How do I record music and make a music studio at home?
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Ok so im a complete beginner I know nothing about recording music. I have a band and starting a job next week so I need to save up money. Im the vocalist and don't play any instruments, I dont want to pay for a studio not because im low on money I would just like to learn myself on how to do things. So my band and me have started writing. Im 17 years old living at home my parents are out a lot and have given me permission to turn the spare room to a recording studio . How do i go about this ? like getting vocal mics, software ect mixing and mastering :) thank you
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Answer:
1. First you need to get your equipment: PC/Mac Audio Editing/Recording Software - I recommend Pro Tools because it is reliable, but there are some other cheaper ones that are also very good Audio Interface to convert audio signal from analog to digital for computer - I recommend this audio interface- http://www.homemusicgear.com/products/mobile-recording- interface-with-firewire-by-presonus this has a built in preamp and transfers data via firewire Studio Monitors/Headphones - I recommend these studio monitors- http://www.homemusicgear.com/products/nearfield-studio-monitors-with-usb-audio-interface-by-alesis these have usb interfaces so they can plug straight into the computer - I recommend these headphones- http://www.homemusicgear.com/products/circumaural-closed-back-stereo-professional-headphone-by-audiotechnica Microphones (Condenser and Dynamic) - You need condensers for vocals and acoustic instruments- http://www.homemusicgear.com/products/cardioid-condenser-recording-microphone - You need dynamics for louder and other instruments- http://www.homemusicgear.com/products/hypercardioid-dynamic-instrument-microphone-by-audiotechnica Mixer - I recommend this mixer because it has a USB interface so it can go straight to the computer thus skipping the audio interface- http://www.homemusicgear.com/products/mini-mixer-15-input-with-usb-interface-by-nady-systems Preamp (The audio interface and the mixer mentioned above both have built-in preamps) Cables - Very reliable cables- http://www.homemusicgear.com/products/audiotechnica-1-4-to-1-4-instrument-cable http://www.homemusicgear.com/products/balanced-microphone-cable-25-ft Power Supplies - For condenser microphones you need phantom power- http://www.homemusicgear.com/products/4-channel-phantom-power-supply-by-audiotechnica 2. Soundproofing your studio is optional but helps ALOT. The key is to not have any outside noise enter your studio, and no noise from inside your studio to escape your studio. You can achieve this by using simple things like rugs, mattresses, etc. In order to test this, turn on the lights in your studio at night. Go outside your studio and if you see any light coming from your studio, then sound can exit too. We recorded a whole podcast about this at http://www.homemusicgear.com/. Check it out! 3. After hooking everything up, you can start recording. Then you can mix on the computer, and master it (compression, reverb, etc.). There you go, your first cd. For more info and any questions, visit www.homemusicgear.com! Feel free to call us and check out our starter package! Hope to hear from you! Good luck!
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Other answers
Start with a computer. You'll need an audio interface like Alesis io2, M-Audio Fast Track, Avid Mbox, etc etc. That'll come with bundled recording software like Cubase or Pro Tools. You'll also need a good pair of headphones; I recommend Sennheiser or AKG. Finally, get a mic. A Studio Projects C1 is a great all-rounder.
Henré
well, what i would do is record some demos of you guys playing and give them to like radio stations and such and see if anyone will help you out financially
MrFour20
You have SO many options here you really will be overwhelmed, So instead of writing out a huge answer that most of which u'll not understand I'd suggest you go in for a basic LIVE recording. Write, and practice like a normal band, put recording out of you head for now, after you feel like your up to a good level, get some gigs (easy to do without a demo, just contact venues and promoters - I'm 1 myself). After a few gigs if your hearts still in it, perform a gig that will let you lay down a live records - You can do this for as little as £30 with a small audio recorder (I'd suggest an olympus) Or you can get an audio rec that will fit into the mixing desk and record you perfectly - Timing may be slightly out but Don't panic about that. People seem to think that when making a demo a pro sounding recording is best, It isn't at all, Pro-recording do not give a good idea of what the band actually sound like, which is why whenever I do want a demo I ask for live recordings - It gives you a much better idea of how the band actually sound!
IAN R.
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