Hey! So I'm planning on recording my band again soon I'd like to upgrade some of my gear before doing so.
I'm currently using decent budget gear; it all works and sounds great and I don't have any problems with any of it. But I'd like to get some opinions on what I can upgrade first to make the biggest difference in my recordings / mixes.
I have about $1000 that I'm willing to spend. Below you'll find what gear / mics I use to record the different instruments in my band, which will give you an idea of what I currently own. I'm open to any suggestions, whether you think I should spend it all on one thing, or on multiple items totalling $1000. If you'd like to know, I'm really leaning towards upgrading my interface (I'm interested in the Focusrite Clarett 8pre), but I also think I could shell out for better drum mics. This is where I need some input or discussion on what's most important.
Thanks so much for anyone that offers their input! If you have any questions let me know.
DAW: Logic Pro X
Audio interface : Zoom R16
Guitar recording: SM57 , Blue Spark to capture the Cab in the room
Bass Recording: Tube MP studio as a DI
Drum recording:
-CAD CM217 (pair) pencil condensers as overheads
-SM57 Snare (top)
-DRI 100 's on Toms
-DRKX1 kick drum mic
-Spark to capture the room / as a mono room mic.
Vocals : Blue Spark
I'm currently using decent budget gear; it all works and sounds great and I don't have any problems with any of it. But I'd like to get some opinions on what I can upgrade first to make the biggest difference in my recordings / mixes.
I have about $1000 that I'm willing to spend. Below you'll find what gear / mics I use to record the different instruments in my band, which will give you an idea of what I currently own. I'm open to any suggestions, whether you think I should spend it all on one thing, or on multiple items totalling $1000. If you'd like to know, I'm really leaning towards upgrading my interface (I'm interested in the Focusrite Clarett 8pre), but I also think I could shell out for better drum mics. This is where I need some input or discussion on what's most important.
Thanks so much for anyone that offers their input! If you have any questions let me know.
DAW: Logic Pro X
Audio interface : Zoom R16
Guitar recording: SM57 , Blue Spark to capture the Cab in the room
Bass Recording: Tube MP studio as a DI
Drum recording:
-CAD CM217 (pair) pencil condensers as overheads
-SM57 Snare (top)
-DRI 100 's on Toms
-DRKX1 kick drum mic
-Spark to capture the room / as a mono room mic.
Vocals : Blue Spark