Recording Gear (HelpC)

[Alazais]

Hello!

I'm looking to get a set up at the end of the month. The problem is I have no idea what I should be getting.

My budget is about $1000.

What do I need in order to be able to record music in my apartment and not have it sound like shite.

Any help is as always, very much appreciated!

[unccrombie]

how many inputs are you looking to run, what kind of instruments are you using?

[Alazais]

At the same time? Likely just 1, potentially 2 + vocals.

Thanks for any help John, I don't really know much about it.

[unccrombie]

as far as an interface, that's up to you. but I'd go with:

- Something that's USB 3.0, with 4+ inputs. I wouldn't get a recorder, just the interface, and let your computer/software do the recording (I've been using Adobe Audition for a couple years). You can also use the interface at gigs
- 2 mics (1 vocal, 1 guitar). I'd honestly run a guitar mic'd and direct and blend the sounds, or just run the mic solo.
- headphones/monitors
- mic stand
- cables