Recent content by bgavin

Q: Which single-channel preamps offer useful dial-a-dirt and grit? I am considering the Studio Projects VTB1, and similar with variable tube over drive. A foot switch for Clean/Dirty would be even nicer. The intended use is live vocals only, no instrument. My vocal talent is limited to bar...

I want to find either a mic or preamp that adds "grit" to my live vocals. My bass player says the SM58 types we use for live are too "clean" for my bar-shouter style. He wants me to get either a dirty mic, or dirty preamp. My first thought was the Studio Projects VTB1. Q: has anybody been...

A friend asked for a recommendation for budget SDC pair for overhead recording. I own a pair of SP-C4 which is out of his price range, and a pair of ancient RatShack 33-1080 electrets that Harvey uses. These are long out of production. Would somebody please be kind and post a recommendation...

I bought a pair of OM6 new, and have always had the feeling they are somewhat "thin" sounding. I recently started playing with a new band, and the band mates made the same observation. Anybody have any working knowledge about OM6 being less than an SM58, etc for live work?

I'm getting awful jitter on playback with MobilePre and laptop: Dell Inspiron 2200 BIOS Dell A07 CPU Intel Pentium M - 1600 MHz RAM 512mb as (2) 256mb DDR Sound embedded SigmaTel C-Major I wiped the system clean, and did a fresh install of WinXP/SP2 and all maintenance. I'm in the computer...

There is a guy selling brand new MobilePre for $129 shipped. This is about $100 less than the UA25 at $239 new from ZZounds. I'm just curious if there is a good reason to spend the extra Franklin other than the metal case? Anybody?

I have a client who wants to do voice tracking for her hypnotherapy clients. She wants to pick up a new laptop, and acquire a USB-2 mic interface and decent mic and do basic mixing. The end result is subliminal program material in one channel, and her voice over either pan-center or in the...

Does anybody have an existing NRPN definition file for Sonar?

I have several ATM25 in very nice condition... but have one too many. Want an Audix D6 in same condition for different flavor. The ATM25 are flat response, and do not have the scooped response of the D6, so they have a much different sound. I can be reached by PM, or mail to: compudox [@at]...

I'm looking at one of these for a measurement mic, for subwoofers. Anybody have experience using this mic for measurements, not music?

Needs an output transformer. Condition is about 9 out of 10. Speakers are not trashed, tolex excellent, etc. Comes with cover, pedals, etc. As-is amount is $300 + actual shipping from 95662. If/when I get around to getting it repaired, the price will go back up to $475. If anybody is handy...

I just bought a brand new NanoSynth (dated 1998) from an eBay seller. The synth is 100% brand new, complete with warranty cards, manuals, and has apparently never been used. It did not come with the Alesis CDROM. Anybody willing to burn me a copy?

Last night, I took my collection of mics and rock-star daughter over to Recording Engineer's studio. We set up (5) mics with a pop screen in front of the talent. AT4040 AT4047 MXL V67 797 CR998 (tube) Milab VIP-50 We balanced the mics for approximate equal input, then simultaneously recorded...

Three or four months ago, I saw a post from Alan that the replacement C4 mounts would be available. I put a reminder on my Outlook calendar, and that time is now here. Alan: I have a set of the plastic shockmounts, and would like to get the sturdy ones. One of mine has a devil of a time...

Other than going to an omni, are there any cardioid types with lower proximity effect than the typical SM58? Almost without exception, every live artist seems to "eat" the mic, and this gives the characteristic huge proximity effect. I remember reading some of the E-V mics get around this, but...