Recent content by jhag

I primarily record vocals for people who bring in soundtracks bought from companies like Daywind. I'm recording the vocals 24 bit but the cd tracks, of course, are 16. How should I handle putting these two together? 1) Process the vocals and dither to 16, then match to the track or 2) Process...

Hey all. I'm using Samplitude and I'm trying to mix down by going digital out to my Lavry DA, to the AD and back as a stereo file. But getting some funky, phasey, loop issues. Any ideas? Can this even be done? Thanks.

I'm using Samplitude 7 to record vocals only. The problem is, it seems like I'm hitting the celing. While I record, I'm watching the meters in samp and on my pre. Everything looks great. However, when I see the recorded wave, wherever my volume level line is on the object it's flattened out...

I'm kind of doing gear reflection so to speak to see where I can make the biggest improvent. Please, any thoughts on upgrades would be greatly appreciated! I record only vocals (right now) and really like a clean vocal track. Here's what I'm working with: Mics: TLM-103, AT4030 Pre...

When cutting vocals, do most of you compress before going itb? I'm debating on purchasing a inexpensive comp for some light compression before the signal hits my a/d. Once its itb I have the UAD's LA2A for more compression. Boxes I've looked at are: RNLA RNC Pro VLA What do you think?

I have been scrapping and saving for a while now, and finally the woman is going to let me buy another piece of gear! Here's my question, I'm only recording vocals (my tracks are produced elsewhere). I have a tlm-103 and a AT4033 right now tracking through an A-designs mp-2. I'm considering...

I am looking for a nice reverb and am torn between staying ITB with a uad-1 (which granted will get me some other nice plugs) or going OTB with something like a Rumour? Any ideas?

I am getting ready upgrade my front end (or maybe just add to it). I'm looking to get the best possible vocal chain as funds allow. Here's the scoop: Currently have: TLM-103 (also have an at4033) into A-Designs mp-2 into Lucid ad9624 into RME soundcard. Looking to either add a new mic...

I have run into a butt-load of 3 inch thick industrial styrofoam. I'm really not sure about its density so I was wondering if anyone has any experience with utilizing this kind of stuff for mid-high frequency absorbtion or bass trapping. Like I said its 3" thick and I have enough to double that...

Hey guys, I'm looking for a nice smooth mic to compliment a high (sometimes harsh) lead singer and a high tenor singing nothing but southern gospel music. At the moment, I have a tlm-103 (not the best for a harsh voice) and a 4033 (not bad, but want better, bigger, more open sounding) these...

Ok, here's the situation. I record only vocals (at this time) and I am looking for the best (yeh, I know) reverb I can find. Since everything I do is on computer, plugin would be nice but if it makes that big of a difference, I'd consider outboard. I have looked at the UAD-1, the the TC...

Hey all, I'm getting ready to buy my next preamp. This pre will be paired with a TLM-103 and used only for coutry-ish vocals. At this time I don't have a good outboard compressor so I was leaning toward a mercenary ed. avalon 737. I have heard although its not the best it's weaknesses matched...

I have a chance to trade in my AT 4033 for a new 4050 with little additional cash. Pros vs cons of this transaction. Help please.

I need to buy a new cd burner for my computer. Have heard great things about the Plextor Premium (PlexWriter PRemium) series, but this is no longer in production. Is this still the most recommended or is there another model as good or another better? Thanks.

I am wanting to split output signal coming from my A-Designs Mp-2, one signal to my soundcard for recording, the other to my board for headphone mixing. Can anyone tell me the best thing to use to achieve this. I have looked at everything from a simple Y-cord to the Whirlwind 1x2 to a...