in need...

[parapraxis]

What would be a good setup for recording vocals at a reasonable price (be meticulous from cord type to soundcard)

 

[harley96]

Seriously use the search option on the site, you will find all kinds of threads pertaining to your questions.

 

[Gidge]

please define reasonable in $$$$.......

 

[wheelema]

I am sure as heck no kind of authority, but I'm bored right now, so let me take a stab at it:

Get the Shure SM-58 package currently available at...
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...1209014876/search/g=home/detail/base_id/52815 for $100. This gets you a solid mic, stand, and cable.

Follow up with a Midiman AudioBuddy mic pre at...
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/love.music?p=p.THKMIMAB0&z=1257036550013 for $80. This gets you two mic pres.

Then stick a Echo Mia Digital Audio Card (two analog in and two analog out) in PCI format...
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...1209014876/search/g=home/detail/base_id/51874 for $200.

$380 plus tax and profit-center shipping charges!

 

[parapraxis]

Seriously use the search option on the site, you will find all kinds of threads pertaining to your questions.

I've been doing that for about 2 weeks now & the more I look the more ambivalence I see, it's quite confusing, espeically since I'm a beginner.

Originally posted by Gidge
please define reasonable in $$$$.......

Reasonable meaning it's worth it's price.

Originally posted by wheelema
I am sure as heck no kind of authority, but I'm bored right now, so let me take a stab at it:

Get the Shure SM-58 package currently available at...
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...l/base_id/52815 for $100. This gets you a solid mic, stand, and cable.

Follow up with a Midiman AudioBuddy mic pre at...
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/love.music?p...z=1257036550013 for $80. This gets you two mic pres.

Then stick a Echo Mia Digital Audio Card (two analog in and two analog out) in PCI format...
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...l/base_id/51874 for $200.

$380 plus tax and profit-center shipping charges!

I've heard good & bad things about the Midiman Audiobuddy so I'm a little timid about it.. but that is a good deal, I plan on getting the Echo Mia for sure.

 

[Gidge]

Ok,

Marshall MXLv67 ($149)

for preamp, either a Delta DMP2 ($179) with an inline pad ($20) or a Joe Meek VC3Q.....depending on the sound you want...the DMP2 in a clean pre, while the Joe Meek has a pleasingly colorful sound......

soundcard - Delta Audiophile2496 ($159)

as far as cords, make your own...ill try and dig up the thread about it.....

 

[parapraxis]

Ok,

Marshall MXLv67 ($149)

for preamp, either a Delta DMP2 ($179) with an inline pad ($20) or a Joe Meek VC3Q.....depending on the sound you want...the DMP2 in a clean pre, while the Joe Meek has a pleasingly colorful sound......

soundcard - Delta Audiophile2496 ($159)

as far as cords, make your own...ill try and dig up the thread about it.....

Do you have a link where I can check out the DMP2? I've heard about it but I've yet to see it in any of the online stores I usually go to, also could you explain a little on what you mean by pleasingly colorful? ( I'm a newbie :/ plus I've been eye balling the joemeek pre amps ).

thanks for the info & I appreciate any threads on cords, I'm wondering what to look for & what kind of effects a bad cord can have on sound quality.

 

[Gidge]

http://www.digitalprosound.com/Htm/Reviews/June/DMP2.htm

http://www.8thstreet.com/Product.asp?ProductCode=7322&Category=Audio_Processors

http://www2.marsmusic.com/store/sea...humb=off&brand=&catid=&query=line+pad&deptid=

as far as clean vs colored, its hard to explain...its something you have to hear....clean is a more what you have is what you get kinda sound...colored is kinda warm and cozy....i find Joe Meek to do a great job on vocals...if you wanna check out an example, check out any mp3s by ShakesTheClown in the mp3 mixing clinic or here: http://www.youngmusicgroup.com/samples.htm

 

[baldguy]

Shure sm58 microphone.
Art tube mp pre.
The delta audiophile soundcard.

Just my $0.02.