Hi, I will be forming my own entry-level studio very shortly and need some suggestions and critisisms of of my potential gear selection. This is not intended to be a Pro Level Studio... More of a "starter" studio that is appealing enough for me to get bands in to to practice tracking and mixing for free (And possibly rent out), and have the capability of an acceptable sound.
Here's the List of gear currently owned:
Motu 896 + Digimax LT
Mackie HR-824 Pair
Oktava MKL-2500
Groove Tubes GT-55
Nuendo 2.0
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Gear I have been eyeing/intend to purchase:
Yamaha MG-16/4 (For Cue Mixes, Talkbacks, And Control Room Volume)
Lexicon MPX-1
Universal Audio UAD-1 Ultra Pack
2x ART ProChannels
Furman PB-48 Patch Bay (Signals will be multed after pres so one path goes to MOTU, and other goes to Cue Mixer)
3x Sure SM57
1 x Sennheiser E-602 mic
3x Sennheiser E-604 mics
2X Sennheiser E-914 mics
2x Audio Technica AT4040 mics
Plus 1 some what high-end LDC
1x Bass DI
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Well, that's basically it. The list doesnt include things like Headphones, cables and stands, or room treatment...
I've used some of these microphones before (The 4040s, 602, 604s, and 57s) and liked the sound...
I know Hi-End Pre amps are very desirable, but I dont want to invest 2K on them right now.... When/If I start charging people and turn into a commercial studio, then I'll go all out and invest 5-10K in pres.
Anyway, Critiques would be very appreciated... also Interested what people would suggest for the LDC (One $500-800 that has the "I'm on the Radio" type sound) and what they think about the E-914s too.
Thanks
- kelly