Mixer or FirePod for PC?

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:11 am

BrianaW:

Thank you, very informative. I know a couple different people who use the FP-10 for home recording and have not been disappointed. I think that the FirePod, whether the FP-10 or a different model, is the way to go. I also believe someone mentioned earlier that Presonus offers drivers and support online for Windows Vista 32-bit. (Which is what I currently run)

Now all I need to decide is on which microphones to purchase.

I know there are other topics on this forum about said microphones, but which are YOUR favorites for recording drums?

I was looking at the Shure Drum Mic Package, which includes 3 SM-57s and one Beta 52 kick drum mic.

I was also looking at the other Shure packages, such as the PGDMK6 Drum Mic Kit, which includes 3 PG56s, 1 PG52, 2 PG81s, drum mounts, 6 XLRs, and a carrying case.

I read a post in one of the forums earlier, about a budget home studio, and someone said that first and foremost, invest in your microphones, because you will use them indefinitely.

Before I read that post, I was considering some crappy CAD 7-piece Drum Mic Kits and some Nady Drum Mic Kits.

I have a decent set of plug-ins for further mixing, and some mastering tools. I am also looking into purchasing some others. What to you guys suggest? The Shure sets? Some other higher-end kits? Or some crappy CAD set?

Thank you,

Andrew

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:17 am

Hi again,
I'm using the Audix DP-5a kit. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Audix-DP5A-5-Piece-Drum-Mic-Kit?sku=270695&src=3SOSWXXA

(Are we allowed to do that?)

I got mine a little bit cheaper than that, but you can see the mics and read reviews. Anyway, I really like the Audix mics, but from what I've heard, do NOT get the "Fusion Series". They are terrible. The D Series or nothing. As far as the Shure mics go... they are fantastic! I love the Beta 52. Stick that inside a 22" kick with a pinstripe batter and you're golden. 57's are awesome too. You'll definitely be happy with either of those setups. The PG series doesn't sound bad... surprisingly good actually, but if I were to get Shure's they would definitely be the 57's and the Beta 52 set. Don't forget, you probably want a set of overhead mics too. You could even use a couple of 57's if you wanted to, but small diaphragm condenser mics are the most common.

86 the CAD idea. Although I've never heard them, I know that they don't have a very good reputation. Ask around, someone else might be able to give you some insight on those. I've never heard the entire PG drum mic set either, so maybe someone else will be able to help out on that one as well. Smile

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:21 pm

andrewismism wrote:

No need to be a douche.

Douche?

I was pointing out, using sarcasm as indicated, that you need to use your brain. If you had just thought about it for a minute, or went to the presonus website and spent five minutes reading about it, you would not have needed to ask the question.

Then I went on to answer your question and offer a suggestion. Obviously you took that advice and have done some reading. Good job.

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:28 pm

VonRock:
I simply asked a question; this is a forum, a place for discussion.

Now, if you had asked a question, and someone gave some sarcastic response, wouldn't that be a bit annoying?

I'm not a big name caller and am not out to bicker. Excuse me for the immature remark.

I did "use" my brain. I thought it would be simpler to ask a question to get information from knowledgeable sources.

Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:35 pm

Greener wrote:

Just out of interest why do you have 64bit vista?

Do you have any programs that process in 64bit?

I knew a guy who spent an awful lot getting 64bit xp to work so he could play 64bit Farcry.
His monitor was so filthy you couldn't tell the difference...

Lots of people run XP 64 because they have 4 or more Ghz of RAM. 32bit XP only supports up to 3.25Ghz.

Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:07 pm

GHz or Gb Seth?

Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 2:08 pm

I swear the 32bit RAM limit gets lower every time I see it.

First it was 4, then 3.99, then 3.98, then 3.5, then 3.49, now its 3.25.

I mean inflation/tax isn't that bad?

Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 4:10 am

Codemonkey wrote:

I swear the 32bit RAM limit gets lower every time I see it.

First it was 4, then 3.99, then 3.98, then 3.5, then 3.49, now its 3.25.

I mean inflation/tax isn't that bad?

I had always heard it was 3.... So, reverse inflation is still in effect for you!

Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:43 pm

Deflation?

Nonetheless, it's going down.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Im going to have to get a 64 bit OS just to use my 1.5GB soon.

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:11 am

Codemonkey wrote:

Deflation?

Nonetheless, it's going down.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Im going to have to get a 64 bit OS just to use my 1.5GB soon.

Wouldn't "reverse deflation" just be inflation?

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:37 pm

All this talk of inflation/deflation things going up/down reminds me of this.

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