recording multiple tracks

[SOA_bassist]

lets say I want to record some drums, and have a mic for the kick, a mic for the snare and high hat, and one over-head.

How do I get each signal to be recorded into a seperate track? Pics or links plz of any special equipment I will be needing.

ty vm

 

[thehurlatron]

Are you going to be using a computer? If so, you'll need a USB or Firewire interface with at least 4 or more inputs.
Otherwise there are alot of standalone recorders you can get, but usually with more than 4 inputs, they get a little pricey.

 

[SOA_bassist]

computer. so I just need an interface with multiple inputs?

 

[thehurlatron]

Yup.

If you want 8 tracks recorded at the same time, you'll need 8 inputs. Usually the min. of inputs these days are 2. Alot of people run like 8-10 drum mics into a mixer board, then just run the 2 chanels into the interface, but you can't controll individually after it has been recorded. What you get is what you get.

What kind of budget are you looking at, and I can throw some ideas your way.

 

[SOA_bassist]

Im looking at spending $500 to about $1000 over-time on recording equipment. So would I need something like this http://www.musiciansfriend.com/prod...-14-Input-FireWire-Audio-Interface?sku=246030

or should I get another thing entirely for recording the drums ( some kind of a digital workstation or something along those lines ) and get an interface with 1 or 2 separate inputs for guitar and bass recording?

as you can tell im really inexperienced with recording equipment.

 

[thehurlatron]

That alesis will work, but you will only have 4 mic/pre inputs.
If you go for something like THIS or THIS, IMO you will be much better off.

 

[shifter]

That alesis will work, but you will only have 4 mic/pre inputs.
If you go for something like THIS or THIS, IMO you will be much better off.

Spot on.....

 

[djm227]

i highly recommend the presonus firepod, or if you decide on only 4 inputs then the firebox. Rmcaudio.com will hook you up for cheep, i think they sell presonus

 

[MarkMyWordsXx]

it depends on what software your using aswell. alot of them come with the software but only work with a certain interface. ie: protools will only work with m audio stuff (m box)

as far as inputs, get as many as you can afford. drums will probably take up the most mics, but thats gunne be all you need.

 

[emils]

Before you buy any of that I would recomend any of the books on this page: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bv/navigation/recording-instructional-books?N=100001+305114