Recording Gear

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Permalink Reply by mistrust on April 7, 2008 at 10:50pm

Hello there...
I've been using Acid Pro, samples, plugins, etc for ages but I'm now seriously thinking of going "hardware" (much more fun!). Thought about getting a basic mixer but I need more flexible routing and control (MIDI/Audio), and someone recommended the Presonus Firestudio. It looks like it's the sort of thing I need, so maybe the same for you? I think it's around £500 seems to be worth it - it includes loads of plugins and comes with Cubase 4 LE, Reason Adapted, and loads of other stuff. I've already got a computer it might be the complete package - it got a great review in MTM too!

Anyone else used one of these?

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Permalink Reply by Newport on April 7, 2008 at 10:54pm

ah cheers, it looks good . I also have a computer, (Macbook 2.0GHz). and the Firestudio has the 8 mic pre amps that i want too.

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Permalink Reply by jason gray on April 8, 2008 at 9:56am

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Hi, are you looking to record a band setup, as microphones will differ, or will it be more software based production and standard vocal recording's you require.

Also what price are you prepared to go to - this may help us with our recommendations.

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Permalink Reply by Newport on April 8, 2008 at 4:04pm

it will mainly be bands, some of which I'm wanting to do totally multitracked, each instrument on its own but i would like the facility to be able to a live recording aswell, i rekon i have 500 for the interface and then about 1000(tops) for mics.

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Permalink Reply by mistrust on April 8, 2008 at 8:50pm

I think that something like the Firestudio will probably do you. I've had a look into all these sorts of devices and from what I've seen, it seems like the one which is most flexible. Looks like it'd be good for both live and studio use. There's an offer on at the moment with a free remote control for it - seems like you can do something like 9 different mixes with it. If you get one before me, let me know how it is. I found some reviews on zzounds.com here which look quite promising.

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Permalink Reply by Newport on April 8, 2008 at 8:53pm

cheers, i don't have the money yet so you'll probably get yours first.

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Permalink Reply by mistrust on April 10, 2008 at 8:46pm

I've added a Youtube video of the Firestudio.....it does look good - I'm seriously tempted...

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Permalink Reply by Newport on April 10, 2008 at 10:19pm

yeah i'm really tempted too, you got any mic recomendations please?

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Permalink Reply by mistrust on April 21, 2008 at 2:32pm

Just realised I hadn't replied - sorry (I'm supposed to be a moderator on here!). I've been looking into mics myself, but it all depends on what you're going to use it for. If you've got the cash, then get the best ones you can afford. Post a few questions to the recording engineer/studio people on here and someone will hopefully give you some help about which mic to choose. If you're after the Firestudio and have the cash, I'd get one soon because there's a special offer at the moment of a free MSR monitor remote control (you get a rebate on it, so technically it's not free when you get it, but you get the idea!). It looks like the offer is on until the end of April.....

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Permalink Reply by Newport on April 21, 2008 at 4:56pm

ahh no worries. i'll post a few question to them then and try and get it as soon as.
cheers

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