how's this recording setup?

[li10]

hey would this get me recording on a computer?

mics
usb interface
mixer
necessary cables

also, what software would I need? I was considering Cubase SE3. I have Audacity, but... well I dunno. But for recording, I mean.

That's right, I'm a 'noob'... but before I go buying loads of stuff, I want to make sure it will all work together!

[Fishmed]

You might not need a mixer if your usb interface has a built in mic pre.

What kind of music are you recoding?

[li10]

Well I'm gonna be recording drums, so I think I'll need a mixer. But apart from that, vocals and guitar. This recording bisuness is so hard to get into!! but I'm figuring it out...

[NegadivOne]

I would say that if you can afford it you should get a a line 6 toneport. You'll be able to use it for both guitar and vocals. I love their guitar amp modeling, line 6 is all I use.

[driveway]

get a digidesign product like an mbox 2 or 003 (depending on budget) it comes with pro tools, and the units have pre amos built in. lots of studios use pro tools so if you ever want to record beds in a real studio you can take the files home and do overdubs on your mbox. (just make sure the session is recorded at the same bit rate as the unit you buy.

[RightOnMusic]

to answer your question, yes all those things will get you recording with the right software. i used to record drums to two tracks when i first started and it really got me good at mixing on the fly and it really helped me do a better job when tracking anything as it kept me from getting into that "we'll just fix it in the mix" philosophy. softwarewise, i don't know much about cubase or audacity, when i first started recording i may have illegitimately acquired a version of cakewalk sonar 2.0, and from there i went straight to pro tools and now have landed in motu digital performer land.

[jdier]

Originally Posted by li10

hey would this get me recording on a computer?

mics
usb interface
mixer
necessary cables

also, what software would I need? I was considering Cubase SE3. I have Audacity, but... well I dunno. But for recording, I mean.

That's right, I'm a 'noob'... but before I go buying loads of stuff, I want to make sure it will all work together!

You can do drums without a mixer. Pick an audio interface like the Presonus

http://www.adkproaudio.com/viewitem.cfm?id=2778

It comes with some version of cubase I think, but I would suggest downloading and trying out Reaper (www.reaper.fm)

Get the Presonus (or the RME FireFace 800,) download reaper, plug in some mics and you will be ready to go.

[RandyW]

Originally Posted by jdier

You can do drums without a mixer. Pick an audio interface like the Presonus

http://www.adkproaudio.com/viewitem.cfm?id=2778

It comes with some version of cubase I think, but I would suggest downloading and trying out Reaper (www.reaper.fm)

Get the Presonus (or the RME FireFace 800,) download reaper, plug in some mics and you will be ready to go.

How do you like Reaper I just discovered it earlier today it looks pretty well layed out. I'm a registered Sonar 6 user looking for something less time consuming to figure all the ins and outs. Just wondering how long you have used it and how you would rate it?

You know I have a couple unopened/unused Cubase CD's that came with Tascam products I will never need. I wonder if I can legally sell these and if so what they would be worth. I hate having stuff laying around I'll never use unless it has strings on it.

[JPXTom]

Well dude...Im moderately new myself, even to sound recording in general. But if you wanna take a cheaper route, I'd go with a Behringer Xenyx mixer, they come with a free interface thing. Its just a little usb thing, im thinking about upgrading it( have the mixer/interface), but the best xeynx mixer has 10 mic inputs. I think it sells for a little over 300. Mics, well...vocals i'd go MXL, Audio Technica or AKG...i have an MXL 990 for vocals, and as cheap as it is...ive recorded better sounding vocals with it than some other people's vocal tracks using more expensive microphones. Of course, shure SM57's for guitar cabs/snare drums are needed. Ive never done drum recording, so for toms/overheads..im unsure. Bass(guitar), well i usually use the line out on my amp...but from what people have told me..for Bass(kick drum/guitar) you should use a shure beta 58, or an akg D 112. Cables...just everything you need to hook everything up..which will probably be just mostly XLR microphone cables into the mixer. Program wise, I've used Adobe Audition and Acid Pro 5/6...and Sony Vegas 6/7. Its all pretty good, i personally would say Adobe is the easiest to use..very user friendly. And that should probably do it haha.