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    Anyone use, try, hear new Adam A5 Monitors?

    I was going to order a set of Adam A7's until I saw the recently released A5s. Same ribbon tweeter, smaller woofer. I record in my jazz group in my home...used to use the Mackie 824s. Sold them. Just wondering if anyone has any A5 impressions. Thanks!
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    How far apart is too far for monitor placement?

    I have my monitors on either side of my computer desk. They are almost 6 feet apart. When I mix, I am back 6 feet from them, (perfect triangle). I think it is acceptable. The way my desk is, 6 feet apart is the minimum. What are your opinions? Thanks
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    OC 703 panels for sale.

    I posted this on the "For sale" thread too. Thought more people would run accross it here. I am selling three 2' x 4' OC 703 panels. Never used. I bought 6 and only needed 3. $50.00 includes shipping to you. Please email me for more information. washingtonbc2001@hotmail.com Thanks!
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    Selling 3 pieces of OC 703 panels

    I have 3 pieces of OC 703 fiberglass insulation that I am selling. Never used. I bought 6 and my studio, only needed 3. These 3 are for you! 2 foot x 4 foot panels. $50.00 includes the shipping to you! Paypal only. Please email me for info. You could have them by the end of the week...
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    Hanging panels on the wall...

    I've built some acoustical panels...how should I hang them? Eyehooks + wire like a picture? (Hard to get them even across the wall) Or a hook style in the top center with nail/bolt in the wall? Thanks! BC
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    PC + Mbox + USB external hard drive = ?

    Hello- I've got a 2 year old suped up Gateway, 1 gig Ram, an Mbox, protools 6.9 + the last update before version 7, and a Seagate external hard drive that is USB 2.0. I think this is more than good. But, there are some that say that I should ditch the USB external and get a firewire card/jack...
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    How far apart should I put my monitors?

    I have some Mackie 824's on MOpads and home made monitor stands filled with sand.... My computer desk/workstation is five feet wide. Is that too much separation between monitors? When all set up, the inner edges of the monitors are 5 feet, one inch apart. Thanks. BC
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    Where to buy studio audio snake cable?

    I need 60-70 feet of 8 channel, studio audio snake cable for my home studio. One end in the control room, one end in the recording room. I was wondering if any could recommend a place to buy from that had good customer service, good prices, and an overall good experience. Thanks. After I...
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    How to record harp and piano with these...

    I am looking for ideas on how to record a 30 second little piece of music. The instruments are grand piano and harp. I am recording in my church. It is a medium sized, Catholic church (denomination only mentioned to give you an idea of the size, etc). High ceilings, tiled floor. I have a...
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    Caulk in the studio/music room

    Hello- I building a music room/home studio, just like everyone else here. I'm wondering about caulking the studs, etc. Can I just use good quality regular caulk? The auralex acoustical sealant is way too expensive for me. Any brands you recommend? Can't I just use a real good quality...
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    How to record record/dj scratch????

    Well, I have a cdrom called "turntable arts"...not bad. I'm just looking for some ways to get a few record/dj scratches thoughout my recordings. I use protools and would like a dj disc with wav files. Any leads?
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    Yamaha AW16G + Mbox + protools = ?

    Hello friends- I've had my Yamaha AW16G for a year now, and this site has been so valuable to me! I feel that I've conquered a lot of technology this last year. As I begin a new adventure, a few questions... I am buying a brand new MBox with Protools LE and keeping my G. I want to use the G...
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    Micing a sax with this mics....

    What would be a good technique of micing a sax with these mics and recorder in my home studio. Yamaha AW16G recorder... Oktava MC12 (I have two) Shure 57 Shure 58 Shure 58 Betas Looking for ideas with mic selection, placements, patterns, distance from performer, etc. I've done some searching...
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    question about ORTF microphone setup

    Are the mics pointed down, over the cymbals you wish to record (more vertical)...or....mics pointed out, toward the cymbals you wish to record (more horizontal). Can anyone take a nice picture of an ORTF setup with a drumset in the shot? Thanks!
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    Question about using a mixer w/the AW16g

    I use the AW16G to record my band's demos. What I initially do is this: Record 4 tracks for the drums (2 overheads, snare, bass drum) while I also record 1 track keys and 1 track bass guitar scratch. Then I overdub..... So, what I would like to get is a mixer that I can plug the initial 4 drum...
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    F/S Wharfedale Diamond Pro 8.2 Active set!

    Because of taxes, I am forced to sell some things. I am selling my Wharfedale monitors. They were purchased brand new nearly a month ago for $310.00 (including shipping). I will sell these for $285.00 (including shipping). These are in new, mint condition! Barely used. Original packing...
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    New Wharfedale thread....

    I got my Diamond Pro 8.2 Actives from Deepwater. I hooked them up and tested them out with the following discs: Miles Davis: Kind of Blue John Coltrane: Blue Train Dr. Dre: 2001 311: 311 and then some of my mixes. I was comparing them to Alesis Monitor Ones Mrk 2's. I record on a Yamaha...
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    Doubling bass drum tracks for beef.

    I'm trying to help get some beef on a bass drum track I recorded. It's a flawless performance, but I should have miked the drum a little different. But, what I did do in the mix is copy the bass drum track (on my Yamaha AW16G) to an open track. I used a HPF on a different frequency, change...
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    How to record backwards vocals?

    Anyone have an idea how to do this? I have a spooky tune that I want to put backwards speech in. I am recording on a Yamaha aw16g. I also have a two track reel to reel. BC
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    Many things for sale! wierd collection...

    All this equipment is church owned and in very, very good condition. Big Ultimate keyboard stand (can hold keys, mixers, recorders...) Yamaha sy77 keyboard complete with manuals and extra written guides. BBE 482 sound maximizer. Proteus 2 orchestra sound module. Yamaha AM 802 8 channel...
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