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Hi guys, I am looking for some suggestions about setting up a home studio. My total budget is +- $1,000. I record hip hop vocals only and looking for a quality sound that is worthy of a professional studio recording. I have a nice Dell PC with 4GB or ram an a Dual Core CPU (so thats a good start) What I am looking help with is determining which microphone, soundcard, preamp, and monitors to purchase on my budget. Here is what I am thinking: Microphone - Rode NT1A Studio Condenser Microphone - Rode K2 Tube Microphone (not cheap) - Rode NTK Tube Condenser Studio Microphone - Rode NT2A Variable Pattern Studio Condenser Microphone SoundCard/ Preamp - PreSonus Firebox 6x10 FireWire Recording Interface - Focusrite SAFFIRE LE 6 in/8 out Firewire Interface Monitors - (nothing specific in mind) Please help me determine what are the best options for me to use to record hip hop vocals. Thanks in advance. |
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I'll second Audio Technica stuff. You get different patterns with the 4050 but I've always really loved my 4033 (plus I think it's cheaper). I had a couple RNP's for awhile but I didn't find anything too spectacular about them compared to the stock pre's in my Digi 002. I'd stick with the pres in whatever interface you decide and upgrade when you have the $$$ for something kick ass. |
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Thanks for the replies guys.. But if this is the same AT4050 you are talking about, I don't see how it is cheaper than the rode mics. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AT4050/ Does anyone have any experience with the tube mics as opposed to a condenser mic? What is a better option for rap vocals (take in mind I will probably end up going with a firebox interface to start with) Thanks again. Marik. |
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I have a Soundeluxe E47 that's a tube and is pretty cool. I also have a Rode NT2, Audio Technica 4033, Audio Technica 4050 and a Shure SM7b. My vote would still be the 4033 |
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AT4033 as the ONLY mic in the cabinet????? AHHHHHH. This sounds like a nitemare I had a few weeks ago. This is just a matter of taste and how you like working in the end, but the AT4033 is a very bright, aggressive mic. My buddy dared me to use it on acoustic guitar a while back and I had to use all kinds of EQ and Waves C4 to keep that tone from slicing a hole in my ear. I've had good luck with the AT4033 on chick voices, but I usually put them VERY close to the mic to balance out the piercing high end with proximity effect. (Maybe your AT4033 sounds different than both of mine). Quote:
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I don't know what the "tube" sound is. While I haven't heard any of these mics with the same capsule and solid state electronics, to A/B them, these 2 mics sound just as different as an AT4050 or AT4033 would sound. In other words, there is no way I could pick the tube mic out of a blind test. The Soundelux U99 has a continously variable pattern control (from omni to cardiod). Changing this pattern makes the mic sound insanely different. I will say one thing though. The U99 and MXL V69 have more damn problems with reliability than any other mic I've ever owned. Brandon |
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nice thanks...i will probably go with the 4050...dont want to deal with any potential issues and get it brand new. Is this mic too good for the built in pre that comes with the Firebox, that i want to choose as my initial audio interface? Do you recommend a separate pre and another sound card? Thanks |
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