I am trying to record vocals using Cubase SL with Creative Audigy 2
Soundcard (OEM version supplied with Dell PC) and a Creative SD-500
microphone.

Unfortunately, it only records in the left channel when I set the
audio track to stereo, even though I believe I've correctly set up the
VST Inputs to be IN 1+IN 2

Also, I am a bit annoyed that Creative only allows 48 and 96 khz
sample rates, when most things seem to be at 44.1, so I was
considering a Tascam US-122.

However, I'm confused about the microphone inputs for the Tascam.
There seem to be two XLR phantom powered inputs (whatever that means)
but my mike just has a ¼" jack on the end so I don't understand how it
would fit in.

Sorry if I appear stupid to anyone, but I've only just started in this
and it's all so new to me. I would appreciate any help from someone
more experienced than myself.

Thank you,

Pete.

Sorry if I appear stupid to anyone, but I've only just started in this
and it's all so new to me. I would appreciate any help from someone
more experienced than myself.

You should never feel "stupid" about this stuff, and if anyone treats you
that way, tell em to F off...
Now, first the microphone:
If your mic has a 1/4" jack on it, you need to seriously consider buying a
new mic. The reason is because the mic you are using is a high impedance mic,
and will only give you poor to fair quality when recording into the computer.
For quality recording of vocals you need to get a condenser mic. Look into
something like an Audio Technica C1000, which sells for about $200 most
anywhere. It is a GREAT all-purpose condenser mic, and works good for vocals,
and mic-ing instruments, like acoustic guitar.
Next, going with the Tascam US-122 is a good idea. The XLR connections are
a better quality input. The 1/4" jacks on the US-122 are line-level inputs,
for plugging a drum machine, or keyboard, or guitar directly into it.
The phantom power is used in conjunction with the condenser mic. Phantom
power literally powers the microphone. The AT C1000 can also be powered with a
9 volt battery, but phantom power alleviates the necessity for using a battery.
Finally, do a Google search for a pretty good listing of home recording
websites, where you can find all kinds of great info.
Good luck with your recording, and please feel free to email me with any
questions.

Mike Gabriele
Product Specialist
Rick's Music World

On 9 Jun 2004 16:11:47 -0700, (Pete A)
wrote:

clipped for bandwidth

You might get the most out of future advice after checking
the f.a.q. :

http://www.recaudiopro.net/

Good fortune,

Chris Hornbeck

"TJK2023" wrote in message
...

For quality recording of vocals you need to get a condenser mic. Look
into
something like an Audio Technica C1000, which sells for about $200 most
anywhere. It is a GREAT all-purpose condenser mic, and works good for
vocals,
and mic-ing instruments, like acoustic guitar.

There's no such thing as an Audio Technica C1000. I imagine you mean
the AKG C1000S, but I'd hardly call it a great mic.

Hal Laurent
Baltimore

On Wed, 9 Jun 2004 19:29:12 -0400, TJK2023 wrote
(in article ):

Sorry if I appear stupid to anyone, but I've only just started in this
and it's all so new to me. I would appreciate any help from someone
more experienced than myself.

You should never feel "stupid" about this stuff, and if anyone treats you
that way, tell em to F off...
Now, first the microphone:
If your mic has a 1/4" jack on it, you need to seriously consider buying
a
new mic. The reason is because the mic you are using is a high impedance
mic,
and will only give you poor to fair quality when recording into the
computer.
For quality recording of vocals you need to get a condenser mic. Look into
something like an Audio Technica C1000, which sells for about $200 most
anywhere. It is a GREAT all-purpose condenser mic, and works good for
vocals,
and mic-ing instruments, like acoustic guitar.

SNIP--Mike, what sort of products do you normally sell at Rick'S?

Regards,

Ty Ford



Mike Gabriele
Product Specialist
Rick's Music World

SNIP--Mike, what sort of products do you normally sell at Rick'S?

Regards,

Ty Ford


Rick's Music World is a three-chain store in southeastern Massachusetts.
We sell pretty much everything related to music... instruments, pro audio, home
recording, and so forth.

I imagine you mean
the AKG C1000S, but I'd hardly call it a great mic.

Sorry I dropped the S. And I still think its a great all-purpose
condenser mic for $200. I realize its no Neuman......

In article ,
(TJK2023) writes:

I imagine you mean
the AKG C1000S, but I'd hardly call it a great mic.

Sorry I dropped the S. And I still think its a great all-purpose
condenser mic for $200.

No its not. There are far better mics for $69. The Marshall V67G, MXL 990 are
two examples. The C1000 is one of the worst mics I've ever heard.
Garth~


"I think the fact that music can come up a wire is a miracle."
Ed Cherney

Sorry if I appear stupid to anyone, but I've only just started in this
and it's all so new to me. I would appreciate any help from someone
more experienced than myself.

You should never feel "stupid" about this stuff, and if anyone treats you
that way, tell em to F off...
Now, first the microphone:
If your mic has a 1/4" jack on it, you need to seriously consider buying
a
new mic. The reason is because the mic you are using is a high impedance
mic,
and will only give you poor to fair quality when recording into the computer.



Most microphones don't terminate in 1/4" jacks. a 1/4" plug is more likely.

It could be a low impedance microphone with a transformer on the end to convert
to high impedance, in which case, remove the transformer.

It could also just be a low impedance microphone with a 1/4" plug on it


For quality recording of vocals you need to get a condenser mic. Look into
something like an Audio Technica C1000, which sells for about $200 most
anywhere. It is a GREAT all-purpose condenser mic, and works good for
vocals,
and mic-ing instruments, like acoustic guitar.

We know you meant the AKG C1000s

It is a condensor microphone that is extremely bright (shrill). Far from a
first choice for vocals.

However a decent dynamic microphone such as the Shure SM57 could be just the
ticket for vocals, depending on theperson's voice. Tom Petty uses a 57 a lot.

Other dynamics that are commonly used EV RE20(Bonnie Raitt, Mick Jagger) Shure
SM7


Next, going with the Tascam US-122 is a good idea. The XLR connections
are
a better quality input. The 1/4" jacks on the US-122 are line-level inputs,
for plugging a drum machine, or keyboard, or guitar directly into it.
The phantom power is used in conjunction with the condenser mic. Phantom
power literally powers the microphone. The AT C1000 can also be powered with
a
9 volt battery, but phantom power alleviates the necessity for using a
battery.
Finally, do a Google search for a pretty good listing of home recording
websites, where you can find all kinds of great info.
Good luck with your recording, and please feel free to email me with any
questions.

Mike Gabriele
Product Specialist
Rick's Music World






Keep asking your questions here.

You may get some flack, but the advice tends to be accurate and answers that
are not accurate tend to get more flack.

Richard H. Kuschel
"I canna change the law of physics."-----Scotty

In article ,
TJK2023 wrote:
I imagine you mean
the AKG C1000S, but I'd hardly call it a great mic.

Sorry I dropped the S. And I still think its a great all-purpose
condenser mic for $200. I realize its no Neuman......

Perhaps you are thinking of the AKG C535, which is actually a great-sounding
little condenser mike for around $200. As opposed to the C1000, which is
like having railroad spikes pounded into your ears for around $200.

I totally boggle at how the same company can make these two products in the
same general price range.. and how the C1000 is the one that sells.
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

Perhaps you are thinking of the AKG C535, which is actually a great-sounding
little condenser mike for around $200. As opposed to the C1000, which is
like having railroad spikes pounded into your ears for around $200.

I totally boggle at how the same company can make these two products in the
same general price range.. and how the C1000 is the one that sells.
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."


Merchandising Scott. When was the last time you saw an ad for a C535EB?

--Wayne

-"sounded good to me"-

"Richard Kuschel" wrote in message
...

However a decent dynamic microphone such as the Shure SM57 could be just
the
ticket for vocals, depending on theperson's voice. Tom Petty uses a 57 a
lot.


I agree. For a lot of home studios (read: not properly treated) a condenser
is just going to emphasize how bad the room sounds. I also like the RE20 and
MD421 for vocals.

the C1000 is 465 C's more than the C535, so it's gotta be better !!!

"KevinHalpin57" wrote in message
...
the C1000 is 465 C's more than the C535, so it's gotta be better !!!

Ah, that makes sense- the Cs must stand for crap then!

In article writes:

Perhaps you are thinking of the AKG C535
I totally boggle at how the same company can make these two products in the
same general price range.. and how the C1000 is the one that sells.

It's because it looks like a more professional mic, and you know how
important that is in choosing a microphone these days. The C535 is
almost always pictured with the windscreen attached and that makes it
look like a stage or hand-held vocal mic (most people think "SM-58 -
EEEK!") that nobody would consider using in the studio - and on stage,
why not just use an SM-58 and be done with it.

If they showed the C535 as a general purpose small diaphragm condenser
mic with an accessory metal windscreen included, it would get more
respect. On the other hand, for many purposes, it may not really be
$100 better than a $100 Chinese mic that looks about the same.


--
I'm really Mike Rivers - )
However, until the spam goes away or Hell freezes over,
lots of IP addresses are blocked from this system. If
you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring
and reach me he double-m-eleven-double-zero at yahoo

"Richard Kuschel" wrote in message
...

However a decent dynamic microphone such as the Shure SM57 could be just
the
ticket for vocals, depending on theperson's voice. Tom Petty uses a 57 a
lot.
\

SM57's can do wonders (I have several) but if your stuck on wanting a LDC look
into a Studio Projects C1. There around 200 buck's and I've read some good
coments on them here and at the site I got mine. As soon as I get into my
studio I can give some more info but I think that they are worth the ammount of
cash I gave for them.