Dennis Mount Joy

Some questions about a home studio (recording vocals at home)?

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:34:23 +0000

I would like to start a mini home studio. Right now, I’m only getting started, so I don’t want to make my own music just yet. I thought I’d just sing some remixed versions of some others songs. But with the current mic I have, I just can’t do that. When I use Sony Vegas to mix the instrumental version of a song and my vocals, they just sound like 2 totally different recordings. I’d like to find a mic that has a professional recording quality.
I’ve read some articles, and I came up with a large-diaphragm condenser microphone. An article says it’s the best choice for home vocal recording. However, is it really better than a small-diaphragm condenser microphone if I need to shout a lot? And this mic needs "phantom power". I’m not exactly sure what that means. The mic I have now is a simple USB mic. I plug it in my comp, and it’s ready to use. Does it work differently with a condenser mic?
What I want is, a condenser mic with a pop screen, along with a headset so I can hear my actual performance while I sing. What other equipment would I need, except for a mic, a pop screen, and a headset? Do I plug the mic and the headset in a same thing? I have Sound Forge and Sony Vegas, so I think computer programs ain’t a problem.

Any help is appreciated!

There is a wonderful article on setting up a home studio in this website for recording enthusiasts that I’m a part of that will probably help you a ton and answer most of your questions :

http://www.audioneeds.com/forums/content.php?3-The-Startup-Studio

Also, you should seriously consider joining a community like http://www.audioneeds.com – it’s a great forum filled with sound engineers that are always asking and answering questions and discussing techniques in mixing and recording. I think it’ll help you a lot since you are interested in recording so much.

Good luck my friend!

Home Recording – Studio Monitor Selection and Placement

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:27:54 +0000

Answering the viewer questions about monitor selection. I also briefly touch upon acoustic treatment and monitor placement.

Duration : 0:9:13

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In The Recording Studio With Taylor Momsen

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:27:41 +0000

Seventeen got a sneak peek of Taylor Momsen recording her new album. Find out what she names her instruments and how she describes her on-stage style!

Seventeen Video:
http://www.seventeen.com/fun-stuff/video-hub/?src=syn&mag=svn&dom=youtube&chan=home&link=rel_915

Seventeen Magazine:
http://www.seventeen.com/?src=syn&mag=svn&dom=youtube&chan=home&link=rel_916

Subscribe to Seventeen:
http://subscribe.hearstmags.com/subscribe/splits/seventeen/svn_sub_nav_link

Duration : 0:2:6

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Boss BR-600 Digital Recorder – Multi Track Recording

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:27:34 +0000

Multi Track Recorder demo by Jonathan Quinney For more information about the Boss BR-600 please visit: http://www.roland.co.uk/products/productdetails.aspx?p=753

Duration : 0:3:31

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New Portable Recording Studio with low milage. fwkjr

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:27:32 +0000

Created on August 30, 2010 using FlipShare.

Duration : 0:1:29

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RandomSong on Music Studio

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:27:30 +0000

Here’s a song I created on createMusicStudio… Hope you like it!
PS: I know the guitar sounds like a dying animal
Link: http://remixer.clubcreate.com/v2/themusicstudio/launch.html
NO DOWNLOAD REQUIRED
Directions:
1 Make MySpace account (unless you dont have one already)
2 Sign into this site using that email and password
3Watch tutorial(very helpful) and create MUSIC!
4 When finished press Save
5 To save song to CPU press OPEN at the top and press download, then press save
6 Select file location
7 Now you can make vids on YouTube with it!

Duration : 0:6:7

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Producing Music from a Home Recording Studio : Delay Effects for Home Recording

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:27:19 +0000

Learn how to add delay effects when recording music with home recording studio equipment. Get tips on how to direct a recording session in this free video.

Expert: Jesus Cardoso
Bio: Jesus Cardoso was born and raised in Mexico City. From an early age he was interested in music, and began working in music production as a teenager.
Filmmaker: macaela vandermost

Duration : 0:0:54

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Home Recording Studio Setup – 5 Tips On Building Your Studio

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:27:17 +0000

http://tinyurl.com/home3studio

Many people wonder how to do their own home recording studio setup.

You search around from site to site trying to find the best and cheapest manual or guide and ultimately you come up with nothing but a headache.

This is one of the best places to get your home recording studio setup because it’s a credible manual. This whole ebook shows you how to get everything you need for cheap.

I also made a whole video review of the guide and provided you with the 5 VERY IMPORTANT tips on home recording.

If you’re thinking about it, you’re thinking too hard. The guide to your home recording studio setup is right in front of you.

Whether you’re just starting out in the industry, or you’ve been going in circles the whole time you’ve had your studio.

You’re on the right video.

Learn to do your home recording studio setup here:

http://tinyurl.com/home3studio

All picture files from sxc.hu (free stock photography)

Duration : 0:1:48

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Recording Studio – NEAR ILL – do it yourself

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:27:06 +0000

In 2004/05 Gionson decided to build a recording studio in his basement,
as you will see it took us only 9 min, music by Don Maria Gamboni and the last song is an old one from Spoon.The Liricas Analas are still tagging your tombstone man.

Duration : 0:9:31

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What are the things you need to make an at home recording studio?

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:10:17 +0000

I have a mac so maybe that would help a bit, i just need it to sound like it was recorded professionally without spending a whole lot of money. Thanks!

Hi Ashley –

I know this can be an overwhelming hobby to get started in. But you can put together a great sounding studio for a lot less than you think. All you need is a few tips on what equipment you need and how it all comes together.

Check out this site for a step-by-step guide to building your home recording studio!