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    Synth Power Adapter rating question

    I have a venom synth. It takes a 1000 ma psu. I lost the power adaptor. But I do have a digitech adapter and all the specs are equal except it's 1200 ma. Would there be any harm in using it? Thanks
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    BELDEN 9182 Mic Cable Where to Buy???

    I am in search of some BELDEN 9182 Mic Cable. Where can I buy about 50-70 feet of it? Anyone?
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    Modding a MXL V63M. Help me please.

    I am on a strict budget, and I only have a single Large diaphragm Condenser (V63M) for my studio. But I can easily solder on PC boards so that's no problem. However, I have SEARCHED and SEARCHED for a DIY mod you can do to a V63m but cant find anything. I do have a ton of metal film...
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    JBL 4208 Studio Monitors (Repair?)

    I have a chance to buy a pair of JBL 4208 monitors but the tweeters are blown. 1. Are these good high quality monitors to mix on for a home studio? 2. Will the tweeters be easily replaceable? 3. Can I replacve the tweeters for a reasonable amount? 4. And will the replacement improve the...
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    CPU Processor Question. (AMD Phenom II 965 BE vs amd phenom ii x6 1045t)

    Hello. I am getting a Barebones computer to get started for my home recording workhorse. I have a question on the CPU's though. There is one kit that has a AMD Phenom II 965 BE. And here is the specs for the CPU... Processor Speed 3.40GHz Cores: 4 L2 Cache 2MB L3 Cache 6MB Bus Speed...
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    How Tall Ceilings for Drum Recording?

    How tall does the Ceiling need to be in a room to record a drum kit with two Large Diaphragm Condensers as overheads? I don't put my cymbals very high btw. How far up should the condensers be? Is it bad to put them TOO close to the ceiling (cardioid condensers)? What would be the...
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    V63M as Drum Mic OverHeads?

    Anyone out there with luck using V63M as Overheads? I just can't get a very good sound with them. I think they might need to be modded. (i.e. they need to have a smoother midrange, Less Fizzy / Harsh / distorted Hi end, yet more brilliance to the high end at the same time. Make sense?) Any...
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    Help Me Choose a BareBones DESKTOP for Recording.

    Hello. It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, but the Grasshopper has come back to the Dojo for some informative advice. I know guys can help me out here. My computer right now, is…Slow and crappy. It’s locking up, skipping, adding noises, just can’t keep up. What are the Minimum Specs...
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    Behringer XM8500 vs. Shure SM58

    I know this probably has been covered before but... My jam-buddy and I did a "Shootout" of Shure's SM58 and Behringer's XM8500 mics (NOT the Behringer XM1800S Mics which alot of people think are the same as the XM8500...which they are Not) He has a very nice PA system. What we found when we...
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    Behringer B2 "Audio Proz" mod?

    I am going to open up a can of worms here. I couldn't find it being talked about here so I thought I would ask...Any experience with the Behringer B-2 "Audio Proz" modded Mic? Would this be a good choice for a room mic, or drum overhead mic?
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    Mixer, Mic pre, Audio Interface ect.

    Hello! My first post here. Please Excuse me, I have no time for introductions, I have to buy this gear quick and I need Answers! lol Basically, I want to set up a (Very Cheap) "Demo" Studio...Stuff thats good enough to sound decent, store my ideas, post on youtube ect. So buying a $1000 Mic...
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