Recent content by Dexter411

Hi Guys, I work at a semi-medium sized studio in Chicago and we have an issue that's very interesting. Today, a band came in to lay down vocal tracks on some songs they've recorded and these involve heavy harmonies. They have only one singer so, as always, I fiddled with EQ to make it so that...

As we speak, I am preparing to do some homerecordings in my basement studio. As of now, I am recording drums in an all concrete room (not finished). I have the set on a movers rug thing to stop slippage and, as of now, am wondering of any "ghetto" sound treatment methods for JUST my drums. IE...

Hi guys, Here's my situation: Yesterday, I decided to finally use my old copy of Cool Edit Pro to mix a song I created on my Fostex VF80. I wanted to transfer each track (manually) from the recorder to Cool Edit Pro. Since the recorder only has analog outs, I basically plugged the VF80 into my...

The subject kinda says it all -- I'm wondering if there's any way to use an external CD-RW in the Fostex's CD-R port. Thanks,

Hi everyone, Well, I got my own home recording gear a few days back and I'm trying to find the best way to mic my drums. I have 4 dynamic mics (1 SM57, 1 PG5? [snare/tom mic], 1 AT Pro25, and 1 PG57 [sorta like the 57 but cheaper and with a bigger grille]). I also have 1 boom stand and 1...

Hi everyone, Well, I got my own home recording gear (VF80! :)) a few days back and I'm trying to find the best way to mic my drums. I have 4 dynamic mics (1 SM57, 1 PG5? [snare/tom mic], 1 AT Pro25, and 1 PG57 [sorta like the 57 but cheaper and with a bigger grille]). I also have 1 boom stand...

Hi everyone, I am about to purchase 4 microphones. On the mixer that I use, there are 4 channels. The first 2 channels have XLR inputs but the other 2 do not. What I am wondering is whether I can buy XLR - 1/4" cable that will change the impedance or if I have to spend the extra $20 to buy XLR...