Tryna set up a studio...

[Chris2343]

Well so far I have a computer and a really good home theatre sound system. Im trying to see what else i would need to just make songs. im not gonna be making beats or anything just basically rapping to instrumentals that are made for me and recording the actual song. So i have a few questions:

What else would i need to do that?

what usb microphone would anyone recommend that can be used for vocals?

Is Mixcraft a good software to use for recording songs?

 

[moresound]

Well so far I have a computer and a really good home theatre sound system. Im trying to see what else i would need to just make songs. im not gonna be making beats or anything just basically rapping to instrumentals that are made for me and recording the actual song. So i have a few questions:
What else would i need to do that?
what usb microphone would anyone recommend that can be used for vocals?
Is Mixcraft a good software to use for recording songs?

Well for starters ...Don't use a USB microphone!
Use a real microphone. And a recording set up that would support it.

 

[Seidy]

Well for starters ...Don't use a USB microphone!
Use a real microphone.

+1

and if you have real mic, all you need is interface and good headphones (if you get condenser mic you need also popkiller and mic stand). ...oh and some cables

mixcraft is good enough

 

[moresound]

+1

and if you have real mic, all you need is interface and good headphones (if you get condenser mic you need also popkiller and mic stand). ...oh and some cables

mixcraft is good enough

Not to mention a source to provide phantom power.

 

[Chris2343]

Thanks for all the good advice so far...

What would be a good condenser mic for vocals not to expensive but not to cheap? Like the $100-$250 range.

Also, whats would be a good interface and phantom power im new at this stuff.
An when i use mixcraft now it lags somewhat because when i try to record its always stopping and the mic is not on the same page as the beat its like behind. Could it possibly be the microphone im using or the actual computer?

 

[theBuddha]

For a little bit more (300 dollars) there are allot of microphones that will last you longer.

Like the Blue Bluebird, AT-4040 and CAD e300. For an interface I like the TC Electronic Desktop Konnekt 6. Because of the simplicity, sound-quality and it looks nice.

 

[Chris2343]

would this be a good interface??

Mackie 402-VLZ3
4-channel Compact Analog Mixer with 2 XDR2 Mic Inputs, 4 Line Inputs, and 2-band Active EQ

an what about these mics??

Studio Projects B1
Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shockmount

Audio-Technica AT2035
Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Low-cut Filter, 10dB Pad, Cardioid Pickup Pattern, and Custom Shockmount

Shure SM86
Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone

 

[moresound]

would this be a good interface??
Mackie 402-VLZ3
4-channel Compact Analog Mixer with 2 XDR2 Mic Inputs, 4 Line Inputs, and 2-band Active EQ
an what about these mics??
Studio Projects B1
Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shockmount
Audio-Technica AT2035
Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Low-cut Filter, 10dB Pad, Cardioid Pickup Pattern, and Custom Shockmount
Shure SM86
Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone

Try looking at the Shure SM7b great versatile microphone also look at the MXL V67g or the rode nt1a both good microphones that with a modification when your ready to up grade and have the extra bucks can be done for a few hundred dollars.

 

[The Cancers]

Mackie 402-VLZ3

That's not an interface.
It's a mixer.
There's no way besides your computer's internal soundcard to get sound from the Mackie to your computer.
The point of an interface is to upgrade/replace your computer's internal soundcard with something purpose created for high quality audio recording.

So, no, that wouldn't be a good interface choice.

 

[Chris2343]

Which one would you recommend im not looking to spend that much money as im just beginning and am looking to upgrade my equipment in the future.