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Alan so the same advice applies to the VC1Qcs- hit it hard and adjust the output gain until the Gina is "happy". I assume that would be the vu meter reading at about 0 to +2? As much as your advice has helped me get a better sound on the VC1Q, it's still doesn't reach out and grab my voice...

Alan- how do I keep it from nailing the sh-- out of my soundcard when I push the gain up on it? Crank the input gain high, then hold the output gain back so it doesn't hit the soundcard so hard?- is that the general idea? I have a Gina-24 card that I can push pretty well w/ 108db of headroom...

Thank you... I really appreciate your responding. I have a VC1Qcs and I'm using an AT4033 (I have a JM-47 which actually sounds a little better (as long as I de-ess). Anyway, my vocal style is is a strong baritone, blues/country style (you can hear it on acidplanet.com (Blue Sky Falling...

I have a 4033, a dbx286a and two Meeks- the VC3Q and the VC1Q. The 4033 with the dbx is tooo clean, no character at all. It sounds good with the Meeks, and has the rolloff switch. But the cheap condenser I have (the JM-47 Meekrophone) sounds better with the Meeks than the 4033. Go figure...

OK, this might sound weird, but I cannot get as good of a vocal sound from my VC1Q as I can from the VC3Q. The VC3Q grabs my voice and gives it give punch- especially on the ah sounds and consonents- it's hard to describe; the VC1Q just doesn't sound as good and I've tried every setting I can...

Mixing down I used to run 4 stereo line outputs from my soundcard into the Mackie inputs in order to add effects or compression or whatever. and then run the Mackie line outs to a CD burner or tape deck. You can use the RCA tape outs two. BUT - I actually don't bother with an outboard mixer...

Personally I don't like to monitor back through the mixer until mixdown. I use the mixer (Mackie 1202) for input into the soundcard only, that way I avoid some latency problems. What I do is run a pair of line outputs from my (Gina) soundcard to the power amp and thus to the monitor speakers...

Hooking it up- You will have to connect the main outs from your Mackie to the input on the back of your soundcard. If your soundcard input is a stereo mini-jack, you'll have to buy a Y adapter. Many inexpensive soundcards now have 1/4 inputs, such as the Echo Mia or similar cards.

What's with the slammin' guys? This is a good song, by a good musician who's obviously put in a lot of work. I'm not into organized religion, but really, there is no "in your face" stuff here- try growing up with "born-agains." This song is about people missing each other; the setting...

Oh, and I should add- very very easy to use despite all of it's features. You'll be recording within a half hour of installing it, and I'm no computer or software geek. A nice product if you really want to concentrate on the music. I found that Cakewalk, for example, was not as easy to get...

I've never heard of Premier either. I use Vegas- it can run different types of soundfiles at different sample rates/bit depths in one project. It also has very nice editing features and of course works seamlessly with ACID and SoundForge, and has a few built-in plug-ins. It's a pretty good buy.

Thank to both of you Darrin and Matt. Darrin I have some time before I'm ready for mastering- I'll definately take your advice on which mastering house to use. Anyone out there have any recommendations? Matt- it's good to know I'm OK on the monitors as far as mixing, at least. When you...

I didn't bail on the Alesis, but I found a pair of Monitor One mkIIs in stock at Mars shortly after I wrote that post. So I did cancel the order on the M1 actives. So far I'm happy with the Monitor Ones, but I haven't done a lot of mixing on them (still tracking). Thanks for the advice on...

Mike I'm sorry to hear about your job too. It seems no one appreciates loyalty anymore. My bass player worked for Sonic Foundry here in Madison and he got the axe along with many others there. I saw how tough for him so I really sympathize with your plight. I'm sure you'll land on your feet...

Question for BBB Hey Brew Town guy- I hail from Madison. You mentioned NOT to use nearfield monitors. I'm using a pair of Alesis Monitor One mkIIs for mixing, but I plan on sending the completed disc to Pacific North for mastering. Do you think I'll get decent results? If not nearfield...