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  1. DarrenVocal

    Buying used headphones

    I'm interested in buying one from my area as I've contacted a seller that sells a Sennheiser HD 598 that is about a year and a half. Is there anything bad about getting used headphones or anything? How do I know if its a fake one and stuff?
  2. DarrenVocal

    Sennheiser HD449 alternatives?

    Hello there guys, I am planning to get myself a headphone this year and I've heard that Sennheiser HD439 is pretty flat and makes it a good monitor/recording headphones. Any similar/better headphones at the same price range? I currently have the HD439.
  3. DarrenVocal

    How to soundproof windows effectively?

    I've seen many options like the double window panel ( Or whatever you call it ) , using foam, and a few more. So here's my question: How do you actually go by soundproofing the windows without spending too much? Any help given would be much appreciated.
  4. DarrenVocal

    Steinberg CI1 vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

    So.. What are the main differences and which one sounds cleaner without distortion?
  5. DarrenVocal

    What do you do when you have rust on mic grills?

    Do you use coke and aluminium foil ( yes, I'm serious ) to remove the rust, or do you just buy a new grill?
  6. DarrenVocal

    Problem with MXL 2003a oktavamod

    https://soundcloud.com/dragonster/audio-problem My microphone makes this sound after getting connected for a few hours, anyone knows a fix to this? My shure sm58 does just well and so does mxl v67g and other mics. Anyone cares to explain to me this phenomenon?
  7. DarrenVocal

    Audio interfaces

    Hello people, I am using the Steinberg Ci1 currently and I am wondering: How much of a difference does an expensive and cheap audio interface make? Steinberg Ci1 has been know to be a cheap and "good" audio interface, but with a bit of latency delay. So, anyone care to explain to me the...
  8. DarrenVocal

    Maintaining condenser microphones

    Hello there HR peepz, its been awhile since I've posted anything. Anyone here have great expertise on how to preserve the beautiful sound of the microphones you own and ways to clean it, etc?
  9. DarrenVocal

    Comments on Oktavamod Microphones

    Hello there people of HR, I would like to hear your comments/experience with the Oktavamod Microphones, if you had purchased any. If you purchased a LDC one, how was your experience with it? Did it sound like a U67 as it claimed or something lesser?
  10. DarrenVocal

    Thumping noise in my microphone?!

    Hello there people of HR, I have recently purchased a MXL 2003A Oktavamod modified microphone. It is a 2nd hand one, so I got it for pretty cheap. Sound demo have been included to show the "thumping noise" that is present in the microphone. Earlier today I didn't have this problem...
  11. DarrenVocal

    Any thoughts on the MXL 2003A Oktavamod modified?

    I have gotten a deal for a MXL 2003A Oktavamod modified for SGD 375+. The demo he gave me is here. Any comments if this is fake or how good is it?
  12. DarrenVocal

    Condenser Microphone for Vocals around $350 - 500?

    Hello there people of HR, I am trying to think of a microphone that will replace my sold AT2020 which will be suited for mainly vocals, and sometimes instruments ( But I'll probably use my Shure SM58 for instruments ). Any suggestions? Some of the things I've taken to consideration are the Rode...
  13. DarrenVocal

    Metal pop filters

    Hello there people of HR, I have recently made a thread about the difference between metal pop filters and mesh pop filters. Now, my question is: What brands do you guys recommend for the metal one? I've tried getting the Stedman one on amazon but apparently it doesn't ship to Singapore and the...
  14. DarrenVocal

    Shure SM58 commentary

    For gaming commentary, let's say, you want to record your voice. Is it advisable that you remove the integrated pop filter ( Which doesn't work properly IMO ) and replace it for an external pop filter? I've done some experiments and the pop filter makes the microphone more muddled ( if that is...
  15. DarrenVocal

    Making DJ drops and sweepers

    Anyone here who expertise in that field? Care to share information on hows and tips?
  16. DarrenVocal

    Boom arms

    Hello there people of HR, I have recently gotten myself a boom arm floor stand and it appears that the microphone's weight keeps dragging the whole boom arm now, any "remedies" for this?
  17. DarrenVocal

    Anyone familiar with FL studio?

    Hello there people of HR, I have a question and that will be about the FL studio. How do I stop hearing sound coming from my microphone that is getting projected out of FL studio? I just wish to be able to record WITHOUT hearing what's going on in the microphone to my headphones.
  18. DarrenVocal

    Recording in an untreated room

    Hello there people of HR, I am currently recording in a room that is untreated and whenever I turn up my condenser mics' gain up, they tend to pick up car noises. I am living on the 7th floor ( Its an apartment ) and it seems that I am unable to get rid of the noise, although I have already...
  19. DarrenVocal

    Condenser Microphone picking up laptop noise?

    Hello there people of HR, my AT2020 has been set to a confortable position and is placed right in front of my laptop. The only problem is that my laptop's noise is picked up from the microphone. Any ideas on how to prevent this?
  20. DarrenVocal

    Are shock mounts supposed to allow the microphone to turn?

    Hello there again, people of HR. I have received my shockmount and secured my AT2020 into it. The only one problem to me is that the microphone is able to be turned 360 degrees as many time as you want. Is this normal?
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