What do you want to learn about recording?

[skin]

I have a Samson USB mic, and problem ko is sobrang bilis nyang mag clip (peak) pag kumakanta ako, malakas po kasi voice ko.

Im using Audacity sa pag record ng vocals, naka set yung mic input to to 1 lang (e.g. vol 1-10), pag 2 to 4 soft voice ok sya, pag medyo mataas na yung tone nung kanta, mag peak/clip na yung mic & red na sa spectrum ng Audacity.

Di po kaya mabawasan yung quality kapag 1 lang po yung volume nung input ng usb mic ko.

What I do is put some compression sa voice track ko para medyo lumebel sa instruments.

Isang problem ko pa po is the inconsistency of the levels nung voice ko, humihina at lumalakas, di ko mapantay na same level yung voice ko from start to finish.

thanks

Where do you adjust your recording levels?  If you're using Windows, adjust it at Control Panel, Sounds, Recording.  Look for Mic Gain.  Values are 1-100.  I just use 10 for my Samson Go Mic.

[KitC]

Sometimes, it's all about mic technique. That's why I said 'move farther'. If you are overloading the mic, then don't kiss it. Use distance as an automatic gain control, moving closer when you have silent passages. Try to observe professional singers when they handle a mic live - they are never in one static position, unless they have weak voices and terrible control.

[in_the_tent]

What do you think of using ordinary RCA cable to connect your interface to your monitors?

[KitC]

What do you think of using ordinary RCA cable to connect your interface to your monitors?

If nothing hums, then it's good.

[in_the_tent]

thanks senyor

[timespacey]

  Hello guys, bago palang ako sa recording.. planning to buy a Line6 UX2.. 12k sya sa perfect pitch. budget is 10k for an audio interface pero mag stretch naman if needed gaya ng sa line6 ux2.

question lang po:
1. for the price range, may mas magandang bang bilhin
2. pwede din po ba ito sa pag record ng ibang instruments (guitar and vocals lang kasi ang mga nababasa ko about dito)
3. pwede din po ba sya sa ibang DAW bukod sa mga softwares na nakabundle sa kanya? or may mga known issues sya sa ibang softwares.

*Continues po akong nagreresearch para di ganong maka-abala. pero naisip ko na baka may magandang inputs akong makuha mula po sa inyo. Salamat mga Sirs.

[jamming_papu]

Hello guys, bago palang ako sa recording.. planning to buy a Line6 UX2.. 12k sya sa perfect pitch. budget is 10k for an audio interface pero mag stretch naman if needed gaya ng sa line6 ux2.

question lang po:
1. for the price range, may mas magandang bang bilhin
2. pwede din po ba ito sa pag record ng ibang instruments (guitar and vocals lang kasi ang mga nababasa ko about dito)
3. pwede din po ba sya sa ibang DAW bukod sa mga softwares na nakabundle sa kanya? or may mga known issues sya sa ibang softwares.

*Continues po akong nagreresearch para di ganong maka-abala. pero naisip ko na baka may magandang inputs akong makuha mula po sa inyo. Salamat mga Sirs.

my answers

1. for 12K, at local market ang pag-uusapan, ok na yan.
2. yes. kailangan mo lang kumuha ng microphone para gawin yun. yun UX2 ang magiging mic preamp.
3. yes. as far as i know may kasamang Ableton and Reason DAW ang UX2. pwede sya sa ibang DAW since ASIO and WDM ang drivers nyan.

[musicianurse28]

Mga sir, in regards with recording drum tracks, sobrang kailangan pa po ba ng Reverb at Compressor? I'm new in recording. I'm planning to invest on Zoom R16.. Do I still need to purchase Reverb and Compressor separately or ZoomR16 can do all the thing? Thanks!

[KitC]

The R16 technically has DSP effects so you can add that in post production, i.e., after recording. You don't need to add additional hardware, although really good quality compressors and reverbs can be VERY expensive. Most people use DAWs and VSTs nowadays so it might be better to fly the recorded tracks into a computer and do post from there instead.

[JessePinkman]

Sirs where can I get a Stereo 1/4 TRS to Mono 1/4 TS cable?

THanks!

[musicianurse28]

The R16 technically has DSP effects so you can add that in post production, i.e., after recording. You don't need to add additional hardware, although really good quality compressors and reverbs can be VERY expensive. Most people use DAWs and VSTs nowadays so it might be better to fly the recorded tracks into a computer and do post from there instead.

Sir may I know what the DSP, DAW, and VST are? Thank you sir

[coy_2cute]

Sir may I know what the DSP, DAW, and VST are? Thank you sir

DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
VST (Virtual Studio Technology)

[bulog]

Happy New Year Sir KIT!!

Ask ko lang po, Im looking for a cheap guitar interface.

And I saw the Behringer Xenyx Q502USB, non-powered mixer with usb audio interface.

Ask ko lang po if pwede na po bang gamitin ito sa guitar, na i-direct plug ko sa line in input nya, then use a DAW or VST for guitar effects. 

Do I need pa po ba ng external DI gadget para sa guitar or bass? or like I've asked na kung pwede direct na po since interface na naman po sya.

Sa mic I know both dynamic & condenser pwede dito at may built in compressor pa xa.

Thanks for your time sir.

[skin]

And I saw the Behringer Xenyx Q502USB, non-powered mixer with usb audio interface.
Ask ko lang po if pwede na po bang gamitin ito sa guitar, na i-direct plug ko sa line in input nya, then use a DAW or VST for guitar effects. 

Puedeng puede!

Do I need pa po ba ng external DI gadget para sa guitar or bass? or like I've asked na kung pwede direct na po since interface na naman po sya.

No need.  Pero puede.

Sa mic I know both dynamic & condenser pwede dito at may built in compressor pa xa.

Puede.  May phantom power na din yan.

Thanks for your time sir.

[bulog]

Thanks Sir skin sa reply!!

 

[inot1105]

revisiting this thread...
though i'm just a hobbyist home recording junkie (kapag hindi busy sa day-job kinda)...
and i got a lot of tips & infos here when i started reading/learning about recording.

always informative ang inputs ni sir KitC. Thanks again.

Wala lang. God bless you always po. And PhilMusic.

[inot1105]

Hello guys, bago palang ako sa recording.. planning to buy a Line6 UX2.. 12k sya sa perfect pitch. budget is 10k for an audio interface pero mag stretch naman if needed gaya ng sa line6 ux2.

question lang po:
1. for the price range, may mas magandang bang bilhin
2. pwede din po ba ito sa pag record ng ibang instruments (guitar and vocals lang kasi ang mga nababasa ko about dito)
3. pwede din po ba sya sa ibang DAW bukod sa mga softwares na nakabundle sa kanya? or may mga known issues sya sa ibang softwares.

*Continues po akong nagreresearch para di ganong maka-abala. pero naisip ko na baka may magandang inputs akong makuha mula po sa inyo. Salamat mga Sirs.

my reply din... (i'm not an expert, but here's what i think)
1. try to check other brands like Creative E-MU, Focusrite, Avid(M-Audio), Behringer, etc.
But the Line6 UX2 is not bad, a bit pricey though, check our classifieds here for some good quality 2nd hand UX2s. Try 'em out as well.
2. Yes. UX2s are capable of instrument & vocal recording. Check Line6 site for their manual. Read on.
3. I think most info are in the Line6 website, check 'em out. check compatibility (sa website ng AIs or website ng DAW)
Usually AIs come with bundled SW. But they are mostly special editions or lite editions (LE/starter). Just to get you going & start & enjoy home recording at your level.

enjoy your recording journey

BR & God bless

[Garner]

Sana magkaroon ulit ng workshop para dito

[bulog]

Sir skin, follow up lang po sa query ko.

About dun sa Xenyx502usb, kapag po ba plug ko na yung usb sa computer, babasahin ba ng e.g. DAW (Audacity) ko na kung ilang channels yung mixer?

Or just 1 channel?

Di po ba may mga multi channel na audio interface, since itong Behringer e I think 5 channels yata, will my DAW be able to recognized each channels?

Im buying na this mixer/audio interface next month.

thanks again

[skin]

Sir skin, follow up lang po sa query ko.

About dun sa Xenyx502usb, kapag po ba plug ko na yung usb sa computer, babasahin ba ng e.g. DAW (Audacity) ko na kung ilang channels yung mixer?

Or just 1 channel?

Di po ba may mga multi channel na audio interface, since itong Behringer e I think 5 channels yata, will my DAW be able to recognized each channels?

Im buying na this mixer/audio interface next month.

thanks again

5 inputs yan pero 2 channel lang ang output sa mga DAW.  So sa DAW mo, 2 channels lang yan.

[bulog]

Sorry Sir Skin, mali po yata term ko...I mean ilang tracks po pala lalabas kaya nito sa Audacity ko?

Mag multi track kaya sya? or 1 track lang, or pwede ako mag mic for vocals (input 1 XLR) & acoustic guitar (input 2 mono), then pag record ko e hiwalay ang tracks na lalabas sa Audacity na pwedeng i-edit later?

Or 1 track lang po sya papasok ?

thanks again sa abala 

[jowash]

Sorry Sir Skin, mali po yata term ko...I mean ilang tracks po pala lalabas kaya nito sa Audacity ko?

Mag multi track kaya sya? or 1 track lang, or pwede ako mag mic for vocals (input 1 XLR) & acoustic guitar (input 2 mono), then pag record ko e hiwalay ang tracks na lalabas sa Audacity na pwedeng i-edit later?

Or 1 track lang po sya papasok ?

thanks again sa abala 

Bale isang stereo output  lng yan na pwede i assign sa 2 mono tracks yung isang channel mo sa mixer (Xenyx502usb) hard pan mo sa right yung isang channel hard pan sa left

tpos open ka n dalawang mono track sa DAW mo set mo ang input ng isang track galing sa left channel ng usb interface mo yung isang track sa right

so pag rcord mo ang papasok sa DAW left yung nka hard pan sa left palagay mo vocals
 sa isang channel na nka hard pan sa right yung guitar
bale may dalawang seperate mono track kana sa DAW na pwede mong i enhance seperately  tpos i send mo sa isang stereo bus with ur mastering plug inns

CHECK MY LINK HOME RECORDING SAMPLE VOCALS AND KEY
bale heto yung knalabasan(check description ha HOME RECORDING  )
SAME PROCESS https://soundcloud.com/jowash/rainbowbrite

[Baldr727]

Hi guys! I would just like to ask if anong mixer po ang pinaka okay for house recording? Yung sulit po sa price. Thanks!

[--randz--]

Hi guys! I would just like to ask if anong mixer po ang pinaka okay for house recording? Yung sulit po sa price. Thanks!

Try mo sir yung Behringer Xenyx 802 mixer and Behringer UCA202. (I have one). Ginamit namin sa recording ng choir. So far ok naman
need mo lang ng ASIO Driver for the latency. 

http://dirtysoundsblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/behringer-uca202.html

[Baldr727]

Thanks bro!