hi !

i'm currently using a Soundtracs solo 24 ( not logic ). It's a very basic console, 4 bus, 4/6 aux, 2 semi parametric mids etc...

I record with a Tascam msr24 ( 1" )

Current set:

RODE K2
SP C4 set
2 x KEL HM-1s
tons of SM57s and 58s
D112

Based on this I'd like to get an ATM4033 or a Groove Tubes GT44 to use on guitar cabs, vocals etc. And also for snare, but I don't think thats a good choice even when considering it - I just don't have a semipro snare mic yet.

Should I spend money on getting a high quality condenser mic with a with a nice pre, or some really nice pro preamps for my already good dynamic mics? I do hard rock/metal/screamo/fusion rock, and I have recorded a beta 57 through my art prochannel, on screaming vocals, and it sounded good but didn't have that clarity like my condensers have.

First of all, I'm impressed by the level of professionalism and passion that people bring to these forums. A lot of very useful information is floating around in here. I've lurked on this board for a number of months and finally joined. I'm seeking some input on planned upgrades.

I am a newbie, lurked here for a month, no luck in finding out best way to add firewire to my system. Also would really appreciate specific card/wire recommendations for daw application.
This is what I have or is on the way (ordered):
PC 2.6G Celeron...can I limp by w/celeron until Pentium upgrade?
ACPI Uniprocessor
intel 82801DB
512 ram

hi all

i'd appreciate some advice on a mic. it's for my home studio and i've been happy with my trusty sm58 for years but i think it's time to upgrade my mic since i would like to raise the quality of the vocals recordings (with the odd acoustic instrument every now and then).

I am using a 2.6 ghz p4 800mhz fsb 1gb ddram computer with a RODE nt-1 mic, SB Audigy 2 ZS sound card, AKG K141 Monitor Headphones (no speakers), and Adobe Audition for multitracking currently for recording and mastering hip hop vocals.

I have about $800 to work with ($300 in gift cards from sam ash, so if you can please suggest gear that is available there Very Happy)

I am using a 2.6 ghz p4 800mhz fsb 1gb ddram computer with a RODE nt-1 mic, SB Audigy 2 ZS sound card, AKG K141 Monitor Headphones (no speakers), and Adobe Audition for multitracking currently for recording and mastering hip hop vocals.

I have about $800 to work with ($300 in gift cards from sam ash, so if you can please suggest gear that is available there :D)

I simply want a setup that has a mic dedicated to a purpose so I can focus more on music (various forms of rock) rather than recording technique. Any help regarding this is MUCH appreciated.

PREAMP:

SMPro Audio Pr8 (modded) & 1 $300-$500 channel for
lead vox (haven't decided which preamp to get yet).

Mic COLLECTION:

Hello! As you can see this is my first time here. From the looks of the threads I have been looking over, this will hopefully be my new audio forum home. I used to frequent audioforums.com, but after a few months break, I returned to find the forums almost empty! anyways...