What do you guys use?

[Rampage]

Hey guys, I had a few questions regarding recording. I have my Mark IV and my Avatar 2x12 and I wanted to start recording some stuff. I would like to Mic up my rig and go through my PC to go after a nice clear tone. So here are my questions:

1. What microphones do you guys prefer to use?
2. Do you run the microphone through an interface or directly into a soundcard of some sort?
3. Which interfaces or soundcards would you recommend?

Thanks in advance, all input is appreciated.

 

[Shep]

sm -57 or 58 shure
into a
fire pod.. nice value for money..

 

[Dan__O]

sm57 into a Tascam US-428.
Only 4 channels in at a time, but can be picked up for ~$100 used. Also it's a DAW, with shuttle controls, play, record, pan, mute, solo etc.

Remember when recording gat, mic placement is everything!

 

[Areola]

I use an SM57 to a Boss digital recorder. I can only track about 15 minutes of music (usually ends up being 3 tracks x 5 mins in length) and then i'll just shove that onto my computer.

it works really well and sounds pretty good

 

[18&Life]

SM-57 + mackie pre+digi002+protools :wink:

 

[kingster911]

What kind of Boss recorder do you speak of? the 8-track BR? If so, could you tell me some good settings with the preamps and whatnot?

 

[Guitarzan]

KSM32 for distorted tones, KSM44 for clean.

 

[scottywompas]

I use a 58 for almost everything. Vocals, guitars etc..

I run straight intoe a Boss BR1180. I use a mix of Mic'd and direct recording.

It really depends on the song. Also, it's easy to get caught up in the recording equipment money pit.

I think a good mic or two and a decent pre if you feel you need it are worth the money. Interfaces and software vary so much I think you just have to ***** what you want to do.

Scott

 

[ursinus]

Senn. E906 through a Firebox to computer for guitar. Everthing else is programmed.

 

[Finnster]

Has anyone tried a mic with the Line 6 Tone port? I was thinking of picking one up to dump some tracks into Garage Band on my mac.

 

[Rampage]

Thanks for all the input guys. I think I am going to do a little bit more research and make a purchase in the near future.

 

[SeasonOfPain]

Personally I prefer the Audix i5 with the Mark IV. Here's a clip, going into ProTools via an MBox.

 

[Finnster]

Personally I prefer the Audix i5 with the Mark IV. Here's a clip, going into ProTools via an MBox.

Nice...it sounds huge! How many layers are there?

 

[eltrain858]

Sennheiser e906 and Audix i5 together, run through a Presonus Firestudio into Cubase