Pro Studio Condenser
Pro Studio Condenser
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Nady USB-1CMS USB Condenser Microphone with Sony ACID Music Studio $119.99 It's the easiest way to get into digital recording or podcasting. This USB-powered condenser recording microphone and software turns your PC into a powerful music production studio. Nady USB-1C Condenser MicrophoneThe Nady USB-1C Condenser Microphone side- address, large-diaphragm mic plugs directly into your computer's USB port. It's perfect for recording studio vocals, acoustic instruments, podcasts, ambient instrument audio, or any audio source. Just connect the mic to your computer's USB port with the supplied cable, open ACID, and you're ready to record! Powerful and versatile, the USB-1C microphone meets the stringent requirements of even the most demanding digital recording and live broadcasting applications.Sony ACID Music Studio 7Sony ACID Music Studio 7 software gives you the kind of quality music recording, mixing, and effects processing that you're used to with the ACID series. And there are several new features, especially in the MIDI editing and sequencing area, that make ACID Music Studio once again a worthwhile investment for budding home studio musicians. Built-in tutorials guide you on how to utilize the powerful composing, mixing, and mastering tools. So even if it's your first time using ACID, you'll be an old pro before you know it.With ACID Music Studio, live recording is a snap. Simply plug your microphone or instrument into your PC soundcard and click record to capture vocals, guitars, keyboards, MIDI, and more. After you've laid down your original ideas, work out the kinks with the included professional mixing tools and audio effects. From volume and panning to auto routing and effects processing, reverb and delay to distortion and echo, there are plenty of ways to play with your song to get the right sound. You can also use VST and DirectX audio effects, and VST instruments or any of the 3,000 ACIDized music loops, 1,000 MIDI files, and other tools to spice things up. When you're satisfied with the final product, ACID Music Studio 7 provides the tools to create your own CDs, upload it for a particular website or for podcasting, convert songs to MP3 format, or add your music to the soundtrack of a video.When you're ready to record, ACID Music Studio 7 is an affordable way to take your abstract ideas and make them more concrete. |
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Nady USB-1CMS USB Condenser Microphone with Sony ACID Music Studio 889406635869 $60 It's the easiest way to get into digital recording or podcasting. This USB-powered condenser recording microphone and software turns your PC into a powerful music production studio. Nady USB-1C Condenser MicrophoneThe Nady USB-1C Condenser Microphone side- address, large-diaphragm mic plugs directly into your computer's USB port. It's perfect for recording studio vocals, acoustic instruments, podcasts, ambient instrument audio, or any audio source. Just connect the mic to your computer's USB port with the supplied cable, open ACID, and you're ready to record! Powerful and versatile, the USB-1C microphone meets the stringent requirements of even the most demanding digital recording and live broadcasting applications.Sony ACID Music Studio 7Sony ACID Music Studio 7 software gives you the kind of quality music recording, mixing, and effects processing that you're used to with the ACID series. And there are several new features, especially in the MIDI editing and sequencing area, that make ACID Music Studio once again a worthwhile investment for budding home studio musicians. Built-in tutorials guide you on how to utilize the powerful composing, mixing, and mastering tools. So even if it's your first time using ACID, you'll be an old pro before you know it.With ACID Music Studio, live recording is a snap. Simply plug your microphone or instrument into your PC soundcard and click record to capture vocals, guitars, keyboards, MIDI, and more. After you've laid down your original ideas, work out the kinks with the included professional mixing tools and audio effects. From volume and panning to auto routing and effects processing, reverb and delay to distortion and echo, there are plenty of ways to play with your song to get the right sound. You can also use VST and DirectX audio effects, and VST instruments or any of the 3,000 ACIDized music loops, 1,000 MIDI files, and other tools to spice things up. When you're satisfied with the final product, ACID Music Studio 7 provides the tools to create your own CDs, upload it for a particular website or for podcasting, convert songs to MP3 format, or add your music to the soundtrack of a video.When you're ready to record, ACID Music Studio 7 is an affordable way to take your abstract ideas and make them more concrete. |
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Nady Usb-1Cms Usb Condenser Microphone With Sony Acid Music Studio $119.99 It's the easiest way to get into digital recording or podcasting. This USB-powered condenser recording microphone and software turns your PC into a powerful music production studio. Nady USB-1C Condenser MicrophoneThe Nady USB-1C Condenser Microphone side- address, large-diaphragm mic plugs directly into your computer's USB port. It's perfect for recording studio vocals, acoustic instruments, podcasts, ambient instrument audio, or any audio source. Just connect the mic to your computer's USB port with the supplied cable, open ACID, and you're ready to record! Powerful and versatile, the USB-1C microphone meets the stringent requirements of even the most demanding digital recording and live broadcasting applications.Sony ACID Music Studio 7Sony ACID Music Studio 7 software gives you the kind of quality music recording, mixing, and effects processing that you're used to with the ACID series. And there are several new features, especially in the MIDI editing and sequencing area, that make ACID Music Studio once again a worthwhile investment for budding home studio musicians. Built-in tutorials guide you on how to utilize the powerful composing, mixing, and mastering tools. So even if it's your first time using ACID, you'll be an old pro before you know it.With ACID Music Studio, live recording is a snap. Simply plug your microphone or instrument into your PC soundcard and click record to capture vocals, guitars, keyboards, MIDI, and more. After you've laid down your original ideas, work out the kinks with the included professional mixing tools and audio effects. From volume and panning to auto routing and effects processing, reverb and delay to distortion and echo, there are plenty of ways to play with your song to get the right sound. You can also use VST and DirectX audio effects, and VST instruments or any of the 3,000 ACIDized music loops, 1,000 MIDI files, and other tools to spice things up. When you're satisfied with the final product, ACID Music Studio 7 provides the tools to create your own CDs, upload it for a particular website or for podcasting, convert songs to MP3 format, or add your music to the soundtrack of a video.When you're ready to record, ACID Music Studio 7 is an affordable way to take your abstract ideas and make them more concrete.Nady USB-1C Condenser MicPerfect for high-quality recordings of vocals, acoustic instruments, and ambient instrumentation, as well as pod-casting and online communicationConnects directly to any computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) input port for easy plug-and-play operationFeatures large pressure-gradient condenser gold-sputtered diaphragm and FET preamplifiers for warm, natural reproduction of the most subtle to the most powerful audio sourcesFull-frequency response with rich warmth and crisp, transparent audioMinimal self-noise, increased dynamic range, and maximum SPL capacityRugged compact construction with protective mesh grill and internal shock absorptionBasemount mic holder fits any standar |
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Avid Pro Tools Mp Music Studio $329.99 The Pro Tools MP Music Studio includes everything you need to compose, record, sequence, edit, and mix pro-quality musicall in one convenientpackage. At the heart of this bundle are the Fast Track Pro audio interface and award-winning Pro Tools MP recording and mixing software. The included condenser microphone provides an ideal way to record vocals, acoustic guitars, and other favorite instruments, while over 70 included effects and virtual instruments allow you to easily compose and polish your music. Studio-quality headphones round out the package, providing accurate reference monitoring to ensure your mixes sound great.Complete Pro Tools studio in a boxFast Track Pro interface, Pro Tools MP software, condenser microphone, studio-quality headphones, and an iLok USB Smart KeyFast Track ProHigh-quality USB audio interface with two mic preamps, 4 x 4 simultaneous channels of I/O, and S/PDIF digital and MIDI I/OPro Tools MP softwareProfessional recording, editing, and mixing software, including over 70 high-quality effects and instrument plug-insProfessional condenser microphone for capturing vocals and instruments with great clarityStudio-quality headphones designed for accurate reference monitoringMicrophone and USB cables to connect everything together |
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CAD GXL3000 Pro Studio Microphone $109.19 It's an entry-level priced multi-pattern condenser mic that sounds as good on vocals and instruments as mics costing seven times as much. It does particularly well on acoustic piano. 3 polar patterns allow close, ambient, and M/S stereo miking. Slight bumps at 6 and 12kHz makes for a detailed and exciting sound. The GXL3000 Pro Studio is a large diameter, multi-pattern, condenser microphone. High sensitivity and low distortion make the GXL3000 an ideal mic for recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement, including vocal and instrument applications. The capsule in the CAD GXL3000 features a 1" gold vapor deposited diaphragm. The GXL3000 requires standard 48 Volt phantom power and comes with a suspension shock mount. Each GXL3000 microphone is audio tested and inspected under the direction of CAD Professional Microphones, offering an exceptional level of value. |
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Cad Gxl3000 Pro Studio Microphone $119.99 It's an entry-level priced multi-pattern condenser mic that sounds as good on vocals and instruments as mics costing seven times as much. It does particularly well on acoustic piano. 3 polar patterns allow close, ambient, and M/S stereo miking. Slight bumps at 6 and 12kHz makes for a detailed and exciting sound. The GXL3000 Pro Studio is a large diameter, multi-pattern, condenser microphone. High sensitivity and low distortion make the GXL3000 an ideal mic for recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement, including vocal and instrument applications. The capsule in the CAD GXL3000 features a 1" gold vapor deposited diaphragm. The GXL3000 requires standard 48 Volt phantom power and comes with a suspension shock mount. Each GXL3000 microphone is audio tested and inspected under the direction of CAD Professional Microphones, offering an exceptional level of value. |
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Audio-Technica Pro 37 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone $129.99 In the studio or live, the Audio-Technica PRO 37 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone is a rugged, compact, and easy-to-place mic that likes it LOUD! Low-mass element delivers superb transient response while a cardioid pattern keeps the focus tight. Gold-plated XLRM-type connector. Requires phantom power.Condenser element Cardioid pattern 30 - 15,000 Hz response 141 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% THD AT8405a stand clamp 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter Windscreen Protective pouch |
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Used Avid Pro Tools Mp Music Studio Regular 886830366147 $247.49 The Pro Tools MP Music Studio includes everything you need to compose, record, sequence, edit, and mix pro-quality musicall in one convenientpackage. At the heart of this bundle are the Fast Track Pro audio interface and award-winning Pro Tools MP recording and mixing software. The included condenser microphone provides an ideal way to record vocals, acoustic guitars, and other favorite instruments, while over 70 included effects and virtual instruments allow you to easily compose and polish your music. Studio-quality headphones round out the package, providing accurate reference monitoring to ensure your mixes sound great.Complete Pro Tools studio in a boxFast Track Pro interface, Pro Tools MP software, condenser microphone, studio-quality headphones, and an iLok USB Smart KeyFast Track ProHigh-quality USB audio interface with two mic preamps, 4 x 4 simultaneous channels of I/O, and S/PDIF digital and MIDI I/OPro Tools MP softwareProfessional recording, editing, and mixing software, including over 70 high-quality effects and instrument plug-insProfessional condenser microphone for capturing vocals and instruments with great clarityStudio-quality headphones designed for accurate reference monitoringMicrophone and USB cables to connect everything together |
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Used Avid Pro Tools Mp Music Studio Regular 886830328343 $247.49 The Pro Tools MP Music Studio includes everything you need to compose, record, sequence, edit, and mix pro-quality musicall in one convenientpackage. At the heart of this bundle are the Fast Track Pro audio interface and award-winning Pro Tools MP recording and mixing software. The included condenser microphone provides an ideal way to record vocals, acoustic guitars, and other favorite instruments, while over 70 included effects and virtual instruments allow you to easily compose and polish your music. Studio-quality headphones round out the package, providing accurate reference monitoring to ensure your mixes sound great.Complete Pro Tools studio in a boxFast Track Pro interface, Pro Tools MP software, condenser microphone, studio-quality headphones, and an iLok USB Smart KeyFast Track ProHigh-quality USB audio interface with two mic preamps, 4 x 4 simultaneous channels of I/O, and S/PDIF digital and MIDI I/OPro Tools MP softwareProfessional recording, editing, and mixing software, including over 70 high-quality effects and instrument plug-insProfessional condenser microphone for capturing vocals and instruments with great clarityStudio-quality headphones designed for accurate reference monitoringMicrophone and USB cables to connect everything together |
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Nady SCM 960 Studio Condenser Microphone $69.99 The Nady SCM 960 Studio Condenser Microphone is a large, pressure-gradient condenser mic with a gold-sputtered diaphragm, FET preamplifier, and internal shock mount construction for structural integrity and reliability. It has selectable cardioid/omni polar patterns and selectable -10dB or -20dB attenuation. 48V phantom power required. |
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Used Cad Gxl3000 Pro Studio Microphone $109.19 It's an entry-level priced multi-pattern condenser mic that sounds as good on vocals and instruments as mics costing seven times as much. It does particularly well on acoustic piano. 3 polar patterns allow close, ambient, and M/S stereo miking. Slight bumps at 6 and 12kHz makes for a detailed and exciting sound. The GXL3000 Pro Studio is a large diameter, multi-pattern, condenser microphone. High sensitivity and low distortion make the GXL3000 an ideal mic for recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement, including vocal and instrument applications. The capsule in the CAD GXL3000 features a 1" gold vapor deposited diaphragm. The GXL3000 requires standard 48 Volt phantom power and comes with a suspension shock mount. Each GXL3000 microphone is audio tested and inspected under the direction of CAD Professional Microphones, offering an exceptional level of value. |
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Nady Scm 960 Studio Condenser Microphone $69.99 The Nady SCM 960 Studio Condenser Microphone is a large, pressure-gradient condenser mic with a gold-sputtered diaphragm, FET preamplifier, and internal shock mount construction for structural integrity and reliability. It has selectable cardioid/omni polar patterns and selectable -10dB or -20dB attenuation. 48V phantom power required.True condenser pressure-gradient microphone1" gold-sputtered diaphragmFET pre-amplifierCardioid/omni polar patterns0, -10dB, -20dB attenuation pad3-pin gold-plated XLR connection |
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Behringer B-2 Pro Condenser Microphone $142.99 The Behringer B-2 Pro Condenser Microphone provides transparency usually found on high-end large-diaphragm condenser mics. Features selectable patterns, low-cut filter, and built-in shielding. A 10dB attenuator can be used with high-volume signal sources. Rugged hard case, suspension mount, and windscreen included.Requires phantom power.1" dual-diaphragm condenser microphonePressure-gradient transducer with shockmounted, gold-sputtered, dual-diaphragm capsuleExceptionally flat frequency response (20Hz-20kHz)Selectable cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure-8 pickup patternSignal-to-noise ratio: up to 77dB (cardioid), 76dB (omnidirectional), and 78dB (figure-8)Low-frequency roll-off switchInput attenuation of -10dBUltralow-noise transformerless FET input circuitryImpedance: nominal - 1 kohmGold-plated 3-pin XLR output connectorRugged construction with satin nickel-plated brass bodyHeavy-duty suspension mount, windscreen, and transport case included |
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 Samson C01U Pro USB Studio Condenser Microphone Plus FREE BONUS unique offer US $99.99
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Blue Microphones Yeti Pro USB Condenser Microphone, Multipattern. List Price: $249.00 Sale Price: Too low to display  |
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The Yeti Pro is the world’s first USB microphone combining 24 bit/192 kHz digital recording resolution with analog XLR output.Featuring three custom condenser capsules and four different pattern settings, the Yeti Pro can capture digital audio with up to fourtimes the clarity found on CDs... |
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Nady MPF-6 6-Inch Clamp On Microphone Pop Filter List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $13.34 Used From: $19.44 |
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Mic Pop Filter With Boom |
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On Stage Stands MS7701 Tripod Boom Microphone Stand List Price: $50.99 Sale Price: $19.20 Used From: $20.00 |
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The On Stage 7701B Microphone Stand is a durable tripod mic stand and boom combination and just about the best value we've ever offered. These stands use the highest quality components. The legs fold down for the most compact storage... |
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Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount List Price: $249.00 Sale Price: $149.00 Used From: $119.00 |
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The RØDE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest 'Film industry' technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality Digital Video Cameras. Designed specifically for use with high quality Digital Video Cameras... |
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CAD GXL2200SP Studio Condenser Mic Recording Pack List Price: $249.00 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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The GXL2200 is great for recording studio vocals, voice-overs, choirs, acoustic instrument, strings, piano, cymbals, or as an overhead microphone. The GXL1200 is best used for recording choirs, orchestras, acoustic instruments, guitar cabinets, strings, piano, cymbals, hi-hat and, also as an overhead microphone... |
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Audio Technica AT2020 Side Address Cardiod Condensor Studio Mic List Price: $169.00 Sale Price: Too low to display Used From: $69.99 |
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The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology, Audio Technica's AT2020 studio mic has a low-mass diaphragm that is custom-engineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response... |
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CAD U37 USB Studio Condenser Recording Microphone List Price: $79.00 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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Record studio-quality audio directly to your computer via USB with the CAD U37 side-address condenser microphone--a great choice for both vocal and instruments as well as for creating podcasts and voiceovers for videos... |
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MXL MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shockmount List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $59.00 Used From: $57.98 |
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The MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount has a silky, sweet high end while retaining tight, solid low and midrange reproduction. The 3/4" gold-sputtered diaphragm creates a professional sound suited for digital and analog recording... |
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CAD GXL2200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone List Price: $119.00 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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The CAD GXL2200 Condenser Microphone is a fantastic way to upgrade your studio or add to your mic locker. The GXL2200 is a large diameter, fixed cardioid pattern, condenser microphone designed to deliver a high level of performance... |
Home Recording Studio How to Start ?
Regarding an inexpensive but effective Home Recording Studio, the first thing to do is to carefully go over your budget, because once you get going it will be the little bits and pieces that can nickel and dime you to death. Know how much you can safely spend without putting yourself into financial jeopardy. So many people talk about getting Financial Backers but that isn't always the best answer since they will often want the lion's share of any rewards plus interest until the debt is paid back in full. Backers are also very impatient about repayment and don't want to hear excuses as to why you had to pay your Rent before you pay them! When it comes to Bank loans, the Banks usually look at the Music Business as if it were smoke, something that you can see but cannot touch or hold in your hands.
They are very practical and cautious when it comes to giving out money for the Music Industry despite the incredible amount of money that is generated every year from it. Unless you have a lot of collateral to back such a loan, wait until you can show regular income from your initial endeavors first. Thinking big is fine, but starting out small and wisely is the best policy in putting together your own studio. The terms "Starving Artists" and "Starving Producers" come from the usual way of supplying your musical interests by means of a Day Job until you can wisely transition from one to the other. Almost everyone does it and there is no shame in admitting it. Only the most obnoxious of Industry Professional will criticize you for it.
The next subject to ponder is what you will use your home studio for. Is it for your own solo material, a Band, or are you planning to take on clients? Each situation can vary greatly depending upon the quality and workload you are seeking from your studio. As an example, I have worked, Managed, Recorded and Produced in 7 Recording Studios ranging from simple but effective equipment in a basement, all the way up to a current multi-million dollar Recording Facility here in Connecticut. Please note that as you move up in the degree of Studio you work in, your abilities, ears, and skills also need to improve dramatically! But the good thing is that if you start out small and determined to succeed, and keep an open mind to learning from others, you can eventually develop into whatever level you wish to as long as you can handle it. Recording Schools are invaluable for learning the Recording Industry, but they are not inexpensive, so you may wish to invest in books and videos about recording first. They can be purchased from many local Musical Instrument stores and national chains, including mail order.
Another option is to try to develop a relationship with someone experienced that can act as a Mentor, it can be invaluable to you and that person can help to further advance your career with their knowledge and influential assistance. The rule of thumb is that everyone in the business knows somebody else in the business at higher levels of power and success. But as with any Professional in any field of business, be respectful, honest, humble, tactful, and become an "invited guest" as opposed to a character that they will regret knowing! So after figuring out what level of experience you are at now and what you wish to use your studio for, it is time to start making a shopping list. If you are a beginner or even an experienced veteran, the best choices would be either a good home computer with lots of memory since there are many great programs that you can purchase along with the proper interface equipment, or purchase an all-in-one Recorder/Mixer/CD Burner unit. My suggestion is that when it comes to efficiency and cost effectiveness, the all-in-one units are outstanding and can create some wonderful results if you take your time to study and learn the functions, and then practice with them. The better ones are advisable and can range from approximately $800 to around $4000 to purchase. These units usually include extremely useful options and functions such as built in effects and editing programs, processors, mixers, and CD burners that can be very expensive if purchased separately. Since technology has improved so much over the years, these types of units can sound as if you recorded in a full blown recording studio. While they won't replace a Professional Recording Studio with all of the bells and whistles, not to mention seriously sound-proofed recording rooms, you can purchase and own the all-in-one units for much less than the cost of recording a full CD of songs in a major studio.
To give you an example of this, while I often work in a big studio, I have my own Roland all-in-one unit and record my own clients I Manage, Song write, and Produce music for on it. This way, I don't have to worry about paying for recording time costs or high utility bills that go hand in hand with a big studio. I can take as much time as I wish or that my clients need without watching the clock and can still get the results I want without the added pressures. Since I do know what I am doing and have a lot of experience recording and Producing, I recorded my Country Artist "Miss Marie" Wuhrer's first CD "Bad Reputation" on it and it received airplay in approximately 75% of the US and many Record Label inquiries to boot!!! So the all-in-one units can be quite cost effective while returning professional quality results, and they are also very portable if need be. Portability can be a major plus! The next issue on the list is to get some very good recording microphones and perhaps a few stage microphones for good measure. Consider a minimum of a vocal and an instrument microphone. The recording ones are Condenser microphones and they require phantom power to operate them, which is simply a low voltage power source from 9 to 18 volts. This can come from putting batteries in the microphone or is usually included in the all-in-one units as standard equipment power supplies. The stage microphones are called Dynamic microphones and just require connection to a preamp or mixer channel input. Never run phantom power on dynamic microphones or you could easily and quickly damage them or the power source itself. Remember, if you plug the microphone into the unit and it doesn't work in any of the channels as is, then you probably have a condenser microphone and must press the "phantom power" button to turn on the phantom power unit so the microphone will operate. Most decent condenser microphones have a Led light that comes on to show when it is in operation.
Condenser microphones are extremely sensitive and can pick up stray noises in the room so be careful when they are on during recording as to not have a very noisy environment you are working in. While it is crucial to "clean" your recorded tracks one-by-one of any stray sounds such as breathing noises BEFORE you mix them into the final result, there are times when you can't remove excessive noise and must accept it or do the track over. Keep it quiet around you and you will save yourself a lot of time and trouble. All microphones have sensitivity specs, and to avoid a lengthy explanation here and distortion when you are recording, look for a microphone that has a 40 decibel or higher rating for sensitivity. This way, if you have a loud singer you won't overdrive the microphone easily and get distortion in the vocal tracks. Next, you have to determine where you are going to record, especially if it is in your home. Most studios are in the basement areas and require deadening of the room to make it quiet for recording. When using an all-in-one unit, you can do most of your recording directly into the mixer/recorder without worrying about the noise you or others are making, it is all very quiet. This is especially true when using a drum machine instead of an actual Drummer and live drums! Except for vocals and live drums, you can record a full song in a bedroom while your family members or roommates are in other rooms and they won't even hear you doing it! If you do designate a specific area, your recording room should not get too hot or too cold, and dampness is not good for any electronic equipment so be careful. When going for the cheap but effective recording studio, you can put up heavy rugs on the walls or use other deadening material to quiet down the room accordingly. Whether you are making a formal recording studio or a simple one, always remember to use Non-flammable materials to deaden the room to avoid a potential disaster.
To continue with our list, I recommend getting good headphones for yourself and some spares for others to use, as well as a headphone amplifier that will run multiple sets of headphones. For the best results, you should use the same brand and model closed back headphones which are essential for recording with live microphones. Semi-open or open-backed headphones allow the sounds coming through to be picked up and fed back into the microphone and recorder. The more isolation the headphones offer the better. Last in the chain would be a pair of powered studio monitors for playback and mixing. The best ones have the Bass ports in the front so they can be used in any location if necessary. The ones with Bass ports in the rear require a reflex action off of a wall for sound quality and this may not be practical for a home studio. As with all of the equipment I mentioned, there are many good brands and models out there and the costs vary greatly. Be ringer, Samson, and Event make some great units for home studios, and the bigger the Bass speaker i.e.: 6 or 8 inches, the better the quality of the sound you'll get in final mixing and playback. I don't recommend getting subwoofers until you really know what you are doing and can get a great mix on regular speakers. If you cannot mix on regular speakers, then adding subwoofers won't help the final product and usually makes it sound horrible. And if while you are mixing your final product the dogs in your neighborhood are howling and running for cover, then Turn down the volume and back off on the Bass and high treble frequencies. If you blow out your hearing, it is gone forever. For optional equipment in your arsenal, a fairly inexpensive boom box is a great tool to have after making a mix. When I finish a mix of a song, I usually make both a CD and a cassette copy of it and play it on a good stereo, a cheap boom box, and a car radio just to see if it sounds good and fairly consistent for quality. If it sounds good on all of them, then I know that I have a good mix for the final product. I also have a separate stand alone CD burner that I can use to make copies while I am using the all-in-one unit for other songs and projects, rather than tying up the unit's built in CD Burner for making multiple copies other than a Master copy. They cost from $200 to $500 or more, but I find it invaluable for my needs.
Other than some patch cords, spare microphone cables, telescoping microphone stands, music stands, a good comfortable rolling chair, decorating your recording room to taste, and some blank CDs to put product on, you should be able to get some very good results with your projects at a reasonable cost with these recommendations. As your skills improve, you can always upgrade your equipment and studio to fit your needs and dreams. Think toward the future career you are seeking and not just for showing off! I've seen some very basic equipment outdo some much more expensive setups. The main goal is to concentrate on getting good results.
Besides, as you begin to make your fortune, you can hire professional studio designers and builders to create your dream Palace. And please don't forget to cover yourself legally if you are a Studio for hire. Write down ALL recording dates and notes about what transpired during them rather than relying on memory or hear-say, keep track of expenses compared to profits, and write down on the receipt you give the client that the final product is what he or she asked for and accepted as complete and both you and the client need to initial it. This is extremely important for every situation, but especially when a client wants to keep bad musicianship or singing on a project that you would never have kept yourself even if you were tone deaf! Once that client takes the product from you and lets friends and family criticize it accordingly, You will be blamed for letting it get out of your door like that and not the client for wanting it that way and refusing your subtle hints to change it during the recording session such as uncontrollable laughter or vomiting. If that client later chooses to sue you to get his or her money back and it goes before a Judge or Jury with NO Music Industry experience or taste, your note on the signed, dated and initialed may be all that saves you from getting ripped off and having to pay back what you legitimately earned. Good luck to all of you and God Bless. Wayne I. Johnson-Wildcard Music Productions and Artist/Model Management-Waterbury, Connecticut
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