Looking for a simple recording setup
Hey all...I was thinking of recording a few things here and there and I was just wondering what a simple recording program might be.
I'm such a newbie when it comes to recording that I'm not even sure what I need. Mostly it would just be me recording a few guitar songs for my own purposes. Just a way of marking progress and hearing my playing more objectively. How can I get started with a minimum number of gadgets, programs, etc. Any thoughts from you recording pros out there? Thanks! Eric |
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Zoom, Tascam etc.Any of the digital recorders with built in mics work super and you'll be amazed at how good the quality can be.
I use one all the time especially for learning new songs. |
+1 on a Zoom. I have an HZoom H4 and it sounds like your recording in a studio and no software to deal with!
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I'm a fan of the Sony flash-based digital recorders.
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It's hard to get much simpler or more cost-effective than the small digital recorders already mentioned.
- Glenn |
Otherwise, if you are a bit of a techie, you could put Ubuntu studio on your PC (A free operating system tailored to picture and movie editing, and audio recording) and get a used Presonus firepod and a decent mic. The firepod sounds AMAZING when used with Ardour.
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I just got a zoom h2 for the same reason and it's great.
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If you have a Mac just use garage band and either the internal mic or you can get a cheap USB mic like a Blue snowball
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If you wanna go ultra-cheap, just install Audacity (freeware) on your pc & plug in a mic. No, it won't sound that great, but for just evaluating your progress it's just fine. With a decent mic, you'd be amazed at the results.
Paul |
Tascam 2488neo.
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the portables are fine, but for a minimum of expense, you can make a very nice home recording setup.
DAW: reaper ($ 40.00 license) MXL 604 mic: 1 C note new, maybe 80 used and in mint condition soundcard/audio interface: too many to mention, but anywhere from $ 100.00 to skies the limit. if you get serious, you can add other mics, or even better, a grace mic pre. |
I've been having fun and great results with the Boss Micro BR.
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+1 for Zoom H2; picked one up used for $60 and it is perfect for quick easy recording with decent quality.
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