just another i-need-help thread

[thethirdman]

I could use some recommendations, guys. I know it's a very vague question that's been asked a million times before, so I'll narrow it down.
I'm doing some very, very rudimentary recording. I'm looking for a low-fi sound, so quality is only semi-important (which I'm hoping is good news when it comes to spending).
Now start laughing.. this is what I WAS using:
- an old Fostex X26 to input a cheap dynamic mic (more for the 1/2 inch input and audio cable outputs that convert to a 1/8 inch to get into the comp more than anything.. the fostex has a kinda high and low equalizer that came in handy enough to adjusting levels too)
- into a G4 Mac laptop using a freeware program called Audacity (heard of it?)
Believe it or not, I dug the sound I was getting. The bad news is my frickin' wife just gave away my Fostex and mic to her cousin to "borrow"
So it looks like i'm investing... I just need a decent mic to get into my comp and maybe a mixer on the way in. no?

 

[BigRay]

for the lo fi sound...a copperphone is excellent/(microphone)

www.placidaudio.com

interface

http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--PRSFIREBOX

or maybe a http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--TAS414MKII

 

[thethirdman]

thanks... i was actually looking at that firebox earlier today.

 

[BigRay]

no problem bud.

I will tell you too...that the copperphone is outstanding.

I am in an alt country band, and I own two of those mics. I use them more than my expensive mics for the band...sound just great...perfect flavor.