Need Help!

[1Chance]

Okay, I use FL studio for making beats and was looking to start recording.
Don't have any idea what software to use. Tried rewiring Reaper into FL but when i hit the record button in reaper, the beat in FL doesn't play. can anyone please tell me how to synchronize them?

Plus, i'm also searching for the appropriate hardware to use.
Do i really need a mixer? and what type of mic and audio interface should i get?

Also, i live in Nigeria. does anyone know where i can get the required hardware to be shipped down here at an affordable price.

Thanks for your contributions.

 

[gt2008]

What's your budget and what kind of vocal (genre) are you going to be recording?>

 

[1Chance]

mostly rap and r&b

 

[gt2008]

mostly rap and r&b

What's the budget?

 

[1Chance]

around $400

 

[gt2008]

around $400

Ouch!!~ A good interface is roughly $3+ hundred, and then good mic's start around roughly $250 and up.

 

[gt2008]

I started with a Rode NT1-A microphone, and a Lexicon Omega Desktop interface.

 

[1Chance]

okay can you recommend any good ones at those prices

 

[gt2008]

yEPP..post #7.

 

[1Chance]

is the lexicon omega a USB or firewire interface
and do i still need a mixer in the whole setup, cause i feel comfortable with the one in my DAW(FL 9)

 

[saads]

Hey how's you're experience with the Omega been?

 

[gt2008]

The Omega's been really good to me, actually. It comes with Cubase and a few plug ins also, but I don't use Cubase.

Chance, it's a USB connection. No mixer needed, you'll just use your DAW to mix.

The preamp in the Omega is pretty good also.

 

[1Chance]

perfect. can you send me details for purchase and shipping.
don't mean to be a leach btw (laughs)

 

[gt2008]

Here's the interface on sale @ $160. GREAT deal:

http://www.amazon.com/Lexicon-Omega-Studio-Audio-Interface/dp/B0007UQ570

Here's the NT1-A Microphone for $229.99. It's a good reliable mic, it really does well with the Omega Interface:

http://www.amazon.com/Rode-Recording-Large-diaphragm-Microphone-Shockmount/dp/B002QAUOKS

total with TAX will be around $422.25, then whatever shipping is.

 

[gt2008]

Don't forget to get a mic stand (obviously, lol).

 

[saads]

The Omega's been really good to me, actually. It comes with Cubase and a few plug ins also, but I don't use Cubase.

Chance, it's a USB connection. No mixer needed, you'll just use your DAW to mix.

The preamp in the Omega is pretty good also.

I've been looking for something that'll allow 2 XLRs and 2 1/4s for drums. That's all i really need because I already have a DMP3 pre-amp. Been thinking about the Omega because it's exactly what i need and is really cheap. Any latency issues while recording 4 inputs simultaneously ?

 

[gt2008]

I've been looking for something that'll allow 2 XLRs and 2 1/4s for drums. That's all i really need because I already have a DMP3 pre-amp. Been thinking about the Omega because it's exactly what i need and is really cheap. Any latency issues while recording 4 inputs simultaneously ?

I've never done 4 at once, sorry I can't help you with that question

I've only used it for vocals.

 

[1Chance]

Don't forget to get a mic stand (obviously, lol).

(laughs)
Trust me i won't
thanks for your help man
will still seek your 'advice' in the near future
now just have to arrange the whole shipping thing

 

[saads]

I've never done 4 at once, sorry I can't help you with that question

I've only used it for vocals.

Haha alright, but when you do let me know!