Presently, I feel it is high time for me to take my video logging to the next level by offering better sound and video quality in my video covers. To attain this goal, I had to do something which I don't really like which was powering down some Hive, so that I could buy some musical products. I made a power down of about 486 Hive which I traded it to get $400 approximate #200,000 naira in my country's currency.
After then, I ordered some materials from the famous online shop in my country called JUMIA and In this post, I would be taking you to the list of items that I have ordered.
1. BEHRINGER UMC202HD SOUNDCARD
This is an audio interface that helps me connect my musical instrument to a DAW software (Digital Workstation Software) i.e FLstudio, to help in making different music production and far better sound quality. This tool cost me about $122 (approx. #61,000 naira)
2. LED RINGLIGHT STAND AND PHONE HOLDER
I find it very hard to find a good way to stand my phone while trying to shoot videos for my guitar covers and also face problems with lightning while videoing. That's why I considered getting this tool which would help me take my music videos to the next level. This too cost $34 (apprx. #17,000)
3. BM 800 CONDENSER STUDIO RECORDING MICROPHONE
For better voice recording, I got the BM 800 CONDERSER MICROPHONE. The biggest reason for putting this in my order is because soonest, I would be engaging in discord meetings with the newbies participating in the NEWBIES INITIATIVE and also I plan on organizing concerts on discord, inviting some musicians and friends I know outside Hive to mix with Hive users and from there get to know more about Hive. This tool cost $20, (apprx. #10,000 naira)
4. BEHRINGER HPM-1000 HEADPHONES
Here is another baby girl that I got. This is required so to listen to music comfortable. This is also useful for my coming online meetings. I got this product for $26 (apprx. #13,240 naira).
Now, I have less than $186 (#93,000 naira) left with me, due to shipping fee and the extra amounts in some of these products. I am planning to get a Used Les Paul Guitar with a Bag by weekend with this remaining amount left. Hopefully, I would save to get some speakers which I was told to budget about $240 (#120,000) for a particular good studio speaker.
I made the order of the first two products yesterday and the last two today, and they are expected to be delivered between 16th to 20th of September this month. Hopefully, when these products arrives, I would make another post sharing them to the community.
I good move.
I m sure you ll enjoy using the Behringer UMC202 Soundcard
I've been using it myself for a room studio I run too.
With similar gears but different makes.
Keep it up Chief.
What other gears do you think I may need to get..
It depends on what you want to do, music and videos right?
If its a mini music studio like mine.
You may want to get monitor speakers,a good camera phone or even a camera since you already have a light.
There is more you can use actually, but with what you have, a lot can be done.
and since it has to do with music production, a good DAW and how to use it also come in handy, also for the video part , a good knowledge of video editing.
I m quite experienced in them.
Let me know what your plan is, I ll be glad to help.
To begin with, I want to begin making quality video covers. So I may need help with video editing.
Talking about camera, I make use of Xiaomi redmi Note 9s, it has a pretty good camera.
Great, then we can work together. The quality of your video begins with the quality of your camera. I ve heard much about Xiami redmi note 9s. I think its a great camera phone too.
I can help with video editing.
I m new to HIVE but we seem to have a lot in common. I see you also play the guitar.
Speaking of the sounds
What DAW do you use?
I use ABLETON LIVE, FL Studio and sometimes CUBASE.
Yeah, I play the guitar.. You can teach me video editing, that would be great.
About DAW, I haven't gotten anyone yet. I am planning of getting FL studio software by tomorrow.
hmm, I would advice you start with ABLETON because FL Studio can be a lot confusing and complex for starters.
Teaching Video Editing ? Okay, but then how do you suggest we go about it.
Use Filmora and Adobe Premier Pro.
Those are not softwares you learn straight up.
But to be honest, there are way simpler and cooler apps too, even some that can be used on mobile phones.
I used my phone to edit on the go more these days than my laptop.
Wow!!! that is pretty good for you, and taking that to the next level it show that your level of thinking is equally high. because next level equally mean you are capable in every bit of your thinking and motivational in all your doing.all I have for you is a prayer may the Lord see you all although in your life and make it a successful one to you.
Some sweet gear in there. Looking forward to seeing/hearing the end product.
Congratulations. Keep soaring
Thanks very much.
Big ups to you @starstrings01. I wish you the best
Thank you.. Wish you the same.
This shows that you are really determined and focused...
Yeah, thanks very much.
It seems like you're on the right way! Congratulations!
Thanks very much... I really appreciate.
My pleasure!
Yes ooh the right way, and at the right time.
So much the better!
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Thanks so much for the support @music-community.. I really appreciate!!!
This is amazing.
I believe that what is worth doing, is worth doing well.
Having the right and required instruments itself is a motivation boost.
Will be looking forward to the amazing musical videos you'd be creating.
Thank you vey much.. Good to know that I have you as an audience.
You should get great recordings with that gear. An interface with a decent microphone really improves things. Have fun with them.
!PIZZA
I am waiting to receive the package. Hopefully, they would arrive this week. Its been a while @steevc.. I heard about gibsunday, tell me more?
I was considering the 4-way version of that interface if I need more inputs. Seems good value.
#GibSunday is just an excuse for playing Gibson-like guitars. We have #Straturday and #TeleTuesday too. Maybe we need to come up with others, but you can play any guitar on any day and it's fun.
!BEER
Nice.. I just got a gib like guitar for $100
So I saw. Enjoy it.
You need to stake more BEER (24 staked BEER allows you to call BEER one time per day)
@starstrings01! I sent you a slice of $PIZZA on behalf of @steevc.
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