Recent content by MoBettaBlues

I have been living with an EMI issue for quite some time in my home studio. I assume there must be methods that professional electricians experienced with studio builds have to positively identify the root cause and how to address it? If so, how do I go about finding an electrician in y area...

I realize this may be a ridiculous question and there are many factors that would contribute to the “right” answer….. but I wanted to see if it’s possible to recommend some vocal mics based on seeing pics and diagrams of my home studio, the pre-amp I’m using and the intended purpose? I’m...

I've got a matched pair of these and they are both noisy. One seems to be much quieter when I switch the high pass filter off. I've tried different pre-amps, different cables, etc. Is this just the characteristic of these mics or is something wrong with them? Here's a short sample.

Hey folks, Looking for an inexpensive stand for my Radium 61 for my studio. I'm not a keyboard player so it doesn't get hard use. There are several out there but I'm looking for one that I can put the keyboard on an angle. Or should I just get an inexpensive stand and use a board to prop it up...

I'm trying out some SDC's and I am noticing a lot of "noise". I'm not sure if it's just a noisy preamp, AC noise, etc? The first half of the track is "Mic #1" on the left channel. The second half is "Mic #2" on the right channel. You'll hear the noise come in as I turn up the mic pre. These are...

Seeking Ideas or Designs for Small "Cabinet" to House Mac Mini & External Drives I'm seeking ideas or designs for a small "Cabinet" to house Mac Mini & External Drives (For Backups) that I can keep right in my 1 room studio. I was considering running cables into an adjacent room but decided...

I have a 1 room studio and I get some hum in my signal. I want to start with rearanging my cables, hard drive wall warts, etc to see if that's the problem. Can anyone point out pictures or information on how to best go about this? Right now I run my DAW from a Macbook Pro. I have 2 external...

I need to run my cables better to minimize noise in my signal path but I don't know where to start. It seems like whenever I start routing cables and velcroing them to keep the XLR away from power cords/strips, etc I always end up with a mess. Can someone offer me some sound advice on how to go...

I'm getting some hum in my studio and I'm 99.9% certain it's not my guitar, amp/Axe or even my cables. I suspect it may be due to sitting near my computer monitor and/or my macbook. The reason I suspect this is because it subsides if I rotate my guitar. Not neccisarily just turn the other way...

My Studio Here's a picture of my listening position and my acoustic treatment plan. I am finishing the ceiling panels and my treatments will be done. I'll post some more pics soon.

I want to recess my LED display(s) so it is lower than my monitors. Does anyone have any ideas for doing this?

I want to record some vocals in this room and it's untreated. Carpet on the floor, DAW on the same room. Recording with an SM58 and/or SM57. What should I do to be able to record some vocals in this room without permanantly treating it? (We are selling the house) What should I do for this...

I am currently recording and mixing in an untreated 10x12 room. Carpet on the floor. I am using my first set of monitors, Resolv 65a's. Needless to say, the outcome is not fantastic for more reasons than just room and monitors. Now, I am going to be moving once the house sells. Not sure yet...

Hello everyone, I am ready to treat my bedroom studio in order to get a good room sound and mix. I'm not concerned with sound proofing. I am recording acoustic and electric guitar and some vocals in this room. The wall with the window is a log wall. I am hoping to use Owens Corning 703 or...

I am currently using my Digi -002R Pre's to record primarily guitar cabinet and acoustic. Some vocals will be recorded as well as drums, although very seldom. I am in the process of getting some more mics that are mainly to record my amp and I am wondering if I am going to wish I had a...