Howdy partners,
Continuing from a recent thread about choice of computer, I figure I might as well create a thread about the overall setup as a thread for each piece of equipment could get verbose. I'm certainly a newbie to home rec but let me know if this thread should be somewhere else or be broken up.
For budget, I'd be pretty happy if I can meet all the needs below for $500. If there's a chance I'm going to throw some of the equipment away for better stuff then I don't mind increasing that to $2k. My goal with the home studio project is not to mess around but to be able to create some great sounding stuff that I want to listen to and share. Onto the gear 'n stuff...
Microphones
So anyway, I got the Protools First and UR22 setup with my MacBook and I want to record guitar tracks.
Electric: I have a Marshall DSL40C with a Big Muff in front that I'd like to mic. I'm more interested in distorted sounds and am wondering what some good mic options are. I see the SM57 mentioned but would also be open to something higher end if it serves the recording.
Acoustic guitar: I haven't done any research on this but can imagine mic'ing an acoustic may call for something different.
Vocals: Finally on the mic front I'm sure I'll want to sing on some tracks, so what is recommended for vocals? I know I need a pop filter.
General questions: Are those amp clip mic stands worth anything? Should I rent any of this from the local Guitar Center?
Room
This house has a lot of echo due to wood floors, dry wall and somewhat of an open plan. I'm open to anything short of construction to get good sound. Usually I play in a fairly open space and don't notice a lot of echo of the guitar. I've read about putting the amp on a chair or with the mic under some blankets. Maybe it's best if I post some initial trials? Another option is a 10x14 room. Finally there's a closet I can setup the amp in if I need to crank it. Should I buy any foam thingies at this point or just see what I get from each room?
Monitors/Headphones
This is the trickiest thing for me because aesthetics are important and monitors will definitely claim territory as the music production studio section of the home. I'm inclined to set them up where my amp is in a more open space. They'll be fed by the UR22. I'd like some headphones as well in case I want to mix late at night.
That's all I can think of right now. Looking forward to posting some stuff once I've gotten a chance to record.
-David
Continuing from a recent thread about choice of computer, I figure I might as well create a thread about the overall setup as a thread for each piece of equipment could get verbose. I'm certainly a newbie to home rec but let me know if this thread should be somewhere else or be broken up.
For budget, I'd be pretty happy if I can meet all the needs below for $500. If there's a chance I'm going to throw some of the equipment away for better stuff then I don't mind increasing that to $2k. My goal with the home studio project is not to mess around but to be able to create some great sounding stuff that I want to listen to and share. Onto the gear 'n stuff...
Microphones
So anyway, I got the Protools First and UR22 setup with my MacBook and I want to record guitar tracks.
Electric: I have a Marshall DSL40C with a Big Muff in front that I'd like to mic. I'm more interested in distorted sounds and am wondering what some good mic options are. I see the SM57 mentioned but would also be open to something higher end if it serves the recording.
Acoustic guitar: I haven't done any research on this but can imagine mic'ing an acoustic may call for something different.
Vocals: Finally on the mic front I'm sure I'll want to sing on some tracks, so what is recommended for vocals? I know I need a pop filter.
General questions: Are those amp clip mic stands worth anything? Should I rent any of this from the local Guitar Center?
Room
This house has a lot of echo due to wood floors, dry wall and somewhat of an open plan. I'm open to anything short of construction to get good sound. Usually I play in a fairly open space and don't notice a lot of echo of the guitar. I've read about putting the amp on a chair or with the mic under some blankets. Maybe it's best if I post some initial trials? Another option is a 10x14 room. Finally there's a closet I can setup the amp in if I need to crank it. Should I buy any foam thingies at this point or just see what I get from each room?
Monitors/Headphones
This is the trickiest thing for me because aesthetics are important and monitors will definitely claim territory as the music production studio section of the home. I'm inclined to set them up where my amp is in a more open space. They'll be fed by the UR22. I'd like some headphones as well in case I want to mix late at night.
That's all I can think of right now. Looking forward to posting some stuff once I've gotten a chance to record.
-David