Making Studio

[ericchuu]

Hey guys I am making my first small set up just to record vocals. I want to get a microphone, computer/microphone interface, and a preamp. Are these the items to get that make a near professional sound from home? I have a 1.5K budget and would really love some help. I've heard good things about neumann microphones but I dont know much about interfaces or preamps. Anything is appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Track Rat]

Yeah, Neumanns are OK mics. But if you want one of those you may have to up your budget a bit.

 

[Jim Rosebrook]

Hey guys I am making my first small set up just to record vocals. I want to get a microphone, computer/microphone interface, and a preamp. Are these the items to get that make a near professional sound from home? I have a 1.5K budget and would really love some help. I've heard good things about neumann microphones but I dont know much about interfaces or preamps. Anything is appreciated.
Thanks.

Audio-Technica AT4050 ($700) + Avid Mbox ($450 w/o Pro Tools or $820 w Pro Tools) The Preamps in the new Mbox are pretty good.

 

[guitaristic]

Will you be recording AND mixing, or simply recording the vox and sending them off elsewhere?

 

[ericchuu]

Thanks for all the responses. I will be recording AND mixing. Also if I get something like an avid box is that compatible with Logic.

 

[mjbphotos]

Read the stickys in this forum, You need monitors and sound treatment. $1.5K will quickly disappear.

 

[Jim Rosebrook]

Audio-Technica AT4050 ($700) + Avid Mbox ($450 w/o Pro Tools or $820 w Pro Tools) The Preamps in the new Mbox are pretty good.

Update: Starting a few days ago, AVID now bundles a light version of Pro Tools, "Pro Tools Express" with the Mbox for no extra $. It's feature set is limited mostly with regard to track count, but for the original poster's needs, it is likely quite sufficient.