CHAPTER 5 Gear
DON’T OVERDO IT
Let’s assume you’ve decided to take the D.I.Y. route and make your own record. Before we start itemizing the basics you’ll need to record, it’s worth reemphasizing a point we made in the beginning: with a little talent, knowledge, patience, and tenacity—and a very modest amount of gear—you can make a record that sounds quite good.
The bottom line is that if you’re just starting out, it’s highly recommended that you keep your overhead low. Much of today’s recording technology is ...
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