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Drew J
Greetings, Yahoo Answers, I come again to ask some questions.
1. I am wondering if it is okay to use my bedroom as a home studio (my drums and guitar are in there)
2. Is there anyway to build something cheap at 13 years old for a home studio? I can just find a free studio software
3. any ideas for vocal recording?
4. Any ideas for drum recording?
Answer
Absolutely, Drew! Go for it. Of course, a bedroom is not an ideal place for recording. No square or rectangular room is. But at your stage it will be fine.
Here are some basic tools for a home studio. It sounds like you're on a tight budget, so you'll have to save up.
The minimum requirement for recording an acoustic drum kit is a pair of microphones to be placed above the kit (called 'overhead's'), and one mic for the bass drum. (If you have an electric kit you don't need mic's.) Adequate mic's for the job might cost you $500 or 600. I know that's a chunk. You could just go with three Shure SM57 mic's. These are $100 each or less. The SM57 (and SM58) are standard gear for any studio. You can use them for almost anything and they are nearly indestructible. You would use two as stereo overhead's and one in the bass drum. When you have a bigger budget you can buy separate SM57's for the snare and toms. One between every two toms can work. The best overheads are what are called small diaphragm condenser microphones, like the M-Audio Pulsar II. There are mic's designed for bass drum.
One of your most important investments will be a good vocal mic. Try to acquire a large diaphragm condenser mic. This type is the best for vocals and all acoustic instruments. You can record drums, too. Just keep them at a safe distance from drumsticks. They're more delicate than SM57's. They can be as cheap as $100, although I would advice spending more than that. MXL makes some great large diaphragm condensers for under $200, and a couple under $100, although I can't vouch for those.
If you can't afford all of this right away, get the vocal mic. You can use it to record drums and anything else. Call Sweetwater 800-222--4700. They will tell you what else you'll need to get started - a mixer, an amp and speakers (or powered speakers), the right patch cords, etc. Tell them what your budget is and they'll work with it if they can.
Keep lots of soft things in your room - pillows, etc - to minimize the sound bouncing off the walls. Keep your mic's, and what you're recording, away from hard surfaces. In a small room it's best to set mic's as close to the source as possible.
Have fun!
Absolutely, Drew! Go for it. Of course, a bedroom is not an ideal place for recording. No square or rectangular room is. But at your stage it will be fine.
Here are some basic tools for a home studio. It sounds like you're on a tight budget, so you'll have to save up.
The minimum requirement for recording an acoustic drum kit is a pair of microphones to be placed above the kit (called 'overhead's'), and one mic for the bass drum. (If you have an electric kit you don't need mic's.) Adequate mic's for the job might cost you $500 or 600. I know that's a chunk. You could just go with three Shure SM57 mic's. These are $100 each or less. The SM57 (and SM58) are standard gear for any studio. You can use them for almost anything and they are nearly indestructible. You would use two as stereo overhead's and one in the bass drum. When you have a bigger budget you can buy separate SM57's for the snare and toms. One between every two toms can work. The best overheads are what are called small diaphragm condenser microphones, like the M-Audio Pulsar II. There are mic's designed for bass drum.
One of your most important investments will be a good vocal mic. Try to acquire a large diaphragm condenser mic. This type is the best for vocals and all acoustic instruments. You can record drums, too. Just keep them at a safe distance from drumsticks. They're more delicate than SM57's. They can be as cheap as $100, although I would advice spending more than that. MXL makes some great large diaphragm condensers for under $200, and a couple under $100, although I can't vouch for those.
If you can't afford all of this right away, get the vocal mic. You can use it to record drums and anything else. Call Sweetwater 800-222--4700. They will tell you what else you'll need to get started - a mixer, an amp and speakers (or powered speakers), the right patch cords, etc. Tell them what your budget is and they'll work with it if they can.
Keep lots of soft things in your room - pillows, etc - to minimize the sound bouncing off the walls. Keep your mic's, and what you're recording, away from hard surfaces. In a small room it's best to set mic's as close to the source as possible.
Have fun!
How does Chicago compares to Phoenix, Arizona or New York City in terms of housing/jobs/environment/people?
Raines
Just want to know which city is better for me to move to for affordable studios/1 bedroom under $600-$700/mth and employment in office/clerical/psychology fields.
Answer
Stick to Arizona, the housing prices are rough in Chicago and NYC.
Even though the Chicagoland area is the largest employment area in the US, the housing in both the large cities would have to set you back at least $700.
Stick to Arizona, the housing prices are rough in Chicago and NYC.
Even though the Chicagoland area is the largest employment area in the US, the housing in both the large cities would have to set you back at least $700.
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