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stasz
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Hey guys, another recording n00b here. I'm a drummer and play a little bit of guitar, and I just started reading up online and I think I'm gonna try some amateur recording, but wanted to get some more info here before I start. So...
-I think I want to go analog to start. I've been looking into buying a tascam 424 mk ii or mk iii. I have a macbook pro but I get the impression that even with modern recording/mixing software, it seems like digital has more hurdles to jump (read: things to buy) than analog, at least at the simplest level. Would it be wrong to say that it's easier to get an analog recorder and simply plug in and record, rather than going digital and having to worry about wiring and impedance issues?
-Let's say I buy a 424 mk ii. I understand that it has 4 balanced XLR inputs, but I'm still a little confused about phantom power for condenser mics. If I were to get one or two Shure SM57's and hook them up to the recorder, will it power the mics? Or do I need a separate preamp? Does this vary for different mics?
-I read about "bouncing" tracks online-- that's where you mix down multiple tracks to one track so you can add more on the other tracks, right? Can I do this on the 424 mk ii? I don't need to know how to go about this whole process (it'd all be over my head anyway) but just trying to figure out my options.
-One last thing: I know that it may be harder to get a good drum sound with just 4 tracks as opposed to 8 or more, but I'm looking to go the cheap and simple route for now unless you guys recommend otherwise.
Sorry for all the questions. Don't be afraid to let me know if I'm going about this all completely wrong
...Thanks!
-I think I want to go analog to start. I've been looking into buying a tascam 424 mk ii or mk iii. I have a macbook pro but I get the impression that even with modern recording/mixing software, it seems like digital has more hurdles to jump (read: things to buy) than analog, at least at the simplest level. Would it be wrong to say that it's easier to get an analog recorder and simply plug in and record, rather than going digital and having to worry about wiring and impedance issues?
-Let's say I buy a 424 mk ii. I understand that it has 4 balanced XLR inputs, but I'm still a little confused about phantom power for condenser mics. If I were to get one or two Shure SM57's and hook them up to the recorder, will it power the mics? Or do I need a separate preamp? Does this vary for different mics?
-I read about "bouncing" tracks online-- that's where you mix down multiple tracks to one track so you can add more on the other tracks, right? Can I do this on the 424 mk ii? I don't need to know how to go about this whole process (it'd all be over my head anyway) but just trying to figure out my options.
-One last thing: I know that it may be harder to get a good drum sound with just 4 tracks as opposed to 8 or more, but I'm looking to go the cheap and simple route for now unless you guys recommend otherwise.
Sorry for all the questions. Don't be afraid to let me know if I'm going about this all completely wrong
