singer - would like to record own demo...

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I am new to recording and appreciate any help.

I welcome suggestions for inexpensive mikes that have decent quality for recording vocals (if it can do double duty and record instruments, i.e. flute, as well that would be a bonus.)

Also welcome any suggestions about (inexpensive) equipment/software for homerecording (my coumputer should be able to handle almost anything.)

Thanks!
 
Depending on your budget there are a wide array of equpment you can purchase to produce your own demo. What kind of financial range will you be working with?
 
First of all, Welcome.

Second, what's your budget and what computer setup do you have - processor, RAM, size and speed of hard disk and soundcard (if any).
 
Man Ola. You and I typed and replied at the same time! Is this a sign that my wife will be picking Sweden for our vacation? Hmmmm!
 
thanks for your help

I don't really have a budget right now (that is I have no idea what is should be)

I'm most interested in getting good vocals.

my computer: pentium 400
8GB
64mb

no CDR yet but looking
 
What you need is a two in-/output semi-professional soundcard, a preamp and a mic.

I haven't looked into soundcards with only two in-/outputs but lots of other people can help you with that.

Preamp, many suggest the ART tube preamp. I haven't tried it but it seems to be a good choice.

Mic, Shure SM57 or SM58 would probably be best value/versatility.
 
I'm not thrilled with the ART preamp but it's better than nothing and you can't beat the price. For your mic, I suggest an AKG C1000S condenser. You can find it new for around US$200.00 and it will blow away the shure mics (for recording). A 2-in/2-out audio card is also recommended (as previously mentioned). By the way, how many sound sources are you planning to record altogether on a single piece?

Mark
 
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