Setting up a home studio isn't as expensive as you'd think. In fact if you already have a sound card with a 1/8' microphone or line-in jack, then you can get away with purchasing a small adapter to connect your mic, keyboard, guitars, or mixer directly to your pc at the cost of a few dollars. However, most people like to invest a bit to insure that their recordings are the best they can be for their budget.
There are many options when it comes to interfaces from your instruments to you pc. I tend to go with the cheapest adapter route, as I am poor. LOL. If you're willing to invest a little to make your input easier, I would recommend going to www.musiciansfriend.com and purchasing a USB-style interface as they are easy to use. One thing I do not skimp on is the actual multitrack software (of which I use Sonar Producer 6) because this is where the magic of the mixing and mastering take place.
The following is a small checklist to use when you think you're ready to begin:
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There are many options when it comes to interfaces from your instruments to you pc. I tend to go with the cheapest adapter route, as I am poor. LOL. If you're willing to invest a little to make your input easier, I would recommend going to www.musiciansfriend.com and purchasing a USB-style interface as they are easy to use. One thing I do not skimp on is the actual multitrack software (of which I use Sonar Producer 6) because this is where the magic of the mixing and mastering take place.
The following is a small checklist to use when you think you're ready to begin:
- Check all cables to make sure that they are working properly
- Make sure your drivers for all necessary software and hardware are up to date
- Use headphones frequently to eliminate feedback loops
- Find the best placement for your microphones by walking through the room and clapping. If you get an echo, it is generally a bad place for your mic.
- Record in the highest sample rate allowable and convert as needed. This makes your master recordings of higher quality.
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