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bhass

Oct 21, 2008
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#1
What is the best way of recording my band playing in a garage? I don't mind spending, but over £100 is getting too much. I don't want a brilliant recording, I just want an average quality one.

Also, what software can I use for putting all the recording layers together, and maybe adding some sample drum sounds? I'd prefer free, for Linux or Windows, but I don't mind forking out a bit.

Thanks :bassist:
 
#2
That really isn't much of budget. I would look for one of the new handheld digital recorders. Several companies are making them with the idea of being able to record your whole band live. They come with good external mics and can record in a variety of forms i.e. WAV etc all pretty easily downloadable to your computer. Zoom, Sony, Olympus, Tascam plus many others are manufacturing these recorders. Probably set you back more than your budget but these are pretty good quality recorders.
 
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Geddyfleaharris said:
That really isn't much of budget. I would look for one of the new handheld digital recorders. Several companies are making them with the idea of being able to record your whole band live. They come with good external mics and can record in a variety of forms i.e. WAV etc all pretty easily downloadable to your computer. Zoom, Sony, Olympus, Tascam plus many others are manufacturing these recorders. Probably set you back more than your budget but these are pretty good quality recorders.
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Thanks :bassist:
 
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bhass said:
What is the best way of recording my band playing in a garage? I don't mind spending, but over £100 is getting too much. I don't want a brilliant recording, I just want an average quality one.

Also, what software can I use for putting all the recording layers together, and maybe adding some sample drum sounds? I'd prefer free, for Linux or Windows, but I don't mind forking out a bit.

Thanks :bassist:
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That's the budget for a half decent microphone, without cable, let alone preamp and the actual recording unit. Even a decent portable all-integrated unit, such as the Zoom H4, will probably cost more than that (don't know about UK prices).

In any case, that's what I would save up for, a Zoom H4. You can use it as-is straight out the box, but then you can add 2 external mic later on since it's 4 tracks capable.
 
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bullshark said:
That's the budget for a half decent microphone, without cable, let alone preamp and the actual recording unit. Even a decent portable all-integrated unit, such as the Zoom H4, will probably cost more than that (don't know about UK prices).

In any case, that's what I would save up for, a Zoom H4. You can use it as-is straight out the box, but then you can add 2 external mic later on since it's 4 tracks capable.
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So with the Zoom H4, I just plug it in and play? and I have a decent recording? Or do I need any other equipment?

and It comes with Cubase. So that's pretty much the best thing to get? That firebox looked pretty cool too though.
 
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bhass said:
So with the Zoom H4, I just plug it in and play? and I have a decent recording? Or do I need any other equipment?

and It comes with Cubase. So that's pretty much the best thing to get? That firebox looked pretty cool too though.
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The zoom is a self contained unit, it's already setup with 2 mics in X/Y config so you don't need anything else; well, maybe some sort of tripod or mic stand to position the unit.

The Firebox is cool, but it's already over budget, and you still need a computer, microphones, stands, cables etc.
 

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