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Hi everyone, I want to do some recording of my own songs, I don't have any equipment apart from my voice, guitar and my computer.
Really don't know how to get started on this, thought about going down to Argos and buying a cheap desktop microphone for a tenner, will this do?
Yeh, so basically looking to record to post onto FOC. Don't need anything too fancy or complicated.
Also don't have much cash......
all help will be gratefully received
Les
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Hi Boxer - congratulations on taking the dive into recording your creations. Most desktop mics are OK for just speaking voice - they are condenser mics which means they hear everything surrounding them - and the range of quality sound is limited. To get started, a basic desktop mic might be just the thing.
I decided to go one step further when I took the plunge into home recording. I got a Snowball mic by a company named Blue. This mic plugs right into the computer (USB) and requires no external power. It has 3 settings (cardiod for up-close, limited for loud sources, and condenser for full room recording). I like it - I use the 'up-close' setting mostly and am very pleased with the results. It cost about $100 US.
As far as software, there is Audacity - an open-source package that can be downloaded for free (just Google it). If you are using a Macintosh computer there is also GarageBand which is very versatile. Hope this helps - James
Les,
The best microphone to use would be a condensor microphone at over 50 quid, but you can get bye with cheaper ones. I got a microphone that was claiming to be a condensor mic on e bay, so i bought it for a tenner. the make is "trust". It is very small but works great. Also I bought one from pc world "plantronics microphone" it is a desktop one and that works fine too.
Basically any mic will do as long as you do not mind not getting `1st class recording but still good enough.
When recording close all windows in the room and doors etc so no outside noise interferes. You often dont hear these noises until you playback.
good luck
Ken
i dont know if this helps but the shure brand has pretty good mics at a cheap price
Hi Les,
If you do go down the road of getting a quality vocal microphone they generally have a 3-pin XLR or a 1/4" jack plug for connecting to a mixer or amp, so you will need an adapter to suit.
I would however suggest the cautious approach and start with an inexpensive one. Even if the audio quality is not brilliant it will get you started and will be fine for you to let your Chordie friends hear you. Then later, if you want to improve the quality of your recordings, you can invest in better equipment.
Good luck,
Roger
thanx so much guys, enough info here i think to get me going, i love this site and really appreciate all the helpful suggestions, will follow them all up.
thanx Les x
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