Recent content by ChuckU

I am using a fairly old desktop PC, but have been running fine until a few months ago. Lately, I have been getting Dropout in the middle of recording, and it is really busting my stones. My Setup: Sonar 6 Producer 2.4Ghz, 2GB RAM, C-Drive is Apps-only. Audio data is on an internal (250GB)drive...

I agree with the above comments: Vocals a little too wet and up front. Guitars are outstanding, IMO. This brings to mind a bit of personal frustration for me. I am in a classic rock band with my friends. We have two guitars and keys, and I can't sell them on doing any Floyd - despite the fact...

That's exactly what happened. As I said, I went through the snake one channel at a time and was really able to isolate it. I had stupidly bought a low-end TRS x XLR snake thinking that if it were balanced and only 8 feet long, it'd be OK. My other equipment is connected to the mixer via $50 Hosa...

Focusrite has been pretty good with helping me narrow down the problem. What I found out (on my own) is that the 8-channel trs x xlr snake, running from the mixer to the Octo, although balanced, appears to be the culprit. I went through each channel, and could hear hum and buzz disappear as I...

Actually, the problem I am having usually occurs when recording bass into the 1/4" line in of the Octo, So the Mackie is bypassed altogether. I have tried different basses, cords, etc. The same scenario with the 1/4" in on the RME is virtually hum-free. I have a case going with Focusrite's tech...

Despite some of the problems I am having https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=254481 The sound on the Octopre is better and clearer than the RME Fireface, which is better than the Delta-1010's I used to own, which were better than my Roland VS-880 HD recorder.

The Mackie I use has direct outs on each channel. So yes, they are true direct outs. I think I understand what I was doing by running the signal thru the Mackie, then thru the Octo, adding noise at every step. The reason I use the Mackie before the Octo is that I like to be able to get my hands...

MOTU 8-Pre is a host or an expansion. $549 US

Yes...Mics, via xlr into Mackie inputs. Direct outs (1/4" balanced to xlr) into the back of the Octo. But I do this with the RME too (except that it's 1/4" trs on both ends). Do you think I am pushing too much signal from the board?

Turns out all 8 channels on the Octo were turned up high (chs 3-8 are xlrs being fed from my Mackie 32 ch mixer via direct outs). When I turned them down, the situation improved greatly. Almost completely eliminated. This is still unacceptible though in the long run because I will need all 8...

Reversed clock, no problem. I have found that the noise problem persists when I plug into the Lo-Z inputs of either the RME or the Octopre if the Octopre is on - no matter which cord I use. I did consult with the "experts" at Guitar Center and they all believe there is not a problem with the...

I'm not sure I have server access to link to a clip, but I am leaning toward this being a hardware problem. I was wondering if I should open up the thing, but then what? I have no idea. I have used these units in tandem this way before without incident, but the Octopre is not brand new and it...

Not sure what's going on, but my Focusrite Octopre is connected to a FW host (RME Fireface 800) via ADAT optical and I'm getting an ungodly hum on the first two channels, which can be connected to via 1/4" in the front or XLR in the rear. The hum has come whether I'm plugged into the front or...

More Cowbell!! I also like 603's for overheads. Get them if you can. Well worth the price and good for acoustic guitar too. I have a Beta 52, but a 57 can work on a kick, especially if you're going for a slappy metal kick. Save yourself $100 and you can use it on a guitar cab too.

I need to know!:D