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I would like to start a mini home studio. Right now, I’m only getting started, so I don’t want to make my own music just yet. I thought I’d just sing some remixed versions of some others songs. But with the current mic I have, I just can’t do that. When I use Sony Vegas to mix the instrumental version of a song and my vocals, they just sound like 2 totally different recordings. I’d like to find a mic that has a professional recording quality.
I’ve read some articles, and I came up with a large-diaphragm condenser microphone. An article says it’s the best choice for home vocal recording. However, is it really better than a small-diaphragm condenser microphone if I need to shout a lot? And this mic needs "phantom power". I’m not exactly sure what that means. The mic I have now is a simple USB mic. I plug it in my comp, and it’s ready to use. Does it work differently with a condenser mic?
What I want is, a condenser mic with a pop screen, along with a headset so I can hear my actual performance while I sing. What other equipment would I need, except for a mic, a pop screen, and a headset? Do I plug the mic and the headset in a same thing? I have Sound Forge and Sony Vegas, so I think computer programs ain’t a problem.

Any help is appreciated!

There is a wonderful article on setting up a home studio in this website for recording enthusiasts that I’m a part of that will probably help you a ton and answer most of your questions :

http://www.audioneeds.com/forums/content.php?3-The-Startup-Studio

Also, you should seriously consider joining a community like http://www.audioneeds.com – it’s a great forum filled with sound engineers that are always asking and answering questions and discussing techniques in mixing and recording. I think it’ll help you a lot since you are interested in recording so much.

Good luck my friend!

I have a mac so maybe that would help a bit, i just need it to sound like it was recorded professionally without spending a whole lot of money. Thanks!

Hi Ashley –

I know this can be an overwhelming hobby to get started in. But you can put together a great sounding studio for a lot less than you think. All you need is a few tips on what equipment you need and how it all comes together.

Check out this site for a step-by-step guide to building your home recording studio!

An updated view of my studio. Includes M-Audio Axiom 61, EX-66 monitors, ProjectMix I/O, Rode K2, Frontier Audio TranzPort.

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I’m a hip hop artist. Now I have paid for studio time but moneys tight and I wanted to really get serious so I’m making a recording studio at home. now so far all I have is a pc and headphones. What I’m asking is what will I need to get started, what programs should I use for editing and beats,what do I have to buy and its an apartment so what’s the cheapest way to keep sound out as well as in. Also I have a small budget which is about 300 max give or take a few dollars. Oh yeah and I’m not the best with tech stuff so please keep it all in dummy form for me lol

you can purchase a USB mic and download a copy of audacity and start recording vocals right away. i personally would recommend a two-input audio interface for recording better quality. the interface usually contains software for recording and editing. some of that software has virtual instruments and loops for beat making. a two input interface gives you the option of hooking up a turntable, or beat machine at some point if the situation needs. you can get smaller interfaces. the possitives is that it usually comes with a good sound card. with that you can get a studio quality mic with XLR connectivity. I’m not sure about the quality of USB mics, I haven’t used them too much.

for beats there is a program called FL Studio. i believe there is a free demo that can get you started. you can then purchase and get lifetime updates and a full version. i don’t know about the price, but i’ve heard that a lot of people use this. there are a number of different software available for recording and beat making. there are samplers and drum machines that are exact replicas of old 808’s and such. of course with the quality comes the higher price tag.

the good thing about hip-hop is that you can usually get a decent set-up for fairly cheap. i think Best Buy had a small interface for around $50-100, that would leave you close to $200 for a decent mic.

the mic is the most important thing you need to pick up. i suggest not spending any less than $100. you may be able to find something cheaper with a good sound, thats all up to you. I like the Rode NT1a for hip-hop vocals. it sells for about $240 so it would kill your budget, but its something to think about down the road.

check out the following sites for gear and prices:
sweetwater.com
musiciansfriend.com
guitarcenter.com

search for DAW’s or computer recording for interfaces. you can probably find a good article on wikipedia about more specifics when it comes to home recording.

one of the biggest things to remember is a ‘pop filter’. its the thing that sits in front of the mic to prevent you from spitting on the mic and to get rid of pop’s in your vocals. even if you use a coat hanger and panty hose, make sure you have some sort of pop-filter or your recordings will sound like shit. when recording vocals, use a closet, or another small isolated space to keep out excess room noise.

good luck, feel free to contact me with any other questions

A short guide of how to use modulation to create stereo depth. Part of a series of videos from Recording School Online.

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Hi everybody,

I’m a young aspiring artist. Quite recently my grandfather died and I got my own place, around where I live there is no free recording studios.
So I saw a studio microphone the ’samson g-track’ mic on sale for 70 pound at Christmas.
I bought it in the sale and have used it a few times on friends laptops.
Due the my financial problems with my grandfather and owning my own place along with everyday bills. I only managed to buy a cheap PC from a local PC shop.
My PC specification is as follows:
Intel Celeron-CPU 2.53GHz 0.99GB of Ram
I think I have a basic soundcard with the computer too as I didn’t buy anything extra accept a DVD re-writer my father fitted for me.

Now with new commitments and my music video coming out on TV, I recently won an award. I want to record from home and I have the microphone and software but everytime I see to record audio only comes from the left side of my microphone.
Using Acoustica Mixcraft I managed to fix the problem by making my acapella’s pans 50.
This however distorts the quality and it still sound s’home studio’ quality.

With the PC I’m working with & microphone what is the best software I can get for home recording?

Somebody please help me.

Thanks

Great question friend! Check out this great article on setting up a home studio: http://www.audioneeds.com/forums/content.php?3-The-Startup-Studio

You should also consider joining an audio forum like http://www.audioneeds.com – Forums are great because they’re free and there are tons of people there who love music the same way you do, and can help you with your questions and give you great advice.

I WILL BE DOING SHOWS ON MY USTREAM TO ANSWER LIVE QUESTIONS ABOUT STUDIO EQUIPMENT PLEASE GO FOLLOW ME ON THEIR IF YOU NEED HELP AND LIVE QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
http://www.ustream.tv/misstalentedmc

here is another tour of my studio equipment…please watch the other studio vids for additional information!!
~Miss Talented~

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Many thanks to talkingelectronics.In this video we are showing you how to make
a very small home made FM transmitter Bug using
a single transistor and with a transmission range
of 200 meters.

This FM transmitter Bug is very easy to build.
The size of the circuit board is ONLY 22mm x 10mm.

I design the circuit board layout using
Pain shop pro X2 ,it takes me 4 hours to get
the design right ,i want a very small PCB.

To make the PCB i will be using the toner transfer
method and Ferric Chloride.

Parts used:

Home made PCB

2n3904 transistor

4.7p ceramic capacitor

1n ceramic capacitor

22n axial ceramic capacitor

1 – 5p to 30p air trimmer

360R resistor

4.7K resistor

10mm Mic

35cm antenna

Battery Plug

Some solder

19mm heatshrink

Total cost just 90p.

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How to set up a decent home cinema with a projector in a normal room for minimum cost but maximum results.

Remember to choose the option to view the High Quality version.

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The world’s largest wetlands are on the borders of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. Pantanal is unique for its biodiversity. During the 20th century, humanity drained or otherwise destroyed half the wetlands on the planet, decrying them as unhealthy and converting them into agricultural or building land. In Brazil, herders and sugar cane planters are gradually appropriating these vast wetlands. Throughout the world, the expansion of cities and farmland contradicts the aim of preserving fragile and important environments, such as forests, mangroves and wetlands.

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