jb4play
Yoda
Hi all? Recently, an investor who wants to get into the music field contacted me about helping plan and run a startup Project/ Semi Pro Studio. The location is already soundproofed somewhat, has a vocal booth that is fully soundproofed, and has carpeted floors in the control room. I believe that it is a pretty nice location for a studio (even more so due to the fact that the previous owners ran a studio out of the location, so all of the wall wiring and soundproofing was done in the past). My question is... with a 13k budget to focus on equipment only, is the budget list that I have the best overall regarding a balanced, solid, studio to begin with? More can be added as clients are booked and money comes from their sessions. The genres of music will be primarily Hip Hop/Rap and R&B. Mixes will more than likely be sent from the studio to other engineers to mix/master, depending on the client. Tracking (vocal, guitars, and small percussion instruments), rough mixing/editing, and track production are the primary concerns of the studio. We are trying to stay in the digital realm for now; an analog console may be added in the far future if funds permit. We are looking for a clean, clear, yet somewhat warm, round sound (contradicting I know!) that can be manipulated afterwards and can keep up with and compete with radio/album material of studios in our area (Atlanta, Sandy Springs area). Pro Tools and Cubase are the software sequencers we will be running. Any help, comments, and/or feedback are wanted! Thx in advance. Here's the list:
Sandy Springs Studio Setup
Shure SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone- $99.00 (75.95) 23.05
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--SHUSM57LC
Peluso 2247 Limited Edition- $1675.00
http://www.atlasproaudio.com/peluso.html
Focusrite ISA220 Session Pack Microphone Preamp and Compressor- $1,495.00 (1,464.95) 30.05
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--FOCISA220
Yamaha HS80M Active Studio Monitor (120 Watts, 1x8 in.) Pair, With HS10 Subwoofer- $1,099.00
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--YAMHS80M
M-Audio Project Mix I/O Control Surface/Interface- $1,249.95 (958.95) 291
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MDOPROJECTIO
Mac Pro (Georgia Southern University Student Discount) - $3,146.00
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT 256MB (single-link DVI/dual-link DVI)
Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse - U.S. English
2GB (4 x 512MB)
Two 2.66GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon
160GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s
One 16x SuperDrive
1 Apple Cinema Display (20" flat panel)
Mac OS X - U.S. English
http://www.apple.com/macpro/
Studio RTA Producer's Station- $499.99
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_studio_rta_producers_station?full_sku=102460813
M-Audio Trigger Finger MIDI Controller with Pads- $199.95 (166.95) 33
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MDOTRIGGER
M-Audio Keystation 88 ES 88-Key MIDI Controller- $199.00 (193.95) 5.05
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MDOKEYSTAT88ES
Numark TTUSB Turntable with USB Output- $169.95 (125.95) 44
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--NUMTTUSB
Neutrik NYSSPPL 48-Point TRS Balanced Patchbay- $89.95 (69.95) 20
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--NTKNYSSPPL
Mackie Big Knob Studio Control Center- $299.95 (283.95) 16
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MACBIGKNOB
Auralex MoPAD Isolation Pad (4 Pads) - $39.95 (28.95) 11
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--AURMOPAD
Yamaha MOTIF Rack ES Sound Module- $1,099.00 (800) 299
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--YAMMOTIFRACKES
M-Audio SP2 Sustain Pedal- $24.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MDOSP2
QuikLok A346 Microlite Microphone Stand - Straight (Tripod Base with Telescopic Boom) - $39.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--QLKA346
Monster Cables- $600 (Estimate)
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/cat--Monster-Cable--3230
LACIE Design by F.A. Porsche 301103U 500GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache USB 2.0 External Hard Drive – Retail- $212.60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822154150
Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2b 1pk w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista – OEM- $144.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116175
Furman M8 Merit Series Spike Protector- $54.95 (38.95) 16
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--FURM8
OnStage ASVS6GB Microphone Pop Filter- $19.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MUSASVS6GB
RaXXess SS36 Studio Monitor Stands- $119.95 (114.95) 5
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--RAXSS36
Auralex Deluxe Plus Roominator Kit ROOMDLXPLUS- $799.95 (684.95) 115
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--AURROOMDLXPLUS
Meinl Nino Conga Set- $199.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MEININO
Meinl Nino Small Cabasa- $15.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MEININO701
Rhythm Band True Colors Tambourine- $14.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--RHYTC40
Latin Percussion Studio Chimes (25 Bars) - $64.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--LBL449
2 Sennheiser HD280Pro Headphones- $199.90 (135.90) 64
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--SENHD280PRO
1 Behringer HPM1000 Headphone- $9.99
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--BEHHPM1000
Initial Total- $13,884.66
Initial Left- $-884.66
Save- $972.15
Actual Total- $12,912.51
Actual Left- $87.49
Thx once again!
Sandy Springs Studio Setup
Shure SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone- $99.00 (75.95) 23.05
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--SHUSM57LC
Peluso 2247 Limited Edition- $1675.00
http://www.atlasproaudio.com/peluso.html
Focusrite ISA220 Session Pack Microphone Preamp and Compressor- $1,495.00 (1,464.95) 30.05
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--FOCISA220
Yamaha HS80M Active Studio Monitor (120 Watts, 1x8 in.) Pair, With HS10 Subwoofer- $1,099.00
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--YAMHS80M
M-Audio Project Mix I/O Control Surface/Interface- $1,249.95 (958.95) 291
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MDOPROJECTIO
Mac Pro (Georgia Southern University Student Discount) - $3,146.00
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT 256MB (single-link DVI/dual-link DVI)
Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse - U.S. English
2GB (4 x 512MB)
Two 2.66GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon
160GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s
One 16x SuperDrive
1 Apple Cinema Display (20" flat panel)
Mac OS X - U.S. English
http://www.apple.com/macpro/
Studio RTA Producer's Station- $499.99
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_studio_rta_producers_station?full_sku=102460813
M-Audio Trigger Finger MIDI Controller with Pads- $199.95 (166.95) 33
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MDOTRIGGER
M-Audio Keystation 88 ES 88-Key MIDI Controller- $199.00 (193.95) 5.05
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MDOKEYSTAT88ES
Numark TTUSB Turntable with USB Output- $169.95 (125.95) 44
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--NUMTTUSB
Neutrik NYSSPPL 48-Point TRS Balanced Patchbay- $89.95 (69.95) 20
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--NTKNYSSPPL
Mackie Big Knob Studio Control Center- $299.95 (283.95) 16
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MACBIGKNOB
Auralex MoPAD Isolation Pad (4 Pads) - $39.95 (28.95) 11
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--AURMOPAD
Yamaha MOTIF Rack ES Sound Module- $1,099.00 (800) 299
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--YAMMOTIFRACKES
M-Audio SP2 Sustain Pedal- $24.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MDOSP2
QuikLok A346 Microlite Microphone Stand - Straight (Tripod Base with Telescopic Boom) - $39.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--QLKA346
Monster Cables- $600 (Estimate)
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/cat--Monster-Cable--3230
LACIE Design by F.A. Porsche 301103U 500GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache USB 2.0 External Hard Drive – Retail- $212.60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822154150
Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2b 1pk w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista – OEM- $144.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116175
Furman M8 Merit Series Spike Protector- $54.95 (38.95) 16
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--FURM8
OnStage ASVS6GB Microphone Pop Filter- $19.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MUSASVS6GB
RaXXess SS36 Studio Monitor Stands- $119.95 (114.95) 5
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--RAXSS36
Auralex Deluxe Plus Roominator Kit ROOMDLXPLUS- $799.95 (684.95) 115
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--AURROOMDLXPLUS
Meinl Nino Conga Set- $199.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MEININO
Meinl Nino Small Cabasa- $15.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MEININO701
Rhythm Band True Colors Tambourine- $14.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--RHYTC40
Latin Percussion Studio Chimes (25 Bars) - $64.95
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--LBL449
2 Sennheiser HD280Pro Headphones- $199.90 (135.90) 64
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--SENHD280PRO
1 Behringer HPM1000 Headphone- $9.99
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--BEHHPM1000
Initial Total- $13,884.66
Initial Left- $-884.66
Save- $972.15
Actual Total- $12,912.51
Actual Left- $87.49
Thx once again!