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February 25, 2005
Gear: For The Home Producer (that you can afford)
Audio Technica large capsule condenser mic: Around 3 bills Canadian.
Presonus Pre100 tube preamp: About 2 bills Canadian.
Event TR8 reference speakers: 9 (or so) bills Canadian.
What do you own? C'mon share - Your ideas are yours but your gear choices could be invalueable to others.
Note: The above gear took me years to acquire; it is NOT for sale. I am sharing this information with other musicians to help them in their search. I have no sponsers.
I don't shop lightly when it comes to musical gear. Last year, while on tour I hit music shops in almost every Western Canadian town comparing reference speakers. The TR8's were turning ears all over the country. But, if you find the 8 inch speakers a little pricey then check out the TR5's. You could save yourself up to 3 bills CC.
The AT mic and Pre 100 took me over a year to buy. For the price, I feel there's no comparison but things are changing daily so if you know of any products that compare, don't hesitate to drop 'em.
Finally, I'm not interested in getting in a debate on quality as there is really no point. People's budgets weighed with their interest will determine what they need. But, I am interested in sharing these finds as it is hard to discover decent equipment these days. Everybody is making the next answer for the home musician but most of it is mediocre at best. This is where we can help each other out :) S'all about getting the most for the money.
Posted by i220 at February 25, 2005 07:46 AM
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Hey Mattay
I'll step up to the mic with this one. I just got my studio rollin' and picked up some fairly inexpensive gear.
1) JBL E30 Near-field Speakers = $400 (new)
2) ART 2-Channel Tube Preamp = $150 (used)
3) Echo Layla 8-channel 24 bit I/O card = $700 (got a great deal through ebay - list in CAN for $1299.99)
4) Alesis Studio 32 Recording Console = $700 (used - thanks to my buddy Lee)
5) Peavey cs400 studio power amp - $1000
The key, I think, is buying equipment used, with the exception of reference speakers. I scored a HUGE deal from a friend who had all the stuff I needed to complete my studio (mics, preamp, cables etc.) and I ended up saving over half the expense from getting that stuff used. Ebay is also a great source for gear especially now that the exchange rate has improved.
Hope this helps.
Jimi
Posted by: jimithadog at February 26, 2005 01:30 PM
Yeaaaasssshhhh.....! Good ta hear that you're finally gettin' the master studio up to speed. Suite gear cat - and tx for fillin' us in. I'm especially intrigued about the i/o card. I have a buddy that has a pro quality soundblaster setup but I wanna start shoppin' around in the near future. Will definitely ask about the Echo card. Keep in touch Dawg. Peas.
Posted by: Matty at February 27, 2005 06:39 PM