Comments on: How to Build a Home Recording Studio on a Budget? – Part 1

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 04 May 2010 05:11:36 +0000

I have a laptop with 300gb (adequate storage for audacity files), an alright dynamic mic and dual input pre-amp (fitted with auxillary outputs). These components costs well under $1000. I am in the ‘sharpening up’ stage of sound recording, with extraordinary results. Theoretically if you DI (direct input) all of your instruments, your sound should be second to none. One other thing the only way to hide the fact your slinging a crap guitar (or any instrument) is hide it with a decent pedal. Its what i do…
Remember:
Research or listen to heaps of music- especially if its bands that have the same sound that you want.
Peoples opinions- You should chase these, if you are to evolve that is. Criticism especially if its of the constructive sort is VALUABLE.

By: Standalone Recording Studio Simplicity?

Standalone Recording Studio Simplicity? — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:05:26 +0000

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By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:50:21 +0000

Hi Ravi,
Have a look at the article above, especially the $550 section, and the comments that follow. If you are recording just your own vocals and a simple accompaniment track, you should not need to spend anywhere close to your budget. I assume you’ll continue to use your PC and that it has a CD writer? If so you don’t need to buy a separate one. You will need a USB audio interface (not mentioned in Dave’s list) with as many inputs as you need to use simultaneously…

By: Ravi

Ravi — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:11:32 +0000

Hello Dave,
Please tell me the minimum equipment i need to buy to record and prepare demo CD of my songs. I m a songwriter and currently i m record using laptop microphone, but the sound is not good and unaccepatable. So please advise on how much minimum budget i can buy the required stuff to get me started with demo track. I have budget of around 1200$ maximum

Regards
Ravi

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:55:52 +0000

Dave,

As an audio production/sound engineering enthusiast, I think it’s great to give budget-based advice on home recording. However, I have to strongly disagree with advising folks to purchase a microphone before headphones. My experience is predominately in live sound reinforcement and recording, and thus headphones are crucial. But even in a home-studio setting, having a pair of decent headphones is definitely a better first step than buying an SM-57.