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Applied 8.02 patch, and also found out my 0404 has a new driver patch as well. All good now!!! Thanks!

Ok, as a last resort...after a lot of research I could'nt find any info on what my problem was. I checked the manual, did all they recommended me to do. I still have the problem of the audio dropping out. It happens while playback AND recording. But here's the thing...it plays back PERFECTLY, if...

I'm actually not too worried about treating my room, used it and it sounds fine. I'm sure itll sound much better in a treated room but, I'm happy with my current results. I share a room with my fiance...where I live/record, and she WILL tear my head off if I glue foam on her walls!

Just picked up the Shure KSM44 for $425! Just gotta say that my mic hunt is over! Thank you for all your help!

Ok, I'm sure this has been asked, but I'm at work so I don't have a lot of time to dig around for old threads....but here is my question. What is the right "process" when mixing/editing vocals?? here is what I do...Rap vocals BTW I EQ the vocal track, and then compress it...followed by...

BTW is the SM7 and SM7B comparible???

Man...mic shopping is harder than I imagined!! What are your thoughts on these?: http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MSHMXL2003 http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MSEMXLV67G http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--AUTAT3035 http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--AUTAT4040SM

Hmm...well I think I am gonna go for the KSM27 to use in the long run...for at least a few years, just because it isn't too expensive and would be a big step from the MXL 990. If the KSM27 will give me a sound I'm satisfied with, I probably wouldn't need to upgrade to another mic at all, since...

So there IS a significant difference between the KSM27 and the 44? Even just using the Cardiod pattern? (Keep in mind I am doing mainly rap vocals) Worse comes to worse I will invest in a 44 later on because I really do like how it sounds. But if I can achieve a "good" sound from a cheaper mic...

Well, they're pretty much in the same price range, and all the songs on my myspace were recorded with a Shure KSM44, EXCEPT for "City of Ashes" which was done with a MXL 990 (the mic I currently own)...I guess what I REALLY want to know, is what mic will give me the best bang for my buck? $250...

What mic is better for my voice? I've been hearing a lot about the Apex 460, and I am wondering, how does it compare to the Shure KSM 27? Besides having other patterns? Which one do you guys think is better? And Why? Any help is appreciated! Thanks Alkaline

Thanks, any other suggestions?

I haven't made much, but I don't have the money to invest at this moment. But I do have a plan for the near. Unlike most people who feel they NEED to find a contract or a label to make some $$ from music, I feel that you need to make moves locally, and hit the streets hard on your own to feet...

Well, if you wanted to extract the Vocals to use in a remix, etc... there IS a way to do it. BUT, you need the instrumental file, and it NEEDS to be exactly the same. There is a video on youtube that shows you how to do it.

I do rap vocals...I try to do it all in one take and make note of the parts where i'm "struggling" and just slowly break down the verse/song to the point where it sounds good. There are plenty of room for mistakes at shows and live performances, but when it comes to recording I don't allow any...