Plan for my home studio.

[NorthShoreNewb]

Ok. This is the equipment that I am probably going to be getting. I want to be capable of recording 8 tracks at a time.

MIXER - Soundcraft FX8 (Phantom power, 8 direct outs)

SOUND CARD - Terratec Phase 88 OR Audiotrak MAYA 1010

PROGRAM - Adobe Audition 1.5 (Cool Edit Pro 2.0)

MONITORS - KRK RP5 Rokit Powered

MICS - Shure SM57(all around), 2 Samson C02 Pencil Condensers(OHs, Acoustic Instruments, etc..), MXL V63M Condenser Mic with Shockmount (Vocals), 4 Shure PG56s (Toms), AKG D112 (Kick Drum Mic)

Rack Gear - dbx 266XL Compressor

Now, does anyone have any suggestions to what I am getting or any suggestions on anything else that I need. Especially rack gear or a DI Box? Thanks everyone!

 

[mshilarious]

Forget about the tom mics and put that money towards a better pair of condensers.

 

[chris-from-ky]

Right on... Get better overhead condensers and with proper mic placement you can eliminate the need for those additional tom mics. It will take time and practice but, you'll be happier in the long run.

 

[NorthShoreNewb]

I dont know. I own those condensers already and they are pretty good. They are definately worth the money. But what about racks?