What should i do to get started?

[PoundinThunder]

so i have plans on getting a home studio set up. i will be recording local bands most likely 5pc. i am unsure of how i want to go about starting. maybe i can get some opinions here.

option 1- buying a decent desktop computer (pc)
- getting a presonus firepod
- getting a few mics (4 drum, 1 vocal, 1 cabinet)

option 2- saving and buying an imac
- getting something that runs protools such as an mbox or something.
- then mics and stuff

i would like to have both a pc and a mac in the future. but for now i think if i started building my studio around a pc it will be cheaper and i have a few more options. am i correct? i just want to be able to give bands good quality recordings. once i get a basic setup i will be upgrading/getting new stuff often.

thanks

 

[Bassplayer_479]

http://homerecording.com/bbs/index.php

Register. Read. Learn. It's my other forum, and there is an endless supply of information, and lots of great knowledgeable people willing to help. Also, being that it is a recording-specific forum, the results you get may be more reliable.

As to your question, yes it will be easier to start up with a pc based system. I have no experience with the Firepod, your initial mic choices sound about right. Two SDC's for drum over heads, a kick/bass mic (D112 FTW), a 57 for snare and guitar, and an LDC for vocals, room micing, etc...