Recent content by Neil Ogilvie

I've been using compression and a little widener with a touch of EQ (to bring back the bass down the centre) in my mastering but have considered trying out some Exciter aswell as I've heard this is a common mastering effect. But what does it actually do? My understanding is it is a form of...

I am looking to find a plugin that can autopan a stereo track so that either side is swapped over - not just one side altering in volume. I have tried using the stereo autopan plugin with cubase aswell as the other autopan plugin, but have ad no luck using them on a stereo buss as yet - only...

I'll keep it brief - can a Potentiometer be used as a signal blender for two pickups? I am planning on using a Les Paul bridge pickup on one end of the pot then hook up a P90 to the other, using the wiper as an output to a volume control. Must be a pretty similar setup to DJ mixers right? I...

I was checking the impedance on my LP pickups today and was more than suprised with the result I got. Now maybe I was doing something wrong, but the meter only registered 8 Ohms of impedance. I thought these things were meant to be high output? Or am I messing up somewhere?

Well, I have took the plunge and finally upgraded from VST to SX, and to be honest, I'm not as impressed as I expected :( . 1) In order to use the Dynamics section, it has to be loaded manually. In VST it was always there straight away - a very useful section for me. 2) I've not yet found a...

I was having a think on the way to work today and began considering transients and how they would affect microphones. For instance, a capacitor/condensor microphone - these are far more detailed than a dynamic microphone. Does anyone have any idea what the capacitance is on a Condensor mic...

https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?threadid=117167 I don't want to double-post, but I could really do with some help. Cheers!

Firstly I'd like to apologise for the shakey pictures - my brothers camera is getting on a bit now...... I've been looking into synchronising my Fostex G-16 reel-to-reel with my computer system, a delta 1010lt. From what I can gather I need some sort of SMPTE code, however I also found on the...

I have an SG Junior with a P90 on the bridge. I'm looking for a slghtly 'crunchier' sound though - kinda metally/high-gain. I'd like to put something like a Seymour Duncan JB in or an Invader, but I'd need to rout space to fit it on. Any other suggestions that will fit in?

Has anyone heard of this company before? I was quite suprised to find they were based in the UK - are we looking at another company importing chinese mic's and repackaging them? I've heard and read a lot of good things about their kick drum mic and they seem to be very reasonably priced...

Just thought I'd throw my two cents in about the e602. I was recording at my old school today to cover their music students exams and dug out the 602 I used to use when I was there. It's only now that I have used a few other kick drum mics at length that I can really appreciate how amazing...

What would make more difference: A) Using a top end SD condensor and just have a basic idea of mic placement, or a cheap behringer B5 and a really good idea of placement? In applications such as OH's and Acoustic Guitar. B) SM57/e609 on a guitar cab but knowing exactly where to point it or a a...

Is there anyone here who owns or has played a Carbon Fibre guitar? My brother is in the process of building one at the moment - I come from a very composite-minded family :P . I was just wondering what peoples experiences are of playing them and what benefit the carbon gives over wood...

I have been thinking about mic design theory and began to wonder if mic frequency response changes with SPL levels? My hi-fi speakers tend to lack mids at low volumes - could mics do the same? Perhaps a similar thing to Proximity effect...... but not proximity, volume......

Has anyone heard of this plug-in? A friend of mine has it and I watched him use it (and had a play myself) and it was incredible. The things it could do blew me away. So much in one little package. Does anyone else use this? Any tips on how to get the most out of it? I am thinking of getting it...