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Project illicit
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What is the best way to do this, not cheaply but not way to expesnsive.... basicly the best for the money.....
THx for the help
THx for the help
foo
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Hmmm - well you've come to the right place, but this may be better off under 'Newbies'
There have been many discussions over the last couple of years on this site re: your post.
The first questions you will need to answer are:
What type of guitars?
e.g. Slipknot or Segovia or somewhere in between.
How much money is the right amount?
e.g. I'm fifteen and have $200 max - or I just sold 300,000 shares of Cisco that I bought in 1990 and want to build a 20,000 sq. ft. studio in the basement of my mansion.
Do a search of this site - you will have enough information to keep you confused for weeks.
Welcome!
foo
There have been many discussions over the last couple of years on this site re: your post.
The first questions you will need to answer are:
What type of guitars?
e.g. Slipknot or Segovia or somewhere in between.
How much money is the right amount?
e.g. I'm fifteen and have $200 max - or I just sold 300,000 shares of Cisco that I bought in 1990 and want to build a 20,000 sq. ft. studio in the basement of my mansion.
Do a search of this site - you will have enough information to keep you confused for weeks.
Welcome!
foo
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Project illicit
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heh thx bro for the help!!!
like to see a fellow youngin lol....
i thought every one on these boards were old
im only 17 :>
anyhow thx for the help again
g'day
like to see a fellow youngin lol....
i thought every one on these boards were old
im only 17 :>
anyhow thx for the help again
g'day
Evildick
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Like foo said, what type of guitar are you trying to record and what is your price range.
You have several options, some are cheap and some are expensive enough to work a lifetime for.
Things to search for would be mic pre-amps, dynamic mics(Shure SM-57, Marshall 603s), and possibly a DI box.
Assuming you want to mic an electric guitar, it's nice to be able to mic the amp directly on one track and then use a DI for a seperate track. You could use the Direct Out off the amp which takes the signal right after the pre-amp but it usually sounds like poop.
Doing a search here will definitely help you find what you are looking for. You can also check here.
http://www.studiocovers.com/articles.htm
This should get you started. Welcome aboard!
You have several options, some are cheap and some are expensive enough to work a lifetime for.
Things to search for would be mic pre-amps, dynamic mics(Shure SM-57, Marshall 603s), and possibly a DI box.
Assuming you want to mic an electric guitar, it's nice to be able to mic the amp directly on one track and then use a DI for a seperate track. You could use the Direct Out off the amp which takes the signal right after the pre-amp but it usually sounds like poop.
Doing a search here will definitely help you find what you are looking for. You can also check here.
http://www.studiocovers.com/articles.htm
This should get you started. Welcome aboard!
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christiaan
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Project illicit said:heh thx bro for the help!!!
i thought every one on these boards were old
27 is not that old!
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GringoKC
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Project illicit
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Cool....
christiaan Do you go to askchopper?
Another poster by that name there
Also im recording punk rock
i just want the best mic for the buck
thx for the help
christiaan Do you go to askchopper?
Another poster by that name there
Also im recording punk rock
i just want the best mic for the buck
thx for the help
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Vox'71
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Project illicit said:Cool....
i just want the best mic for the buck
thx for the help
Hey, Project illicit:
IMHO try the RODE NT-1 mic. Its a half decent all-purpose studio mic for the money. It cost me roughly $280.00 CDN. I love it
Lopp
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Numerous recent reviews have not placed the NT1 in a great positive light. Take that for what it's worth.
If you are getting your first mic, the ABSOLUTE essential mic for any recording is a small diaphram dynamic mic such as a Shure SM57 (about $90 US). These mics can handle high output amps such as the ones used in punk rock. They also do a decent job for most other applications.
A large diaphram condnsor such as a NT1, v67, C1, etc. may sound decent for some applications, but won't work well for others. For example, better a large diaphram condensor might make vox sound a bit better, but it won't come close the the SM57 for close mic'ing amps or drums.
Let us know what your are recording to: 4-track cassette, PC, hard disk recorder, ADAT, 1/2" reel-to-reel?
Also, let us know what other gear you have for recording. We can then do a better job trying to help you out.
If you are getting your first mic, the ABSOLUTE essential mic for any recording is a small diaphram dynamic mic such as a Shure SM57 (about $90 US). These mics can handle high output amps such as the ones used in punk rock. They also do a decent job for most other applications.
A large diaphram condnsor such as a NT1, v67, C1, etc. may sound decent for some applications, but won't work well for others. For example, better a large diaphram condensor might make vox sound a bit better, but it won't come close the the SM57 for close mic'ing amps or drums.
Let us know what your are recording to: 4-track cassette, PC, hard disk recorder, ADAT, 1/2" reel-to-reel?
Also, let us know what other gear you have for recording. We can then do a better job trying to help you out.
Whoopysnorp
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Lopp said:
I'll tell you what other gear he has. This is the dude that posted in the mic forum wondering if the two vintage Neumann M49s he had were good...I'm guessing he's got some other nice pieces as well.
Lopp
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He has more money than knowledge? 
Whoopysnorp
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As I understand it, he's inheriting some gear from his father.
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Project illicit
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Hmm well do you really want me to go down stairs to check all the stuff i have???
well i guess i could but what stuff did u want to know what i have,
just like what mixer i have, or consoles, keyboards, guitars?
what?
well i guess i could but what stuff did u want to know what i have,
just like what mixer i have, or consoles, keyboards, guitars?
what?
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Henri Devill
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The mixing board{what type/brand} and the recorder{what type/ brand}?Also what kind of room{big / small} What kind of music are you gonna record?
Don
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Lopp
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I think he mentioned he's recording punk.
If there's anything I love doing, it's experimenting with amplified guitar recording techniques. Experimenting with large diaphram condensors, experimenting with small diaphram dynamics, experimenting with multiple mic'ing techniques, experimenting with mic placement. Playing the same part over the same backing music and only changing mic's and mic placement.
I have come to three conclusions:
1) The guitarist should have a good tone to begin with. If the guitarist has good tone, the whole guitar recording process is extremely easy.
2) Given #1, close mic'ing the cabinet with a SM57 is the best way to go. I.e., stick that mic right up against the speaker grill.
3) Given #2, small changes in mic placement up against the grill can make drastic changes in tone. Once you close mic the guitar cabinet, experiment with different mic angles and with pointing the mic at different areas of the speaker.
If there's anything I love doing, it's experimenting with amplified guitar recording techniques. Experimenting with large diaphram condensors, experimenting with small diaphram dynamics, experimenting with multiple mic'ing techniques, experimenting with mic placement. Playing the same part over the same backing music and only changing mic's and mic placement.
I have come to three conclusions:
1) The guitarist should have a good tone to begin with. If the guitarist has good tone, the whole guitar recording process is extremely easy.
2) Given #1, close mic'ing the cabinet with a SM57 is the best way to go. I.e., stick that mic right up against the speaker grill.
3) Given #2, small changes in mic placement up against the grill can make drastic changes in tone. Once you close mic the guitar cabinet, experiment with different mic angles and with pointing the mic at different areas of the speaker.
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Project illicit
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okay cool... any ways this is what i have
Its a okay sized room but im moving all my stuff to a warehouse soon...
The mixer is a AKAI MG1214
Im geting a new one the akai is only a 12 chan. and im geting a 16 chan soon
The mixer has a 12 track tape recorder with it
Its a okay sized room but im moving all my stuff to a warehouse soon...
The mixer is a AKAI MG1214
Im geting a new one the akai is only a 12 chan. and im geting a 16 chan soon
The mixer has a 12 track tape recorder with it