how can i mic drums for realy cheap?
397089
Get a childs mic and radio set from walmart for $10 and make a recording. You know the ones I am talking about.
216858
You could try what the previous user mentioned, but a better way is this go here:\n\nStart -> Programs -> Accessories -> Entertainment -> Sound Recorder. Just press the RED button, start talking into the mic, hit stop. Then play what you just recorded. Works like a charm.
38997
You could try Audio Hijack; the pro version can capture audio from any source.
1063992
Try Audacity! It's freeware and it does the job pretty well.
505732
you can't.\n\nyou gotta rock a tube amp and a nice mic.\n\nline in guitar tracks are for ninnies.
817290
try virtual dj use the vocals remover effect and record, or set bass high and treble low
391897
I've won auctions on Ebay for studio hours at a recording studio for about thirteen bucks an hour. There are plenty of people who'll do it out of their home cheap as well.  I also have a little Boss digital multitracker which is really cool for good quality recordings.  These cost only two hundred or so nowadays. Good luck!
868176
get microphons made for computers and plug then in back very cheap
903024
a microphone\nand maybe a driver (disk)\nbut probably not
1146158
first create a mixer.  then create a drum machine and makes suer it's plugged in correctly by flipping around to the back.  Now play with the drum machine until you lay a fat beat.  Your started.\n\neverything else is reading the manual and experimentation.
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Hi!  I've done a bit of the recording you're thinking of, myself.  I use a program called "Acoustica Mixcraft 2.5" (www.acoustica.com).  They also have a program called Beatcraft, which is surprisingly good.\n\nNow, for the actual recording, you're going to need a preamp for the sound to work in stereo (if not, you can just use mono settings for the sound and it'll work just fine) then you'll need a standard 1/4" Patch Cable, and a small 1/4" to (I think) 1/8" adapter (you can pick one up at Radio Shack).  Just plug it in and you're set to go!\n\nEnjoy, have fun, and good luck!
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1) invest in some good software like cakewalk's pyro 5\n\n2) go to someplace like radio shack and tell them you would like to send your stereo audio output into your computers audio input jack (line in, aux, microphone hole) \nthey should sell you male to male cables that go from the large jack on the stereo end to the small micro jack for the computer end.        (its the same cable & jack equipment used for recording from a stereo player to a cassete deck)\n3) if you don't have one invest in a cd burner. so you don't lose your personal music library if your computer crashes.
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you can create free straming server by using Winamp Shoutcast \nhttp://www.shoutcast.com/download/serve.phtml\nyou can host ur own radio station ( like me .. on LAN)\n\nSo go ahead and let u folks hear ur beats...
196090
I had to take a few of mine to a local recording studio...most of them have the technology to do it! Good luck!
244826
for the hi-hat, put a mic at the top as close as you can without it being in danger of getting hit, aimed toward the edge of the cymbal (if you put it right at the edge you get that lovely whoosh every time they close)\n\nfor the other cymbals, if you want to mic them seperately, put it at the edge of the cymbal, try and point it away from the rest of the set, and hope you're drummer isn't too wild. \n\nthe best though is overhead mics, a stereo pair, above the kit, either in x/y stereo position (as close as they can get to each other without touching, pointing in an "x" formation to the opposing side), or in 3 to 1 (3x as far from each other as they are from the source)\n\nthe overheads work the best, unless you really want to get each seperate cymbal.  you can even, if you're running low ion microphones, use these to pick up your toms.
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Try Audacity\n\nhttp://audacity.sourceforge.net/
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If you're serious about recording, you should purchase a Mackie Onyx 1220 mixer (Digital 12-channel - other models come with even more channels) which lists for about $300 at musiciansfriend.com (discount musical supply store) and the corresponding Mackie Onyx Firewire card which lists for about $400 at musiciansfriend.com  This digital combination will allow you to record and mix straight to your PC for editing and gives a studio sound so pure and clean that even experts have a hard time distinguishing it from a professional studio.  The Mackie Onyx w/Firewire is currently state-of-the-art for home-studio production and will allow you to produce your own professionally sounding CDs through your PC.  Of course, you'll need a CD burner on your PC and no less than Windows XP.  If you're on a limited budget, I would recommend a Tascam 8 to 16-channel analog (cassette) recorder/mixer.  It's very easy to operate and really comes in handy for recording your "creations" if you're a simple singer/songwriter, etc.  It is limited, however, in that you cannot record to CD.  You usually can find a used Tascam on ebay for $125 or less.  If you're doing vocals, you abviously will need some good microphones.  For single voices, I highly recommend the Shure SM-58 unidirectional mic which is standard hardware for most pros.  If you want to record multiple voices and/or instruments through one mic, I recommend the Behringer B-1 condenser mic for quality and price.  You'll need mic stands, and you'll need a sturdy,  high-quality one for a condenser mic like the B-1.  If you're going to run all of your instruments and mics directly into your mixer, you really don't need to soundproof your studio.  Soundproofing is necessary, however, if you're going to use a condenser mic (they're very sensitive) or are worried about disturbing other people.  If you want a beat, you'll need to do one of three things:  Find yourself a drummer, buy a drum machine, or buy a guitar-effects processor like the Digitech RP-100 which includes a built-in drum machine.  For the latter equipment, I recommend musiciansfriend.com, americanmusical.com, or ebay.com for lowest prices.  You'll pay a little extra at local music stores because of their overhead.  You usually can,  however, get good "sound" advice from the folks at your local music store.  You'll also need to invest in some cables.  It really pays to invest in some quality cables too.  Make sure you use low-impedence XLR cables for your vocal mics.  For instruments, I highly recommend Lifelines by Pro Co Sound.  They come with a lifetime guarantee and literally will give you perfect sound for decades - also usually available at musiciansfriend.com  I hope this has helped.