My soon to be studio setup. Comments or suggestions would be great!

[LittleBeauford12]

Here we go...

Presonus Firepod

M-Audio Bx5a monitors

Shure ksm27

Shure sm57(2)

Shure Beta 52

Shurse ksm109(2) -(These are what I have picked out for drum overheads for now. I was looking at the SP c4's too but i just dont know. It's not that i'm a shure mic freak but i've always liked their sound and durability. SUGGESTIONS on overheads would be a delight! Nothing over the price of these though.)


..And an assortment of cables, stands,pop filter, mopads, and what not... Any comments or suggestions are always appreciated. Thanks!~

[Tju85]

Sounds good so far.

What are you recording INTO.

Also, what program are you using?

[LittleBeauford12]

As for now i just plan on using cubase le. But i'm sure i'll upgrade quickly. I'm confused on what you mean on recording into?

[Tju85]

Sorry if I wasn't clear.

I meant like the specs on your computer.

[Butnutz]

i do believe that cubase LE is limited to recording either 2 or 4 simultaneous inputs.

[SMX_Dizzy]

I think that you can change the VST settings to allow 8 simultaneous inputs, which I read somewhere.

[jacobthetongue]

I can't believe how similar your mic set up is to mine!!! Try the KSM as your overheads as well. I think you'll be impressed. One thing that really helped in my studio was that I built movable isolation walls just out of 2x4's, foam, and old blankets, mounted on casters. They don't look pretty, but they sure help with the overall presence on recordings!

[LittleBeauford12]

Hey sorry.. I'm not a real techy guy so i guess I can't really give you good computer specs but right now i'm set to use about a 5 year old HP comp. It should work out pretty good. And Jacobthetounge, i'll definately look into the blanket thing when i start recording. Also I hope I can use 8 tracks, i'll talk to a friend of mine who just got a firepod and has an insane studio setup. He'll hook me up big time with help on my project. Thanks, keep the replies coming!~

[DWplayaAPCtool]

let me tell you now...i have a firepod...i hate it

im on my 5th one, and it just broke (it stared smoking)

they work great for about 3 months, then they blow...i say spend more and get a MOTU

[Milkman]

I love my firepod. Never had any problems in the 8 months I've owned it. I think Cubase LE is limited to 4 tracks at once...SE can be had though for around $130 (Not sure about US pricing). I use SONAR and love it :D

[LittleBeauford12]

let me tell you now...i have a firepod...i hate it

im on my 5th one, and it just broke (it stared smoking)

they work great for about 3 months, then they blow...i say spend more and get a MOTU

hmm... your the first person that's ever had a complaint about the firepod. Bad Luck I guess.

[Sumyoungguy]

For editing you cant have enough different sources of listening, so i would deff, get Fostex T20RP headphones... there THE most accurate ones on the market...oh ya I do like your mic set up, but have to say i am a digidesign fan born at heart, i can't get away from Pro Tools.