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  1. scarboro78

    Help! Old Apogee wont lock with new Interface!

    Hey Guys, It's been a long while since I've been around these parts. I was hoping someone can shed some light. So here's the deal. I upgraded my old single-core PC with Win XP because well. it was just that time along with upgrading from Cubase SX2 to Cubase 5.5 (I love it). My new DAW setup...
  2. scarboro78

    I'm a Digital Newbie!

    Hi Guys, I've recently made my first venture into the Digital Conversion world and as expected I've already encountered my first, "What The....?". I purchased an Apogee Trak2 with the D/A Option installed. Just got it delivered this weekend and when I went to see what kind of cables I needed...
  3. scarboro78

    MoreMe Headphone Trouble...

    Hi Guys, I was looking for an extra pair of headphones laying around yesterday and I forgot about a couple of pair of MoreMe headphones that I bought about two years ago. Both of which currently only work on one side after about a year of use. Funny thing is they both went out at about the...
  4. scarboro78

    Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8

    Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with this compressor? I've read nothing but great reviews and my only question is... is it worth the extra few hundred bucks for the 'british mod' version? Thanks.
  5. scarboro78

    Another AD/DA Question....

    Hey Guys, Sorry about beating this to death, but I've been reading a bunch of threads on the subject and doing some research and I'm not exactly sure what the best investment for myself would be. Currently I don't have a converter in my recording chain and I would like an AD/DA for the obvious...
  6. scarboro78

    My First Akg414b-xls

    Whats going on guys!? Long time no post! Been busy moving/working/recording/doing graphics.. :eek: It's been nuts! But anyways I came across a GREAT deal on a 414 and I just couldn't pass it up! So of course I got it and my first impressions are... ITS NICE! But it does seem a bit bright...
  7. scarboro78

    Manley Pre's - Opinions?

    Hey Guys, I've come across a real good deal on a Manley Mono-Pre. I've heard nothing but good things about Manley equipment and I just wanted to get a second opinion from you guys. Let me know whats up! Thanks.
  8. scarboro78

    Apartment Building.. Better Acoustics?!?

    Hey Guys! Long time no post.. I been busy moving out into a new coop apartment I just bought! :D After a couple of weekend I've finally connected all of my equipment and fired up my computer for the first time. Found me the first thing I can find to play to make sure everything is working...
  9. scarboro78

    Master Fader Gain vs. Limiter Gain

    Hi Guys, I have a question about rasing the overall volume on a mix. Generally, at the end of a mix, I end up with a lot of headroom on the overall volume of a song. Meaning I can push the master fader 3 or 4db before I actually clip. My mixing routine is: 1) Record & Mix in Cubase leaving...
  10. scarboro78

    Best Material to mount Foam on?

    Hi Guys, Just a quick question... I'm moving into a new apartment and I don't want to hammer a bunch of holes into the walls to hang up my studio foam. I was thinking about mounting them on something but i was just wondering if you guys can give me some suggestions on a material that will not...
  11. scarboro78

    VoiceMasterPro D/A better than Mbox D/A?

    Hey guys, Just wondering, I'm getting an offer on the A/D add-on to the Focusrite VoiceMaster Pro at a decent price and I was wondering if that was any better than the built in converters in the Mbox. Anyone have any clue? Will I hear any difference?? Is it worth buying!?!? Thanks!
  12. scarboro78

    How Do I Monitor a Vocal Return Signal....

    ... without hearing the original? In other words, I want to mix my vocals through my Avalon however I dont know how to monitor the incoming signal without hearing the original. I can get the signal in and out but not without hearing both at the same time. Any suggestions?
  13. scarboro78

    To record in 24/48k, or not..

    Hey Guys, Quick question to the bit depth/sample rate Guru's. I mostly record hip-hop tracks where alot of the beats are mostly brought to me "ready-made" recorded at 16 bit/44.1k. Since I've started recording I've got into the habit of recording everything at 24/48k. So what I've been doing...
  14. scarboro78

    Problems with Lighningmp3.com?

    Hey Guys, Anyone know if lightningmp3.com is not accepting new uploads? I haven't recieved an email for a song I uploaded yesterday.. tried again today and nothing.. :( Thanks!
  15. scarboro78

    New Gab Gacha Mix CD OUT!

    What's going on my good peoples? Just thought it was my civic duty as a fellow hip-hop head to inform you of my brother (and one of my favorite mc's) Gab Gacha's "United States of America vs. Gab Gacha" Mix Cd available now. If you an underground hip-hop head you might know him from the...
  16. scarboro78

    Bussing Tracks for Compression/EQ?

    Hey Guys! Long Time No Write.. :D I've got a question about bussing tracks in Cubase SX 2. I know for example in Pro Tools I can set the output of a track to go into a Bus Created with a Compression and EQ effect. Doing this sends the signal directly to the Bus instead of having an FX Insert...
  17. scarboro78

    Putting up Foam in a Crowded Room..?

    Hi Guys, (please excuse the lengthy post) I came across a great deal on 4 fairly large sheets of 2" Inch Foam yesterday. The Dimensions are: 2 pieces are 61" x 45" 2 pieces are 48" x 39" Anyway, my problem is that I don't have much bare wallspace due to the fact that I actually record in...
  18. scarboro78

    Turning Monitors On Remotely!? How?!

    Wsup Guys! Long time no post.. been busy workin.. recordin.. etc. Anyways, as my modest little studio gets more and more cluttered with equipment, I find it more and more difficult to get to the back of my equipment, especially my speakers everytime i have to turn them on (powered TR-8's). My...
  19. scarboro78

    To buy an NTK or not.. THAT is the ???

    Hey Guys, I've just been offered a pretty decent price on a used but in great condition Rode NTK. I currently own a BLUE Dragonfly which I'm very happy with but I'm wondering if this mic would give me a different flavor of vocals. I know it's a pretty good mic from what I've read but then...
  20. scarboro78

    "Vocals should not rattle the woofer." True or False?

    Hey Guys, I was wondering what everyone's take on that statement is. For the most part I've been trying to mix my vocals where they won't rattle the speakers much at all, but I find it nearly impossible to eliminate some sort of slight speaker rattle altogether without the vocals beginning to...
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