How To: Choose & Use A Mixer or Recording Interface to Record a YouTube Cover

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[bravepart]

Thanks man! I've been wanting to do this since I was about 16. I'm 28 now but finally at a place where I'm comfortable with my playing and over the years got the gear together. Time to put it all together!

[COOPRDRUMMR]

You're welcome! I hope they help! I wanted to start out pretty simple and get deeper into recording as we go!
Good luck with the channel and the drumming :D

[COOPRDRUMMR]

I've tried with as mic on the top and the bottom, but I prefer the sound of just the top microphone for this YouTube application and the general audience feels the same way, I get quite as few compliments on the snare sound, so I've kept it. It also depends on the speakers you listen through though.

[COOPRDRUMMR]

You can find the Firestudio Tube on Ebay or other sites. It was discontinued when I got mine but there were plenty of options to choose from to purchase.

[COOPRDRUMMR]

I say every day as in each day. I would not incorrectly quote something so easily visible to everyone who views YouTube. I am definitely not the third most subscribed and viewed overall yet, It's simply a way for me to establish credibility as a teacher and instructor to those who may be watching a video of mine for the first time. Basically explaining who I am so that people understand how I know and have learned what I'm talking about.

[COOPRDRUMMR]

If you get XLR to 1/4" converters and use those on your 3 least used mic channels, then it will definitely work, but there are only 10 designated mic XLR channels.

[COOPRDRUMMR]

Yes, all 3 of these need a computer with a Digital Audio Workstation/Recording Software hooked up to record. I use Logic Pro, but almost any D.A.W. will work with any of those devices.

[COOPRDRUMMR]

I've got the song imported into the recording program I'm using on my computer and play along to it there.

[COOPRDRUMMR]

I recommend the Presonus firestudio project. It does an awesome job and It will allow you to record great videos.

[COOPRDRUMMR]

Glad I could be a help! :D I've got quite a few more videos to explain more of the process!

[manoman]

Oh My god thank you for this tutorial! I love your covers because you really bring the best out in the shitty songs that are out today. Lol. I'm a drummer myself and you're an inspiration for my drum channel that I never managed to get off the ground. This might be the lift I need. Thanks So Much!

[ctnszwz]

audio interface or mixer
mics (3+ if you want a good sound)
Digital audio workstation (like pro tools)
or you could use a USB mic straight into your computer but that would only let you use one mic at a time

[COOPRDRUMMR]

Well, its helpful to have pro tools, but it's also nice to have a full size 8-channel interface. Do you have any other recording software?

[COOPRDRUMMR]

Yep, a video or two on microphone choice and use will be coming soon :)

[Jeff-bsuc]

Thank you for this series, so much valuable info. God bless

[einfaritrommari]

FUCKING HELL COOPER!! IVE BEEN WATCHING YOU FOR OVER 5 YEARS OR SO AND I DIDNT KNEW YOU HAD THIS VIDEO!!! IVE BEEN TRYING TO RECOR FOR LIKE...1 YEAR WITHOUT SUCCESS. TODAY I COULD!! I LOVE YOU<3 !! BIG HUG AND THANK YOU FROM PORTUGAL

[finfanmek]

this is EXACTLY what i needed, never knew that it was that easy! now i really want to go get some nice mics to finally get an audio set up, time to start savin up!

[jerrware]

This is excellent. Been trying hard to find a video that does the basics of tying it all together. I have question, please. What is it that actually powers the PA/Speakers? Is it a pre-amp, the speakers themselves? I have two very large speakers that are self-powered.

[meakley]

Hey cooperdrummer gave me the best idea ever thanks cooper.

[jphi]

I had an old Traynor that was 4 channels that I would have used like your yamaha. With that I was hoping to record drums sepretly then lets say guitar, bass, vocals. But apparently I was "dumb" to think that would work (My computer did take with the really crappy freware known as audacity) Good to know that when I had the mixer I wasn't way off in my thinking. Thanks. (btw I'm really into recording and I'm a bass player)