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For a portable classical-recording rig i intend to use DAT with external converters and preamps; since DAT is 16bit, how can i interface the converters that currently are on the market - my eyes are set on the 20bit Lucid AD/DA If i run the S/PDIF out of the Lucid into a DAT machine (perhaps...

I'm considering building a dedicated audio computer: 1u rackmount for portable recording; is it better to go 2X PIII or 1X P4? Here's my intended system otherwise if it makes a difference: Hardware: > 1u rack chassis > processor(s) w/ appropriate motherboard > 1 GB DDRAM > Delta 1010 (also up...

I just purchased the Audiosport Quattro for use with my Dell Inspiron 4100. In concurrence with information i had heard here and elsewhere, Dell's I/O is a bit sluggish and there is (though minute) a slight hum at certain frequencies. Anyone know of some tricks to speed up the USB? Anything i...

My current recording goals include a portable rig for capturing performances of classical music. While much of this will be live, and thus the acoustics unchangeable, i hope to do recording sessions in halls and churches that are not live as well; what sorts of acoustical 'solutions' can i...

Its been a while since i posted here, but my return to the developing studio brings me some new questions (or variants on old ones, at least) Most of my recording opportunities require a portable rig to record classical (primarily choral and chamber music) and i have thus abandoned my earlier...

Whats the lowest price out there for a decent ribbon mic? The royers are out of my pricerange - are the Beyers perchance cheaper? Is a ribbon a good idea for classical strings and woodwinds or should i go with SD condensor instead? Thanks Macros4

I have a slight dilemma: i am recording a small chamber choir and piano perform Gabriele Faure's Messa di Requiem but, as the performance is also a dinner for the board of trustees, (in the same room, immediately after) i have to place the mics where they will not be in the way of anything or...

Found this on Ebay - stereo set of vintage Beyer M80s - anyone know anything about these? How would they be for classical recordings? Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1504272243

Much of the recording i do (or at least hope to be doing) involves on location work. Are there portable products to assist in fixing the acoustically challenged room (or can something be built - i.e. would a piece of wood with acoustical foam do anything - what about the Markertek sound...

In my pursuit of the best method of recording live classical recitals, i have been studying the various stereo techniques and came across the decca tree. Is there a way of employing this with limited resources (can i do it with 2 omnis and a hypercardiod instead of buying another omni - 2...

Anyone heard of/used Markertek's Sound Seal Baffles - the BAF-2 is a 2'x4' piece of acoustic fiberglass Could several of these be hung on mic stands (or similar) to create a small, portable vocal booth? What about their Jumbo Sound Blankets? I need a smal quasi-iso booth that i can...

I recently inherited an ancient (okay... early 60s, but to someone my age [15] that is seemingly prehistoric) Ampex 1/4" reel-to-reel. It's one of the high end consumer models (don't know the model number) unfortunately it doesn't quite work so i'm trying to reverse engineer (and hopefully fix)...

Whats this TecNec cable i heard about at the Markertek website - teflon cable at 10 feet for less than $30 - is that a good deal?

Can i take advantage of the 2 analog and 2 digital ins of the SB live at the same time as using the 4 ins on the 2496 to get 8 tracks of audio in?

I was searching the GC site for any interesting deals and found an Avalon DI for less than $500... if one were to run a mic through a standalone phantom power and a impedence transformer and then into the DI would that make an Avalon mic preamp for only ~$525? :D :D :D

In imagining my dream studio :D and trying to decide on the order of future purchases, i came across a dilemma. I have decided that when i next have a significant (i.e. ~$1500-2000) amount of money i will buy a really good stereo pair of mics and a nice preamp. I'm recording live recitals of...

Has anyone heard of a rack case that can also hold a desktop PC :confused: - i plan on doing live recordings through PC but don't like the options for laptop and was hoping some sort of case existed with which i could put the PC and rack gear (etc.) all in one wheeled cart - has anyone heard of...

I recorded a classical recital (piano and vocal) - it was a live performance and thus i used 2 Rode NT3s in X-Y config about 15 feet away from the stage. The room was somewhat boomy, but the recordings sounded very thin and distant? what should i have done differently (i have recently added 2...

IMHO buy a Behringer HA4400 - i don't have one but they look sweet and i intend to invest in one soon. (They're about $80 from Musicians Friend) - u get 12 headphone outs with all sorts of cool features for a very low price - check it out at the behringer site Hope this helps! Macros4

Would it be more prudent of me to purchase a better LD mic or to upgrade from 16 bit to 24 bit soundcard? If i don't buy the soundcard I can afford an NT1000, if i do i would get either an Oktava 219 or a CAD m33 I am planning on using this for classical/operatic vocals (high bari/tenor) and...