are these called studio monitors?) for the CP300/vocals (or guitar/vocals).
- The ability to record the two channels separately for DAW mixing afterwards. If I have to, I can record into my laptop, but I'd really prefer to record into something smaller - like an iPhone or iPad or some other multi-track recording device.
This is purely for my own enjoyment, so I'm not looking for a professional setup. At the same time, it doesn't have to be bargain basement, either.
I've seen some articles that say I need to get microphones, an audio interface, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software, and studio monitors. But I have a few questions about this:
- Will this amplify the microphone so that the vocals coming out of the speakers aren't overpowered by the keyboard?
- What audio interface best meets the needs I outlined above?
- What audio interface would you recommend if I want to record three or four tracks instead of two?
- In this scenario, what device do I record onto? Or am I stuck with using my laptop for recording?
Thanks in advance!
James