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cawhite12
New member
I guess what we're trying to say is that all of the interfaces mentioned will be good for what you're wanting to do. RME, MOTU, LYNX, all have extradordinary reputations so you won't go wrong with any of them.
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RoOkiE85
New member
actually, i need to know the model #'s of the RME, MOTU, and LYNX. I need to know which would be appropriate for my situation.....cawhite12 said:
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shmackdaddy
New member
Like everyone has said read read and read, search through all the forums,and you will slowly start to figure out what you need and what your talking about.
you cant just jump straight in the deep end. save your pennys for now do a bit of research and you will be a lot better of in the long run....
click on that little FAQ word above that will be a good start
you cant just jump straight in the deep end. save your pennys for now do a bit of research and you will be a lot better of in the long run....
click on that little FAQ word above that will be a good start
joel77
Studio 52
Rookie85,
I certainly don't want to discourage you from building a home studio, but you and the other band members need to set some realistic goals:
1. If your intent is to record a CD to use for promotion and/or sell at gigs, how soon would you like to have it completed? If you're thinking sometime within the next year, I strongly suggest you find a studio in your area and spend the $4500 getting the CD recorded, mixer, mastered and replicated. With that amount of money, you could have a product ready to sell by the end of the year(give or take). If you and the band rehearse and have all your songs down tight, the recoding/ mixing might not take all that long.
I see you're from Fresno. There should be dozens of affordable studios in your area. A little research might turn up a reputable studio looking for work and willing to make a deal.
2. On the other hand, if your intent is to have a studio of your own, because you want to be an engineer/producer, then by all means start building. But.... you need to be aware that researching, buying gear, learning to use said gear, building and tuning a room(or three), learning how to listen, how to set mics, how to use EQ, effects, how to mix, how to master, etc, etc, etc.........
takes HUGE, and I mean...... HUGE amounts of time. And all the while you're trying to learn all this stuff,........ you're NOT playing music!!!
3. Then again you could buy a stand alone harddisk recorder and learn how to record your rehearsals and use that to improve you bands preformances, song writing, etc! Just don't expect "professional" results right away!!
HTH
Joel
I certainly don't want to discourage you from building a home studio, but you and the other band members need to set some realistic goals:
1. If your intent is to record a CD to use for promotion and/or sell at gigs, how soon would you like to have it completed? If you're thinking sometime within the next year, I strongly suggest you find a studio in your area and spend the $4500 getting the CD recorded, mixer, mastered and replicated. With that amount of money, you could have a product ready to sell by the end of the year(give or take). If you and the band rehearse and have all your songs down tight, the recoding/ mixing might not take all that long.
I see you're from Fresno. There should be dozens of affordable studios in your area. A little research might turn up a reputable studio looking for work and willing to make a deal.
2. On the other hand, if your intent is to have a studio of your own, because you want to be an engineer/producer, then by all means start building. But.... you need to be aware that researching, buying gear, learning to use said gear, building and tuning a room(or three), learning how to listen, how to set mics, how to use EQ, effects, how to mix, how to master, etc, etc, etc.........
takes HUGE, and I mean...... HUGE amounts of time. And all the while you're trying to learn all this stuff,........ you're NOT playing music!!!
3. Then again you could buy a stand alone harddisk recorder and learn how to record your rehearsals and use that to improve you bands preformances, song writing, etc! Just don't expect "professional" results right away!!
HTH
Joel
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NoSalaryCap
New member
Here's my advice.
RME Fireface 800
Mackie HR824
Shure SM 57 X2
Studio Projects B3 x3
ADK A-51 Vienna x2
Shure KSM 32 vocals
That should get you a decent sound
RME Fireface 800
Mackie HR824
Shure SM 57 X2
Studio Projects B3 x3
ADK A-51 Vienna x2
Shure KSM 32 vocals
That should get you a decent sound
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RoOkiE85
New member
thanks for all of your tips...they've been really helpful....