Steve Henningsgard
New member
I'm at the point equipment-wise where I have everything I technically "need" to record some very decent demos/ep's, so now I'm trying to decide what (if anything) to purchase/upgrade next. There's always better plugins, preamps, mics, outboard stuff, etc., but having the limited experience that I do, I'm just not sure what to save for that will give me the biggest jump(s) in quality?
Equipment is as follows:
- Decent home-built computer (P4 3.0ghz, 1GB ram, a lot of HDD space)
- M-Audio Delta 1010
- Yamaha MG16/4 mixer (used primarily for preamps)
- KRK RP5 monitors
- mediocre xlr cables from GC
- 3-4 crappy stands (need new ones, but best thing to put money towards?)
- Mics:
1 x Shure KSM27
2 x Oktava mk012
2 x Shure SM57's
1 x Shure SM58
1 x Blue Kickball
I've also got some acoustic treatments I made out of 2x4's & fiberglass, but I could definitely use a bit more, especially in the corners & also bass traps.
Right now, the only thing I *need* is a couple more mics for 5-piece+ kits. What are your thoughts? For an example of the recordings I'm getting, here's my page:
http://www.myspace.com/stevehenningsgard
Any & all input/discussion is welcome! (Even OT/random posts)
Equipment is as follows:
- Decent home-built computer (P4 3.0ghz, 1GB ram, a lot of HDD space)
- M-Audio Delta 1010
- Yamaha MG16/4 mixer (used primarily for preamps)
- KRK RP5 monitors
- mediocre xlr cables from GC
- 3-4 crappy stands (need new ones, but best thing to put money towards?)
- Mics:
1 x Shure KSM27
2 x Oktava mk012
2 x Shure SM57's
1 x Shure SM58
1 x Blue Kickball
I've also got some acoustic treatments I made out of 2x4's & fiberglass, but I could definitely use a bit more, especially in the corners & also bass traps.
Right now, the only thing I *need* is a couple more mics for 5-piece+ kits. What are your thoughts? For an example of the recordings I'm getting, here's my page:
http://www.myspace.com/stevehenningsgard
Any & all input/discussion is welcome! (Even OT/random posts)