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Not trying to gearblock here or anything.. but I'm pretty sure you can get this exact mic for 100 brand new on amazon...
hey there, neat video! i never was a fan of the cubase'esque style of DAWs (garage band, logic, cakewalk) but i understand how appealing it is for many producers.
personally i'm strongly connected to ableton for 15years already, but friends of mine are the people behind https://www.audiotool.com/ - and whenever a complete beginner asks us where to start, i tend to tell him/her to try playing around in audiotool. if he's already playing an instrument and has a little understanding of recording, i like to suggest garage band as its UI is simply build for the sole reason to help beginners in their journey.
both are a little more playful to explore than a complete daw and often times it's the first steps that either en- or discourage a person.
Audacity is free and should cover everything for the project. It can playback for transcription as well as record the audio in a file type you can send to your teacher.
Should you need them, there's also a pretty useful set of tools that can come in handy if you need to enhance certain parts of the recording...like a part that is muddy or too quiet.
Good luck!
For example, here's a quick run through one of the presets on Iztotope Ozone with BBE Loudness as well....it's a little sizzly because I was working with a ripped youtube mp3 but your source is really clean so there's a decent amount you can work with...you will notice though that as you compress heavier, the crowd noise is going to get louder.
At that budget, I'd recommend a portable recorder, like the Zoom H1: It'll get the job done, and will work just fine for this purpose.
I googled its price, out of curiosity, Amazon is selling one for 109 dollars.
Of course, if quality is really not an issue, then yes, you can always just use your phone; Just don't expect professional-level quality.
yeah. You don't need the phantom power adaptor; you need an audio interface for your Mac that has two mic inputs with phantom power. A popular model is Focusrite Scarlett 2i2.
Thanks u/2SK170A! A bespoke solution is definitely a bit too ...ideal ;)
I was expecting to hear some recommendations about solutions made for people who wanted to transfer their old collections of VHS/camcorder etc into DVD/usb. These products have been around the last couple decades but I never bothered finding what works and what doesn't until now. I've discovered this implementation but I was hoping to get some additional recommendations by people who have been using such devices!
A bit of both really, for the road sounds you're right, I can record when is less busy. And yes I do Foley. Basement is not an option cause I don't have one. I found this on Amazon:
Mixed reviews. But is cheap. I might give it a go.
I recorded drums with something similar but used something similar to this
You can find them used for cheaper, but it’ll make your life a whole lot easier.
all USB, all these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0875T3D9R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks for the quick response!
Soundproofing is very different from acoustic treatment. To soundproof, you'll need to insulate the outer wall, build a new wall a few inches away from that wall, insulate that wall and drywall (2 layers better than 1). Make sure to only drywall the inside of the inner wall, so that the gap between the walls are just bare insulation exposed. You'll need to do the same thing with the ceiling, and you'll need to use acoustic sealant in all the corners. This is just the bare bones, you can go much much deeper with soundproofing. After this is complete, the neighbours will be happy, but you'll still need to acoustically treat the new room you built, as it will sound boxy and bad.
This book is a bible of sorts, highly recommend to anyone building a studio
If your interface only has one output, it will not be balanced; it will be Stereo T/R/S = L/R/Ground. As that is unbalanced, even using TRS at the other end will not rebalance it (nor improve and reduce any noise pick-up); all you need is eg
Other qualities and price points are available!
It is indeed OBS, but if I was to use monitor an output the game audio would be too delayed. The capture cards getting the audio just fine it’s just me getting the audio is a bit of an issue. I picked up a monitor for cheapo but it doesn’t have And aux connection so I think I’ll use that as the PC monitor and get a different monitor for gaming with an aux connection for that then. Maybe the audio mixer is my best bet. I just hope there isn’t a quality drop.
Do you mean the headphone are plugged into your PC? Where ever you can get audio from your console, either from the console directly via 3.5mm aux, or from the TV audio out again preferably 3.5mm, add a Splitter there. One side of the Splitter goes to your computer for recording, and the other side goes to your headphones. You can also get a cheap Volbox in line volume knob. This will go out to your headphones, then you can have the console volume loud enough for your recording.
If you are using OBS to record, it has an audio monitor feature, you can turn that on for the source that is your console audio. I don't think that will work if you are also recording the audio from your computer, but I haven't used it much.
I think that the mic needs to connect to the sleeve of the TRRS. Based on the comments of the product you linked that adapter jack is actually a 1/4 TRRS.
Please read this before beginning any construction efforts: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Recording-Studio-Build-Like/dp/143545717X
not sure what your definition of expensive is, but here is a nice, inexpensive setup that only requires this item and an iphone Shure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone for iPhone/iPad/iPod via Lightning Connector, Professional-Quality Sound, Digital Stereo Condenser Mic for Vloggers, Filmmakers, Music Makers and Journalists https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010W6W8OW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_JSVDW4NQ5VYNR5N0TW57
you can find cheaper variations of this, check youtube for reviews
OBS is good, but you can also use something like ShareX if you don't need all the options OBS comes with.
The question regarding formats is actually a question of how video compression works. x265/hvec is a good way to compress filesizes even more, afaik x264 aleady checks what pixels are static and compresses the recording in this way.
The problem is that it doesn't have the MIDI ports.
Here is a picture of the back of it.
From the wording... I am not clear if you are talking about a pop filter
or an isolation shield
Take neither link as an endorsement, just examples.
Buy it - read it: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Recording-Studio-Build-Like/dp/143545717X
It will save you a lot of headache and trial and error.
Don't cut off the earphone, that'll do nothing. It looks like the 3.5mm jack on the back of the Zoom H4n labeled "EXT MIC" should be able to work with the headset. You'll need a splitter to separate the mic and headphone signals like this one.
as far as I know, no. there was a working version of JackD that worked with the asio. There was a group working to do the port but I don't think it ever really grew legs. This is a linux/BSD thing but those tools are quite easy to use these days. If you want to play without paying for the installation time and effort and at no risk to your hard drive try the kxstudio bootable live DVD http://kxstudio.sourceforge.net/Downloads#LiveDVD
EDIT: On a side note if you like what that DVD does when you boot it you can install that OS to your system from the DVD as well and it will perform much better.
I'd suggest taking a look at Lightworks or Davinci Resolve. I haven't been able to mess around with either of them much (still trying to figure out what's causing my recordings to be choppy) but from what I have done, Resolve is the better of the two. Both are free, so if you have the time and the space, just try them both out and see which one you like better!
A bit late, sorry.
Reaper is good and cheap, but definitely not the cheapest among the good ones. :-)
Here's another good one: Harrison Mixbus. Based on Ardour which is even cheaper, more powerful but not as immediate.
Cakewalk by BandLab is free and meets most of your requirements out of the box, even coming with an assortment of virtual instruments. The one exception is it does have a learning curve, but you can easily find videos and tutorials online to help you get started.
I love and also recommend the AT2020.
For software, I'm an enormous Reaper fan. I tried 5 or 6 before I got to reaper. It was like it was made for me.
I'd think "I wonder if I can...oh, yeah I can" or "oh man, what I really need is a button right here that...oh cool there it is".
I bought this mic. I pair it with Nvidia Broadcast. I get a ton of compliments when I do presentations.
I'm leaning towards this option. I just need a lamp and they control the light with the remote. Easiest/cheapest option. https://www.amazon.com/A19-Changing-Control-Function-Dimmable/dp/B007V1VOI8/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=rgb+bulb&qid=1584431656&sr=8-5
I use an XLR interface for my Sennheiser gaming headset. It requires phantom power, but lower than 48V. I use this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L42PBY5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
my advice would be:
1. add some acoustic treatment to your room. Blankets, carpets, heavy clothing, or acoustic dampening panels. Put acoustic damping materials behind your camera/mic and beside the bookshelf behind you. (is the room floor carpeted? if not the ceiling is also a reflective surface that should be considered acoustically treated as well) This will help control the flutter echo in the room. IMO, Room treatment will help so much with your sound quality challenges.
2. back off the input gain just a tad, it's distorting when your voice dynamics raise.
I have the audio adapter for it, which seems to be working ok as far as making test videos on the gopro itself.
Just doesn't work right over the HDMI, I get some signal but then it's like muffed and then finally cuts out
That is Why I am here to get profesional advice and not just waste money on wrong stuff. That Tascam 70D looks nice that you can just attach camera on the top. is there aby possibility to put deadcat on mic there? but it may be bit over my budget as I checked it is arround 300euro. Second hand 170euro( but I am not sure if buy second hand and dont have warranty) Tascam DR40X (180euro) seems similar to me as Zoom H4n pro (210euro). for those I find good mount. https://www.amazon.com/BOYA-Universal-Microphone-Portable-Recorder/dp/B07GZK17BJ What do you think about tascam TM-2X(88euro)? or Zoom H2n(168euro)? they seems pretty portable. portability and easy mount was top pros for that rode stereo vidmic pro (162euro)
Definitely not looking for something in the price range of the XA camera's.
Maybe something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7OAH3I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_mza3Fb345SWRT
Now I'm just wondering if that recorder would have better video quality than my Nikon would?
Maybe I need to look at more expensive camcorders to get better video quality.
I'm connected through the lightning connection (via a lightning/usb adapter).
Given the price point of that mic, I’m guessing we should be suggesting affordable options?
I’d look into a desk mounted suspension arm.
My first choice would be the VIVO pneumatic spring arm mount - been using one for months now and it’s fantastic. Can handle heavy mics and stays wherever you put it. Very sturdy. He could direct mount the mic but might still need a shock mount if it’s picking up too many vibrations through the desk. Price is as much as the cost of the mic..
However, this affordable kit has a LOT of accessories he might find useful (including a shock mount). Should get the job done.
To do that, you'd want to get a proper interface. Something that actually has four XLR inputs with preamps, like this.
(Alternatively, you could get the 4i4, but I think that's only got two XLR/preamped inputs, so you'd need to get something to preamplify the other two mics before the signal goes into the 1/4 inch plugs on the back of the unit. I could be remembering wrong.)
I would imagine that stand would work, though I'd be concerned that it's so light. The NT1 weighs almost a pound and this stand weighs less than half that. The last thing you want is your microphone falling over all the time!
Unless you need something portable, I would suggest something with a weighted base like this:
Manual states only dynamic or self-powered condenser mics are supported.
It’s almost 18 years old and isn’t supported on anything past El Capitan (4 year old OS); I’m usually pretty frugal but even I’m leaning towards suggesting a new audio interface.
An AU with a single preamp (with phantom power) can be found for $60 or more, models with 2 preamps for around $100 or more.
I’d suggest looking at products from Behringer (their U-phoria interfaces are great value) or Focusrite (Scarlett models are reasonably priced but a step up from Behringer).
Universal Audio make amazing gear but they’re pretty pricey.
Figure out how many inputs you need, what your budget is, and check out some reviews.
If you REALLY just want to add phantom power, there are some budget options for $20 on Amazon .
The mic I have is an Uhuru USB Condenser mic. It's not super high end, I got it on amazon here is the link to it if you want to see more specs. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P7YQ9ZN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is input gain different that input volume? Audacity has a slider for input volume, but that just seems to make it quieter without affecting the distortion.
BTW, I just saw the PreSonus mixer/interfaces today:
I don't know anything about them, but they might be just what you're looking for. PreSonus makes good gear, IMHO, and this has the look of standalone mixer, control surface and audio interface, all in one!
LyxPro VRI-30 Sound Absorbing and Vocal Recording Microphone Isolation Shield Panel For Home Office and Studio Portable & Foldable Stand Mount Adjustable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012OFI98I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1QHFFbS9Q3CXA
TroyStudio Portable Sound Recording Vocal Booth Box - |Reflection Filter & Microphone Isolation Shied| - |Large, Foldable, Stand Mountable, Super Dense Sound Absorbing Foam| (Small Size) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZZ36L4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cQHFFbRAQAK3A
Wow, thanks for the quick reply! One of the options I was looking at was the Tascam DR-05X which looks like it's capable of what I need, so I'll take a look at the DR40. That gives me some confidence, thank you!
I would buy the SM57 ($99), a Cloudlifter or Fethead (another $80-100ish—only use it on vocals bc it’ll boost the mic’s gain by a clean 26ish dB so you can sing into it without needing to crank your channel gain resulting in noisy signal) and this pop filter ($30ish). The pop filter is another thing you’ll just want to throw on for when you’re singing, but essentially that setup turns the 57 into what I think is a very convincing SM7B clone & makes it a much more versatile mic than it already is.
Something like this you need. Otherwise you don’t connect the mic
The thing you're probably looking for is called a shotgun microphone, but these aren't very economical.
Probably a better thing to use would be a clip-on lavalier mic or lapel mic. There's this one on amazon that's fairly cheap. Granted I have no idea if it's good or not it just seems like the thing you need.
Hope this helps!
Thanks WalnutTheDog! My headphone adapter is TRS (two lines). But I did not consider a potential issue being that both my headphones have a mic. I just ordered a pair of proper studio headphones from amazon with no mic. Will update!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUR18/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Something like this would probably work out okay, although I'd personally still be uneasy about the thumping.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WWM5TC6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_k8K.DbT0PVWRW
You could also check r/buildapc as they may have recommendations on better quality keyboards that are silent.
Yeah, you could get a mixer (like this): Soundcraft Mixer - Unpowered, 8 + 2 channels (EPM8) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TSEFKG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Py5hDbSZAG4X7
However, it’s not ideal because your mix becomes permanent
Any name brand, modern smart phone will do better than anything that costs $20. Yes, you might find an old MiniDV camcorder at a second hand store, but it won't be HD, it won't have HDMI out, and the battery will likely be dead.
I cannot recommended it, as I have never tried it, but the cheapest 1080p camcorder with HDMI output that I found on Amazon is twice your budget, here:
https://www.amazon.com/Camcorder-WELIKERA-Control-Digital-Rotation/dp/B07G36D3PB/
Drawbacks based on what I saw on Amazon include:
Digital Zoom. This sacrifices resolution when you zoom in to things. It's best to keep the camera zoomed out all the way, and use positioning to frame the shot.
Sound Quality. The reviews on the internal mic are bad, and I did not see an option for an external microphone input. You would end up having to record your audio elsewhere and sync it up.
Frame Rate? Sometimes these cheapie camcorders have low frame rates at their top resolution. I couldn't find details on the frame rate at 1080p, but it certainly won't be 60fps like you would find on a Panasonic HC series camcorder or similar.
If you don't have a line-in (the red one) then you'll need a USB interface. Like this
what exactly does the interface do compared to inputting the guitar directly into the soundcard? the interface takes the guitar signal and converts it digitally before going into the pc? Why so expensive some of them though I seen this cheap one which seems similar to one 10x the price https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-UCA222-U-Control-Ultra-Low-Interface/dp/B0023BYDHK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1543545287&sr=8-9&keywords=guitar+usb+interface
For vocals, you might get better results with an entry level condenser mic.. I’ve seen a used Sterling Audio S50 on Guitar Center’s online store for $30, but it requires phantom power (which you won’t get from the 4 track).
Dynamic mic is easier, as no phantom power is required..
Haven’t tried this but there’s a $14 SM57 clone by Pyle on Amazon that even includes a 15ft XLR to 1/4” adapter. Gets great reviews (for an absurdly cheap mic), might be worth checking out.
Good luck! You don’t need expensive gear to make exciting recordings.
Let me start by saying I highly recommend going the route the other commenter said and buying the audio interface - it will save you a lot of headache and is the proper solution for this. However if you still really want to use that sound adapter with that mic you will need this to be able to get a signal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KAPGLQC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_KMu.AbYYXBWAS Plug the XLR to 1/8” that came with your microphone on the output and plug the other end into the sound adapter. Then plug the included XLR from the input of the power supply to the microphone. Disclaimer: You may have hums and hisses doing this and that is why it is better to go the interface route. Plus your trusting cheap electronics to not send 48v directly to your computer and fry the whole damn thing just to save about $80.
https://www.amazon.com/MXL-550-551R-Microphone-Ensemble/dp/B002LASBS0
I've been using these for a while. Get two quality mics for the price of one. 550 is great for vocal stuff. Not sure what your channel is, but if it isnt music-based, the 551 will be sort of useless... As others have said, the MXL V67 is very good. Good luck!
get something like this (or one of the bigger ones if you can afford it), which is cheap(ish) and make demos. You don't even need a mic if you can't afford that.
If your demos do well then do all this investing in studios and gear. Spending a ton of money on your first recording experience seems like a waste of money to me.
If you need to use a computer, get one of the free programs. I used to use audacity, even that will be way better than garage band.
Some of these replies are making this sound harder than it seems.
Here's a tape recorder, it's $25.
https://www.amazon.com/Jensen-MCR-100SB-Portable-Microphone-Limited/dp/B00UY8QEGW/ref=sr_1_3
You could use the microphone, but I'd just plug whatever audio source you have into it. If your source is a laptop, use a standard 1/8" audio cable from the laptop's speaker port into the recorder's microphone/input port.
Then you just need some blank tapes. 2 Pk on Amazon for $5.
https://www.amazon.com/Maxell-108527-Flat-Packs/dp/B000001OKK/ref=sr_1_4
$30 and you're done. Simple as that.
Yeah, that.
Probably - I'm a little out of touch with the analog stuff that has digital converters. Most everything I see is to transfer tapes to MP3 and I haven't seen anything that explicitly states it can go the other way around.
The problem I'm thinking of with boomboxes is that they don't have the RCA inputs, or really any input that would allow you to record. When I was a kid I used to duplicate tapes by putting two boomboxes next to each other, one playing and one recording, but that sounds awful. You need a direct input for anything quality.
EDIT: This one lists an auxiliary input, but does not indicate that the tape recorder will know it's there.
That?
I thought you could use like a simple boombox with a cassette player to do the same thing.
Don't laugh, I've been using the logitech guitar hero mic because I can't get the condenser to have sound, but I'll list what I have for the ACTUAL set up.
Videos, mostly youtube/advocacy content, in the future there may be podcasts. Mostly spoken content, which is why I went condenser, all the research I did suggested this for talking. I also have a pop screen (not sure if you consider that relevant, but being thorough).
This phantom https://www.amazon.ca/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC
This mic (or very similar): https://www.amazon.ca/Professional-Broadcasting-Recording-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00X9OM4BW/ref=sr_1_13?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1500311177&sr=1-13&keywords=bm+800
Line-in from the phantom thinger to my iMac (late 2011)
Garageband to record.
By the way, thanks so much. This is by far the most supportive, helpful, and kind r/ I've ever been to!
Don't laugh, I've been using the logitech guitar hero mic because I can't get the condenser to have sound, but I'll list what I have for the ACTUAL set up. Videos, mostly youtube/advocacy content, in the future there may be podcasts. Mostly spoken content, which is why I went condenser, all the research I did suggested this for talking. I also have a pop screen (not sure if you consider that relevant, but being thorough).
This phantom https://www.amazon.ca/InnoGear-Condenser-Microphone-Recording-Equipment/dp/B00KAPGLQC
This mic (or very similar): https://www.amazon.ca/Professional-Broadcasting-Recording-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00X9OM4BW/ref=sr_1_13?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1500311177&sr=1-13&keywords=bm+800
Line-in from the phantom thinger to my iMac (late 2011) Garageband to record. By the way, thanks so much. This is by far the most supportive, helpful, and kind r/ I've ever been to!
What you really need is an interface. And interface takes the analog signal of your microphone and digitizes it for the computer to use. This is essentially the same as what your onboard sound card does but for audio is better in basically every way. Quality, flexibility, whatever...
This is the cheapest interface I could even sort of recommend. If you have more to spend, I would recommend doing so, but this should sound ok. You are limited to 1 mic which may or may not become a problem eventually. The 2 mic version is a little more expensive but worth it imo. I recently upgraded to a 4 input interface with the ability to expand. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/behringer-u-phoria-umc22?rNtt=U-phoria%20&index=5
If you can return that mic, do. It will work, but there are better mica for your use for less money. From my limited knowledge, dynamic mice are better for spoken word. They are marginally less crisp but also pick up WAY less background noise. Most broadcasters use nice dynamics like and RE20 or and SM7B. I would buy this instead of your current mic. I have the 57 (instrument version) and it's a solid mic for the money. It's not the end all be all, but it get useable sounds out of anything I point it at. GLS Audio Vocal Microphone ES-58 & Mic Clip - Professional Series ES58 Dynamic Cardioid Mike Unidirectional (No On/Off Switch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RKWTPC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OmpBzbCXSWK62
Shit will sound shameful but in the meantime I've recorded with this https://www.amazon.ca/GUITAR-HERO-ROCK-BAND-MICROPHONE/dp/B001M5I4GO/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1500303994&sr=8-2&keywords=guitar+hero+mic
Yes, it's a guitar hero mic. It's been shockingly crisp for sound. Way better than anything else I had laying around.
I've always used one of these when recording directly: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y2LANUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KKcDzb2Q97DTJ
How are you dropping the 1/4 inch output on the guitar to the 1/8 inch mic jack? Are you using one of those <$10 adapters from Amazon?
Drummer here and these are what i use:
https://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE215-K-Isolating-Earphones-MicroDriver/dp/B004PNZFZ8
And this:
And you might need a 1/4 to 1/8 inch adapter pending on your mixer/interface
Hope this helps!
Get the Scarlet 2i2 Bundle
It's got everything you'll need to get started, including a DAW. And that's a very reasonable price, too, coming from a fellow college kid.
Update: So I've been looking at getting the scarlett 2i2 bundle https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Studio-Interface-Recording/dp/B01E6T50BO since my current mic(DVR100) doesn't seem compatible.
Two questions:- - Is this pack a good purchase? - what are some moderately priced monitor speakers that would go with this?
You can get a 2-pack of MXL for $76 https://www.amazon.com/MXL-550-551R-Microphone-Ensemble/dp/B002LASBS0/ (You still need an external audio interface to connect these to.)
For playing live or live streaming, you will sound better with separate guitar and vocals mics.
For recording things you'll later mix and edit, it's usually better to record vocals and guitar separately, so you can get away with just one mic.
You just need something with a 3.5mm jack. Here's a comparable one for any phone.
That said, to be clear, the quality on all of these won't be great. They're "good enough" if you're just recording for practices like you said, but not really for posting anywhere.
Guitar: BC Rich Warbeast
Amp: Line 6 Spider IV 75
Mic: Soonhua Condenser Mic https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Stereoscopic-Condenser-Microphone-Recording/dp/B00K68MT9Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1472052015&sr=8-3&keywords=microphone
I know I need to upgrade my mic, probably the first thing I need to upgrade, but money is an issue at the moment and this is still just a hobby for me even though I've dedicated a lot of time to playing guitar
Pre: Still none
Sounds like you've got all the bases covered there to me. There's a tiny cupboard at my place (would need to double check, but say around 6x4 in terms of dimensions) and I'm considering how suitable that would be for a very small studio to record acoustic guitar and vocals . . .
Also, since you seem to be a bit more up on this stuff on me, let's say I stick to recording in the bedroom, one Small Condenser on the acoustic and a Large Condenser/SM57 on vocals, would two of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/AFMS-Pro-Acoustic-Microphone-Reflection/dp/B00KJ26XL4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471416667&sr=8-1&keywords=microphone+reflection+filter help a great day with the fact that my room is untreated and allowed me to effectively "get away" with it?
I have been really happy with the Tascam US-16-08
Not sure your budget but i just picked up a Tascam US-16x08 to finally mic my kit right.
http://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-US-16x08-USB-Audio-Interface/dp/B00MIXF200
I've had it about a month and it works great so far.
It should be able to screw on to a standard desk mic stand like this.
You might also want to add a gooseneck between them. This should help.
no, not planning on a studio, just looking to make my dad a CD that doesn't have a WHOOOSH sound in the background. I literally have no idea what any of the numbers you said mean lol. Is this something like you're recommending?
I don't think you should go with a dynamic mic like the SM57 or 58. I think you should look at condenser mics. If you can only get one mic, get a large diaphragm condenser mic. If you can get 2, get a large diaphragm for vocals and a small diaphragm for the guitar. They sell kits that have one of each. http://www.amazon.com/Technica-AT2041-Studio-Microphone-Package/dp/B000AQDSMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421175955&sr=8-1&keywords=at2041sp&pebp=1421175957665&peasin=B000AQDSMQ
You will have much better results with these. FYI, they will need phantom power.