by This is sweet. Since I’ve been paying closer attention the last few years, I am still stunned at how realtively inexpensive doing these things can be.
I looked up the price of the Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP – its commonly $399.00US. Add a computer, a few mics, cables and voila!
But the Saffire Pro is Firewire which limits your computer option to the Mac. But possibly the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 is a new universal Mac & Windows solution – to be available at $499.00 soon.
The giant used 16-ch “Century” analog mixer I chipped in with 2 buddies when I was 16 was almost $900, and it was all but total crap ;)
I couldn’t agree more with Graham:
Using a simple and affordable studio setup, these guys got a great recording without a lot of fuss. Maybe we should all go back to the music side of things and focus less on the “studio magic” side of things in order to get a great recording.
It’s been awesome working with my son on laying down individual tracks and turning them into songs. Its amazing how far technology has come, especially since I was my son’s age. But working out song arrangements with live musicians is a more real measure of musicianship and success. Less “studio magic”, more “music”! I intend to insure my son learns that.
http://therecordingrevolution.com/2011/03/25/recording-a-band-live-in-your-living-room/
Great post, Babul. And the fact that you’ve been recording with your son is just plain cool.
Thanks John. I truly cherish the time I get to spend with him doing this!
Maintain,
Babul