Faultlinespine
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I've been trying to research the most cost effective options for recording vocals at home to achieve a studio quality sound. There seems to be a bit of disagreement about how much one needs to spend on a microphone and sound interface to be able to record something for publication - a studio quality product.
Basically I need to have a setup that will allow me to record vocals that are of a high enough quality to be published on an EP or album for an unsigned indie/alternative pop band. The tracks will be mixed and mastered for publication on iTunes and sent to radio stations.
I'm considering buying the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 sound interface and a Rode NT2A condenser microphone.
https://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-2i2
RØDE Microphones - NT2-A
I only need one input for vocal recording and possibly some guitar recording which is why I think the Scarlett 2i2 will be suitable. My understanding is, this is a good option if you don't require many inputs. But they are only approx. $200 US which makes me wonder if it will be good enough!
I've read that the Rode NTA2 is very good for warmer, soulful vocals which is the style I'm hoping to record. Many have argued it's better than the Rode NTK which is about $550. Again, I am wondering if something this cheap (approx. $400) will be up to scratch.
I'm keen to see what people here think of these products for my purposes. Will this setup enable me to record industry standard 'studio quality' vocals if mixing is done right?
Basically I need to have a setup that will allow me to record vocals that are of a high enough quality to be published on an EP or album for an unsigned indie/alternative pop band. The tracks will be mixed and mastered for publication on iTunes and sent to radio stations.
I'm considering buying the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 sound interface and a Rode NT2A condenser microphone.
https://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-2i2
RØDE Microphones - NT2-A
I only need one input for vocal recording and possibly some guitar recording which is why I think the Scarlett 2i2 will be suitable. My understanding is, this is a good option if you don't require many inputs. But they are only approx. $200 US which makes me wonder if it will be good enough!
I've read that the Rode NTA2 is very good for warmer, soulful vocals which is the style I'm hoping to record. Many have argued it's better than the Rode NTK which is about $550. Again, I am wondering if something this cheap (approx. $400) will be up to scratch.
I'm keen to see what people here think of these products for my purposes. Will this setup enable me to record industry standard 'studio quality' vocals if mixing is done right?