How to record your band for YouTube videos

If you're planning to record your band's song or performance, here are some of the tips and inexpensive gear to buy and start recording.

There are two approach to this. You can either use your laptop or computer, or you can use your iPhone or iPad.

Here are some of the stuff you will be needing in order for you to record the entire band.

• Behringer 1002FX 10 Input 2 Bus Mixer
• Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter, white
• Behringer UCA222 U-Control Ultra-Low Latency 2 In/2 Out USB Audio Interface
• Behringer HA400 Microamp 4 Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier
• Microphones especially a condenser microphone for vocals and instrumental microphones for drums and guitars.
• Cables that are reliable.
• Mic Stands
• iPhone or iPad
• Laptop or computer
• RCA cable to connect the mixer to UCA222
• Download Audacity audio recording software (just search on Google)

You can also use this set up for podcasting or for solo artist trying to create a decent sounding video for YouTube. Or, if you want to create a mini recording studio. If you want to help friends out who are in a band or a solo artist but doesn't have the means or idea on how to record or not so technical about computers and gadgets. You can provide the solution for them and help them out. There are lots of useful ideas around this DIY cheap recording studio for bands. All you need is time and patience plus gather some equipment and a place to jam.