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=== '''BUILDING YOUR STUDIO''' ===
This is where your business comes to life! Here's what you'll need:
A closet or sound booth.
A microphone.
A mixer (optional).
A pre-amp (optional).
Headphones.
A music stand and a microphone stand.
A computer optimized for audio recording (processor/RAM).
A sound card or ProTools mBox.
A software program or ProTools.
Monitor Speakers (for accurate sound editing).
A website and DSL or Cable Broadband!
All this will require two other people (Helpers): One helper who knows about audio equipment and recording software (your musician friend, most likely, or the Guitar Center employee), and a web designer who can create your site and teach you how to upload audio.
Let's break this down:
'''A CLOSET OR SOUND BOOTH'''
When you're starting out, you'll want to watch your money, so a sound booth shouldn't be considered. They usually run about $1,200 or more.
However, a closet is always easy to convert. You need a space that is away from the plumbing (so you don't record the toilet flush!) but close to your computer. Carpet the walls of the closet so you don't get your voice bouncing around, giving that echo-ey sound to your recordings. You can buy studio insulation, but carpet's much cheaper.
'''A MICROPHONE'''
You essentially want a microphone that records voice well. There are many out there. I use an AKG 414 and it cost me $600 on eBay. If you go to your local music store and let them know what you're doing, they should be able to guide you towards something right for your situation. Then check eBay for better prices!
Ideally, you'd want to find someone who will come out to your house and help you put the whole studio together for a small fee (around $100) or free (buy them lunch, though).
'''A MIXER'''
Someone who knows how to make a good martini… Wait, sorry. I mean a mixer is good for being able to control your mic and headphone volume when you're in the booth. It will also be needed if you decide to add a phone patch (a way to have someone on the phone to hear you record while they offer direction).
(A side note: You may hear about ISDN as a way of recording your voice remotely to some far away studio. The cost of equipment and installation is not worth it at this stage of your career. Wait a bit, as the technology is moving towards voiceover internet protocol [VOIP] which will render ISDN outdated.)
'''A PREAMP'''
This juices up your mic and can also warm your voice prior to being recorded, saving some EQ-ing time later. This is something to discuss with your Helper.
'''HEADPHONES/MUSIC STAND/MICROPHONE STAND'''
If I have to explain this, you might want to think about another career…
'''COMPUTER/SOFTWARE'''
Get a Mac. Any Mac that's a G4 or G5 with 1 gig of RAM. (Yeah, I'm partial to Macs). If you want to go another way (Not Mac?!?) then talk again with your Helper. If you are not good with computers, this could become a stumbling block for you.
If you have a computer, you might be able to use it. Talk with your Helper as to which sound editing application to use. (You'll need some tutoring from them initially). Knowing which program to use will help determine if your computer has enough processing power to handle voice recording.
'''SOUND CARD/mBOX'''
Some computers already have a sound card installed. Ones that don't will need one, or you can get an mBox, a sort of external sound card. mBox runs about $500 and includes the software, ProTools. Again, talk to your Helper.
'''MONITOR SPEAKERS'''
Make sure you get some monitors. The main difference between monitors and regular speakers is that they don't pump up/beautify the audio. You want to hear exactly what you sound like, not the best-case scenario. I use Roland Micro monitors. They're inexpensive and accurate. Don't use your internal computer speaker!!!
This is where your business comes to life! Here's what you'll need:
A closet or sound booth.
A microphone.
A mixer (optional).
A pre-amp (optional).
Headphones.
A music stand and a microphone stand.
A computer optimized for audio recording (processor/RAM).
A sound card or ProTools mBox.
A software program or ProTools.
Monitor Speakers (for accurate sound editing).
A website and DSL or Cable Broadband!
All this will require two other people (Helpers): One helper who knows about audio equipment and recording software (your musician friend, most likely, or the Guitar Center employee), and a web designer who can create your site and teach you how to upload audio.
Let's break this down:
'''A CLOSET OR SOUND BOOTH'''
When you're starting out, you'll want to watch your money, so a sound booth shouldn't be considered. They usually run about $1,200 or more.
However, a closet is always easy to convert. You need a space that is away from the plumbing (so you don't record the toilet flush!) but close to your computer. Carpet the walls of the closet so you don't get your voice bouncing around, giving that echo-ey sound to your recordings. You can buy studio insulation, but carpet's much cheaper.
'''A MICROPHONE'''
You essentially want a microphone that records voice well. There are many out there. I use an AKG 414 and it cost me $600 on eBay. If you go to your local music store and let them know what you're doing, they should be able to guide you towards something right for your situation. Then check eBay for better prices!
Ideally, you'd want to find someone who will come out to your house and help you put the whole studio together for a small fee (around $100) or free (buy them lunch, though).
'''A MIXER'''
Someone who knows how to make a good martini… Wait, sorry. I mean a mixer is good for being able to control your mic and headphone volume when you're in the booth. It will also be needed if you decide to add a phone patch (a way to have someone on the phone to hear you record while they offer direction).
(A side note: You may hear about ISDN as a way of recording your voice remotely to some far away studio. The cost of equipment and installation is not worth it at this stage of your career. Wait a bit, as the technology is moving towards voiceover internet protocol [VOIP] which will render ISDN outdated.)
'''A PREAMP'''
This juices up your mic and can also warm your voice prior to being recorded, saving some EQ-ing time later. This is something to discuss with your Helper.
'''HEADPHONES/MUSIC STAND/MICROPHONE STAND'''
If I have to explain this, you might want to think about another career…
'''COMPUTER/SOFTWARE'''
Get a Mac. Any Mac that's a G4 or G5 with 1 gig of RAM. (Yeah, I'm partial to Macs). If you want to go another way (Not Mac?!?) then talk again with your Helper. If you are not good with computers, this could become a stumbling block for you.
If you have a computer, you might be able to use it. Talk with your Helper as to which sound editing application to use. (You'll need some tutoring from them initially). Knowing which program to use will help determine if your computer has enough processing power to handle voice recording.
'''SOUND CARD/mBOX'''
Some computers already have a sound card installed. Ones that don't will need one, or you can get an mBox, a sort of external sound card. mBox runs about $500 and includes the software, ProTools. Again, talk to your Helper.
'''MONITOR SPEAKERS'''
Make sure you get some monitors. The main difference between monitors and regular speakers is that they don't pump up/beautify the audio. You want to hear exactly what you sound like, not the best-case scenario. I use Roland Micro monitors. They're inexpensive and accurate. Don't use your internal computer speaker!!!
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