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Davidson
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I'm getting back into recording as a hobby after many years away. Needless to say, many things have changed in that time. I am looking to take the plunge into computer recording but I need to do so cheaply. I don't want to spend much money now because I would like to spend the next year or so learning and relearning the fundamentals before I invest any really significant amount of money
I have some entry level hardware and a pretty good mic from a few years back but I need to purchase an Audio Interface, software, and perhaps a few other items.
Preamp: Aphex 107
Compressor: Drawmer MX30
Microphones: Nueman TLM103, Shure SM58
The music will primarily vocal with synth backups and perhaps if I get motivated I will try to record my piano at some point. In any case, I don't need an interface with preamps.
I have read a few articles but I am still confused about a couple of points. Please forgive the noobness.
1) I am thinking the Firebox or M-Audio410 would be a good starting choice. The features on the 410 look better for me (two headphone outs, more outputs). Does anyone know if there is a difference in sound quality in the convertors between the two? Since I don't need the preamps, is there another model that I should be looking at?
2) I'm looking at adding a second hard drive. Any feedback on the Glyph drives?
3) Ok here is the complete noob question. Since I would like to get into using some soft synths but will be recording through the audio interface, do I need to get a good sound card for the synths to sound good? My comp has a gaming/generic card. I am confused about how the sound is generated by the soft synths. I'm not sure that my question is making sense. I guess I am asking do I need an interface + sound card or just an interface.
4) Is there anything else on the computer front that I need to record music? I know a little bit about monitors, external mixers, processing, etc. I'm really just totally clueless about the computer part of it.
I know a lot of these questions get asked here and I appreciate the time the more experienced folks take to respond.
I have some entry level hardware and a pretty good mic from a few years back but I need to purchase an Audio Interface, software, and perhaps a few other items.
Preamp: Aphex 107
Compressor: Drawmer MX30
Microphones: Nueman TLM103, Shure SM58
The music will primarily vocal with synth backups and perhaps if I get motivated I will try to record my piano at some point. In any case, I don't need an interface with preamps.
I have read a few articles but I am still confused about a couple of points. Please forgive the noobness.
1) I am thinking the Firebox or M-Audio410 would be a good starting choice. The features on the 410 look better for me (two headphone outs, more outputs). Does anyone know if there is a difference in sound quality in the convertors between the two? Since I don't need the preamps, is there another model that I should be looking at?
2) I'm looking at adding a second hard drive. Any feedback on the Glyph drives?
3) Ok here is the complete noob question. Since I would like to get into using some soft synths but will be recording through the audio interface, do I need to get a good sound card for the synths to sound good? My comp has a gaming/generic card. I am confused about how the sound is generated by the soft synths. I'm not sure that my question is making sense. I guess I am asking do I need an interface + sound card or just an interface.
4) Is there anything else on the computer front that I need to record music? I know a little bit about monitors, external mixers, processing, etc. I'm really just totally clueless about the computer part of it.
I know a lot of these questions get asked here and I appreciate the time the more experienced folks take to respond.
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