My band plans on recording a short demo sometime VERY soon. We're all in high school, so of course cash is limited. I have the most recording gear thus far... I've got the mixer, POD, computer, software, etc.
Now then... I'm looking for the absolute cheapest way to get a decent quality demo. I need like... a 4-mic setup for drums (I only have 4 pre's on the mixer), mainly. What mics would you guys suggest? I am strongly considering those Behringer ECM8000s talked about in a couple threads. I have a Shure SM58 - Could I screw off the ball end, use it for snare, but cut some lows? What's the cheapest, decent sounding kick drum mic available?
I'm just looking for basically a setup that is cheap, and that I can work with to get a good quality sound out of, even if it means spending several hours messing with placement, or fixing little things in Cool Edit Pro.
We already have some prelim recordings done (me and my computer, that's all - didn't even have my SM58 before I recorded any of it, so the vocals reflect the quality of the mic - an Optimus 33-3030 from Radio Shack). If you want, check them out - http://www.mp3.com/L_I_E_
Thanks for any help,
Tim Lyons
Lead Guitar/Vocals, L.I.E.
Now then... I'm looking for the absolute cheapest way to get a decent quality demo. I need like... a 4-mic setup for drums (I only have 4 pre's on the mixer), mainly. What mics would you guys suggest? I am strongly considering those Behringer ECM8000s talked about in a couple threads. I have a Shure SM58 - Could I screw off the ball end, use it for snare, but cut some lows? What's the cheapest, decent sounding kick drum mic available?
I'm just looking for basically a setup that is cheap, and that I can work with to get a good quality sound out of, even if it means spending several hours messing with placement, or fixing little things in Cool Edit Pro.
We already have some prelim recordings done (me and my computer, that's all - didn't even have my SM58 before I recorded any of it, so the vocals reflect the quality of the mic - an Optimus 33-3030 from Radio Shack). If you want, check them out - http://www.mp3.com/L_I_E_
Thanks for any help,
Tim Lyons
Lead Guitar/Vocals, L.I.E.