whats the best equipment to use to record on the computer.

[guitar_warlock]

i have always been interested in recording, but never persued it untill now. i am currently saving money to buy somewhat decent equipment, and have read many threads about computer recording.
i want to know what my best options are for around $1000.
i need something w/ at least 6 channels to record a drum kit.

im going to buy a decent computer thats going to be used strictly for recording. then im going to get a mixer that can hook up to it.
ive read stuff about the peavey pv10 usb. and want to know if it would be a good decision to get it. when u record w/ it using usb does it record each imput on a different channel? b/c thats what i need so i can tweak them.
also what is the best program that will allow u to record multiple channels at once?

 

[Fartnokker]

Pine Tree Peavy

Dude,

Steer clear of the Peavy stuff, in most cases. I grew up in Peavy's backyard, and their chintzy quality (or lack thereof) were legendary around those parts.

I'd also stay clear of USB if you have $1K to spend, since a PCI or FireWire interfact will have a better data throughput rate.

Go out & guy the PreSonus Firepod, which is a rack-mounted FireWire input device that has 8 decent preamps built in, will give you good sound quality while recording 8 independent channels simultaneously, and leave some money left over ($600 average price) for things such as mic's, cables, or even a cheap set of monitors. These are all things you'll need to consider.

As for software, lots of hardware out there comes with either Cubase LE or Ableton Live Lite - free versions of kick-ass recording software that'll get you up & running almost immediately. Have fun.

 

[BJW]

Agreed - if you want 6+ inputs, the FirePod is a no-brainer. You won't need a mixer, either - just a computer, mic's, cables, and the firepod is all you need to get started.

 

[ermghoti]

How about a M-Audio 1010, and a mixer with direct outs or inserts?

 

[SRR]

How about a 1010 or 1010LT and a M-Audio Octane.

 

[Magarious]

A firewire 410 audio interface and a cheap behringer desk is a good option. Or you could have a cheaper audio interface with a UB1204fx mixer. Hope this helps.

Alex

 

[guitar_warlock]

Dude,

Steer clear of the Peavy stuff, in most cases. I grew up in Peavy's backyard, and their chintzy quality (or lack thereof) were legendary around those parts.

I'd also stay clear of USB if you have $1K to spend, since a PCI or FireWire interfact will have a better data throughput rate.

Go out & guy the PreSonus Firepod, which is a rack-mounted FireWire input device that has 8 decent preamps built in, will give you good sound quality while recording 8 independent channels simultaneously, and leave some money left over ($600 average price) for things such as mic's, cables, or even a cheap set of monitors. These are all things you'll need to consider.

As for software, lots of hardware out there comes with either Cubase LE or Ableton Live Lite - free versions of kick-ass recording software that'll get you up & running almost immediately. Have fun.

ok thanks. i was also thinking about the Alesis Multimix 12 FireWire . have u heard anything good/bad about it??
yea, ive read alot about what kinda mics to use. i already have a good snare mic (sm57).
what kinda decent monitors should i get? i read that some are designed to enhance the sound quality, and to stay away from those b/c it doesnt let u hear what the recordings actually sound like.

yea, ive got the pro version of cubase already. ive also got one called reason. is that one good?