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[TrentSmith16]

I'm looking for a bit of help a friend of mine gave me some gear and i have a general idea of what i need with the circumstances given. I want to start recording my band with what i have how should i go about doing this?
The equipment that was given to me are:
- ART tube mic pre amp
- 1 Shure SM57
- Behringer Ultra DI pro 4000 4 channel
- 2x Behringer Ultra Patch pro model px 2000
- LTO HPA6 6 channel headphone amplifier
Right now i own a macbook pro 13" 2010 intel core 2 duo processor 2.4GHz
I might need to update my RAM on my macbook pro but equipment wise i may need more such as:
-Audio Interface
-Recording software for mac (or use garage band)
-More microphones (recording drums)
-Mic Stands
-Better Preamp
The mics im looking into are Shure sm81 for micing the cymbals my Shure sm57 for snare and a Shure Beta 52a for the kick drum would this work? Which interface would be best suited for these mics in this configuration? I need some guidance as to what to buy and if im on the right path.

 

[ecc83]

I'm looking for a bit of help a friend of mine gave me some gear and i have a general idea of what i need with the circumstances given. I want to start recording my band with what i have how should i go about doing this?
The equipment that was given to me are:
- ART tube mic pre amp
- 1 Shure SM57
- Behringer Ultra DI pro 4000 4 channel
- 2x Behringer Ultra Patch pro model px 2000
- LTO HPA6 6 channel headphone amplifier
Right now i own a macbook pro 13" 2010 intel core 2 duo processor 2.4GHz
I might need to update my RAM on my macbook pro but equipment wise i may need more such as:
-Audio Interface
-Recording software for mac (or use garage band)
-More microphones (recording drums)
-Mic Stands
-Better Preamp
The mics im looking into are Shure sm81 for micing the cymbals my Shure sm57 for snare and a Shure Beta 52a for the kick drum would this work? Which interface would be best suited for these mics in this configuration? I need some guidance as to what to buy and if im on the right path.

Hi Trent,
From the above, I get the impression that you want/expect to record multiple sources to multiple tracks? If so you will need an interface with as many mic inputs as number of tracks. The best bang for buck at the moment seems to be the Tascam US1800. 8 mic inputs and (I think) line inputs that would take the Art pre giving you 9 tracks.

It is generally thought that you need at least 4 mics on a drum kit tho' you might get away with 3. Obviously 9 mics plus cables and stands is fair old wedge!

As for software I think Tascams come with a light version of Cubase which will keep you busy for a year or so!

Dave.

 

[StudioHermit]

+1 on the us 1800, just upgraded to it and love it. And yes, it does come with a version of Cubase, haven't used it though, I use Reaper. Also, using something other than garageband, is probably a good thought, it is somewhat limited, or so I have heard.