all you recording newbs! It IS possible to make very acceptable recordings with very basic equipment and with little or no technical knowledge.
Attached is a recording my son has done in his flat in France using a fairly cheap USB microphone positioned about a mtr from the guitar. That distance is the reason for the low level. something that bothers beginners but it really does not matter so long as,..
The room and system noise is low. The room is not SO badly damped that is sounds like an Olympic pool. He is fortunate to have a good sized room with a high ceiling and though sparsely furnished, there is enough absorbent, at least it sounds quite pleasant to me?
Now, do not suggest people just buy a USB mic and expect to build songs no, I would always recommend an audio interface and a separate microphone, a vastly more versatile system (he has that as well anyway) but, IF cash is tight and you want to put down some ideas or even use recording for self criticism, a USB mic and a PC will do very well.
Must go to bed, face the flack the 'morrow!
Dave.
Attached is a recording my son has done in his flat in France using a fairly cheap USB microphone positioned about a mtr from the guitar. That distance is the reason for the low level. something that bothers beginners but it really does not matter so long as,..
The room and system noise is low. The room is not SO badly damped that is sounds like an Olympic pool. He is fortunate to have a good sized room with a high ceiling and though sparsely furnished, there is enough absorbent, at least it sounds quite pleasant to me?
Now, do not suggest people just buy a USB mic and expect to build songs no, I would always recommend an audio interface and a separate microphone, a vastly more versatile system (he has that as well anyway) but, IF cash is tight and you want to put down some ideas or even use recording for self criticism, a USB mic and a PC will do very well.
Must go to bed, face the flack the 'morrow!
Dave.