Hi Everyone,
I haven't been on here for a while, but I need help. The Performing Arts School that I work in is going to outfit a recording studio. The physical studio has already been built - we just moved into a brand new building and they spec'd a recording studio in the plans. However there is absolutely no equipment. Here are the basic parameters:
1. The studio will be run by teachers and students, none of whom know much about recording.
2. They will not be hiring a sound engineer to run the studio or teach...ever.
3. The school is a straight acting school. The primary use of the recording studio will be for spoken word and as a project studio for students who may also be recording music...think High School level garage bands and American Idol hopefuls.
I put this in the Recording Techniques forum because I wasn't sure where else to put it. I feel like we need to be careful about where we spend money. For example, I don't think a pair of headphones would last for more than a month in a high school environment. With that in mind, I don't think we should be purchasing expensive cans. In fact, something like Moreme's would probably be more appropriate. I have already decided to go with a Mac so that teachers with no recording experience can use Garageband to get started. However, I do think we should have either Logic, Protools, or some other DAW for those students or teachers who might want to delve deeper into recording. The school is willing to spend $8,000-15,000 on the studio, including installation. Sorry for the long winded explanation and thank you in advance! juan162
FYI - I also posted this on Gearslutz. I figure I'll get a good mix of opinions by posting in both forums!
I haven't been on here for a while, but I need help. The Performing Arts School that I work in is going to outfit a recording studio. The physical studio has already been built - we just moved into a brand new building and they spec'd a recording studio in the plans. However there is absolutely no equipment. Here are the basic parameters:
1. The studio will be run by teachers and students, none of whom know much about recording.
2. They will not be hiring a sound engineer to run the studio or teach...ever.
3. The school is a straight acting school. The primary use of the recording studio will be for spoken word and as a project studio for students who may also be recording music...think High School level garage bands and American Idol hopefuls.
I put this in the Recording Techniques forum because I wasn't sure where else to put it. I feel like we need to be careful about where we spend money. For example, I don't think a pair of headphones would last for more than a month in a high school environment. With that in mind, I don't think we should be purchasing expensive cans. In fact, something like Moreme's would probably be more appropriate. I have already decided to go with a Mac so that teachers with no recording experience can use Garageband to get started. However, I do think we should have either Logic, Protools, or some other DAW for those students or teachers who might want to delve deeper into recording. The school is willing to spend $8,000-15,000 on the studio, including installation. Sorry for the long winded explanation and thank you in advance! juan162
FYI - I also posted this on Gearslutz. I figure I'll get a good mix of opinions by posting in both forums!