Below is my slightly out of focus "portable" recording studio set up in my basement. It's all battery operated. I needed something that would store compactly since I only have a small walk in closet to store my guitar stuff in. When the XLR mics and mic stands are put away, I use the Apogee MiC pictured clamped to the sheet music holder to make practice recordings. I'm a total noob with this and the recordings in the link below are my first attempts with this set up. The playing isn't perfect and the recordings are raw, but overall I think it's a great start. Thanks to all the folks that contribute to this forum.
What's your studio/recording space like?
Basement, in need of a remodel.
What are your goals for recording your acoustic music?
For my personal listening, share with family and for posterity
What kind of music do you like to play/record?
Fingerstyle, mostly Celtic and American Folk, but open to almost anything if it sounds good to me.
Is your studio space treated? How?
Nope. At least not yet.
What's in your mic locker?
2 ADK A6's, Apogee MiC, Zoom H4n
Computer-based or standalone recorder?
iPad, and Mac Mini
Recorder? DAW? Interface? Preamp? FX? Plug-in's? Ext. HD's for storage?
Garageband, Art USB Dual Pre (thanks Larry J), iCloud
Monitors? Headphones? Power amp? Controller/mixer or completely ITB?
Sennheiser HD525 headphones
Cables? Mic stands? etc. Whatever you use.
Just what's pictured.
Favorite mic pattern/placement for recording acoustic guitar?
Haven't experimented with this yet. I think what I have pictured is a spaced pair.
New gear you have your eye on?
None at this time.
How has home recording evolved for you?
iPhone>Zoom H1>Zoom H4n>Apogee MiC>iPad with preamp and dual XLR mics
My recordings with this set up as pictured
