Best way to record guitar/bass.

[selfcase]

Hey, I'm new to both recording and playing instruments (good combo), I was wondering if I would get better results micing the amp, or if I went directly into the computer..

Someone list all the stuff I'm going to have to go out and buy. What's a Direct Box?

As well, I'm using my friend's amp, and it's buzzing a whole lot.. Does anyone have any websites that explain how to get the best sound out of an amp? (It's the guitar amp that's buzzing).

 

[JohnWaynesTeeth]

There's really not that much to it. Here's what you need to buy:

1. A Clue



Glad to Help.






Sorry, I'm being harsh. Seriously, do your own work. There are already a million "Hey I'm new here tell me everything I need to know" threads. Read them, then if you have a specific question, come back. Like you're amp buzzing question, is something rattling like it is loose, or is the speaker buzzing like it's going to blow?

A DI (direct injection) box does impedence matching on on your instrument signal. Basically it makes it so you can run a long cord and then plug it into stuff like a PA without noise. It can also convert unbalanced signals to balanced and eliminate ground hum.

<heavy metal> School's out for summer... </heavy metal>
Pete

 

[gbondo9]

If your just getting started then this is what I would suggest.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...7142173249/search/g=home/detail/base_id/41439

Then go out and get something basic but versatile, like a Shure Sm 57/58 as your mic. And lots of tapes.
I know this might sound like Im being sarcastic or something, but Im not. This is the best way to learn(IMHO), and as counterproductive as it sounds, you will learn alot about recording though this meduim. The advantage is that its simple and easy to get started. No plug ins, no expensive sound cards, no menu driven PC applications. Just a couple knobs and a record button.

Hope this helps, but if you do want to go the PC route, good luck.
Todd

 

[selfcase]

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I'm going to look into all of this.. Both my labels seem to feel it necessary I understand the entire recording process..

 

[gbondo9]

Both your labels.......

To understand the entire recording process takes years and years my friend. Its quite an intense study in sound, music, people, acoustics, electricity, equipment, application, practice and the list goes on. Theare are schools you can go to, ranging from 6 weeks intensive study, to 2 years, intensive study, and then years of work after that. Theare are books you can buy to get started, which would be my suggestion. Its an easy thing to get started on because the range of information to learn is so wide and so long. Is this something that you WANT to do, because it intrests you, or is this something that your being told to do...by 'Your Labels"?
Todd

 

[JohnWaynesTeeth]

hehehe **snort** Man Todd, you have much more self control than I do. Both Labels.

 

[TexRoadkill]

I had about 6 labels but they were just getting too demanding. I had to cut back to my favorite 3 and now I just rotate my new albums between them.

 

[Lambo]

Both Labels - You can't say this Forum isn't entertaining. Messy though, I laughed so hard I spilled my coffee on my new carpet.

 

[Fangar]

Re: Both my Labels

I'm going to look into all of this.. Both my labels seem to feel it necessary I understand the entire recording process..

Both Labels? Your T-Shirt and Underwear? Why would they care?

I think he meant both of his labia?

Ok Now that makes sense.

Fangar

 

[Gidge]

I'd recommend a Johnson J-Station for guitar and bass......

 

[Track Rat]

Re: ..

I'm going to look into all of this.. Both my labels seem to feel it necessary I understand the entire recording process..

Both labels eh? Would those be "pretentious" and "self inflated" by chance?