Interitus
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Well, I'm still using my Mapex kit, but I picked up a Zildjian A custom splash cymbal, and dixon extension arm (proper name?) to mount it. I also went ahead and bought some recording equipment. Got the Presonus Firestudio Project 10x10, and a 6 piece Shure mic kit. The kit came with 1 PG52 kick mic, 3 PG56 tom/snare mics and 2 PG81 instrument mics.
Since taking the picture I've hung my overhead mics with some string. I need to get some mic stands! Everything sounds better now that I've got them in place.
My first recording experience went pretty well, but with the overhead mics not in place, the overall sound suffered a little. I recorded a test that went pretty well, but I wasnt playing at my best. The cubaseLE disc that came with the firestudio wouldnt install, so I grabbed a copy and got it installed but I'm having trouble with playback. Playback is constantly distorted. It still records fine, but it wont play back clearly. I've been able to clear it up by lowering the record rate in cubase to 32KHz (lowest it'll go), and putting the buffer size to 512 in the firestudio panel. But it only lasts for the test, then when I goto record its messed up again.
I also built the plug for my window, to block sound from getting outside.
Its made from a 2x4 frame with 3/4" plywood on the outside, 1 inch sytrofoam, and then the rippled packing foam from the electronics of a fire alarm panel, glued on with white glue. The outside is lined with 1/2" foam weather stripping to fill gaps and protect the paint. Not sure how well its working, need to find someone to go outside for me, or play while I go outside. I think its improved the sound of the room a little bit as well. Anyone know if spray paint would ruin the effects of the packing foam? The white foam looks awful.
I'd like to upgrade my drum kit in the near future, but I'm a bit broke at the moment so it will have to wait. In the meantime I should be focusing on my skills anyways. Looking to get lessons right away, feeling like I've hit a plateau.
Since taking the picture I've hung my overhead mics with some string. I need to get some mic stands! Everything sounds better now that I've got them in place.
My first recording experience went pretty well, but with the overhead mics not in place, the overall sound suffered a little. I recorded a test that went pretty well, but I wasnt playing at my best. The cubaseLE disc that came with the firestudio wouldnt install, so I grabbed a copy and got it installed but I'm having trouble with playback. Playback is constantly distorted. It still records fine, but it wont play back clearly. I've been able to clear it up by lowering the record rate in cubase to 32KHz (lowest it'll go), and putting the buffer size to 512 in the firestudio panel. But it only lasts for the test, then when I goto record its messed up again.
I also built the plug for my window, to block sound from getting outside.
Its made from a 2x4 frame with 3/4" plywood on the outside, 1 inch sytrofoam, and then the rippled packing foam from the electronics of a fire alarm panel, glued on with white glue. The outside is lined with 1/2" foam weather stripping to fill gaps and protect the paint. Not sure how well its working, need to find someone to go outside for me, or play while I go outside. I think its improved the sound of the room a little bit as well. Anyone know if spray paint would ruin the effects of the packing foam? The white foam looks awful.
I'd like to upgrade my drum kit in the near future, but I'm a bit broke at the moment so it will have to wait. In the meantime I should be focusing on my skills anyways. Looking to get lessons right away, feeling like I've hit a plateau.