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Introduction to Recording

Learn how to get started recording.


Equipment


You will need at minimum a computer, interface, headphones or speakers, XLR cable and microphone (with mic stand). It is advisable to get a DAW like pro tools or logic however audacity works just fine to start.


Here is a great video on the required equipment to get started:


Recording


Setup your audio equipment and install the proper drivers on your computer for the device if necessary. Test that the mic is properly working by recording a sample of the audio in your daw.


Now it's time to experiment!


Try recording with different mic placements. Here's a video on some common mic placements for specific instruments:





Links


You can download audacity for free here:



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