Help me put together a studio?

Bryan Knox · Post by **Bryan Knox** » 20 Jan 2003 11:17 am

O.K. Folks. When it comes to recording, I'm green as a gourd (pardon the southern expression) so speak in layman's terms.

After a jam session at the house this past Sat. night, we talked among ourselves how neat it would be to have an INEXPENSIVE home studio to record on for our own pleasure.

Here's the question:

If a guy were to put a studio together as economically as possible (prefer to record digitally) What would he need to purchase?
Got the amp, mixing board, speakers, and the music room downstairs.
What next?

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[This message was edited by Bryan Knox on 20 January 2003 at 11:18 AM.]

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 20 Jan 2003 11:34 am

Brian,
For about $2800 or so you can buy an Akai DPS24...I have a lot of different recording devices including a full blown computer DAW setup, and my DPS is just so much easier..It has everything you need but the speakers and the mics...It has effects, compressor, delays, etc built in, and it can record 16-24 bit recordings up to 96k..Let's just say the sound is really incredible for what it is..It sounds like a lot more money than it really is, and you get 24 tracks to mess with..Jim

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 20 Jan 2003 11:36 am

BTW, when you're done with all your tracks of recording, you can mix everything down to 2 tracks, and print a CD in the same DPS24 !!
It's one of the easiest all in one devices on the market to use...Jim

Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 20 Jan 2003 1:08 pm

I don't know how much you want to spend, but I just upgraded to the Roland BR-1180C/D recorder from a Roland BR-8 and the 1180 is all I'm ever going to need for "home recordings".
JE:-)>

George Kimery · Post by **George Kimery** » 20 Jan 2003 7:46 pm

I have been collecting all sorts of things to build a studio over the last several years and have just about everything you would need. It is all new and has never been used. My circumstances have changed, and I would be willing to sell everything. It would probably be in the $10,000.00 range though, hardly inexpensive in my opinion, but for all the studio stuff I have, it would be considered inexpensive. I can accept credit cards.[This message was edited by George Kimery on 20 January 2003 at 08:51 PM.]

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 21 Jan 2003 9:31 am

I use a Tascam 788 Digital Recorder and am very happy with it. There are other brands that are probably as good.

I suggest you do a Search of 788 Forum at http://www.tascam.com/forums/ for advice.

Most of the folks there have setup home studios and many questions pertain to what is needed. There are even pictures of some studios. It's valuable info, even if you don't use a 788.

Carter York · Post by **Carter York** » 21 Jan 2003 10:15 am

I'll second Joey's endorsement of the Tascam 788,
I've worked with one on several projects, and thought it's learning curve was very reasonable, and it's performance was great. They seem to keep going down in price, too..

CY

Chris Schlotzhauer · Post by **Chris Schlotzhauer** » 21 Jan 2003 11:58 am

I've got the Roland 2480. 24 tracks, 24 bit recording. You can plug in an LCD or VGA monitor and mouse which allows you to control any function including editing with a mouse. It has full auto-mix (w/auto faders)and mastering tools, CD burning. You can pick one up for about 2700.00 with a burner. Also, the VS Planet is a great place to hang out and learn and get instant answers to your problems www.vsplanet.com
This was one of the deciding factors for me to purchace the 2480. There is a learning curve, but when you know as little as I do about recording, I think I've made great strides.

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