There is a wide range of audio recording equipment available. Some of it is very cheap and sounds like it. You don't have to spend the rent money to set up a quality home studio though. There is no need to buy the most expensive components when you're starting out, but it is important to keep upgrading everything.
Areas that can be addressed from the start : The quality of XLR cables. Do not grab those $5 cables from the bin, spend the extra money on Mogami or other quality cables. Next get a good preamp like MPA II or other units. The next piece is a power conditioner such as Furman.
These are simple pieces that will make a big difference in the quality of audio you're recording. You have a very wide range of microphones that you can choose from depending on individual taste and budget. Remember to play withy the equipment constantly so you learn the intimate details of how your set up responds. it's never just about editing out flubs, become a master of your set up:)
Showing posts with label Recording on a budget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recording on a budget. Show all posts
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Thursday, May 26, 2016
These are Great - The 50 Most Essential Pro Tools Key Commands
Shortcut Bible: The 50 Most Essential Pro Tools Key Commands http://www.sonicscoop.com/2016/05/26/big-list-pro-tools-key-commands-shortcut-bible/ … via @SonicScoop
Sunday, May 15, 2016
- Audio Repair & Recording Tutorial Resources
This is an unpaid recommendation
Groove3.com Mike Thornton iZotope RX 5 advanced tutorials for #audio repair are great.
They also have a full range of tutorials including ProTools.
Lynda.com also has really great video tutorials
Groove3.com Mike Thornton iZotope RX 5 advanced tutorials for #audio repair are great.
They also have a full range of tutorials including ProTools.
Lynda.com also has really great video tutorials
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
- It's Important To Have a Dedicated Place To Record
People ask me what they can do to feel more inspired to practice and pursue voiceover work. I think one of the answers is to have a place that stays set up if at all possible. I know there are many situations where space is tight so it may not be possible for everyone, but if at all possible dedicate a corner or space that is always set up so you can just go over and lay down some tracks and play them back whenever you have time. You'll be able to practice anytime you want and you'll feel more inclined to keep practicing. The more you practice and develop your reading and recording skills, the more likely you are to get work:)
Monday, October 13, 2014
- Voiceovers for YouTube Videos Tips & Tricks
We had a large crowd at the Vidsummit 2014 conference on video marketing and video advertising. I was surprised and happy that everyone wanted to know how to get better audio, so here are a few of those pointers. Buy a better mic! A $30 mic isn't going to sound as good as a $150-$200 mic. There are many great USB mice in that range. Stay 8" to 10" from the mic. Most people are too far away and it makes it sound hollow. If you done have acoustical egg crate foam, buy some and stick it up where you record. Make sure the mice is sitting on foam or at least a towel, not a hard surface. Buy a noise reduction filter from WAVES NS1 is amazing. Warm up your voice before you record so the voice is open and naturally warm sounding:)
Friday, September 19, 2014
- PreSonus AudioBox i Series Recording Hardware/Software- Nice Solution
Here is a nice alternative to the ProTools MBox series. Check it out.
Excellent choices for mobile musicians, sound designers, and podcasters, the USB 2.0 bus-powered AudioBox iOne and iTwo provide high-quality audio I/O for Mac®, PC, and Apple iPad®. These compact, ruggedly built interfaces offer high-performance Class A mic preamplifiers, record 24-bit audio at up to 96 kHz, and include powerful, easy-to-use Studio One® Artist DAW for Mac and Windows and Capture™ Duo recording software for iPad.
PreSonus | AudioBox i Series
Excellent choices for mobile musicians, sound designers, and podcasters, the USB 2.0 bus-powered AudioBox iOne and iTwo provide high-quality audio I/O for Mac®, PC, and Apple iPad®. These compact, ruggedly built interfaces offer high-performance Class A mic preamplifiers, record 24-bit audio at up to 96 kHz, and include powerful, easy-to-use Studio One® Artist DAW for Mac and Windows and Capture™ Duo recording software for iPad.
PreSonus | AudioBox i Series
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
- Better Cables Will Actually Give You Better Audio
Sure the sound comes through no matter what you've paid for your XLR cables, but paying more will deliver much better audio. When you think of all the time we spend trying to generate good reads and well done narratives/voiceovers, it's amazing. Honor your good work by making sure you have good audio cables.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
- Great Desktop Monitor Station Presonus V2
Ok, so you have 2 or three sets of speakers, or you have one set of speakers and two computers.
This monitor station gives you many ways to route the audio without the old patch bay setup.
Just be aware that if you have a MacPro. the stereo mini jack output is 4+db and not10+db. the default setting for the unit. You have to change that option or you can't hear the audio.
Here's how: With the unit off Hold down the Cue Source button ST 1 while it powers on and you'll be all set,
http://www.presonus.com/products/Monitor-Station-V2
This monitor station gives you many ways to route the audio without the old patch bay setup.
Just be aware that if you have a MacPro. the stereo mini jack output is 4+db and not10+db. the default setting for the unit. You have to change that option or you can't hear the audio.
Here's how: With the unit off Hold down the Cue Source button ST 1 while it powers on and you'll be all set,
http://www.presonus.com/products/Monitor-Station-V2
Thursday, May 29, 2014
- My favorite Studio Speakers KRK VXT Series
Speakers are a really subjective sport. There are many points of view. Mine is the KRK speaker VXT series is great. They are very affordable, used in plenty of the top studios and very clear in the middle which is great for voiceover work. A number of the more expensive speakers are too dark in the middle which can make it harder to mix voiceovers properly.
Here is the link to a review and a video demo from Sweetwater.com
KRK VXT 8 | Sweetwater.com
Here is the link to a review and a video demo from Sweetwater.com
KRK VXT 8 | Sweetwater.com
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
- How to Record at home when you have no space or budget for a VO Booth
I get a lot of questions from VO artists about how to record at home when there is no space for a recording booth and no budget for setting up even a small portable unit. The solution that works surprisingly well is hiding in your clothes closet. Part your clothes in the middle and stick a small bar stool in there. Cover it with a very heavy blanket then set your mic on it with a table mic stand and pop screen. Your clothing will deaden most of the ambient room noise and you can use the Waves Filter NS1 to take out the rest of the "room noise". The newest and best noise reduction in my opinion is now made by Izotope RX4. Pick what's best for you:)
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