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Hi, I have a Studio Projects C1 Mic, and an Art TPS II Tube Preamp. The preamp has a knob has a knob called "Input Impedance". I can't find the correct settings for this, for matching my mic up to it. Is this very important? Does it change the sound quality? Could anyone help? Thanks, R

Hello, I am finishing up recording an album right now. I believe I have ample equipment and space to fully record the album in my home; Logic Pro, Studio Projects SP1 Mic, MOTU Interface, iMac computer, and Waves plugins .. etc. However, even with all this that a lot of bands have, they...

Hello, I want to set up my vocal recording mic the best I can. I have a 10ft decent Monster cable .... and a 25ft Mogami cable. I was wondering which one you would prefer to use. I heard that long runs of mic cables can cause problems. Thanks, R

Hello, I am recording an 80s style new wave, dance album .... and love bands like INXS and New Order. I was wondering ... were most of those 80s drums programmed, or hand done to the drum machines. I am asking because there is a big difference in the feel and off timing of hand done drums, and...

Hello, when I click the MONO/STEREO button on the Main Output, the sound stays the same. I want to hear my mix in MONO to check levels. How do I fix this? R

Hello old school peeps, I love the song "Ceremony" by New Order. Not only because of the notes and it's history .... but it's sound is so full and alive with only 3-4 instruments. Other songs I recall are so full with so little ..... "Melt With You" by Modern English. "Vacation" the Go Gos...

Hello everyone, I have 2 GUITARS, one panned far left, the other right. I partially send both to a REVERB BUS, so it just gives a nice space. But it doesn't matter if the guitars are panned, .... they are both coming out of the reverb bus in mono. I want to keep them as they are panned...

Hey all you reverb and 80s lovers. I am mixing an album right now, and I love reverb. My band sounds like INXS, the Cure, Billy Idol, Jesus and Mary Chain, ... and lots of POP songs out there. I am right now adding reverb to almost every track. When I closely hear many famous 80s recordings...

Hello ALL! I want to know your opinion on what exactly is going on in the vocals for the song "Don't You Forget About Me" by Simple Minds. I love the way the vocals sound on that song. So on that one track from the 80's, from the way the lead vocals sound, I am really guessing this is what's...

Hello ALL! I love the way the vocals sound on that song. So on that one classic track from the 80's, from the way the lead vocals sound, I am really guessing this is what's going on, at least on the reverb end of it. 2 vocal tracks. On 1. Clear EQ, short delay with hi and low cut, and...

Just for reference, I do New Wave, Alternative, Punk, Dance type music. I have read these more than once. 1. Always hear your mix in Mono. 2. Don't put reverb on a whole mix, just separate parts/tracks. 3. Always automate tracks, at least a few. 4. Double record Midi tracks, to make them...

Hello everyone, my MacBook Pro of mid 2008 recently died on me (**** MAD). It died last year, and has really put a dent in my progression as a musician that records. I have recently gotten some extra money and I am itching to record this important next album. I can either fix my older...

Hello everyone, in late 2008 I bought a new Penryn chip MacBook Pro 15". In early 2010, it died. No display, does not go into boot. Every time I hit the power button it seems like it will start, the sleep light blinks a few times, then shuts off, all within 5 seconds. Each time it shuts down...

Hello mixers, I know there are a lot of things missing from my songs in terms of mixing. I know that most of them are tiring to the ear because there are things too full and loud and not enough dynamics. I want you to hear my already released stuff at starGraph på Myspace Music . What are...

Hey everyone, I am almost done recording my new album, and want to mix it faster than done before. Wanted to ask, do you guys use the track presets in Logic? Are they really good mixes for each instrument? Do these presets for the most part know what they're doing, or are they junk? Good...

Hey guys, I just replaced all of my tubes in my Fender Twin Reverb Reissue. I don't want to pay somebody to turn the bias knob to the correct position. Does anyone know where to measure the bias with a multimeter? Thanks, R

Hey guys, can I safely power passive monitors with a good quality Denon stereo receiver? Thanks

Hey guys, I am recording a total 80's sounding album, and that means sequenced drums babe. I would love to hear some tips by anyone who comes across this thread, such as: how to get that fat, gated, big 80's snare .... is it better to sample your own drums, or use the stock ones with Reason...

Hey guys. I am new to performing live with a laptop. I must do this though, cause it's just me. I don't want too much to be automatic, because I actually want to put on a show. Unfortunately my music uses the whole shabang: drums, bass, guitars, layers, synths, vocals. I wanted to know...

Hello, I am looking to purchase a new firewire interface because I just made the switch from a desktop PC to a MacBook Pro. So I'm going from PCI to firewire. Tell me it's gonna be OK. jk. My main question is whether I should get the MOTU Ultralite with a seperate USB controller for mixing...