Home Recording and Mastering

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I looked briefly and couldnt find a music tech. style thread/forum on this site... so i thought i would start one!!

I'm putting together a home studio and was just looking for recording/mastering tips and techniques, and any equipment recommendations anyone can give. I've got an AS level qualification in music tech, so I obviously dont have a full view on the subject. It might be useful for anyone else here looking to put their own demos together as well.

Thanks in advance for your replies!

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I'm currently using a set of low budget kit that works well enough for demos, but is a bit low-q for decent recording:

- Red5 Audio RV6 studio condenser with phantom power supply
- ZOOM MRS multitrack recorder
- Windows XP PC with Drumsite V1.3, nTrack Studio 4, and Guitar Pro 5
- Set of Behringer XM1800S vocal mics
- Laney LX120H head with a Behringer BG412 cab
- Nady Encore GT1 wireless guitar transmitter
- ZOOM 505II guitar multieffects unit
- Digitech Grunge distortion pedal
- PRS Tremonti SE with chrome pickup covers
- Squire Showmaster strat
- Unbranded 12 string acoustic with pickup

Thats all I can think of atm lol if I think of anything else I will edit this post.
Anyone care to share their set up or recommend any other useful kit?

[prowlergrig]

i think you'd have better luck on the andy sneap UM forum

your gear does indeed look quite low budget... i'd think about upgrading from zoom&behringer stuff to more semi-professional gear