I was recording with apple earphones and garage band a MacBook at one point and I wouldnt know it was apple earphones just listening to it because the mix was solid so I’d say start with whatever you got and practice your mixing skills until you get the money to upgrade as long as have a computer you should be okay to record something
@@oceanhudsonbro i’ve got a pc with 2gb ram 4/5ths of the screen a usb mic and a pair of old don’t earphones and people compliment my mix. it’s not the software that makes a great song it’s a great producer(i’m by no means calling myself a great producer tho)
@@crlitoh For me, there was a bit, but it really depends on your situation and what you have your gain set to / how far you plan on using it from. What type of background noise do you have?
@@crlitoh I see. Well as long as it's quiet enough, I think it would be just fine. It does pick up a lot of what's in the room though. I have computer fans and the air conditioning on a lot of the time, and when I was using the AT2020, it still wasn't a problem. If there's no actual source of the sound, and your room is treated well enough, it should be fine I would say.
The focusrite also comes with a bunch of plugins and free software so the value is crazy good,to get the free softwear you just gotta go to where you register your interface
@oceanhudson for better preamps, volt 1 for similar price. But overall, get a used apollo solo. ($300) No pops, crackles and industry plugins that your favorite artist uses. You can get cheap deals with uad depending on the month. Never planning on upgrading ever again. Dream for home studios. Im on windows btw.
This is the real list. I'm sick of everyone assuming we all have computers just sitting around that can run this stuff - If I did I'd have already been recording
I think I spent around 200$ for my current set up, which also includes a NT1-A. A good place to look for stuff is Ebay or Craigslist or any pages like that
I spent all night last night trying to figure out what I need for a set up and not really finding a concise video about it, and then find this video the next morning lmao thank you sir!
I went with: Rode NT USB No interface (I eventually got one: - it's an M-Audio interface that I use for electric guitar and my phantom powered mic which is a Marantz Pro) Akai MPK mini midi w/ drum pad Donner 66 midi keyboard Audiotechnica M30s (I recommend the M50s tho but theyre a little pricier) Hardware was the TONOR mic stand (it has LEDs built in) and a USB hub. I use Logic tho so all together I think I got started for like $700
@@DxMelta Fr ion use a speaker I use AirPods 💀 and then I use an adapter to connect the mic to my phone 😭😭 n I use a mouse to control my phone screen on BandLab 😭
@@kashaneseis the cracked only for windows ? I haven’t heard of too much success getting legit safe cracks on Mac. Which version u talking about? I’d love to have for studio with pitcher on it since Antares is so expensive
I study music at college atm but don’t have any sort of a music studio setup, and I’m working atm so I’m going to save up and buy a Mac mini m2, and also a midi keyboard, headphones, audio interface and with a microphone I might wait abit before buying one as atm I don’t really sing
Upgrade to a sm57, it doesn't have all of that harsh and fake detail of a cheap condensed. There's more big hits out there recorded with dynamics than cheap copys
Audio tech headphones 39 behringer interface one output 45 mic i have the at2020 i recommend this mic for if you're doing more melodic music it's good on a budget 90 and you can really crack any daw or just buy it Fl is my go to though and there are a lot of free vocal presets out there you can mess around with play around with them until you like one that you can tweak to even better match your voice or just outright make one from scratch. the presets only use stock plugins besides maybe autotune
Different applications for both really. Yes, open back is better for mixing & mastering but not ideal if used for recording because then you’ll just get bleed into your takes so closed back is used for tracking. Closed back can still be used for both scenarios, so then it’s the better choice of the two if you could only pick one.
i remember trying to remove white noise on audacity and its not that great really. Theres dozens of reasons for white noise in recordings, maybe youre too far from the mic, maybe its your mic itself, maybe your fan or a/c is on. I hope u figure it out !
Tysm!!! Ive searched everywhere for a video that explains how in earth i set thisnup and what i need. My husband bought me a beautiful microphone amd its a condenser mic but when i saw the cable i was so confused as to what i needed to set it up. Im still confised how to get this set up on a computer but lol ill get there
what about an Acoustic set up for example if I'm playing a guitar or something? (I am in AUD $) but it's fine I can convert the USD. I have tried getting my keyboard and guitar into the PC in the past but I'm a bit lost on how tbh.
Thank you for driving this point home! I’m tired of people saying they need thousands of dollars to start recording, and I always say no you don’t!😂 Honestly you can record in decent quality strait on your iPhone/ipad!😎
Marantz MPM-1000 (includes XLR cable, windscreen and shock mount) $49.00 CAD CX2 $65.35 Samson MBA38 mic arm $40 Headphones: Pick your favorite Behringer Headphones or the Monoprice Modern Retro. $12-$30. There you go everyone!
It really isn’t a set amount. It is up to you to get the sound you desire. Closer usually has more low end and higher normally has less. Closer will get more mouth noise and farther won’t. About 6 inches from the mic is usually best, but that varies.
No offense, but the sennheiser hd 206 fall apart way too easily, and the sound is alright, but only with good pads, which you would have to probably glue on bc of the way the default pads attach
But it needs to be mentioned: This is only for producing music. To mix and master a track you need way more. :) This is why many producers send their songs to the right mixing and mastering engineer
But focusrite sounds so trash😩 I mean seriously ive wondered for yesrs why my vocals always sound so bad focusrite for whatever reason just doesn't sound anywhere as good as say an audient id24 or volt even. My point is, a volt isnt much more than a Scarlett solo 3rd gen right?
I would go With a cheaper interface and get som better headphones sine the headphones give more the interface, i would go with something lige a steinberg ur12 great for the price of just 60 bucks... then ylu could get a much better headphone That have better soundstage and help you much more when making music or i general giving better overall sound
@lawlesslee1405 Anything that can be used to make music is an instrument including a laptop who's keys can be used as a music keyboard when a midi keyboard is not present.
@lawlesslee1405 I can play and record a real electric guitar or I can play the keys and select a electric guitar emulsion, I dont care as long as it sounds good.
@lawlesslee1405 No argument if you play guitar live that's great, I'm a producer more then a live proformer, I have 2 electric and one acoustic guitar for Me or other people to use when producing a song.
Thats like a professional setup in Iran :D. I Mean as a part time free lancer I can't even effort money to spend 100 dollors. even an employee of the government receives around 200 dollors per month.
Ok I have a line 6 helix which interface can I plug the helix and a mic into simultaneously or can the helix go in as a separate interface I've heard people tell me about that in the past
I was recording with apple earphones and garage band a MacBook at one point and I wouldnt know it was apple earphones just listening to it because the mix was solid so I’d say start with whatever you got and practice your mixing skills until you get the money to upgrade as long as have a computer you should be okay to record something
am i good to use my macbook for my setup ? that’s what i was aiming to do .
@@oceanhudsonyes a lot of producers use macs
@@oceanhudsonbro i’ve got a pc with 2gb ram 4/5ths of the screen a usb mic and a pair of old don’t earphones and people compliment my mix. it’s not the software that makes a great song it’s a great producer(i’m by no means calling myself a great producer tho)
@@semexx3 i’m probably gonna be doing more youtube stuff with this than music , but that’s still encouraging. keep going bro !
Good advice
I love how straightforward this is
Yep. Started out with an AT2020 and a Scarlett Solo... Pretty great for the price!
was there a lot of background noise
@@crlitoh For me, there was a bit, but it really depends on your situation and what you have your gain set to / how far you plan on using it from. What type of background noise do you have?
@@natec1 classic static white noise
@@natec1 I have a carpet floor my room is really small and on top of my carpet floor I have foam on top of it.
@@crlitoh I see. Well as long as it's quiet enough, I think it would be just fine. It does pick up a lot of what's in the room though. I have computer fans and the air conditioning on a lot of the time, and when I was using the AT2020, it still wasn't a problem. If there's no actual source of the sound, and your room is treated well enough, it should be fine I would say.
And within 2 months you'll have spent over 5k upgrading lol
FACTS 😂😂😂😂😂
What do you plan on upgrading? If it's any answer other than acoustic treatment of your room it's wrong.
@@skorperssome actual good headphones
@@lolitude69 Such as?
Guess no one knows what good headphones are lol.
Imma do the Canadian prices version of this, it’ll be double 😂
and triple in MYR
They're all bad choices lol 😂
The focusrite also comes with a bunch of plugins and free software so the value is crazy good,to get the free softwear you just gotta go to where you register your interface
Hi, and what about Behringer UMC204HD?...
@@js----so what do you think is better ?
@oceanhudson for better preamps, volt 1 for similar price. But overall, get a used apollo solo. ($300) No pops, crackles and industry plugins that your favorite artist uses. You can get cheap deals with uad depending on the month. Never planning on upgrading ever again. Dream for home studios. Im on windows btw.
@@VoiceOverHQi really wouldnt
Computer, DAW software (Cakewalk still free, get it while you can), cables, mic stand, might want a midi controller keyboard.
This is the real list. I'm sick of everyone assuming we all have computers just sitting around that can run this stuff - If I did I'd have already been recording
started out with a at2020, and scarlett 2i2, currently rocking a sm7b with a antelope zen go, great setup
I think I spent around 200$ for my current set up, which also includes a NT1-A. A good place to look for stuff is Ebay or Craigslist or any pages like that
I spent all night last night trying to figure out what I need for a set up and not really finding a concise video about it, and then find this video the next morning lmao thank you sir!
Same. It just popped up while I was scrolling reels. Bro has some good great content with lotsa knowledge and tips.
I was with you all the way, vibing to the background music, then slapped with the GoOd LuCk at the end 😂😂😂
I went with:
Rode NT USB
No interface (I eventually got one: - it's an M-Audio interface that I use for electric guitar and my phantom powered mic which is a Marantz Pro)
Akai MPK mini midi w/ drum pad
Donner 66 midi keyboard
Audiotechnica M30s (I recommend the M50s tho but theyre a little pricier)
Hardware was the TONOR mic stand (it has LEDs built in) and a USB hub.
I use Logic tho so all together I think I got started for like $700
Fun fact: Ocean Eyes by Billie Eilish & Finneas was created using the at2020, scarlett, & logic pro
Me looking at my 100$ BandLab setup 😅
Lmao I have a 47 inch table with FL Studio a cheap mic a cheap midi keyboard and a cheap speaker. You’re not the only one there 😂
@@DxMelta Fr ion use a speaker I use AirPods 💀 and then I use an adapter to connect the mic to my phone 😭😭 n I use a mouse to control my phone screen on BandLab 😭
Man I be using the earbud mic that’s on the wire that they be using for them super loud tik toks😭😭😭
@@Teeski4Wunna AirPods got so much Bluetooth latency to good at all bro fr
Bandlab is a respectable free daw. It comes down to more on what your running it on and what gear your using.
PC/MAC and DAW ( LAUGHING IN THE CORNER)
Exactly
cracked fl studio
@@kashanese get a life.
@@kashaneseis the cracked only for windows ? I haven’t heard of too much success getting legit safe cracks on Mac. Which version u talking about? I’d love to have for studio with pitcher on it since Antares is so expensive
@@matthaberekcracked rlly not good for long run man will mess up your PC and DAW will be significantly slower. make the investment and stay committed!
I'll put my cassette recorder up against your interface any day. It has a rewind, fast forward, AND pause!
Is this ironic lmao
thanks mate, this is exactly wat im saving up for next
I study music at college atm but don’t have any sort of a music studio setup, and I’m working atm so I’m going to save up and buy a Mac mini m2, and also a midi keyboard, headphones, audio interface and with a microphone I might wait abit before buying one as atm I don’t really sing
Let's work g
Hi Friends, Windows laptop or Mac mini M2?...
Upgraded from At2020 and Focusrite solo to TLM 103 and UAD Apolla, I would never go back.
Upgrade to a sm57, it doesn't have all of that harsh and fake detail of a cheap condensed. There's more big hits out there recorded with dynamics than cheap copys
At2020 is a very harsh microphone, and scarletts are not so great interfaces, great upgrade buddy!
Hi, and what about Behringer UMC204HD?...
Can I connect my Audio Technica BPHS1 to a Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen to OBS Studio in my laptop?
Audio tech headphones 39
behringer interface one output 45
mic i have the at2020 i recommend this mic for if you're doing more melodic music it's good on a budget 90
and you can really crack any daw or just buy it Fl is my go to though and there are a lot of free vocal presets out there you can mess around with play around with them until you like one that you can tweak to even better match your voice or just outright make one from scratch. the presets only use stock plugins besides maybe autotune
Monitors or good headphones are a must
You forgot a Ken Carson type beat alchohol and weed😂and we got a banger
I got fruity loops like 15 years ago and it still goes hard
thanks
youre underselling the AT2020 it is not a “great budget option” it is a popularly used and yet somewhat known mic
you can doesnt mean you should. Especially those sound interface gonna make you regret buying later.
God bless was looking for a simple helpful guide on what mics are the go to now days n this video went straight to it 💯.
And a thousand dollar computer
I remember when it was 2 phones and a bt speaker or aux cord in the car. Quality was dogshit but the vibes, immaculate!
you don't specifically need closed backs, and more often than not, open backs have superior quality and soundstage
Different applications for both really. Yes, open back is better for mixing & mastering but not ideal if used for recording because then you’ll just get bleed into your takes so closed back is used for tracking. Closed back can still be used for both scenarios, so then it’s the better choice of the two if you could only pick one.
Help, how to reduce noise in my recording? The background noise is unbearable. I’m using Bandlab software
i remember trying to remove white noise on audacity and its not that great really. Theres dozens of reasons for white noise in recordings, maybe youre too far from the mic, maybe its your mic itself, maybe your fan or a/c is on. I hope u figure it out !
Tysm!!! Ive searched everywhere for a video that explains how in earth i set thisnup and what i need. My husband bought me a beautiful microphone amd its a condenser mic but when i saw the cable i was so confused as to what i needed to set it up. Im still confised how to get this set up on a computer but lol ill get there
Yea and you also need a daw software to record on , and if you choose fl studio it’ll cost you another 180$ to unlock it but it’s worth it
Thank
Gonna need a pop filter for the at 2020 and maybe a shock mount too
I bought the Volt 1 which I love but don’t know if the scarlet would be an upgrade
I just bought the focusrite kit with mic headphones and interfsve
Bless ✨
Yeah definitely not close back headphones. You need open backs if you're mixing or producing, I'd recommend the Samson sr850s
No software??
A new focusrite comes with ableton lite :)
Forgot a computer and a DAW
Well if u had a laptop i think you can download them
Bandlab free
@@batz_tusk8274i dont have any computer so no
@@batz_tusk8274yeah, you can download them. FOR MONEY.
Yeah you can get some free DAW’s but they’ll probably suck unless you have a mac
what about an Acoustic set up for example if I'm playing a guitar or something? (I am in AUD $) but it's fine I can convert the USD. I have tried getting my keyboard and guitar into the PC in the past but I'm a bit lost on how tbh.
apple buds built in mic 😊
Get a sm57 instead of at2020
No no no on those Sennheiser HD206, save a little more and get the HD280.
Thank you for driving this point home! I’m tired of people saying they need thousands of dollars to start recording, and I always say no you don’t!😂 Honestly you can record in decent quality strait on your iPhone/ipad!😎
Do I need the interface to make the microphone work
+ computer, monitor
+studio monitors
+keyboard, mouse, mouse pad
+midi keyboard
+Balanced cables
+Desk, Desk chair
+Hard drives
+DAW
+Plugins
+Synth Table
+TIMEEEEEEEEEEEE
+Caffine
+Shitty food
+Lack of vitamin D
+Sertraline
=No streams
Discouragement negative mtfk
What software?
@@jayking8581 If you’re a new artist just go to the studio first it’ll be cheaper.
@@jayking8581 its a joke dude. Every startup producer gets it & has a laugh. You’re the negative one if you cant have a laugh at the unfortunate truth
You da man love the vids ❤
You can get a mixing desk from behringer for the same price as a Scarlett
arturia minifuse 2 is a lot more b4b than the focusrite
Yeah 4 starters
But hat about the computer and systems
Marantz MPM-1000 (includes XLR cable, windscreen and shock mount) $49.00
CAD CX2 $65.35
Samson MBA38 mic arm $40
Headphones:
Pick your favorite Behringer Headphones or the Monoprice Modern Retro. $12-$30.
There you go everyone!
Computer or laptop monitors fl studio or logic pro
Can you create a video on mic placement for recording vocals?
Singer should know how to use a mic, and move there head to and away from the mic during low volume and high volume Proformerce.
It really isn’t a set amount. It is up to you to get the sound you desire. Closer usually has more low end and higher normally has less. Closer will get more mouth noise and farther won’t. About 6 inches from the mic is usually best, but that varies.
Close to the mic with a low volume and some compression should be a good starting point. Maybe add a noise gate
No offense, but the sennheiser hd 206 fall apart way too easily, and the sound is alright, but only with good pads, which you would have to probably glue on bc of the way the default pads attach
Thank you
I just got all of this and spent 300.03
How is it does it sound good
😂
??? How is it
I used a school Chromebook, Bandlab, Boss Me 80, & some cheap shitty headphones from my school to record my first album.
Bro starters doesnt need focusrite interface look for some m audio or something like that
Yep! The focusrite is overkill for this mic
Hi, and what about Behringer UMC204HD?...
I had these headphones years ago ...I still miss them buy I have a Beyerdinamic 990 now haha
What about the PC/Mac? Does the NT1-A kit include it? 🤔
But it needs to be mentioned: This is only for producing music. To mix and master a track you need way more. :)
This is why many producers send their songs to the right mixing and mastering engineer
Replace AT2020 with a AKG P120, and replace that sennheiser with a takstar pro 82. Interface is enough.
I remember when the at2020 was like $200 back then
But focusrite sounds so trash😩 I mean seriously ive wondered for yesrs why my vocals always sound so bad focusrite for whatever reason just doesn't sound anywhere as good as say an audient id24 or volt even. My point is, a volt isnt much more than a Scarlett solo 3rd gen right?
No sound monitors
Agree. cant go wrong with that setup
Thank you👍
Show me where to buy that NT1A bundle for $220 and ill buy 2
why does he smile with only half of his face
I would go With a cheaper interface and get som better headphones sine the headphones give more the interface, i would go with something lige a steinberg ur12 great for the price of just 60 bucks... then ylu could get a much better headphone That have better soundstage and help you much more when making music or i general giving better overall sound
i have the Focusrite scarlet 2i2 , should that be fine for both headphones and a desk mic at once ?
Im looking at my 50$ setup right in the eyes while watching this
😂😂same. My BM-800 and no name interface from Temu have greatly disappointed me
Ok, no DAW, got it bro! 😂😂😂😂😂
So I can record my vocals for my music for about $500 or less! Cool!
Great job
Do you need computer software? Can you lay down other instrument tracks? TIA.
dont forget a daw
Can't u download them if u have a laptop
Yes you can. FOR MONEY.
@@BAND-MAID-USAa decent amount are free or have a free version that would work for a beginner
Suddenly I thought Elon musk with moustache describing😂
why not open back?
What kind of software do you recommend (on a budget)?
If you have a Mac, then GarageBand. If you don’t, maybe Bandlab?
Cakewalk is free
But what kind of computer do u need
is the microphone that came with The Focusrite a good one?
Not so great, but the at2020 neither
Man thanks but I didn't catch the last part did you say XLR cable🤔
A laptop or pc was left out
And the akg p120 is better that the at2020
The P120 was my first and now I have the c414
What about a laptop? What do you need for a mobile setup
All you actually need is a half decent laptop and headphones and free MPC beats DAW to get started.
@lawlesslee1405 Anything that can be used to make music is an instrument including a laptop who's keys can be used as a music keyboard when a midi keyboard is not present.
@lawlesslee1405 I can play and record a real electric guitar or I can play the keys and select a electric guitar emulsion, I dont care as long as it sounds good.
@lawlesslee1405 No argument if you play guitar live that's great, I'm a producer more then a live proformer, I have 2 electric and one acoustic guitar for Me or other people to use when producing a song.
@lawlesslee1405 The guy said that you need a mic, and that's what's recording your guitar so your original comment dont make much sence.
@lawlesslee1405 Great, well goodbye.
Is that a Sennheiser E835 you are talking thru?
I guess we don't need a camera, then, in our home studio?
yea but what about like how to use any of this (may or may not be free content idea)
2035 are also good as well, I have one that is trying to sell right now for 70 if someone needs one
Thats like a professional setup in Iran :D. I Mean as a part time free lancer I can't even effort money to spend 100 dollors. even an employee of the government receives around 200 dollors per month.
Which software would you recommend?
Ok I have a line 6 helix which interface can I plug the helix and a mic into simultaneously or can the helix go in as a separate interface I've heard people tell me about that in the past
Focusrite is dead to me as this piece of junk keeps glitching all the time
In Sweden dollar is $300
And a pc