We’ve worked hard to make it possible for bands to record and publish with just about any setup imaginable — from super basic to advanced. This page is designed to help you choose the setup that’s right for you, whether you’re playing the coffee-house circuit or performing at a large event.
It’s just one-click to record and one-click to publish. After setting up the set details on our webiste, use either an iPhone or an iPad to do the recording. This option is quick and portable -- perfect for artists on the go. Note: The camera connection kit is required.
Our desktop solutions include a Set.fm Studio application and plugins which can be used in several digital audio workstations. Our plugins are compatible with audio recording applications such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, Reaper (shareware), and many others. This option offers the greatest control and highest fidelity recordings possible.
Depending on the venue board, use XLR or 1/4 inch cable to USB mixer. Position a room mic in the venue and connect to mixer. Connect USB cable from mixer to iPad or laptop and record with Set.fm Studio.
Gear: XLR or 1/4 inch cable, USB Mixer, Room Mic, Mic cable, USB Cable, iPad or laptop, camera connection kit, headphones
This setup requires the most gear but it results in the greatest control and highest-fidelity recordings. A mixer enables you to set the left and right balance on the room mic, control the mix of sound coming from the venue’s mixing table versus the room mic, and easily control the overall levels to prevent clipping.
Option A: Run board feed using an analog to digital converter cable to iPad or laptop and record with Set.fm Studio.
Gear: ¼ inch to USB or XLR to USB cable, iPad or laptop, iPad camera connection kit, headphones
Option B: Depending on the venue board, use XLR or 1/4 inch cable to USB mixer. Connect USB cable from mixer to iPad or laptop and record with Set.fm Studio.
Gear: XLR or 1/4 inch cable, USB Mixer, USB Cable, iPad or laptop, camera connection kit, headphones
This setup is ideal for performances where everything is running through the house speakers and being mixed. Using a USB mixer will allow you to control the overall levels to prevent clipping. Since you are only getting audio from the board, only the instruments in the board mix will be recorded.
Simply connect to a iPad or laptop and use Set.fm Studio to instantly publish your set after you finish performing. You can also just use a H2N (or something similar) to record and upload it later.
Gear: iPad, Apple or PC laptop, with Set.fm Studio app. USB Microphone, USB Cable, iPad camera connection kit, headphones
This setup is ideal for performers who want the quickest and easiest recording solution and works best for acoustic performers. The sound will be raw with this solution, and if you use an H2N (or something similar) and do not stream through Set.fm Studio, the audio will not be made instantly available for purchase.
Learn more about recording and gear on our Playbook Recording Guide.