So... i am saving my money..

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 4:00 pm

Ok, i got 2 dynamic mic, I conclude that i need:
--a mixer, a condenser mic

but do i need? and what do they really for?
--a preamp

Do all this go through a computer? does it need to? and can anybody gives me a guide on this? yeah someone write a recording guide/sticky!

martinstud17 · Unread post by **martinstud17** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 4:20 pm

whats a condenser mic?

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 4:35 pm

its a type of mic. anyway, i have more questions. Why do some USB unit has so many outputs? dont you plug your guitar and mics into input?

i need to record vocal and multiple guitars thats all. is a condenser necessary? do dynamic mics need power cable plug? cuz mine got a plug like a cable from an electric guitar.

Trippin Hillbilly · Unread post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 5:28 pm

I don't know much about this but I can tell you what I do know. Maybe someone else could elaborate.

There are a few ways you can go with this. If you wanna use a usb port you would need some sort of interface to plug the mic's and guitar in to. I've heard really good things about Digidesigns m-box which you plug into your usb port. It's a bit pricey though.

Another way you could go would be to buy an external sound card that has some rca in/outs. Creative have some reasonably priced ones. Then you would need a mixer. A 4 channel behringer eurorack would work well and it's theyre well priced too. Then you just plug your mic's and guitars into that.

Hope that helps.

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 5:42 pm

ok thanks. so mixers connect by RCA in/outs through an audio card. thanks trip. so i need an audio card and a mixer

dmbguitar718 · Unread post by **dmbguitar718** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:14 pm

Trippin Hillbilly wrote:There are a few ways you can go with this. If you wanna use a usb port you would need some sort of interface to plug the mic's and guitar in to. I've heard really good things about Digidesigns m-box which you plug into your usb port. It's a bit pricey though.

pat has this, and he loves it very much.

MWR · Unread post by **MWR** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:28 pm

Unless you need more than 2 simultaneous inputs DON'T buy a mixer. Instead you should get the highest quality pre-amp you can afford. A mixer is designed to take a bunch of sound sources and send them to multiple places . While most mixers include mic pre's they are usually not nearly as good as a dedicated unit. If you don't need a bunch of simultaneous inputs don't waste your money on a mixer that has channels your not gonna use. For someone who doesn't record with a band there's almost no reason to have more than two inputs.

Also, if you don't intend to do live shows than your first mic choice should be a large diaphragm condenser like a Studio Projects B1, or a M-Audio Nova. These mic's are more delicate and not intended for stage use but in a contolled recording environment they'll give you the best sound for your money.

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:44 pm

ok, so a preamp, a condenser mic, and an audio card? with one condenser mic, can i have 3 guitars at once playing around it? and do i have to plug in my guitar? would the mic gives that good of the quality?

thejoe · Unread post by **thejoe** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 11:02 pm

yes you can play more than one instrument with a condesnser, you can plug your guitar's pickup in also if it sounds good, but i wouldnt, i dont know any condenser mics because i have never bought one

gregplaysguitar · Unread post by **gregplaysguitar** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 2:14 am

I think (don't quote me) that it's a generality that instruments are usually recorded with a condensor mic and vocals are usually done with a Dynamic mic. Of course you can reverse this, but I've heard it's best to put instruments thru a condensor, and vocals thru a dynamic. Secondly, once it's in the computer your gonna need some software to do your multi tracking. Cool Edit Pro is what I use, but there are alot of good programs.

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 8:59 am

Can anyone recommend a good preamp?

sunglassesatnight · Unread post by **sunglassesatnight** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 11:13 am

If you get a condenser mic, you will undoubtedly need a mixer, being that the conderser mic requires phantom power. The mixer, as said above, will do you much other good too.

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 12:35 pm

doesnt a preamp has phantom power too?

Locarius · Unread post by **Locarius** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 4:19 pm

You need to do some research before spending this money.

slimerdmb24 is right. You'll need phantom power to provide the +48v to the mics.

thejoe · Unread post by **thejoe** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 4:30 pm

Tranman66 wrote:doesnt a preamp has phantom power too?

i doubt it... and you dont need a mixer, some mixers dont even have phantom capabilities... you can also look into an external phantom power suppy

i would reccommend getting a decent mixer with 4 to 8 mic inputs.. it will have mic pres and probably phantom power... check out mackies

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