Recent content by braltmann

Hi all, I'm having an issue when recording sound from an old portable National solid state 401s reel-to-reel tape recorder. I'm a noob so hoping this is some obvious and easy solve! I can record from the tape into Audacity for several seconds, sometimes a minute or more before a loud bassy...

Wow, thanks for your responses! I was afraid I'd get ripped apart because I realised after I posted this how many similar threads there are. I think you've opened up my eyes a little bit. It's easy to get caught up in "which mic is best for this purpose". I read somewhere somebody said it's...

Sorry for posting twice. Kind of ruined the vibe a lil bit.

I'll start by saying I'm a total noob and have yet to buy my first mic. But I like talking about this stuff and I'm sure you all do too. I've been researching for over a month now on the right kind of mike and gear to get. I just ordered in a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 which I think is a pretty...

Jimmy - thankyou for your responses! I'm probably not in the business of doing international trading - although setting up a new piece of hardware might seem simple to you and a lot of people on here, to a noob like me it's a gigantic and terrifying prospect and I'd like to have the option of...

Unfortunately being in Australia our prices are MUCH higher on most gear. For example an SM58 goes for around $150 AUSD here, which is about $140 US. The Tascam us800 will set me back around $350 on ebay. The Line 6 UX1 however is only $180 here. As much as I'd like 8 seperate channels, I don't...

Also! If anyone could recommend a cheaper interface that could deliver similar results, please do so! There's so many and they all seem to have their pros and cons. x

Ah yes, I have those factored in too. Thanks! Also I should probably add im running windows 7 64 bit, hoping to encounter as few problems aspossible. The line 6 interfaces seem fairly modern but has anyone encountered any issues with drivers and stuff? xx

Alright brothers! After weeks of research on what sort of gear I will need for my setup, I think I'm finally ready to purchase. I was at initially totally set on getting a ShurePG27 usb condenser. It looked dandy, had that "no fuss and no intimidation" factor of being a usb mic, and of course...