Budget recording...

[Newlivecrew]

I currently have a behringer xenyx1222fx mixer, a computer, about 3 mic chords, an electric guitar,two shure PE 56D dynamic mics(like 40 years old), an amp, a hanful of decent songs, and a damn good voice. I do plan on buying a decent mic for vocals(still shopping around). I am very new to recording, open to any suggestions.

[M10K]

Not sure what you are asking? My only suggestion is to START RECORDING!!!!!

[acidrock]

open to any suggestions.

What are you recording to?
Or is that what you're asking?

What's your budget?
How many tracks do you want to record simultaneously?

Read,read,read.I know it sounds boring,but when it comes to recording every time you open a door you are greeted by another door.

[pandamonk]

Originally Posted by Newlivecrew

I currently have a behringer xenyx1222fx mixer, a computer, about 3 mic chords, an electric guitar,two shure PE 56D dynamic mics(like 40 years old), an amp, a hanful of decent songs, and a damn good voice. I do plan on buying a decent mic for vocals(still shopping around). I am very new to recording, open to any suggestions.

What do you wanna know?

[Newlivecrew]

This was an equipment oriented question. Im looking for a good low budget mic for vocals and some decent monitors as well. I have been reading up on everything i can get my hands on and was looking for suggestions on a good low cost setup.

[solo2racr]

You mention "low budget mic" and "low cost setup" in your last post. That's fine but, what may be low $$$ for one person may be a mint to another. Both $500.00 and $2000.00 could be considered low budget. But, theres a world of difference between the two. Simply, what do you have for a budget?

[Newlivecrew]

around $100 for a mic and the same for monitors.

[Dogbreath]

OK...1st...what's the budget?
A couple of decent budget mics would be maybe a V67G, SM58 maybe an AT3035. I think they're all around $100 usd, except the 3035. I think it goes for a bit more. Your best bet would be to try a few if you're any where close to a gear shop. Picking a vocal mic is a flavor thing. What works excellent on your voice may not work well on someone else's. And vice-versa. Keep in mind, some will need phantom power, some won't.

On monitors...what's the budget for them?
I use the Adam A7's but used a home stereo system before them. Not an ideal setup but with enough time and wasted CD's you can learn them and get some good mixes. You're looking for what translates to the most systems. Cheap computer speakers, boom boxes, hi-fi stereos, car stereos etc.

Oh...and where will you be singing? Got a place picked out? Is it really lively sounding (lots of flutter and natural reverb) or is it kinda dead sounding (like a closet as a vocal booth that's full of clothes) The reason I ask is that an LDC will pick up more room whereas an SDC won't. Both can be excellent but it depends on the room.

[Dogbreath]

I type entirely too slow....

[solo2racr]

Originally Posted by Dogbreath

I type entirely too slow....

Join the club.

[solo2racr]

Originally Posted by Newlivecrew

around $100 for a mic and the same for monitors.

The short answer would be an AT20-20 mic and some M-Audio StudioPro 3 powered monitors.

The longer answer is - save some money and get better stuff. Although the AT20-20 is a good all around mic and would probably serve you well, like the other post above said, it may or may not be for you. The really limiting thing here is your monitor budget. Good monitors are a must. That's not to say you need to spend thousands of $$$ on them. You could have the greatest mix in the world and never know it with cheap monitors. If your monitors can't faithfully reproduce what you have recorded, your ears will have no way to tell if it is any good or not.

[ProducerXL]

I really need some monitors bad. I've been using headphone as my source of playback monitors.

[bknot1]

this is most def reachable.. Until the studio room is build in the house.. this is what I use for mobile recordings..

I have a Shure Sm58 for vocals (just need to know how to EQ your vocals) ,, and for mointors I have some Wharfedale... they do great and might be in your budget.. (but for mobile recordings i use use headphones for mixing..until i get back home)

but you need to go a store with your favorite CD and listen to the different speakers to see what will work for you.. that the best answer I can give you on monitors...

[Randy Yell]

Behringer makes some very inexpensive powered monitors starting at $59 a pair available from american musical supply. I picked up the Ms16's for that price and they were a huge improvement over the computer speakers that I was using. Just remember that for the most part you get what you pay for so don't think you are getting "pro" equipment at that price but they beat using a pair of headphones and they actually sound pretty good.

There are quite a few mics available for $100, check out the Studio Projects B-1 or the mxl v67 (that someone mentioned) or what Audio Technica offers at your price point.

[rayc]

$100 for each - that'd depend on where you are. Downunder it'll buy you almost nothing. Even Behri M20 monitor retails for AUS$199.oo. (& our dollar = US$0.95)
Check out Naiant for mics on a budget (but they'll need a preamp), for monitors well - that's a loaded question.

[RichJ]

The latest Future Music has a big article and review of a bunch of monitors in different price ranges...

[tojo]

audio techinca at 2020. works great for me. its a large diaphragm condenser...

guitar amps, acoustic guitars, piano, drums, singing.... everythingi 've tried it works.

only about $100