Currently I use amps to play through which does create a bit of a problem when recording.
Now I have my HD500 it would make more sense to go through my computer as then what I hear is what gets recorded.
However my computer sound is just run through an oldish hifi system so it really is not designed for guitar and ultimately could colour my tone.
So what do you guys use for this? I was thinking maybe I should ditch the hifi and get some decent monitor speakers - is this a good idea and if so, how much would I be looking at spending on this? Should
I be looking at some specifically designed for guitar? and would I still be able to use these to play general music through when I am not guitaring?
I just plug any computer based modeling straight into my amp on a fender twin clean setting. I have thought about about monitors, but I don't mind using the amp.
Plus I am running out of space in the bedroom and the cellar conversion is going slower then planned.
Imagine if the words of Imagine ever came true.....
My only concern about doing it this way is that you dial up a sound that is perfect on your setup yet play in through another and it doesn't sound the same, as your amp is colouring the sound and tone that you are hearing.
what you need for a recording setup is flat response studio monitors
so you get a true representation of the full audio spectrum in your mixes
ie if your speakers are bass light then all your mixes will be bass heavy
on a flat system because you will be adding bottom end to compensate for your
speakers non linear response
there are loads of budget price nearfield monitors available that can do the job
and there are some great bargains to be had
if you record a really disgusting dirty sound miking an amp
then it will sound exactly the same through good flat monitors ( almost..
depending on how the cab is miked up..but thats another subject )
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why ditch your hi fi.........its always useful to listen to your finished mixes on
most studios have multiple sets of speakers anyway
but it is nice to know what you're hearing is what it is (on flat monitors )
but....... if you want to have a few beers and chill out .. turn the bass up etc on your studio
monitors ( via external EQ )..but dont forget always return them to flat response for recording
and mixing
having read the reviews ..i wouldn't bother...4" woofer?? 25 watts ?
go for an 8" woofer ( behringer 2031a for eg )...i bought a pair for 179pound B Stock
sound as good as my mackie 824's and i've had them now for 5 years no prob
what you're looking for is flat response +/- 3 db down to at least 50hz
there are hundreds to choose from ..i can only comment on behringer and mackie
if you get less than an 8" woofer though.. you will be lacking at the bottom end ( bass )
but check the specs before you decide...and go to the local music store to try them out
so what have you bought and how much have they cost?
dont forget speakers can be either (P)assive or (A)ctive...
the behringer b2031 comes as " P " or " A " ???...Make sure they are the B2031A
else you will have to buy a discrete stereo amp
just remember your monitors are "transparent" ( flat response ) and should not colour the sound in any way
so what your'e hearing through them is the sound you're creating..thats the whole point of
them...your monitors wont particularly make things sound better..they will just give you a true representation of the sound your system is generating...so if if its a crap patch...it will
sound crap if its a brilliant patch ..it will sound brilliant etc etc
either way.. you've definitely made the right move for better and more accurate recordings
