Methods of recording

[Vin82]

I've been getting into recording lately, and I was wondering what kind of equipment you guys use as far as computers, recording interfaces, mics, etc...
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[Hex]

I've had a Tascam 2488neo since the end of last year.

I like it because it's an all-in-one box that is fairly simple to figure out. I've used it mainly just to record myself and a couple of jam sessions with other musicians. It has a lot of features that I've yet to master.

For mics, I bought a Digital Reference drum mic pack from Guitar Center for about $160. I just use the two overheads, bass, and snare mics. I figure I will upgrade eventually, but these mics actually sound pretty good for my purposes. I also want to get a mixer so I can just input my mics through there and not have to re-adjust my EQ on the 2488 everytime I want to record a new track.

Of course most people will recommend the computer recording route. But since my computer is shared between my wife and I (and sits nowhere near my drums), the multitrack unit made more sense for me.
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[Suspiria]

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have a related question:

Is there any free software for Macs that would allow me to record some live music with the built-in mic of my MacBook? I realize the quality won't be great, this is really just for a rough recording.

Any insights would be great!!
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[sejuba]

[Vdrummer]

I did a session last year and the vocals on the demo sounded great. I asked what they used and the girl sang directly into the onboard mic on their white Macbook. I was amazed....
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[chris perra]

I use a PC with Cubase 5,A UAD 2 quad, 3 uad1's, Rme Digiset, UA La 610 Signature Edition Pre. For mics I have 2 Neuman km84's, 2 Neuman tlm49's
2 Akg 214's, Senheiser 603,421's sure sm57, and SM7b, Studio Projects T3.

Suspiria, you should be able to record with garage band, or any other software for Mac. you just need to assign the internal mic as the input...
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[cjbdrm]

-Sonar Producer 9
-Echo Audio AF12
-(2) KSM44, (2) SM81, (2) Oktava MC012, (3) CAD 179, AKG D112, Beta 52, (3) SM57, (2) SM58, (3)ATM63
-Mogami cables
-UAD plugs
-Adam A7 monitors w/ HS10 sub

What do you have Vin82? What are you trying to get into? Any questions?
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[Vin82]

I'm actually just getting into recording. I've been mainly using my macbook for recording with a Lexicon Digital Interface. I'm mainly a guitar player so that works great. I'm trying to get ideas together for a full studio, so this threat is helping A LOT.

Regarding that microphone built into the macbook. Yes, it is SHOCKINGLY good, especially when dealing with vocals. I've actually made recordings with just that and they are actually pretty good.
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[ladanny]

[ladanny]

cjbdrm nice setup!

My recording setup is based around a Mac Intel 8-core and DP 7.x Interfaces are dual Motu 828s, two API 4 ch. mic pre, Great River, Apogee Duet, Genelec 8040A monitors, Avatone monitors, PreSonus Sound Station, various headphones.

For mics, Sennheiser MD-421, EV RE-20, Sure Beta 98s, SM57, KSM32, Beta 57, Audio Technica 4051, AKG 414, D112, Audix D6, i5, Neuman U87.

My next "want" mic is a Shure KSM137 for the snare. Did a session session Erskoman, and got GREAT results with that mic on the snare.

And for guitar, we went direct into the API and used ALL plug-ins and got really fantastic results. Nobody could believe we didn't use one guitar amp.

Here's a pic in "mixing" mode.


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[sejuba]

[ladanny]