Awesome advice so far everyone. Especially KeithMoonWannabe!
As of right now I'm just getting rid of a crappy set of CAD mics and working on buying some new ones. I've got a SM57 of course and an AKG112 on the kick. I've had a few people tell me that a pair of Oktava 012's would work well as overheads (because I'm recording in a smaller carpeted basement). My drum kit is a Tama Rockstar with a piccolo snare and some really nice sounding Zildjians. I just bought a tension tuner for my drums yesterday and I haven't had a chance to try it out.. but I've heard good things. I hear what you're saying about the M-Audio interface. I'll try to return it if they let me and hopefully get something similar in the same price range (What do you suggest).
I'd love if you would help me finish (for now) building my studio for under $2500.
Besides the SM57, the AKG112 and the Mac (w/PT) what am I looking for here.
(And yes I am hearing what you are all saying about room accoustics and mic set up.. I'm just waiting until I get what I need before I move too much junk around)
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