Recent content by rio452001

Thanks to everyone for chiming in... I looked at the Steinberg interface (I use Cubase, after all) but decided I wanted something closer to a straight AD converter. I wouldn't call my pre-amps great by any means, but I like the idea of being able to use whatever external pre-amps I can buy, rent...

Hi there, As mentioned in an earlier post, I'm looking at upgrading my audio interface from 2 x Delta 1010s, to two Echo Audiofires (either 8s or 12s, or one of each). I'm now considering whether to go with the Audiofire 8, which has 2 mic pre's and 6 line inputs, or the Audiofire Pro-8, which...

I'm currently using two Delta 1010s in a Pentium 4, 3ghz, 2 g ram, using Windows XP Professional (sp3), with 3 UAD PCI cards, and Cubase 4. I've been getting more clicks & pops as my projects expand. I've tried changing IRQ settings etc, to no avail. I'm thinking of replacing the 1010s with...

1/4 audio input & 1/4 output plus a "stereo link"

Does anyone have a manual for one of these that they might share? Or, can someone briefly explain the function of the "calibrate" dial, and the switches? I picked one up for $10 (without a manual, natch), I figured I'd ask before I start farting around with the "calibration" etc. Thanks, Rio

I'm a home recordist, mainly recording demos and promotional disks for my bands, occasionally for friends as well. Somehow, over the years, I've managed to accumulate a number of small diaphram condensors. My main overhead mics are a pair of Russian Oktava MC-12s. In addition, however, I also...

I'm no pro, but I also have a rehearsal/recording studio in a basement space with low ceilings and relatively small (and in my case, weird and L-shaped) dimensions. I don't think you'd have any trouble getting usable sounds out of it... but how usable (or how good) will depend on a lot of...

Thanks to all for the input. I checked out my patchbay and sure enough, I could easily keep my existing set-up, but add channels from the Mackie to my existing patchbay, from where they can either be routed them through my compressors, or send them directly into my soundcard. No big deal, but...

I started recording acoustic guitars etc on a stereo tape deck in the '70s & 80s, then got into 4-track cassette recording in the 1990s, usually just doing demos for myself with a drum machine, although occasionally trying to record live bands. The technique & equipment was pretty crude, and I...

I recently inherited a Mackie 24 track, 8 bus mixer, like this: http://www.mackie.com/products/24-8bus/index.html I currently record to 2 x Delta 1010s, using a variety of "pro-sumer" pre-amps (ART MPAs & DMPAs, DMP3s, BTDPs). I put the kick, snare & toms through inexpensive compressors just...

Like others, I like both mics (and the Audix i5 too), but they're different-- to my ears, the SM57 is a bit boxier or mid-rangey, while the e609 has a more open, and brighter sound. FWIW, I find the Audix to be a bit thinner and brighter than the other two. In addition to close mic'ing guitar...

Thanks-- that settles that-- no pan normalization required thanks again, Rio

I use Wavelab 6 (+ UAD Plugins) for mastering. One of the tools offered is pan normalization-- basically, it's supposed to help even out the loudness of the R & L channels. I'm wondering whether it isn't messing up the original panning of the recording. On a recent recording, I ended up...

e609 for drums I use the e609 under the snare (with either an SM57 or an Avant ADM on top) and it captures the sound of the snare itself very nicely. I'd consider using it on top for snare as well, although I haven't done so. I'm not sure I'd use it on any other part of the kit. I use a e906...

I use two mics, and double-track. I'll usually use a Sennheiser e906 close on the cab, and then either a ribbon or a LDC about 4 feet in front. The 906 gives you the punch of the close cab sound, while the mic a few feet out captures the reverb and more open room sound. I record each mic...