Members chris carter Posted November 15, 2005 Members Share Posted November 15, 2005 It's officially started here in my family - my mom wants to know what I want for Xmas. They always seem to have a hard time getting me gifts and they like plenty of lead time. So I thought maybe I should ask for something recording related. My parents are moderately internet fluent, so they can order something, but anything like ebay is too difficult. Like, I can send them a link to a product at an online store and they can click it and click "buy". So.... Rule #1) It has to be something that can be ordered from the internet and it can't be used or something you have to bid on or anything else complicated. Rule #2) Our family is more about the "thought" than the money when it comes to gifts. Anything over $100 is complete overkill. PLEASE HELP ME WITH SOME SUGGESTIONS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Rule #2) Our family is more about the "thought" than the money when it comes to gifts. Anything over $100 is complete overkill. I guess that leaves out the parts for a new DAW computer and the API 3124+ I had my eye on... Great thread topic! However, I gotta run... so I'll post some suggestions later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LIMiT Posted November 16, 2005 Members Share Posted November 16, 2005 Rule # 2 is hard for me to keep in the audio world. Its just a bit more,..but ALL I want is Charles Dye's 'Mix it like a Record' DVD. Under $100.... Sennheiser e609 (ok...tax puts it over...but thats the closest I can get) -LIMiT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_tonto Posted November 16, 2005 Members Share Posted November 16, 2005 Ok, here's hip little lo fi recording package assuming you have a computer with at least a line in on your stock soundcard: Front End Compression EQ Reverb The most essential piece of any studio I think it came to around $85 (w/o shipping) which would leave you a little room for the cables and maybe a $5-10 walkman in case the "frontend" doesn't have some sort of output. ------------------------------------------------ Or.......if you're no fun and want a more serious gift maybe one of those Blue Ball Mics or if you don't have any recording equipment and you can swing $140 You could get the Snow Ball with the USB connection. If nothing else they look cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Very clever Tonto! A few suggestions: Essential - and only $20! On my personal wishlist at $30, and if I ask him nice, I might even be able to get it autographed. Here's one for $15 that (hopefully) you'll enjoy all year. More to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scapier Posted November 16, 2005 Members Share Posted November 16, 2005 How about: http://www.funklogic.com/palindrometer.htm I've always wanted this piece of gear. It's only 69.99 too! Spencer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Double the $100 limit, but it can seriously change your studio life for the better in several ways. And if you already have one of those, then you need one of these - only $15.00! And if you're like me, and you already have both of those, you can wish for one of these - also only $15.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 $100 for your own stereo system. Even better, but then again, double the $100 limit. PS - don't bother with this one Mom, I already got the 4GB model for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_tonto Posted November 16, 2005 Members Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'd love one of those tranzports. I wouldn't call myself a drummer per se, but I can play fairly well, and I'm always finding myself recording drums either for my own writing ideas or just to test out a certain mic setup when a drummer isn't there. I usually set the precount to like 4 bars at least, then I have to walk/run back to the set put the cans on, pick up the sticks, and be counting the whole way (I track and mix all in one room by the way, I'm not that fast). this works, but its more of hassle than it needs to be. I'd love to stick one of those back by the kit permanently. I don't know if its worth $200 to me though for that convenience. SIDENOTE: Anybody know what the cheepest midi controller possible is? I would duct tape it to a stand or something if I had to (or lay it on the floor, but I feel much more like mcguyver using duct tape). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members where02190 Posted November 16, 2005 Members Share Posted November 16, 2005 How about a nice Radio Shack SPL meter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted November 16, 2005 Moderators Share Posted November 16, 2005 I like Tonto's ideas too. How about http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-SHU-SM57LC--brand-245.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rim Posted November 16, 2005 Members Share Posted November 16, 2005 Originally posted by the_tonto I'd love one of those tranzports. ... (I track and mix all in one room by the way, I'm not that fast). this works, but its more of hassle than it needs to be. If you're in the same room anyway, you may be able to use a wireless keyboard to stop/start recording. I've got the tranzport and I love it since my drum room is down the hall from my daw. I did have to buy a usb extender cable so i could put the transmitter near the door in my daw room (my basement's water heater and/or furnace is probably interfering with the wireless signal since i can go upstairs and it's fine). ------------------ Not to get this on a tangent, here's some ideas SM58 CDR media CD thermal printer - this looks interesting, i may get it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dylan Walters Posted November 16, 2005 Members Share Posted November 16, 2005 Ever PC should be outfitted with one of these and it's only $20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Well worth the $99. A industry legend for $89. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Originally posted by Dylan Walters Ever PC should be outfitted with one of these and it's only $20! Sorry, no smoking in the studio please... And to be honest, I don't want any drinks in the CR either. Especially right next to my computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dylan Walters Posted November 17, 2005 Members Share Posted November 17, 2005 Originally posted by Phil O'Keefe Sorry, no smoking in the studio please... And to be honest, I don't want any drinks in the CR either. Especially right next to my computer! I hear you. I just thought the idea of a cup holder was classic provided that so many people used to mistake the CD-ROM drive back in the day for one. But functionaly this tray is useless and only provides comic value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted November 17, 2005 Moderators Share Posted November 17, 2005 Originally posted by where02190 How about a nice Radio Shack SPL meter? You know... that's probably the best suggestion here. I use mine anytime I'm playing back. I just wish it would run on AC because I always leave it on and forget. Duracells are expensive. SPL meter for sure. Good call where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I got a kick out of it Dylan... but not enough that I'd be willing to "tempt fate" by installing one... like I said, I try to discourage those activities, not encourage them. BTW, I'll also chime in about the Rat Shack SPL meter - that's a "must have". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members linwood Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 How 'bout Colortone from tritone digital? Only $69 for the next couple weeks and we can't have too many plugins.... and this is what you give them:http://cdbaby.com/cd/bowtiebarstow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EngineGuitarist Posted November 18, 2005 Members Share Posted November 18, 2005 dont forget mic stands. everyone i know either needs more or needs to replace one or two. K&M's please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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