So, a few questions... ?
1. Do you think it is possible to track in a home studio and then send the tracks away for pro mixing/mastering and get a top class sounding recording?
What gear is absolutely necessary and what is good to have?
Would you use acoustic drums or an electronic kit?
2. What would you add to my current setup in order of importance?
Currently I have: (not too inspiring :? )
- A 3 x 4m untreated room
- Presonus FP10
- Shure SM57, SM58
- P4 2.8 :-[ running Ubuntu/Ardour, 22" LCD (its way too loud for recording!)
- Old Sharp hifi for monitoring :-[
- cheap pair of PC headphones.
On my current to buy list (eventually) is as follows:
- monitors (krk rockit 6s or similar)
- upgrade PC, not really sure software wise, possibly cubase?
- power conditioner (one of the Samson range possibly)
- compressor
- headphones (sennheiser HD 202)
- some sort of minimal room treatment - need to research more
- an affordable condenser mic for a room type sound with guitars etc - is this worth it in a 3x4m room?
The thoughts behind this are while working on your own time and not paying per hour you are free to experiment, be creative and tweak things until the cows come home. Of course the downside is you have less to tweak! ?
suggestions, thoughts, comments or general "you're crazy!" statements? ? Keep in mind that the goal is best possible outcome, least possible cash - but within reason!
1. Do you think it is possible to track in a home studio and then send the tracks away for pro mixing/mastering and get a top class sounding recording?
What gear is absolutely necessary and what is good to have?
Would you use acoustic drums or an electronic kit?
2. What would you add to my current setup in order of importance?
Currently I have: (not too inspiring :? )
- A 3 x 4m untreated room
- Presonus FP10
- Shure SM57, SM58
- P4 2.8 :-[ running Ubuntu/Ardour, 22" LCD (its way too loud for recording!)
- Old Sharp hifi for monitoring :-[
- cheap pair of PC headphones.
On my current to buy list (eventually) is as follows:
- monitors (krk rockit 6s or similar)
- upgrade PC, not really sure software wise, possibly cubase?
- power conditioner (one of the Samson range possibly)
- compressor
- headphones (sennheiser HD 202)
- some sort of minimal room treatment - need to research more
- an affordable condenser mic for a room type sound with guitars etc - is this worth it in a 3x4m room?
The thoughts behind this are while working on your own time and not paying per hour you are free to experiment, be creative and tweak things until the cows come home. Of course the downside is you have less to tweak! ?
suggestions, thoughts, comments or general "you're crazy!" statements? ? Keep in mind that the goal is best possible outcome, least possible cash - but within reason!