Professional advices on Home Recording Studio Equipment
Author: DJEquip // Category: Recording Studio Equipment
This book really has very little to offer. It’s 1% informative and 99% filler with apparent experienced recording professionals sharing stories that lead into why they do things a certain way. Most of the stuff is simple high school logic applied to a recording studio environment which I had already done prior to reading any home recording type books. I thought recording for dummies had very little to offer but this book definitely offered nothing. The ironic thing about this book, compared to others by recording professionals who’s ego’s need to intellectualize what they do in order to make it seem as if it’s actually some type of science, is that it is actually straight forward in what it’s telling you which is why I gave it two stars. If other books were this way, but more in depth and precise concerning the recording process and leave out the personal experience anecdotes and the need to give new names to previously straight forward ones, it would sell a million easy.
i am trying to setup a home recording studio and i need help figuring out what equipment and sofware i need. (producing beats and recording vocals using windows). ive been doin some reaserch, but im kind of confused. ok, can someone make a list of the basic things i need. so far i just have my lap top and a midi axiom Home Recording Studio Equipment 49 keyboard. what software do i need to record my beats and my vocals? i heard fruity loops can do both, but i was wondering if cubase or any other softwar can also do that? the software is probably the most confusing part for me. other than that and a mic, what else would i need? and an estimate of how much it would seperatly cost me. im a rookie at this and gettin my feet wet in the producing biz for the first time. any music producers out their??, i NEED YOUR HELP. if you can be specific, id really appriciate it,,,, thanks for reading and i hope someone can help me. p.s. i went to 2 bestbuy stores and non of the employees were able to help me, they said they didnt really know much about it either.
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September 14th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
This works great!!
What a brilliant idea.
I only wish it was a little bigger so I could have a place for a scrip holder.
September 14th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
A handy little package that comes together in clever ways to make the life of travelling mic work easier. Recommend sensible placement of the booth close to a sound absorbing surface to reduce bounce of sound through the back. Otherwise a neat solution at home in even some studio setings to improve the neutrality of the mics. working environment.
September 15th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
This book was a great help to me when I was thinking about starting a recording studio in my home. I wasn’t sure quite where to start, but this book has in-depth articles that were written specifically for people in my situation. It contains everything from setup and conditioning to gear and monitors to mixing a final cut. It was a great book that was easy to understand, but not “dumbed down” in the way it conveyed the ideas. This book is a must have for anyone who is looking to start a home recording studio.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:40 am
For the person like me who is planning on building a small studio, this is the book with the most information.
It covers everything you need to know from the first step to the last.
It also gives you money saving tips on how to build rather than buy.
My best investment yet!
September 16th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
If you are looking at this, you know it’s really cheap for a condenser microphone. Probably about as little as you can spend for anything of quality. It does not have a roll-off for low frequencies, or any other switchable pad, but it is built like a tank.
I found that it sounds kind of weak by itself, but with a decent preamp it can sound pretty good.
September 17th, 2010 at 12:51 am
I tried to post a review before, but I’m thinking I didn’t specify I was over 13, so it didn’t go through. I’m 55. I bought two of these on the advice of my equipment supplier, who has never lead me wrong before. He didn’t lead me wrong this time either. I’ve used these on acoustic guitar, backing vocals, spoken word for a radio show, percussion and guitar cabinets. For the money, I’ve not found anything as versatile. I wouldn’t put them everywhere I’d put a SM57, but they are purported to take high spl’s well. I just didn’t want to break something I use so much. I bought two more as well as a USB version.
September 17th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
This is a wonderful microphone. I use it to record interviews in the field instead of a shotgun set up. It is more hassle to use because it requires phantom power. But it provides a clean, clear, warm voice print.
I also plan to use it to record my children’s musical performances here at home. So for home concerts and for my field work, this mic works for me.
DD
September 18th, 2010 at 12:06 am
This mic does its job. I am giving 5 starts for the value.
Pros:
1) Affordable price
2) Low noise: I was actually quite surprised when I heard my test recording. Even after signal amplification, I do not hear much noise.
Cons:
1) Small gain: Since I use it mainly for instrumental recording, the gain is a bit low for me. From 2 feet away, a series of amplification is a must, but it works out all right due to low noise. I am not sure for vocal works.
2) Weak bass: You won’t hear much bass from this.
3) Sound getting lumped: Although being neutral, the sound still comes flat.
Overall, I am impressed with this. My complaints won’t go away unless spending ~$1000.
September 18th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
This book is nothing like I expected. It’s more about actually building a studio in your home as opposed to modifying things to coexist with a studio. It’s from the UK, so some of the terminology is a little different, and parts are very technical.I guess I was looking for “Home Studios for Idiots”, and this ain’t it! This might be good if you have more room-time-money, than I do.
September 19th, 2010 at 12:27 am
So far my only gripe is that is a minature book. I was expecting a regular sized book to read, and didnt know it was a pocket book. It appears to be very informal.
September 19th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Not enough graphics, seems to talk from theory not experience, huge glossary but no UK-US terms translation, missing detail drawings when describing soundproofing assemblies – one nail or screw in the wrong place and it will not work. Some concepts are plain wrong or badly described. Read with caution!