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Technology of the Trade: PC Recording |
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Misc. Gear Cables The most complicated part of assembling a studio is getting it all wired together. Having high quality gear means nothing if it loses quality when traveling through those ratty old cables you've been stepping on for years. Look for cables that have braided copper insulation which is a lot more durable than foil. If you see a brand on sale year round at your local music store stay away from them! Spend the extra money to get thick durable cables that will last for years if treated properly, most even come with a lifetime guarantee. In my opinion monster cables are over priced and over rated. If I could would use Planet Waves cables for all my equipment, unfortunately their selection is limited. When i need specialty cables I usually go with ProCo, Horizon, or Conquest. Balanced XLR- more commonly referred to as a mic cable, XLR cables have a ground wire that cancels unwanted noise. Balanced TRS- Similar to the XLR, but in a 1/4" form. Used for various connections in the studio. RCA- High signal to noise ratio cables commonly used with mixing boards and tape machines. Less durable. Monitors The way you mix your music all depends on how YOU hear it, that's why a good set of monitors are worth their weight in gold. The idea is to have a set of monitors that produce a flat sound, meaning not accentuating any frequencies. A subwoofer is highly recommended but not necessary. Come in Active (powered) and Passive (unpowered) designs. Behringer B2031 TRUTH Monitors Stands Microphones can be very heavy for their size, so good sturdy mic stands are vital to protecting your investment. Look for stands that have a wide base to prevent the stand from tipping. Slipping a ten pound weight from a bench press down the shaft of the stand will add stability. Boom mic stands are usually the best choice because of their overall flexibility in tight situtaions. Check music stores for used stands before buying new, it always helps to have extra stands in the studio. MIDI MIDI- Def. Short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface; a digital signal system (a system of number signals) used to communicate performance information to and from musical instruments making music. In lamens terms, MIDI is a language through which one piece of audio equipment communicates with another (MIDI controller - recorder - computer) MIDI Controller Essentially a keyboard that controls sounds located on a computer/sound module/digital multitrack, giving you real-time control of sample CD's and instrument simulators A key is pressed on the controller, the pitch and duration are sent via MIDI to the recorder, which is then sent to the computer/sound module where the selected soft synth sound (sample CD, VSTi) is generated, then sent back to the recorder/monitors. MIDIMAN Oxygen 8 MIDI Controller Keyboard -The General < Wrap It Up > |
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