What should I upgrade?

[drewrussell2011]

Hello all,

I have been playing around with recording for about a year and half now. Until now, my gear has always been good enough for me. I'm not recording anything technically difficult... most of the time just just piano/guitar/vocal.

I have a small collection of inexpensive gear. I'm not looking to spend thousands on upgrading it -- actually I'm looking to make it more portable since I will be leaving for college next year. Anyway, I would like to know what my first priority to get an all around better sound.

I have:

Behringer Xenyx 802 -- Mixer
Behringer FCA202 -- Interface
Behringer C1, AT2020, Shure SM57 and SM58 -- Mics
Sennheiser HD201, Sony V150, Behringer HSP3000 -- headphones
Westone UM2 -- in ear monitors
Behringer MicroAmp -- headphone amp (4 channels)
Sony Acid Music Studio -- DAW

Thanks in advance! Here's a link to my Youtube channel where some of my stuff is at so you can get an idea of what to suggest.

YouTube - Chaîne de drewrussellmusic

 

[dis1here]

maybe a better interface,presonus audiobox or focusrite saffire would be an improvement

 

[one guy]

where its all based on your needs where do you feel you are lacking? what do you feel you music needs?

 

[guitaristic]

Dude, that's really cool. You've got a nice little Youtube channel going there! Good luck with college and all that. I don't really have any suggestions, but I'm sure others will be along to help

 

[clivus]

I vote for a good microphone. Borrow or rent the best ones you can think you can afford to buy and test them on your gear.

 

[buzzard bass]

College next year? Save the dosh for books, your vid sounds great as is mate.

Okay, cut back on the sibilants.

 

[Luckis]

I am no expert, but i would recommend upgrading your DAW to a Acid PRO, since is my understanding that Acid music studio has a 16-Bit top limitation. 24-Bit is a must-be nowadays in my opinion