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dgatwood: The spec sheet that came with the Fat Head II shows it has a "nominal" or output impedance of around 600 ohms and recommends a "load" or input impedance of 3000 ohms. From what I read, this is common for ribbon design. Here are two quotes from the Focusrite TwinTrak user's manual...

Now that some very reasonably priced ribbon microphones are coming on the market, I decided to venture into experimenting with a ribbon. So, I sold a few condensers that I seldom used and ,after reading a few positive blurbs, I purchased a Cascade Fathead II ( $200 ) to try out on acoustic...

WOW! I sold some mics to buy this, completed some tests and WOW! I finally found a mic I like as much as my AT 4033. It's a keeper! Great on acoustic guitars and vocals. And, yes, its better than the RODE NTK ( had it and sold it ) in my opinion. The preamp and impedance play a big role I'm...

See previous post ... there's more if you use search. Lexicon MX200 Regards, Mountaineer

Well, when I said the C300 fits my DAW system, its because my interface is a Mackie Onyx 400F with inserts on the pres and I use the C300 analog I/O on inserts when tracking vocals and the S/PDIF when processing other tracks in Sonar. So far I'm impressed with the vox compression. Its very easy...

TC Electronics C-300 I bought one of these a few weeks ago because it fit in so well with my DAW system setup. I replaced a dbx 1066 with it and like the C300 alot. It's very easy to use, the presets seem to function well, and the digital I/O make it great for use as an outboard processor...

I don't know about the online Lexicon guys, but Trevor of their Tech Support was very helpful. I had trouble getting the software to work even with SP2. Lexicon ended up taking my system configuration and customizing the main software DLL file until it worked. No problems now. Top notch...

I have a TwinTrak and use XLR outs only. I agree that XLR to TRS cables will solve your problems. Set all your equipment to +4 dBu (professional) levels. It will give you approximately 12dB more level and balanced connection will reduce noise. Why must you send the TT signal to a headphone amp...

I had a 266XL and sold it on Ebay for $150. I then picked up a used 1066 for $175. I like it much better. It has a limiter and better metering and seems to be more transparent. With only $200 as a budget, your better off going used or to buy one RNC now and one later if you have to have two...

Here's a response I sent on this subject on 12/17/05 ... the Friend-Chip works great and costs about $650. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- I looked around alot for one of these too. I ended up with a Friend-Chip DMX 12/12. Works great and handles 24 bit...

No, never tried a 207D, but I noticed that the FEB issue of Recording magazine I just received reviews both the Aphex 207D and 230 ... not a bad review either, fairly favorable. Regards, Mountaineer

Yes, I've had mine for over two years and like it a lot. The preamps are quiet and clean and have plenty of gain. The optical compressor is fairly transparent and effective. I use both XLR outs and digital S/PDIF out depending on the situation. I Also use the monitor I/O for monitoring. One...

The answer is yes. A/D module sends both L/R channels on S/PDIF. Regards, Mountaineer

Tape a pencil to your mic :D

Yeah, That's what I said. No software ( beyond Win98 ) and no 24-bit. M-Audio bought Midiman, put their name on the digipatch and then killed it. I recommended the Friend-Chip because Neelix was looking for s/pdif and lightpipe. Other than Z-sys stuff, which is $$$$, it was the best available to...

I looked around alot for one of these too. I ended up with a Friend-Chip DMX 12/12. Works great and handles 24 bit. Heres the specs.. Good Luck. Oh, and stay away from the Midiman or M-Audio digipatch. No software control or 24 bit. Theres no much out there ... trust me. Friend-Chip - DMX 12/12...

I called Lexicon's technical support today. They told me that, without the XP SP2 upgrade, the MX200 software will not load. I'm in no hurry for the software, but I need to do more reading on SP2 before I decide to install it. Everything is working so well I hate to throw a monkey wrench in the...

I've got the same problem and fear SP2 will cause me more issues and is not worth the risk. Regards, Mountaineer

I like the Sonitus suite that came with Producer Edition very much. The most useful are the multiband compressor, reverb, and EQ. Regards, Mountaineer

You can easily get miked up for under $450. Here's my set-up for acoustic mics: I bought one of these matched pairs of MXL 603s mics. A Reputable dealer too! MXL 603s Matched Pair w/shockmounts and case I also bought a Behringer B-5. It has two capsules ... Cardioid and Omni, and fits well...