Recent content by TomT

I would say that the P-Solo is a great step up in quality from the DPM3, but the price difference is pretty steep as well. However, your connection sounds like a great deal. Would the seller let you try it out before buying it?

Everyone has an opinion, but that doesn't take a Grey area like "better" and make it black and white. For my own perspective (and ironic given the other thread responses), I just recorded using a TLM103 and a UA 710. The UA was borrowed from a local dealer because I have wanted to test it out...

A desser, a surgical notch filter, off axis recording, no lisping...... Free = http://www.kvraudio.com/get/778.html Cheap = http://www.kvraudio.com/get/2800.html

Well, he already has the SM-57 and has gotten some good results, but is looking to take it a little further. I am not sure what "tight" or "very low noise" would be referring to, but it certainly can have "distortion" like any other mic. So long as you dont overload the mic or overdrive the...

Although I agree with your recommendation on the omni mics, I have to disagree with you on the compressor. I noticed that pkdasilva said "after stuggling for a few years, I finally got a good sound out of my acoustic piano" This sounds like a piano owner, who has been working with it and...

As stated, your interface (inspire) has no digital ins. Keep in mind, you did buy an analog pre-amp but it has built in converters as a package. Have you tried the analog outs of the pre-amp to the line ins of the inspire? The difference between the pre-amps internal A/D (analog to digital...

This is a really great question pkdasilva. Always use what you have, and don't wait to experiment. The SM57 is a great mic, but lacks in the high frequencies (by design). Since you are probably not recording to tape, the hi bias sound of driving the tape machine wont be happening. This makes...

I have not used the Samson Rubicons so I cant speak to them. However, I have yet to be pleased with a single thing I have heard from Samson (just my opinion). I have used Monitors from the top Dynaudio C-5's, down to the Auratones, and monitors are a very personal thing. The important thing is...

Well, if you push air against the diaphragm so hard that it rips, then yes you will. Just test it out and proceed slowly (with the gain). You should hear the alarm (distortion) before it gets damaged.

The temptation here is amazing, but I shall resist. I honestly didn't realize that was an artist. I thought he was like a viral video gone way too far. I have never heard this delay style, but you can find some amazing free plug ins that come with some really great delay presets. If your...

Be careful of what you call "inexpensive" around here. jk ;)

I only have one thing / question to add to a great post by Erockrazor. Which parts of the drums were recorded to their own track? If you have the Hi Hat on a separate track, than you should be ok with gating. If you have overheads and kik/snare tracks, then maybe just mic placement and some...

I got the joke about the harp, but refrained from a reply since sarcasm when you are new to a forum will get you pounced on. I am going to look into the pre-amps you are mentioning at the top of the page. I need a 2 channel pre-amp for sound design recording, and will not be spending a $1,000...

Advice is always great, but there are so many factors in why a mic works for a given situation. Plus, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I haven't used those personally, but make sure to try them in all the scenarios you mentioned and decide for yourself. Your own ear is the best tool you...

I prefer to record Harp with the a special DIY mic, it has 2 dixie cups and a string in between. I voted that they were both equal in the poll, but a good pre-amp and a few different and varied mics would be my choice. 150 dollars for a mic is not a lot to me, and I don't see why you would care...