my home-bedroom studio finally gettin started!!

PtheGhost

PtheGhost

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ok i have an ensoniq eps 16+ on the way, i have my turntable, vinyl, now im gettin some cheap monitors and a mixer, and a soundcard and a mic, my budget is LOW, so bare with me here

mic MXL 990 Cardioid Condenser Mic
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=rec/search/detail/base_pid/273156/

soundcard Audiophile 2496
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/701341/

mixer Behringer UB1002 Eurorack 10 Input Mixer
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--BEHUB1002

monitors Behringer MS16
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--BEHMS16


Now, this is all in my price range, can i make dues with this?
 
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I'd rather go for edirol monitors rather than those behringer monitors. Looks are not necessarily indicative of sound but those look like standard $20 computer speakers. The Edirols are really not bad for their size. I tried their deigital model, MA-10d I think. I forget, but the lows were good for the size the highs were okay with mids a bit over-emphasized. Their cheaper model should have similar sound minus the built-in digital to analog converters.

http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/prodsearch?form=prodsearch&q=edirol+monitor
 
I just want to say that, if you buy cheap gear, the best you can expect is a cheap sound.

That is the bottom line....With the majority of studio gear out there, you pay for what you get.

Not saying you cant make good music with cheap gear though, if you know your equipment well, you will be able to coax a reasonable sound from them, depending on your expectations.

Just dont expect miracles......The best thing you can have to record with is a brilliant musician. If you start with an awesome musician, it will be hard to mess things up, even using budget gear.

Good luck mate!
 
well its expensive equip is not an option for me, my family has never had money, and we cant afford to buy me things so im takin the only route possible, any more sugestions
 
Dont buy cheap Brand New equipment....Buy good, and more professional quality USED equipment.

With that said, I'd be careful about buying used monitors mostly...make extra sure they are in good condition and you hear them and thouroughly check them out. Thats the only thing I would personally be weary about buying used.

That is my advice from years of experience on the matter.
I like buying brand new stuff, but it cant always work that way when your budgeted.....Just make sure you are getting a good piece of used gear that is in good condition and maintained.

I know I take good care of my stuff, so when someone buy's something from me they are getting a good deal on a good piece of gear, and I figure there are lots of people like me who maintain their equipment well, just gotta find one.....Nothing wrong with buying used gear at all-



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