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I dropped my Rode NT2 tonight and it hit the desk really hard. Bad times. Its still working but there is now masses of hiss and the output is much quieter. Ive taken it apart and cant see anything obvious wrong with it. Any ideas as to whats damaged, if its repairable, and how much its likely to...

Hi, Ive decided its time to finally upgrade my recording setup from my Fostex FD-8 to a computer recording system which is probably going to involve Cubase. My question though is about Audio Interfaces, Ive read loads of stuff and I sort of semi-understand them. I still want to use my old set...

My DT100s are 8 ohms but my Fostex FD-8 says the headphone socket is for 16 ohms +. Is this going to be a problem? Ive tried them & they sound quite bad, but maybe its because im used to headphones that colour the sound more?

Hi, I have an old FD-8 & im looking to change the HD which is now 6 years old, its a 4GB and im looking to install a larger drive and 40GB seems to be the smallest you can get nowadays. Mine still has the original software, I was wondering are there any updates that will allow the FD8 to...

Im about to buy my first condenser mic, Ive read a lot of really useful stuff here which has lead me to a few specific questions. The mics Ive been looking at are: Audio Technica AT4040, Rode NTK, AKG Perception 400 & the AKG SolidTube. Im gonna try them out and see what I like but I thought id...

Buying my first preamp, on a tight budget (up to or around $200) what are peoples experiences with: Presonus Bluetube DP, Presonus TubePre, and Studio Projects VTB-1? I also have the opertunity to buy a used Focusrite Penta Compressor (w/built in pre) for similar money. I'm going to be using...

Hi, im a total amature and id like to ask some advice from you wise people about how to record vocals in a small cheap-ish home studio setup. For years i've been recording vocals by connecting an SM58 to my guitar amp (An ancient thing made by Alligator) and then taking the output of the amp and...

Anyone know what software i'd have to get if i wanted to install a 20 GB hard drive? I heard the standard software only recognises the first 8 gig no matter how big the drive is.

I am trying to record vocals on my FD8 singing through an SM58 but i'm not having much luck. The mic is plugged straight into the FD8 and the signal is set to low imput. Basically the problem is it's really bassy and lame and quiet. Even with the treble turned up and the bass turned down it i...

I am trying to record vocals on my FD8 singing through an SM58 but i'm not having much luck. The mic is plugged straight into the FD8 and the signal is set to low imput. Basically the problem is it's really bassy and lame and quiet. Even with the treble turned up and the bass turned down it i...

I'm looking to purchase either a FD-8 or an DMT-8 and I was wondering what are the differences and also any good or bad points about either. Any help would be great!

I'm looking to purchase either a FD-8 or an DMT-8 and I was wondering what are the differences and also any good or bad points about either. Any help would be great!