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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 11-March 12 Member No.: 15.413 ![]() |
Hi everyone
![]() I have been looking into some recording equipment. A Shure SM57 instrument mic, A mic stand . and the M-Audio mobile pre MKII. All together it costs a little more than $300. So is it really essential to get all the proper equipment ? What are the downsides to just using my macbook ? Let me know what you guys think . -------------------- Never miss an opportunity to play
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 16.012 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Member No.: 8.794 ![]() |
This all looks like good gear! I'd say go for it and it's very reasonable in terms of price. You will get better sound should you record anything ( like a guitar cab or a person singing) using a Mic. If you go from an Amp line out to a computer line in, it usually sounds bad. If our computer has USB out and can act as an audio interface, that will do for a start. But learning to record guitar amps/cabs, for real is a valuable skill so I'd say play with emulation and recording actual amps.
Todd Hi everyone ![]() I have been looking into some recording equipment. A Shure SM57 instrument mic, A mic stand . and the M-Audio mobile pre MKII. All together it costs a little more than $300. So is it really essential to get all the proper equipment ? What are the downsides to just using my macbook ? Let me know what you guys think . -------------------- NEW QUICK LICKS IN MY FORUM EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT!!! http://bit.ly/quicklickstoddsforum MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER |
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![]() Moderator - low level high stakes ![]() Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.173 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Espania - Cadiz province Member No.: 2.194 ![]() |
Mixing or mastering will very rarely save a poor recording. So you really do need to spend the time, and money, to get the best possible recording that you can. The gear you list is a good start and as Todd says you should also spend some time finding out about good mic placement and other recording practices.
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