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I've got some things I'm selling that I'd love to give a good price to folks from around here.... I'm closing down the 2nd studio, so I've got extra. I'm cheap, so the stuff is not super expensive. Studio monitors Fostex PM-1 monitors Samson Resolv 80a monitors Audix PH15 monitors Mixers...

OK, I've heard Harvey say that he likes the SM7. I tried it. Never really liked it. Had to boost the volume way way way up, and it just didn't sound as good as I was expecting. But Harvey likes it. What am I doing wrong? Kept trying. Still no luck. But Harvey likes it -- its gotta be worth...

I had a recording session today with a very talented female singer. I put up a selection of microphones - SP C1 (typically what sounds best on a couple of my main male artists) SM7B (rarely find anything that sounds good on this, but I keep trying because Harvey likes it) MXL 67 (often use...

Right now, I'm running 2 Aardvard 24/96 cards into my PC. I'm satisfied with the sound, but I only get 8 channels in at a time. I need more inputs. I'm able to spend about $2500. I'm considering options. I really would like a hardware mixer -- the Aardvark on-screen mixers work, but are a...

Anyone know whats going on with John Sayer's site? (http://www.johnlsayers.com) I'm in withdrawal! -lee-

Has anyone done any testing of triple layer wallboard (varying thicknesses, of course) versus a wallboard/plywood/wallboard sandwich? (not MDF, plywood) I did my home studio in a wallboard/plywood/wallboard sandwich and it turned out GREAT. I can put a screw in any wall anywhere and hit wood...

I have the option of getting a space that is about 2500 sq. ft. It s a 50x50 brick building with 12 foot ceilings that is wide open inside -- only 2 columns in the middle. There is a 10x15 office on one side, and bathrooms in 2 corners - but none of the walls for those are load bearing. Is...

There used to be a GREAT site full of links at http://www.studiocovers.com/ Does anyone know where they went? Does anyone have a copy of the site? -lee-

Thanks to John Sayers, the latest update on my studio under construction is up on his site: http://johnlsayers.com/Studio/Mainpage/MP-laptoppop.htm I'm in the home stretch, and hope to be making music again soon. Of course, I'll be working on trim and polish pieces for months.... ;) Thanks...

I've been putting my new room together. I have most of the room done, but there is one section where I have a blank wall exactly parallel to a heavy flat door. I intend on putting 1" of 703 on the door, but haven't done it yet. I was able to hear an echo off the surfaces if I clapped my...

I'm looking for opinions on what I should get next to enhance my recording. I'm looking for microphone suggestions or outboard gear. I record country/folk/pop/rock and school bands/jazz bands/choirs. I've got a collection of low-cost mics at this time. Budget for this round: $2,000. Here's...

Is it any good? Thanks, -lee-

I'm about to start construction on my new bedroom studio. Its 10 feet by 16.5 feet with a couple of pesky windows to the outside near a freeway. I'm going to be adding some mass to the walls, and covering the windows to cut down on sound in and out. I should have some pictures soon -- I'll...

I'm putting together a big list of microphones to buy in the near future. I want to be able to record a variety of things, from children's jazz bands to individual singers to various groups. The musical styles will be very varied, from classical to traditional, to country to bluegrass, to pop...

I'm about to be able to have my own space for recording. I'll probably modify a couple of walls, and put up a couple of new ones. How many folks get permits before they do this kind of work? Its going to be a small home studio - not a commercial enterprise. -lee-