all the gear you need for self-recording

in today's video, i'm going over:

- every piece of audio equipment you need for self-recording
- 3 microphone options for different purposes
- how to set everything up
- why you shouldn’t use an iphone or a zoom device

this whole setup has been used by many audition winners. here are some quick links, but i have more details and explanation in the self-recording workbook:

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ABOUT ME

0:00 intro
1:26 two microphone options
2:15 principle #1: efficiency
3:44 principle #2: accuracy
4:39 how to set everything up
6:00 rode wireless mic setup
6:55 high-level mic setup
7:52 how about a zoom recorder?
9:11 how about an iphone?
10:18 why only 1 earbud?

[JTBPercussion]

rob gave advice so fire, the fire truck came! Thank you Rob!

[ijaksekovic]

If you're on a budget, and already have a recorder like the Zoom H1 which is a decent option, you could opt for a long usb cable and use the recorder as an interface thus removing the need to walk back and forth.

[philrowan]

Very limited budget option: Shure MOTIV audio app. Turns your phones mic into a line level mic and has the option to record to WAV, MP3, ACC, etc.

[peterelfman]

If you have the Zoom H1N and a long-enough USB cable, you can plug it into a computer and use it as a stereo microphone.

[micahdavisonpercussion]

I bought a relatively cheap Sony recorder and was wondering why the audio made my soft playing louder and loud playing softer. It was a very disappointing purchase, but was unfortunately my only option for the recent recording rounds I did. Definitely take Rob's advice here. Your recording will suffer without proper gear, and you WANT to give your playing a fighting chance.
For reference, I used a Sony IC Recorder. It's really no better than recording from your phone, if not worse.

[bgclarinet]

Thoughts on a USB microphone like the Blue Yeti (no interface required)?

[tatums]

Hey Rob! Do you have suggestions for software for PCs?

[brentoncarter]

the akg 414 is now over $1200? what the f%$&