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BryanEllisRnB
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My Situation:
Ok.. I'm new to the website here but have been reading posts for I don't know how long in my search for a cheap but decent setup..
I'm an upcoming R&B singer/songwriter (www.myspace.com/bryanellis)
Times are RUFF right now and the industry is showing alot of interest in me.. my problem is I need to provide my fans (from my website) with some more mixtape material (over industry beats and twists on popular songs, etc.) which obviously doesn't have to be radio quality, but needs to sound pretty decent and be able to capture my tone and voice. I don't wanna spend money (because I don't have it, for one) on studio time when I have so much mixtape material to record.. So I'm taking my shot at a small setup..My price range is literally only a few hundred bucks.. about $275 MAX, having to allow room for shipping, etc. I have about 3 weeks to record all my material before I start pushing some mixtapes during Spring Break in FL.
My Setup Idea:
I'm trading in my laptop (since it's weak) for a desktop with some good ram and strong processor.. but beyond that I'm open to suggestions. This is what I've come up with so far as a means to just lay down some vocals that will handle my range and give a decent sound.... I'm using Logic Platinum 5.5 for recording.
MXL 990 Package with Shockmount (69.99)
Necessary Mic Accessories (Pop Filter, Stand, cables, etc.) ($40)
ART MicroMix Preamp ($55)
Soundblaster Live! Sound Card w/ KX Driver for ASIO Support ($55)
Cheap Desktop Mini Studio Monitors (ebay - $50)
Please realize.. I know I should really be trying to just come up with better equipment, but it's an urgent situation and I NEED to lay down some vocals.. so any input and suggestions are GREATLY appreciated.
Bryan Ellis
www.myspace.com/bryanellis
Ok.. I'm new to the website here but have been reading posts for I don't know how long in my search for a cheap but decent setup..
I'm an upcoming R&B singer/songwriter (www.myspace.com/bryanellis)
Times are RUFF right now and the industry is showing alot of interest in me.. my problem is I need to provide my fans (from my website) with some more mixtape material (over industry beats and twists on popular songs, etc.) which obviously doesn't have to be radio quality, but needs to sound pretty decent and be able to capture my tone and voice. I don't wanna spend money (because I don't have it, for one) on studio time when I have so much mixtape material to record.. So I'm taking my shot at a small setup..My price range is literally only a few hundred bucks.. about $275 MAX, having to allow room for shipping, etc. I have about 3 weeks to record all my material before I start pushing some mixtapes during Spring Break in FL.
My Setup Idea:
I'm trading in my laptop (since it's weak) for a desktop with some good ram and strong processor.. but beyond that I'm open to suggestions. This is what I've come up with so far as a means to just lay down some vocals that will handle my range and give a decent sound.... I'm using Logic Platinum 5.5 for recording.
MXL 990 Package with Shockmount (69.99)
Necessary Mic Accessories (Pop Filter, Stand, cables, etc.) ($40)
ART MicroMix Preamp ($55)
Soundblaster Live! Sound Card w/ KX Driver for ASIO Support ($55)
Cheap Desktop Mini Studio Monitors (ebay - $50)
Please realize.. I know I should really be trying to just come up with better equipment, but it's an urgent situation and I NEED to lay down some vocals.. so any input and suggestions are GREATLY appreciated.
Bryan Ellis
www.myspace.com/bryanellis
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