Just wondering

[jokerdrummer]

Is there a way i can record my band which is 1 guitar, 1 bass and 1 drumset for cheap? Cheap as in 200 or less

 

[Thunder33]

yes

































































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[jokerdrummer]

ok, what do i need to do it?

 

[Thunder33]

that is like asking a mechanic what you need to do to your car to race it. It depends on what you want out of it. There are tons of 4 tracks out there, cheap. Or programs. You are not going to have a full length album that you can sell for that price. But I have recorded demos for less than that and even had them on the radio. Not that they deserved to be. What are you looking to do?

 

[jokerdrummer]

nothing fancy i just want to be able to record demo's with my band, the quality doesnt have to be great just good enough that you dont want to stop listening to it and the price for everything 200 or less.

 

[Thunder33]

nothing fancy i just want to be able to record demo's with my band, the quality doesnt have to be great just good enough that you dont want to stop listening to it and the price for everything 200 or less.

what equipment do you have now?

 

[jokerdrummer]

a computer

 

[Thunder33]

a computer

okay, give me a few minutes.

 

[jokerdrummer]

ok thanks alot

 

[Thunder33]

Cakewalk Guitar Tracks-$43 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f=pd_bbs_1/103-2940372-7055858?_encoding=UTF8


Mixer-$50 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Mixers?sku=631238

2 Mics/cables/stands-$40 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Microphones/Wireless?sku=270619

Y cable (spring for the 10') $6 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/General/Accessories/Cables?sku=333053

Kick mic-$50 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Microphones/Wireless?sku=277521

Kick mic stand-$22 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Parts/Accessories?sku=452220


$211....a little over

Install software. plug the Y cable 1/4" plugs into the output of the mixer. Plug the 1/8" into your line in. You now have a two track recorder in your computer.

Track the drums first. Mic up the kit with your two mics overhead equal distance from the snare. Then throw the kick mic on there. (note, you will need to also get a XLR to 1/4" mic cable....a few more bucks.) Pan it right and left for the overhead and keep the kick in the middle. Record those to track one and two then pan those right and left on the computer.

then use a mic to mic up the guitar. Record it twice. Track 2 and 3. Pan right and left as well.

Then either run the bass direct throught the mixer, or use the kick mic to mic the cabinet. Track 4.


Mix to taste then mix down to file or add vocals.




-disclaimer- I am in no way endorsing the use of any of these products, nor would I advise anyone to purchase them and use them in the way that I have mentioned above. I am merely helping someone out who wants a cheap and simple solution to recording demos. I believe that with said equipment, this cat could get his/her foot in the door of home recording. I started with a simple set up like this several years ago and now look at me. I am the owner of a multi-hundred dollar home studio that produces music for one to two bands every year! Some of those bands have gone on to play bars and parties all over the Kansas City area. One of those bands even almost paid me.

 

[jokerdrummer]

Ok thanks alot, any advice on where to record? i have a room that is a perfect square, or a garage, or would it come out better outside?

 

[Creamyapples1]

Should we come play teh instruments for you too?

 

[guitarboi89]

*UK Links*
Your best option is to do a live recording of your band. for that you will need 2 preamp channels and a set of matched condensors.. something like this:

http://www.turnkey.co.uk/tkweb/stockdetail.jsp?sku=BEHR-C2&context=WEB
and then
http://www.turnkey.co.uk/tkweb/stockdetail.jsp?sku=MMAN-AUDIOBUD&context=WEB

plus cables and stands thats about £110 which is nearly $200 dollars, then i would recommend (not completely neccesary) getting a proper soundcard:
http://www.turnkey.co.uk/tkweb/stockdetail.jsp?sku=MMAN-AUDIOFIL&context=WEB
thats gonna be an extra 100 dollars

 

[gummblefish]

this might be too far ahead, but "perfect" square rooms are generally not that nice to record in, this is down to standing waves...though im sure this is going too far for what you need...make the room sound better by adding different surfaces, and adding reflection and absorbsion, but man ive been doing low budget demos for years, much less than $200 but then i own alot of shit now and was always able to borrow off people

 

[jokerdrummer]

thanks for the advice guys, keep it coming

 

[ermghoti]

$211....a little over

Download Kristal for free, you get $43 back, now $32 under budget. Get a lava lamp.

 

[jonnyc]

thanks for the advice guys, keep it coming

Take your 200 dollars, and go to a studio and ask them to record a song for you. If you're nice they might do it.

 

[jokerdrummer]

I talked to my band members and there gana throw in some more money so i picked some stuff out that seems pretty good, i guess just tell me if i need anything else and if the stuff ive picked is good for the price.


Yamaha MG12/4 12-Input 4 Bus Mixer: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Mixers?sku=630049

4 of MXL MXL 990:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Microphones/Wireless?sku=273156

1 Nady DM-90 Dynamic Kick Drum Mic
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Microphones/Wireless?sku=277521

5 On-Stage Stands Tripod Mic Stand with Boom
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Parts/Accessories?sku=452061

Musician's Friend Lo-Z Microphone Cable 20' 10-Pack
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/General/Accessories/Cables?sku=338006

 

[jokerdrummer]

^..........

 

[tourettes5139]

link

You could have gotten twice as many mic stands for the price that you paid, and I'd be willing to bet they they are both of similar quality: crappy.