Step Up my Set Up

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Hey guys, I'm looking into upgrading what little I have in order to get a better sound overall. What I've currently got going on are two Shure SM 57s and a MXL V57M on my mic end. I run these guys through a Yamaha MW10 mixer straight to my computer where I have Ardour (I'm running on Linux) waiting on the other end as my DAW.

I know, basic as all hell, but now I'm beginning to take this all more seriously. And so, I was hoping for some input on where I should be heading with this whole set up. I've got about 3 to 400 to spend and any input would be appreciated.

Mostly I plan on recording guitars, vocals, and drums. So whatever input you've got I'd love to hear.
 
Mr.marmarade said:
Hey guys, I'm looking into upgrading what little I have in order to get a better sound overall. What I've currently got going on are two Shure SM 57s and a MXL V57M on my mic end. I run these guys through a Yamaha MW10 mixer straight to my computer where I have Ardour (I'm running on Linux) waiting on the other end as my DAW.

I know, basic as all hell, but now I'm beginning to take this all more seriously. And so, I was hoping for some input on where I should be heading with this whole set up. I've got about 3 to 400 to spend and any input would be appreciated.

Mostly I plan on recording guitars, vocals, and drums. So whatever input you've got I'd love to hear.
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You might want to setup your pc as a dual boot system. Linux really limits your ability to use a usb or firewire interface due to driver support.
Purchase a 6-8 channel usb/firewire interface. For the money the Tascam US series can't be beat.

Sell your Yamaha mixer and buy a kick drum mic.
 
Tascam 1800 sounds like it'd work for you at under $300. I've never used it, so I can't say anything about the quality, but the specs look good.

I use the focusrite saffire pro 40. It's great and it'll do all that you want to do and WAY more. Definitely a piece you can grow into. It's around $500 but it's worth it.
 
aaronmcoleman said:
Tascam 1800 sounds like it'd work for you at under $300. I've never used it, so I can't say anything about the quality, but the specs look good.
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I've got one of these and I'd definitely recommend this. To start with you'll get 8 mic amps (and 6 line ins) that sound pretty good for the price (I'd say a lot better than any Focusrite amps, but I really don't like Focusrite amps... just personal preference) and secondly you're in a position to then upgrade to be able to record 16 inputs at once.... check out this post post for a few more ideas about upgrading...MixTips: Building a Home Studio On a Budget
 
One thing I noticed with the Tascam 1800, unless I'm mistaken, is that it only has 4 outputs (as well as 2 for the monitors L/R, and one headphone). Is that right? That was the only reason I didn't get it when I got the focusrite. The focusrite has monitors, 2 headphones, and 8 outputs. For me that was important. If it's not for you, the Tascam is cheaper and has more inputs.
 
It's a different angle, but why don't you take a look at all in one systems, like Zoom R24 or others like it..?
 
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