Sunday Guitar (recording) Thread

[iwantchixx]

(Sorry Minte, stole your '__day Guitar Thread' idea haha)

What do you guys/gals prefer for guitar recording? Sm57? Fav DAW? Fav virtual racks? Fav positioning or room treatments?

What about studio monitors? I am seriously considering these (though considered a tad bit hi-fi, seems to have best guitar reproduction in comparison I've watched/heard):


http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music...s8/?mode=model
About 700 a pair.

I hate having to buy shit twice, so I like getting as many opinions on audio-gear as I can. I'm almost OCD in mys election of gear... wait.. not almost.. I totally AM

Here's what I have lined up

http://www.long-mcquade.com/products...ad_Capture.htm

http://www.long-mcquade.com/products...ynamic_Mic.htm

http://www.long-mcquade.com/products...Switch_Box.htm
So I can split signal to HS8s and my non-pass through sub for a little tiny bit of bottom end when just listening to music (and for a good headphone jack to use my neutral headphones on at night)

Saw these monitors, too http://www.long-mcquade.com/products...o_Monitors.htm and they get good reviews on link below but the hs8 just seems more natural in the guitars to me but these are just so much smoother in the top end. $500 a pair

Good studio monitor comparison
http://www.sonicsense.com/blog/studi...n#.Uv_kHx3NuHt

I have a nice sealed-off attic area beside my loft here that is 100% echo free. I think running amp out there, door closed, mic'ed and cranked will be a neat experiment to try.

This should be fun..

[dyna mo]

I can't comment re: the recording equipment, I don't have enough experience but I can share which studio monitors I purchased.
After doing quite a bit of research and listening, I went with Behringer 2031a, they get stellar reviews which I found to be true and they are also priced well.

I recommend them

https://www.google.com/search?q=Behr...r+2031a+review

[Minte]

I'm on my way out to dinner but will be back to this thread later. I did do some recording today with the LPgt w/the p90's.

[iwantchixx]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

I can't comment re: the recording equipment, I don't have enough experience but I can share which studio monitors I purchased.
After doing quite a bit of research and listening, I went with Behringer 2031a, they get stellar reviews which I found to be true and they are also priced well.

I recommend them

https://www.google.com/search?q=Behr...r+2031a+review

I considered these, too. They seem quite popular and very lush sounding while still being flat. I read too many negative reviews about transformers blowing in them, though.

[Sly]

Thief!!!

www.ableton.com

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by iwantchixx

I considered these, too. They seem quite popular and very lush sounding while still being flat. I read too many negative reviews about transformers blowing in them, though.

I've had mine for well over a year, closer to 2 years prolly, they work fine.

I'm not coming up with anything re: the transformers blowing, when I googled it, but the first link was

In a recent independent test, the BEHRINGER TRUTH B2031A studio monitor loudspeakers matched the performance of the much higher-priced and acclaimed Linkwitz Orion loudspeakers. Earl R. Geddes, PhD., a leading authority in loudspeaker design, conducted a scientifically controlled blind listening test as well as a series of measurement tests in his advanced polar measurement lab. In the end, Dr. Geddes concluded that the TRUTH B2031A was in the same class as the much more expensive loudspeaker

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2013/...istening-test/

Those are $9000 monitors. Not trying to sell you anything, I'm just stoked I got em for $400) and I'm cranking em right now!

[iwantchixx]

Originally Posted by dyna mo

I've had mine for well over a year, closer to 2 years prolly, they work fine.

I'm not coming up with anything re: the transformers blowing, when I googled it, but the first link was


http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2013/...istening-test/

Those are $9000 monitors. Not trying to sell you anything, I'm just stoked I got em for $400) and I'm cranking em right now!

I think he's comparing it to speakers in general, not just in monitors. They are a great set, for sure.

[iSpyCams]

The best but only monitors I have ever used are the behringer truth active ones. At $250 each they are pretty affordable.

[iwantchixx]

Originally Posted by pompousjohn

The best but only monitors I have ever used are the behringer truth active ones. At $250 each they are pretty affordable.

this place I buy gear at does extended warranties dirt dirt cheap.. so maybe the truth might be worth a listen to see which I like best.

[iwantchixx]

The more I look up on these Thuth speakers, the more I like it. Im actualyl shocked, in side-by-sdes with good mics used for youtube comparisons, the thruths really do compare to the B&W 802 - and that says a lot considering the B&W have much more driver and much more cabinet.

Long n Mcquade doesn't have any in stock, hopefully they are re-ordering. I really wanna hear them vs an hs8 (sub + x2 monitors)

[Rumbledog]

Mackie HR824 are the absolute best, used by most high end recording studios to date.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...FfFDMgod91IACw

Mackie HR824mk2 $699.99 EACH

[iwantchixx]

Originally Posted by Rumbledog

Mackie HR824 are the absolute best, used by most high end recording studios to date.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...FfFDMgod91IACw

Mackie HR824mk2 $699.99 EACH

Yeah - I read good stuff about those, too. Out of my range though. If I was to spend that much, I have another set in mind that I used to have, loved them, klipsch, very flat and neutral response, too. Just too pricey right now