I need your help with our home recording

[Bennetsgreen]

Hey guys just wondering what would be the best way to set up my rig to record with... here Is a list of everything Im using..

Momark head
Markbass 8x10 standard cab
black finger compressor
Tech 21 vt bass pedal
Demeter tube DI
Ev re-20 mic
Akg d112 mic

I'm really a newby at recording and I just wanna get a really good tone and I don't see why I can't with all this gear. Anyone that can help let me know! If you need to hear what we sound like go here....
Www.YouTube.com/birdwiresound

Also where should I stick the compressor and vt pedal? I was thinking before the DI then into the head... I'm just not sure

 

[atlboriqua]

The first thing to keep in mind is find what sounds good. Too many people try to complicate things and forget that the best tone is the goal. However there are certain techniques to help achieve this.

I always recommend recording a clean signal straight into a DI. The demeter di is great. There should be a "thru" output somewhere on that DI. Run a cable from that info your bass head and then Mic your cabinet. Experiment with both mics and see which ones you like better.

As far as the compressor, some engineers like to record with a compressor and others prefer to add it afterwards. I personally like to add the compressor after I record, but I usually record a take with the compressor to hear how it sounds. As far as signal chain if you use everything I would say bass, vt pedal, compressor, DI.

What program are you recording into?

 

[slaphappychappy]

We use logic pro. I don't use my amp. I plug into my compressor, which is plugged into a m audio interface. Apart from adjusting levels, that's how we get our sound. The only other thing we use is the effects in logic. That's it really. The funniest thing is, I have 2 fenders, a cheap little cort and a 1980s samick I did a rough rebuild and custom job on.
I find the bass with the most character is the samick. The whole bass with rebuild and pups cost me about $200.

 

[EricssonB]

- A mixer. I have a cute little Behringer UB802. Helps manage levels and provides an easily accessible interface with preamps and/or line-in. I have an XLR-out on my bass amp and can run that to an XLR-in on the mixer, or one of the 1/4" jacks. I have mine on my desk, always plugged in with an RCA>1/4" cable into my...
- A sound card running ASIO drivers. Mobo sound circuitry generally sucks and doesn't offer good versatility or performance. Helps improve performance and latency. I have a five year old SB X-fi. I'd prefer something with more inputs, but I don't record often enough (or anything requiring two inputs (L/R split) to justify the cost.
- A microphone for vox and guitars. All I have is a crappy Peavey mic, since my Shure disappeared.

Some folks prefer a standalone multitrack mixer. I have a computer. I do what I can afford, and boy are good programs --uhm, cheap-- online.