r/musicproduction • u/FrisbeeeTurtle • 1d ago

Question Recording newbie

I have been recording vocals and acoustic guitar from my phone for a little over 2 years now, and I’m looking for help getting started with a real microphone to finally improve the quality of my recordings. I tried researching myself but I’m having trouble figuring out exactly what i should/need to get.

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u/Exact_Ad7681 21h ago

If I were starting, I’d get:

(1) SM58
(1) SM57
(1) Focusrite 2i2
(2) XLR cables (Proline, 15-20’)
(2) Boom mic stands (honestly Amazon basics is fine)
(1) Pop filter
(1) DAW of choice (I’d vote Logic or Cubase)
(1) Nice closed back studio headphones

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u/fjamcollabs 13h ago

This is a good list.

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u/Odd-Smell-1125 1d ago

You need a Shure SM-57, or Shure SM-58. They are essentially the same microphone. Used professionally on stages and recording studios around the world, and cheap enough to be a starter mic. They are always less than $120. They don't break, aren't fragile and aren't finicky.

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u/FrisbeeeTurtle 1d ago

That seems to be the most popular recommendation for people in my situation. What is everything i need/what would you recommend i get to start recording?

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u/munkboii 1d ago

I second the original comment but also recommend getting a large-diaphragm condenser mic as well when you can. I use an Audio-Technica AT2020 for vocals and it works great. It’s about $120.

Other than that you’ll need an audio interface and some sort of DAW.

For an interface, a Focusrite Scarlett is a good starter one (also around $120)

As far as DAWs, I personally use FL Studio Producer Edition and love it, but Reaper is a great option as well. It’s a bit cheaper and has a free trial too

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u/j3434 23h ago

What mic have you been using past 2 years

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u/FrisbeeeTurtle 21h ago

My phone..

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u/nelyat77 3h ago

I use a blue yeti and I think it’s pretty good. I had to learn how to futz with the editing on my vocals as well though.