Home Recording/record my own song

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QUESTION: hi,
i wanna record my song at home and send it for a demo .
so,what things i need to record it.CAN i connect the big microphone to my pc?

ANSWER: Hi Ashutosh,  The "big microphone" won't be enough to hook up... you'll need a mixing console before hooking up to your computer.  I don't understand your situation.  Send me more info.

Lar

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QUESTION: hi,
i just want to be a pro singer n i hav my own lyrics.so i wanna record my song and send it as a demo to the music concerned industries....how i should record it on my pc.....also thanks for ur reply

Answer
Hi Ashutosh,  This isn't a simple process.  With what you've got, you can record a basic guitar-vocal and that's it.  You'll have to purchase a microphone adapter transformer and a converter cable (from 3 pin XLR to 1/8" mini plug).  The folks at Radio Shack or the like should be able to assist you.  Good luck with your mission!

Lar

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I worked in Hollywood Ca. for 17 years as a recording engineer/musician. My forte is in analog recording (such as tape editing, bias, record/repro alignment, multi-track, mixing, so much more). As a musician, I also played guitar, keyboards, vocals, music arranging and occasional trumpet. I was quite busy! But due to health problems... here I am! I can respond in one to two days. Care to all, Larry

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Cup-a-music, ascap for a Chubby Checker song, '82

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2 years associates degree in music, 2 years engineering school Sherwood Oaks experiamental college.

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Credits: Lionel Richie, Donna Summer, James Ingram, Burt Bacharach, Delaney Bramlett, Marvin Hamlisch, Edwin Starr, Bill Conti, Franco Zeffirelli (film director)more.

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