Thisnameistaken
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Hey guys!
I'm helping my bro build a PC so he can do some recording at home. He wants to be able to record guitars with the option of either through a microphone or direct input, and vocals. Drums will be done via some form of drum tracking software.
I built a recording PC about 3 years ago, but since haven't kept up with much of anything, and, regrettably, haven't record much either.
I'm looking for advice on how to best spend the 1000$ dollars so that he can build the highest quality recording machine for his money. What should I prioritize? Should it be approximately a 50/50 split cost wise between between PC hardware and Recording hardware, or perhaps a little less on the PC and more on recording gear?
Things we'll need is - The PC itself (likely custom built, and really only needs to be good enough to handle the recording process)
Processor,
Ram,
MOBO,
hard drive
PSU. Obviously the quieter it runs the better.
The recording gear -
Audio interface - I have a Komplete audio 6 which is fine with me, but is there something better now for the price? He really only needs to be able to record one thing at a time, I imagine.
Microphones - I just have some cheap GLS audio 57's but I think they sound fine. However I suspect he'll be recording more vocals and acoustic guitar parts, so a better mic is probably preferred.
Studio Monitors - I imagine these are fairly important. I have KRK Rokit 6's which are lovely, although I think the 5's would suffice plenty good for him (and even me) It should be noted he plans to record some fairly heavy metal, but will also record mellower stuff as well.
Headphones - I have the really popular Audio Technica ones, but I don't think they're that amazing personally.
I think that about covers it. Let me know if I missed anything hardware wise, and also suggestions as to what I should look into for specific hardware based on budget.
Thanks!
I'm helping my bro build a PC so he can do some recording at home. He wants to be able to record guitars with the option of either through a microphone or direct input, and vocals. Drums will be done via some form of drum tracking software.
I built a recording PC about 3 years ago, but since haven't kept up with much of anything, and, regrettably, haven't record much either.
I'm looking for advice on how to best spend the 1000$ dollars so that he can build the highest quality recording machine for his money. What should I prioritize? Should it be approximately a 50/50 split cost wise between between PC hardware and Recording hardware, or perhaps a little less on the PC and more on recording gear?
Things we'll need is - The PC itself (likely custom built, and really only needs to be good enough to handle the recording process)
Processor,
Ram,
MOBO,
hard drive
PSU. Obviously the quieter it runs the better.
The recording gear -
Audio interface - I have a Komplete audio 6 which is fine with me, but is there something better now for the price? He really only needs to be able to record one thing at a time, I imagine.
Microphones - I just have some cheap GLS audio 57's but I think they sound fine. However I suspect he'll be recording more vocals and acoustic guitar parts, so a better mic is probably preferred.
Studio Monitors - I imagine these are fairly important. I have KRK Rokit 6's which are lovely, although I think the 5's would suffice plenty good for him (and even me) It should be noted he plans to record some fairly heavy metal, but will also record mellower stuff as well.
Headphones - I have the really popular Audio Technica ones, but I don't think they're that amazing personally.
I think that about covers it. Let me know if I missed anything hardware wise, and also suggestions as to what I should look into for specific hardware based on budget.
Thanks!