 Basic recording system with Free Pro Tools |
 Wed 27 Mar 2002, 22:15
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I am just starting out trying to get a basic, inexpensive recording system on my G3 Mac. I am running OS 8.6, 350 mHz, 256 megs of RAM. I have a Yamaha CD burner with Adaptec Toast software. I just want to record some voice and guitar. I have been told to get a Shure SM57 microphone and plug it directly into my CPU, then use the Free Pro Tools software. Does this sound right? Should I get a mixer or will the free Pro Tools work okay by itself? Any advice anyone can offer would be most appreciated!
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Fri 5 Apr 2002, 13:25
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Got sold a Sure SM58 when I asked for a mic that would handle sounds up to 20KHz for a home studio. I thought if I insisted on 20KHz the sales person wouldn't sell me less, but when I got home I read the specs - at 10KHz it zooms down and disappears at 15KHZ.
With Protools Free and no extra hardware, I think you are stuck at 16bit recording (OS9 sound manager) so you don't need a 10,OOO€ mic, but you can get something more appropriate than the SM57 (which everyone says is great for stage performance). Its true the good mics require phantom power but some will accept a simple AA battery. Try the Microphone University at www.dpamicrophones.com for understanding the specs (DPA push omnis - maybe they are right). There are loads of mics at www.fullcompass.com where you can download the catalogue - I just did, and am still struggling. Best of luck!! PS the shop took the SM58 back in exchange for a pair of Beyer DT250 phones (and a few euros more) - wow :-)). -------------------- Without shit, we wouldn't be here ;)
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Meadowmuffin Basic recording system with Free Pro Tools Wed 27 Mar 2002, 22:15
geedoubleyou I would suggest a mixer, you can find adapters but... Thu 28 Mar 2002, 00:22 BagHun A condenser would be the best choice, but then you... Thu 28 Mar 2002, 16:59
Presto You may be restricted to the same minijack as I ha... Fri 5 Apr 2002, 13:46 |
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