Cheap home recording studio

[bimmerman]

Spec sheets are great and all....but have you used either?

The M40 have lower inpedance, sure. The Sonys don't need an amp whatsoever-- I use them without an amp 99% of the time. When I do plug them in, it makes a small fairly negligible difference compared to other headphones I own.

Looks, sure, but it's a headphone. The Sonys look the way they do for durability and portability under all kinds of use and abuse.

Ultimately, try both, buy the one you like the most.

[Cs342]

Spec sheets are great and all....but have you used either?

The M40 have lower inpedance, sure. The Sonys don't need an amp whatsoever-- I use them without an amp 99% of the time. When I do plug them in, it makes a small fairly negligible difference compared to other headphones I own.

Looks, sure, but it's a headphone. The Sonys look the way they do for durability and portability under all kinds of use and abuse.

Ultimately, try both, buy the one you like the most.

I actually already have a paid of Sennheiser HD 202 II headphones, will they be good enough for basic recording?

[StefanAbad]

Spec sheets are great and all....but have you used either?

The M40 have lower inpedance, sure. The Sonys don't need an amp whatsoever-- I use them without an amp 99% of the time. When I do plug them in, it makes a small fairly negligible difference compared to other headphones I own.

Looks, sure, but it's a headphone. The Sonys look the way they do for durability and portability under all kinds of use and abuse.

Ultimately, try both, buy the one you like the most.

 

I own a M40X along with these badboys Razer Kraken Pro, Marshall Major FX, Razer Hammerhead Pro, Sennheiser HD 558. I haven't tried YET the MDR 7506 because its not freakin available here. I actually bought my M40'S (not available here) stateside and my aunt shipped it to me. (availability here sucks so bad) got it of a deal on amazon for $100 bundled with it the Creative Sound Blaster E1. i actually considered the 7506.

but the M40's it comfy portable and VERY VERY FLAT.

[Cs342]

I own a M40X along with these badboys Razer Kraken Pro, Marshall Major FX, Razer Hammerhead Pro, Sennheiser HD 558. I haven't tried YET the MDR 7506 because its not freakin available here. I actually bought my M40'S (not available here) stateside and my aunt shipped it to me. (availability here sucks so bad) got it of a deal on amazon for $100 bundled with it the Creative Sound Blaster E1. i actually considered the 7506.

but the M40's it comfy portable and VERY VERY FLAT.

Aren't the M50s better?

[husochan]

 

As a starting point, you'd be good to get a mixer and audio interface. For a beginner, I'd recommend these:

 

Mixer: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1204USB

Interface: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Scarlett2i4

 

and if in need of some over ear monitors: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HD280Pro

 

That company (Sweetwater) is in the town I live in, and I do a great deal of business with them. Fully recommended.

 

Why would he need both? He can achieve everything he wants with the interface and software. No need to get a hardware mixer.

The M50s are garbage for any studio use other than listen to the final mix. Try to get something more neutral. I would recommend some K701s for example.

Anyway I have been there and it is better to buy decent gear step by step, since you gonna upgrade anyways.

Next part is if you buy pro gear, buy it used since most of it is build to last for ever.

Not the real cheap stuff but you get what I am saying.

[husochan]

forum is broken?

[flowalex]

For the used gear check out https://reverb.com/ they have a large selection and all sorts of price ranges ( I would recommend to stay away from the vintage part) and take a look at this collection: https://reverb.com/handpicked/bedroom-recording

[CoolChris]

It really helps to have a great studio monitor in your studio. I personally started with PreSonus Eris E4.5. It is a great entry level studio monitor for starting musicians. 

 

https://homestudiomaven.com/studio-monitors/presonus-eris-e4-5-review

[minervx]

On 4/23/2015 at 1:51 PM, Cs342 said:

Hi guys, I'm a musician on a budget and I currently own a few electric guitar, a bass, an electronic drum kit and a powerful PC. I want to start recording my own music but I'm not sure where to start gear-wise. What is the cheapest way to get started with recording if I already have all the instruments I need and a computer? Please list specific products if possible. Thanks!

It sounds like you have everything you need.  Get a DAW like REAPER (free to evaluate).

 

Some mixers/producers use analog, but some go almost entirely digital.  It's up to preference; outboard gear for FX aren't really necessity.  FX plugins and the DAW can basically do everything nowadays.  The only limit is your skill in recording, mixing and mastering.