Posted by Todd S. Malicoate on May 05, 2003 at 14:18:18:
In Reply to: Home Studio Help posted by Mike on May 05, 2003 at 09:56:40:
Recording in a small, dry room has actually worked very well for me. I place the microphone very close to the edge of the bell and try to get the "driest" sound possible at first. Then, I use and effects box to add reverb or "hall" and come out with a good-sounding product. If you record the tuba too "wet" initially, there's no editing equipment that can take the muddiness out of the sound. Just make sure your valves are quiet and you don't make annoying breathing sounds while you play (although these may be able to be edited out as well).
As far as the software and system, I'm clueless. I've always done my stuff direct to DAT tape through the before-mentioned effects box. I doubt if you'll need a whole lot of processing power - any Pentium-based machine will probably be sufficient. Heck, I'm still doing all my massive music arrangements on a PowerMac 7200 with a G3 upgrade card and it's a great setup for me.