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gabby66
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My daughter is a young (not quite 14) singer/songwriter. She has recorded professionally, and will probably continue to do so, for stuff she sells. However we'd like to play around and learn to make her youtube recordings from home, to save money. She is getting a green screen for Christmas and some other gear. We have a Yamaha interface which we've never tried yet. It can hold up to 2 XLR mics. She will be recording guitar and vocals. I have garageband on my new mac. We also have headphones and I'm making her a "recording both" of sorts, which will basically be a 3-sided hinged board, covered in acoustic material, leftover from a friend's studio. I think he has a combination of that "egg crate looking stuff" and other acoustic board. It's my understanding that she should face that and sing INTO the recording setup, correct? These are all of the supplies I have, so here are my questions:
Room needs: The room in which we are recording is NOT ideal. It is our home office, in the front of the house , with a large window. We do live in a quiet neighborhood so there's little road noise (but Murphy's Law will dictate that there will be at the time of recording). We have hardwood flooring so I'm assuming that I will need to get an area rug. There are also 2 large glass French dooors to the foyer, and I'm assuming these are not ideal either. I was thinking of getting moving blankets and hang over them. Whatever I do, I need this to be easily removable. I still want my office looking like an "office" so if you can please tell me which of these measures I must take, and which aren't necessary, I'd appreciate it.
I also need to know what type of mic to buy and am hoping to find something around $150 or less. $100 would be ideal, but I can go higher. I have heard that we need a condenser mic for recording. I also read somewhere that since I have a room which may be more condusive to noise, I might want to consider a mic meant for live recording (Can't think of the type but not condenser). Since I have an interface, I don't need a USB mic, but yet they are cheaper. These are ones I'm considering:
1. I was looking at the Blue Yeti (USB) but I couldn't afford the Pro version (XLR). Would it be better to get a cheaper mic with XLR or a Blue Yeti (USB)? Which is the least compromise?
2. I have considered a Shure SM58. She uses this mic live and has also recorded with this in a professional studio, though keep in mind I really don't know what I'm doing - YET - so I want something that's going to get the best sound out of the mic, with lttle messing around on the other end.
3. Is there a different XLR mic or USB mic that you would recommend? I guess I'm kind of "set" on the Shure SM58, if I don't go with a condenser mic (unless someone has a better suggestion and can change my mind). As for condenser mics.....I really need some help.
I need to keep her videos at a somewhat professionl level. I have a professional coming over to train me how to use all of the equipment properly. Yes, I do realize that I'm not affording professional studio quality microphones, but I'm basically asking help to find the best mic possible within my budget. Thank you!
Room needs: The room in which we are recording is NOT ideal. It is our home office, in the front of the house , with a large window. We do live in a quiet neighborhood so there's little road noise (but Murphy's Law will dictate that there will be at the time of recording). We have hardwood flooring so I'm assuming that I will need to get an area rug. There are also 2 large glass French dooors to the foyer, and I'm assuming these are not ideal either. I was thinking of getting moving blankets and hang over them. Whatever I do, I need this to be easily removable. I still want my office looking like an "office" so if you can please tell me which of these measures I must take, and which aren't necessary, I'd appreciate it.
I also need to know what type of mic to buy and am hoping to find something around $150 or less. $100 would be ideal, but I can go higher. I have heard that we need a condenser mic for recording. I also read somewhere that since I have a room which may be more condusive to noise, I might want to consider a mic meant for live recording (Can't think of the type but not condenser). Since I have an interface, I don't need a USB mic, but yet they are cheaper. These are ones I'm considering:
1. I was looking at the Blue Yeti (USB) but I couldn't afford the Pro version (XLR). Would it be better to get a cheaper mic with XLR or a Blue Yeti (USB)? Which is the least compromise?
2. I have considered a Shure SM58. She uses this mic live and has also recorded with this in a professional studio, though keep in mind I really don't know what I'm doing - YET - so I want something that's going to get the best sound out of the mic, with lttle messing around on the other end.
3. Is there a different XLR mic or USB mic that you would recommend? I guess I'm kind of "set" on the Shure SM58, if I don't go with a condenser mic (unless someone has a better suggestion and can change my mind). As for condenser mics.....I really need some help.
I need to keep her videos at a somewhat professionl level. I have a professional coming over to train me how to use all of the equipment properly. Yes, I do realize that I'm not affording professional studio quality microphones, but I'm basically asking help to find the best mic possible within my budget. Thank you!