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Hi Folks: this is a Cool Edit Lite question, but I think the same applies to Pro: When recording from some sources through an Audiophile 2496 sound card, it seems that the volume can be pushed beyond the supposed maximum that is shown on Cool Edit's display, yet I don't hear any clipping during...

This question came about from the 50 vs 100 Watt amp thread, to which a few of you said the band is always mic'd through a PA anyway. Do any bands other than mine provide their own sound these days? I'm in a 5-piece with 2 guitars, and we don't mic our amps. I use a 100W 2-12 and the other...

other than shape? What I'm asking is, are stage monitors for live use any different than mains as far as optimum listening distance goes? I understand that some studio monitors are supposedly designed as near-field radiators. I'm trying to understand whether floor monitors are also optimized...

If you have these please let me know how you like them, and whether you can really use them as small mains (vocals). I would also like to hear about the tonal quality difference between these and the more expensive club series speakers, if you happen to know. Thanks much

I'm trying to make the right choice in PA speakers for a rock band that will be playing small to medium sized clubs. The speakers will mainly be used for vocals but we may occasionally pump bass or drums through them (most of the clubs aren't large enough to bother micing the drums). Are 15"...

I know this type of question has come up before but it was always some variant: For those who have taken their axes on a plane before, is it always an item to be checked, or can they sometimes make room for the case in one of the closets up front? If the baggage handlers treat a guitar half as...

I'm looking for a simple and inexpensive 6-8 channel, 200-400 W powered mixer with speakers for a new band to play some small to average sized clubs around town. I see that Carvin gear is very affordable, but I have no familiarity or experience with their products. Can anyone share their...

after swapping tubes (preamp and power amp sections)? has anyone ever done this without any real problems? I want to swap tubes in an old practice amp but don't want to bring it in - don't know where to bring it nearby in the first place and don't trust places like GC, assuming they even have...

Folk, please tell me: when pumping data into the Audiophile 2496 S/PDIF inputs, how will this be interpreted by the recording software (e.g. Pro Tools Freebie or Cool Edit)? I mean, will it be transparent to my recording software whether an analog signal is being digitized by the Audiophile or...

Since I installed the Audiophile card a few weeks ago: 1. Winamp's balance control has been disabled. I must go through the Monitor Mixer to accomplish any balance adjustments. 2. MIDI sounds are deactivated on most (maybe all) applications. I configure these applications (such as Guitarpro)...

I was informed that this was just released as a big music video in Europe. My God, how can anyone in any part of the world view this seriously? what a clown. http://www.hellonetwork.com/demo/toysclub/video.asp?speed=hook300

I seem to consistently break strings right at the notch in the saddle of my LP. These include the three unwound strings which all break with about the same frequency (say every week or so with daily playing, not too bad), and I use Fender Bullet 10's. I'd like to know if everyone else finds...

Hi: I'm struggling to understand why my new Audiophile 2496 lets me push signals way past the 0dB level without clipping, according to the Cool Edit VU meter. I'm using the same bit depth as before (when I used a stock SB card), although this shouldn't matter. Can anyone kindly offer some...

Just installed an Audiophile 2496 and noticed I can't trust my VU levels any longer using Cool Edit Lite. I can drive it well past 0 dB without any signs of clipping. I'm using the same bit depth and sample rate as before with the original SB card. Is this good, bad or just misleading...

Does anyone experience a similar problem with the audio buddy preamp in which it audibly clips before the LED indicator responds? It bothers me - can't trust the indicator.