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guitarfreak141
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10/03/2004 11:24 pm
Ok, since we are 12, my band can't afford to spend a bunch of money recording so I was wondering if anyone could give me suggestions on recording my band, cheap, but still good sounding.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead.

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Dr_simon
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10/03/2004 11:47 pm
Keep writing and practicing and I'm sure the opportunity will come eventually.

When I was about your age we used to record our selves with a tape recorder (like a boogie box). It sounded very bad but would show us when we made a mistake and which bits needed the most work !
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HDJ
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10/04/2004 6:16 pm
The cheapest way to get a decent recording is with a four track. We used to record every practice with one. One mic behind and above the drummer pointing down towards the drums, one mic on each guitar (2 for us) and one mic on the bass. That way we could adjust levels of each instrument afterwards. If you or someone you know has a digital camcorder, they actually get a decent audio recording. It's almost like they have a built in compressor (I know they don't) and somehow even out the volumes.
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Dr_simon
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10/04/2004 6:55 pm
Tascam 424 mk IIIs are a great place to start !

Couple of SM57s and SM58s and you are well on your way !

Don't for get about mic placement for recording ambient sound, that way you can hear your vocals and harmonies to !
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10/04/2004 7:23 pm
Definately go with SM 57's and SM 58's. They are the best mics for the price..
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guitarfreak141
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10/04/2004 7:26 pm
ok, thanks, I'll start saving up my money now, I have one mic, it's a PG48...... which I know nothing about.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead.

Rock stars ... is there anything they don't know?
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Jolly McJollyson
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10/04/2004 7:50 pm
Originally Posted by: guitarfreak141ok, thanks, I'll start saving up my money now, I have one mic, it's a PG48...... which I know nothing about.


Hahaha, that's WAY better than my ZERO mics! You should be ecstatic! I borrowed a mic once for a jam session so that my vocals could actually be heard. It was such a fun day. We all laughed and joked and had a great time. Mics are magical things.
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Dr_simon
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10/04/2004 7:50 pm
I like to sing through an SM57 rather than an SM58 (just to be different from the rest of the world). ALthough these mics have the same capsule the grill makes a big difference in frequency response.

SM57s are usually used for Guitar and snare / toms and S8s for vocals.

Tascam portastudios (liek the 424 mk III) are also a great place to start learning about recording.
My instructors page and www.studiotrax.net for all things recording.
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Jolly McJollyson
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10/04/2004 7:57 pm
And Doc SiMAN, the instrucTOR reaches post two thousand!
I want the bomb
I want the P-funk!

My band is better than yours...
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Dr_simon
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10/04/2004 11:05 pm
hey tomato boy, just watch it !!!
My instructors page and www.studiotrax.net for all things recording.
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Jolly McJollyson
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10/04/2004 11:20 pm
Originally Posted by: Dr_simonhey tomato boy, just watch it !!!

Tomato boy? :confused: :confused: :confused:
I want the bomb
I want the P-funk!

My band is better than yours...
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guitarfreak141
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10/05/2004 1:07 am
2,000, congratulations, I can't wait till I get 100
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead.

Rock stars ... is there anything they don't know?
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Dr_simon
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10/05/2004 2:05 am
Think Modern Major general Jolly !

posts, well it quality not quantity !!
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Jolly McJollyson
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10/13/2004 3:55 pm
Originally Posted by: Dr_simonThink Modern Major general Jolly !

posts, well it quality not quantity !!


Right. "Tomato boy" is a high quality post! :D
I want the bomb
I want the P-funk!

My band is better than yours...
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Dr_simon
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10/13/2004 10:40 pm
Originally Posted by: Jolly McJollysonRight. "Tomato boy" is a high quality post! :D



It is if you understand what it is eluding to !!!
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guitarfreak141
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11/13/2004 8:41 pm
I got a converter and plugged my mic into my comp and se tit up in a good position and recorded the band like that and it actually came out good(the sound quality).....i dont know about the actual playing.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead.

Rock stars ... is there anything they don't know?
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Jolly McJollyson
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11/13/2004 8:46 pm
Originally Posted by: Dr_simonIt is if you understand what it is eluding to !!!

The modern major General? Because I'm more of a Zucchini guy myself! ;)
I want the bomb
I want the P-funk!

My band is better than yours...
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zackspazz
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12/01/2004 9:27 pm
When I was 12 we used a ghetto blaster. Put it somewhere in the room where everyone comes through equally and play. I still have some of those early recordings and aside from the songs being horrible, the sound quality ain't half bad.
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