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Hello,

I need to record voice along with background music for video presentations.

I was told that no matter what kind of sound card I use that if I record voice via the computer there will be less than quality sound. It was recommended to me that I record outside the computer and upload the audio.

So what I need is an external mixer, headset with mic (a good one) And a way to record multiple tracks into one file to be uploaded. I do prefer ditigital recording.

Also I need a good sound card.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.
 
whats your budget and whats your computer setup.

by the way, you can record extremely high quality directly on a computer these days.
 
dean19693 said:
Hello,

I need to record voice along with background music for video presentations.

I was told that no matter what kind of sound card I use that if I record voice via the computer there will be less than quality sound. It was recommended to me that I record outside the computer and upload the audio.

So what I need is an external mixer, headset with mic (a good one) And a way to record multiple tracks into one file to be uploaded. I do prefer ditigital recording.

Also I need a good sound card.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.
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You can get fine quality recordings for your application with:

TonePort UX1 http://line6.com/toneport/
Presonus Firepod http://www.presonus.com/firepod.html
RME FireFace http://www.rme-audio.com/english/firewire/ff800.htm

Any of those systems also with a microphone like an SM58 or RE20 or SM7 would meet your needs.
 
dean19693 said:
I was told that no matter what kind of sound card I use that if I record voice via the computer there will be less than quality sound. It was recommended to me that I record outside the computer and upload the audio.
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first thing to do is to ignore whoever told you this from this point out

unless there were some qualifiers or contextual statements you are leaving out I guess
 
pipelineaudio said:
first thing to do is to ignore whoever told you this from this point out

unless there were some qualifiers or contextual statements you are leaving out I guess
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I'm on windows xp and my computer is about 4 years old (pentium but not sure which).

I guess the first thing I should focus on is a sound card?

My budget is "buy it as I can" lol

Would $200.00 to $250.00 for a sound card be good?

Next would be a headset with mic I guess.

And last would be a mixer.

Jdier, I like toneport.
 
dean19693 said:
I'm on windows xp and my computer is about 4 years old (pentium but not sure which).

I guess the first thing I should focus on is a sound card?

My budget is "buy it as I can" lol

Would $200.00 to $250.00 for a sound card be good?

Next would be a headset with mic I guess.

And last would be a mixer.

Jdier, I like toneport.
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You dont need a mixer. You need an audio interface/sound card, a mic, and some software. Unless you are playing the music you wont need a mixer.
 
Well there is backgrouns music and sound effects at certain points.
 
dean19693 said:
Well there is backgrouns music and sound effects at certain points.
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Somehow, the background music and sound effects have to get into the computer. You dont need to do it at the same time. You get a software program like ntracks, reaper, cubase etc and record the music. Then you record the effects. Then you record the voiceover. Then you mix it with the software. Unless you need to do all of that at one time you do not need a mixer.
 
dean19693 said:
I'm on windows xp and my computer is about 4 years old (pentium but not sure which).

I guess the first thing I should focus on is a sound card?

My budget is "buy it as I can" lol

Would $200.00 to $250.00 for a sound card be good?

Next would be a headset with mic I guess.

And last would be a mixer.

Jdier, I like toneport.
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Check it. With a toneport and reaper and a mic you are ready to get started.

No mixer needed. toneport would be where you plug in your mic (or guitar or keyboard) and then in reaper you would have a full on virtual mixer where you could add effects and all. throw in some headphones and you are rocking.
 
Thanks Jim And Dave. What would you recommend for a soundcard? Right now I just have the standard Realtek that came with the computer and output has a hissing in it.
 
I was looking at headset microphones and read this:

USB adapter for easy plug and play use (no sound card required!)

How can there not be a soundcard required?
 
dean19693 said:
I was looking at headset microphones and read this:

USB adapter for easy plug and play use (no sound card required!)

How can there not be a soundcard required?
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It IS a soundcard of sorts. There is some sort of converter in it.

What are you using for music? If it is on a CD you may not need a soundcard. Your realtek wont really work, or at least you wont need to use it.
 
the toneport thing is a sound card that is also a mic preamp and a line in and a headphone amp. It is really all you need to get started. You might have some upgrades along the road to your first Grammy, but Toneport + Mic + Reaper + phones + computer should get you recording.
 
Jim, I couldn't find the reaper link, is reaper part of toneport? I see that tomeport is 199.00 right? Which toneport should I buy? ux1, ux2 or kb37?

Also, in a voice over forum it is recommended that a condensor mic is used, toneport is a preamp that will work with a condensor mic right?
 
Reaper is a very good program that allows you to record, mix and adjust sounds in your computer. You can get it on the link posted below, it is shareware and should be paid for if you use it for longer than 30 days.

http://www.cockos.com/reaper/

If you are using a home computer, use a PCI soundcard. Many different models are available, a search here will turn up many alternatives. If you are using a laptop, USB or firewire options are a good thing, information on which one is also just a search away.

Condensor mics need a phantom power supply. Some pre-amplifiers have this, some don't. This info will be listed in the specs of whatever device you purchase.

You don't necessarily have to use a condensor for good sounding vox. You have many options, the standard being an SM58 from Shure, which is a dynamic microphone, needing no phantom power but requiring some form of digital analog converter to record onto your computer, and a pre amp to bring the signal from the microphone up to a level that is usuable. These two devices will likely be part of any soundcard or USB device you buy.

This forum is full of valuable knowledge, good luck to you in ingesting it.
 
dean, if you do go with reaper, and you need ANY help with it, and I mean any, PM me and Ill find a way to get you started...also the reaper forum is full of insane amounts of knowledge, but right here in HR you are talking with hundreds of users who are hardcore vets of getting recording going, for very little money, and a lot of performance

and most of all

the people here are eager to help, just watch out for the cave :)
 
dean19693 said:
Jim, I couldn't find the reaper link, is reaper part of toneport? I see that tomeport is 199.00 right? Which toneport should I buy? ux1, ux2 or kb37?

Also, in a voice over forum it is recommended that a condensor mic is used, toneport is a preamp that will work with a condensor mic right?
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You should be OK with the UX1... The toneport will work with a condenser or a dynamic. Classic voice overmics are RE20 and SM7. Both Dynamics.
 
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