Comments on: The $999 Home Studio

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:33:33 +0000

I like your blog – quick question – What I have so far:

I-mac with core dual processors currently running garage band (will eventually go with LOGIC PRO)
midi keyboard
guitar
AKG Condenser Mic

I like Garage band just for starters, but the audio is terrible when I connect a regular mic or my guitar through the input of my computer.

I’m thinking I should buy the Tascam DP 02 listed above because of the “phantom” which is needed for my AKG mic.

So, with that said, what I am getting from reading about recording is that everything I have will plug into the Tascam System, which then, can either be mixed directly on that unit, or can then be channeled into whatever software I use (Garage Band or Logic) for final mixing.

The only question I have now is 1) How do I get the drum track created on Garage Band into Tascam Unit if desired for CD copy, 2) what format are the tracks recorded in and when I transfer the track into my software, is it compatible or do I have to convert it?

Please Advise, Thanks, StevieG

By: jon

jon — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 05:49:17 +0000

cant find the MXL V 67i mic for under $495.00

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By: The Basic Elements of a Home Recording Studio @ Hostbaby Musicians Blog

The Basic Elements of a Home Recording Studio @ Hostbaby Musicians Blog — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:40:12 +0000

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By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:50:11 +0000

The Tascam DP-002 mentioned above is NOT $399 with the CD burner-it IS $499. There are two models of the DP-002, one is the DP-002CD ($499 w/CD burner) and the other is the DP-002CF ($399 w/Compact Flash Card storage). You show me anyone selling the CD version for only $399 and I’ll show you a whole bunch of people that would buy TWO!
In my humble opinion the best deal out there for the money and the quality is the Zoom HD16CD-8 inputs (XLR or 1/4″ TRS) and 16 tracks each with ten virtual tracks (160 tracks) 80GB hard drive, built in CD burner, mixdown and master, great drums, bass, rhythm and effects, A STAND-ALONE unit (no computer needed) OR it comes packaged with Cubase LE and the unit can be reconfigured into a controller for the Cubase DAW. I’d highly recommend that if you spot one BUY IT!, because Zoom (Samson) has discontinued this item (and the HD8) and replaced it with the Zoom R16 (which is also a GREAT piece of equipment)

By: DollarMadeTrax

DollarMadeTrax — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:57:09 +0000

I love the Dre Headphones. They Are really rich in sounding, and excellent for mixing. The Key Rig is the smallest midi controller. 23-24 keys something like that, but I actually use Reason for production and sonar 7 for recording. I dont use loops because they all sound happy to me, I create my own loops and some instruments tru reason.

By: brian

brian — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:47:35 +0000

Tascam 2488 Neo 24 track hard disc recorder. That’s all you need!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:14:15 +0000

so, how are you liking your sound quality with your pro tools 7.4 / 003 rack ? Do you plug instr. directly into the
racks input or do you use a pre-amp as well? What quality in comparison using
the alrenate gear you suggested would one get? what are the specs on youy PC ?
I get it though-keep it under a $1000 is the topic here, Just curious how your system produces.
Thanks a bunch-hope your still out there?

By: Home Recording Systems 101 - Home Recording Studio Center

Home Recording Systems 101 - Home Recording Studio Center — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:23:22 +0000

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By: arlo

arlo — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:30:27 +0000

What are your goals ?
Gear is seductive & expensive
buy used stuff , thats what Pro studios do .
I bought two $ 700+ AKG mics for $400 for both ,from a music store saved about a grand and sold one of them ( It sound just like a new one )
This stuff will litter your life if you let it .
Don’ t let your gear own you , or all your time ,
If it is to time consuming , toss it in the lake or give it to an enemy .
Figure out what you want to do in recording and buy well used gear in that direction , sorry Im all out .

The only new thing I can think of over $400 would be a Macbook or a Porsche & maybe not the Porsche .

arlo