Recent content by Javo

A simple question, how can I set up my soundcard to record my softsynth? I have the Absynth demo and the cool edit pro recording software and a Gina24 soundcard. Do I have to use the Analog Out of my soundcard to the Analog In of my soundcard or is there other way to feed the sound of the...

About a month ago I bought the Studiophiles SP-8B monitors, tonight I think I probably blew them... I had the volume at the 9 o'clock position (thats pretty low) and I was experimenting with multiclient possibility of my soundcard, but I feed the monitoring out to the in of the card and it...

Hello, today I was in Wal-Mart and was looking at some way to reduce the background noise at my homestudio. I was looking at egg-shaped foam mattresses that come in different sizes, twin, full, queen, etc. And i saw too some padded mattress covers that are cheaper and looks like could be used...

I recorded this song from a friend he performed the vocals. I want your opinion on the overall mix, mastering, tracking, etc. If you can comment on the vocal sound too I will appreciate it. What mic do you think I used? Please help me to optimize this mix. Afterwards I will tell you what I...

Everyone give your opinion about the mentioned preamps, they all fit under the $200 category. Which one will be more versatile, easy to use or set up, cleaner. I've heard the DMP-3 signal is very clean, does the VTB-1 in SS mode give you the same clarity? Please post your opinions. The MQ3...

Hello, I will try to upgrade my signal chain to a better mic and preamp. Which do you think should come first as a step up? the mic or the preamp? And about colors... I understand that the majority of preamps do color the sound, specially those with tubes in it. Now, if I want to have the...

Hello, anyone had any experience with this mic. 8th street has a special of $59, it seems to be a large diaphragm condenser mic.

Hi, I'm making my homerecording studio in a bedroom. The bedroom has a carpeted floor, and the acoustics I think can be improved but I don't detect any standing waves or reverberation. The problem I have is that I live in a place in front of a river and there are many crickets chirping at night...

Hi, I'm making my homerecording studio in a bedroom. The bedroom has a carpeted floor, and the acoustics I think can be improved but I don't detect any standing waves or reverberation. The problem I have is that I live in a place in front of a river and there are many crickets chirping at night...

This is my first post to this forum; i've been checking all forums because of the great info found here, thanks first of all. What I need to know, I'm almost convinced that I need a pair of monitors since my mixes are sounding good im my headphones AKG K-66 (don't laugh) and AIWA stereo...