Small studio setup

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NTK is a good mic - I use it for my vocals. Firestudio sounds like a good buy as well....
 
The Firestudio would be a good buy in my opinion. I use Firepods and like them. Presonus website lists some firewire cards that they have tested.

The desktop will be a pain in the butt to carry into locations to record. Trust me...that's what I currently do. Although I built my desktop with this in mind (mini ATX mobo in a small Antec case) it's still a hassle. It can be done, but it's a hassle.
 
So I bought a firestudio ProJect. Now im after a decent valve/condenser mic and some overheads, possibly RODE NT5s.. Going to take me a while to get used to using the firestudio but im starting to get the knack of it. Far better then the dodgy setup i had going before :)
 
anderman said:
Hey guys. Im sorry cause i bet this has been asked 100 times before but all the threads i found were to old or didnt really answer my question.. but if someone finds some thread that does by all means link me! :)

Im currently doing a course in sound engineering which ill follow through to a degree (im only 6 months in)

And I want to start getting some recording equipment.

I want to get stuff that I will be able to use for a while as i upgrade.
Ill be doing mixing etc on my computer which has fairly good specs.

I was thinking maybe an 8 channel PC interface setup? Im not sure of a good setup. Id rather spend more money on this now and have less mics then have to upgrade this later.

and a set of drum mics (also dont know a good set), maybe a Rode NT5 matched pair for overheads, an Sm57 for basic guitar etc and maybe another mic for vocals??

This would let me be able to practice and get my skills up and record some local bands etc which would fund better equipment..

My budget is around the $1500 mark. I know its not much but as a student i dont have loads of cash.

The stuff i am going to record is Rock, metal, hardcore, hiphop etc

Any advice on mics, equipment would be great guys

I also live in Australia if that helps or not.

thanks
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Where in Aust. do you live? I'm in Perth, a newbie, starting music technology at uni next week, have started to put a home studio together. $1500 won't get you much in Aust. I got my interface from the US (focusrite saffire LE) even with shipping and the exchange rate I saved over $300. I plan to order my small items as well mics. ( Audio Technica 2035) Headphones ( Audio Technica ATH-M50) I'll get more mics. as I progress. With the money saved I don't worry about a warranty. Anything under a $1000 you don't pay customs. There two companies that I know of that ship international, gigasonic and sweetwater.
 
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Where in Aust. do you live? I'm in Perth, a newbie, starting music technology at uni next week, have started to put a home studio together. $1500 won't get you much in Aust. I got my interface from the US (focusrite saffire LE) even with shipping and the exchange rate I saved over $300. I plan to order my small items as well mics. ( Audio Technica 2035) Headphones ( Audio Technica ATH-M50) I'll get more mics. as I progress. With the money saved I don't worry about a warranty. Anything under a $1000 you don't pay customs. There two companies that I know of that ship international, gigasonic and sweetwater.
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sorry did not realize my info was outdated you know more about this stuff than me
 
haha its all good man, cheers for the info anyways. I didnt know u didnt pay customs on stuff under $1000. im still on the hunt for a decent valve or condensor mic for around $500...
 
Hey guys, another question... What are some suggestions for a decent soundcard for my PC? to attach monitor speakers to etc?? something under $200 (I know for that price it wont be amazing but its something)

Also, what are some monitors speakers people reccomended for under the $500-600 area??

thanks heaps!
 
What do you need a soundcard for? As far as your operating system is concerned, your firestudio IS a sound card. That's what interfaces are, soundcards with multiple ins and outs, and better DAC's than your typical soundblaster or integrated ac97 or whatever.

If you have an interface, it's a good idea to completely remove a pc sound card, or disable it in bios if it's integrated on your mobo.
 
ah yea, that makes sense, sorry about that. Well that leaves me with a little more cash for monitors I guess!

thanks for the info
 
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