What Do I Need To Record?

[FwuffyTheBunny]

Hey I'm new here. I have a band, and it's getting to the point when we need to start recording, and getting some music out there. I have a top of the line computer, and I want to record onto it, and edit it, etc. All on the computer.

MY question is, what do I need to do this? Like everything. I want to get our music, onto the computer. The drums, the guitar, bass, and vocals.

Someone help me out please!

 

[sdelsolray]

What's your overall budget? Help us out here.

 

[Dogbreath]

Hi Fwuffy...
1st... READ, READ, READ....There are some excellent sites and threads right here, for info on "new to recording" people. Spend some time on the search function. There are some great threads dealing with exactly what you're asking. I don't use a computer for recording so I'm kinda clueless there. Sorry.

What's your budget?
Do you have a room to record in? Dimensions?
Is it treated?
Mics? Preamps and compressors?
These are a few things you can pull up a search function for. Then Read. Alot. Don't be afraid to experiment once you get the gist.
Hope it helps to at least get ya started in the right direction.
Peace..............

 

[jonnyc]

First I know you said you have a top of the line pc, give us some specs. If your top of the line soundcard is a soundblaster, get rid of it. You need a good recording soundcard like an E-mu. Don't believe the crap soundblaster feeds you about being good for recording because they aren't. You need a good program to capture the recording, I recommend cubase se for starters. I myself am a pro tools le user but that really isn't for someone just starting out cubase is cheap and easy to get around. After that you'll need preamp which are the devices that catch the signal from the mic and put it into your soundcard. Some of the soundcards will have xlr preamps built in i recommend starting with something like that. Next if you're recording a full band you'll need a headphone amp so you can hear all your instruments without bleeding into the drum tracks. After you have the ability to finally record you need mics. I recommend two small diaphram condensors for drum overheads, the audix d6 for kick drum and a sm57 for snare. 4 drum mics should get you a decent sound. You'll use the 57 for recording guitars and you can go direct in to record bass. last you need a large diaphram condensor for vocals look at the studio projects or if you're on the real cheap the mxl 990 may get you started.