Looking to Upgrade my Computer

[Blakeb]

Hi there,

Before I put together my home studio I would appreciate your input on the following things.

I will adding an 80gig hard drive to my computer. I will also be purchasing memory to 1gig total. My computer is a 2001 Gateway Pent 3 2gig processor.

Now, I need a quality soundcard to bring in the sounds I desire. Here is what I want to do.

1) Record Vocals
2) Record Guitar Parts

I do not need a bunch of simultaneous inputs. Basically I need 1 or 2. Thing is I do not completely understand how this all works.

1) For vocals I will need a mic & a preamp correct? - Are there some solid products you could point me to?
2) For guitar - can I use the same condensor mic for recording vocals?

How does the Soundcard work with all of this? Does the mic plug directly into the soundcard? What software can I use to take the vocals in?

Let me know what Soundcards would be best for my basic needs.

Thank you for your assistance!

 

[Creamyapples1]

Something like this would probably suit you well if you don't plan to need more inputs at a time in the future, or are on a budget atm.


http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=rec/search/detail/base_pid/701341/

as for a pre-amp

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=rec/search/detail/base_pid/701104/

Just ideas, not advocating either.

Mic to pre-amp to input on the soundcard for both vocals and amp micing works pretty good.


I can't give much advice on the software side as I've mostly only used Cakewalk, but it's very user friendly, which is a plus.