additions to recording setup

[bradthefattest]

hey, i am setting up a small recording setup at home.

what i have so far is.
aardvark direct pro q10
4 carvin d42's tom/snare mics
1 carvin d44 bass mic
2 carvin cm90e's
1 shure sm-58
and a computer capable to handle recording quite a few tracks at once.

i was wondering what do u think i should get next to add to the studio. i was thinking either a nice vocal mic(studio projects c1, or Blue Baby Bottle), or a nice preamp.

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, also take in consideration, i am a 16 year old working 20 hours a week getting minumum wage. i am on a tight budget.

 

[therage!]

i was wondering what do u think i should get next to add to the studio. i was thinking either a nice vocal mic(studio projects c1, or Blue Baby Bottle), or a nice preamp.

You didn't say if you have a mixing console
and I don't know anything about the Aardvark. Can those do 48V Phantom power? If not you have to consider that when going with a condenser mic.

A good quality preamp is a must have as far as I'm concerned unless you have a console with some great pre's in it like a Neve. But then there is the argument for a good condenser. I'd get both but it's gonna chew up some budget if you do.

 

[bradthefattest]

yeah, they have 48 volt phantom power. built in mic pre's and everything for mixing in the software

 

[bradthefattest]

oh and i have, steinberg nuendo, and cubase sx

 

[justwantyou2kno]

If I we're you I'd get a pair of SDC like MXL 603's. Then a Studio-Projects B-1 for guitar amps and some voices. Then get M-Audio BX-5's or for cheaper look for a pair of used SP-B5's. All that would be about 500 bucks. None of the pieces of gear are as good as a Bue mic, but I think getting all of those will make you be able to get better results rathher then just getting the Blue.

 

[bradthefattest]

thanks for the advice

thanks a bunch, i will look into those