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Recommendations for recording gear, please
Hello, I need a very simple setup, something I can run through my MacBook, (if possible), a single mic, with decent recording capacity, for voice and guitar. Just getting started and do not want to drop a lot of $$ - but something decent. Please share some recommendations, some advice, what do I need to plan on spending, does used make good sense for this kind of gear, anything else you deem helpful, essential, please share. Thank you. - Leesa
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Leesa, the starter kit you describe includes
- an audio interface (with a mic input, built in), - a mic, stand, and XLR cable - a way to listen — start with headphones. There are several base-level interfaces, such as the Presonus AudioBox line and it’s many fine competitors: $100 to $150 Mics are either “dynamic” or “condenser.” Dynamic will get you started. Start with the Shure SM57, $100. Any fine set of headphones will do for a start. You can also listen through your computer speakers. Good luck! Lots of knowledge here. Look through the sticky thread at the top of this Recording forum.
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Going with stuff I've actually used:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface $189 AKG K240 headphones $79 Rode NT1-A Mic $200 Steinberg Cubasis 3 DAW software $49 Behringer MS2050-L boom stand $25 RapcoHorizon N1M1-15ft Microphone Cable - 15 foot $23 You shouldn't hate yourself too bad for getting this stuff. Bob
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Decide on and post a specific dollar amount of realistic budget range for you. While everyone understands the gist of not wanting to "drop a lot of $$" the exact definition of "a lot" is specific and different for everyone To some over $500 might be "a lot" to some over $2000 to some over $10000 it all depends .
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Thanks everyone, I am in the market for something under a grand. And, if that goes well, I will move up to something better. I want something good enough to be rewarding to use, so that I am motivated to stay with it. Wanting to post online content that sounds good. Again, thank you.
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Just curious...what version and age is your MacBook? GarageBand DAW is already included in your MB, so you could start with that and if you want to upgrade, for a nominal amount, Apple’s Logic Pro DAW will allow easy import of your GB recordings to improve upon.
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