Recent content by cuibono

Years ago, someone gave me an Altec 633a microphone. Today, I dug it out of the garage, tested it - no signal. Its going in the trash unless someone wants to come pick it up this week! It is in decent shape, with some nicks in the paint. I'm in Redondo Beach, CA. Have a nice day! :D

I bought these from Jon when he first started selling them. I don't use ribbons anymore, so I'd like to pass these on. Jon did a complete rebuild of motors in these about 3 months ago, including new, stronger magnets. I also put some pretty exotic transformers inside (used in other 'modern'...

I don't think these mics need a lot of introduction - these are Dave Royer's early LDC mics for Mojave Audio, originally a kit using modified MXL2001s, which was replaced by the MA-200. They sound very nice indeed, but unfortunately I don't use LDCs anymore. I have two of these, they are about...

I've been using home-brewed mics based on the panasonic wm61a capsule, and am looking to increase its many uses (look at linkwitzlab.com for a great example, scroll down to 'microphone'). The capsul is omni - I'd like to make a cardioid version. There seems to be two possibilities - perforate...

I didn't see much mention of this firewire interface on this board, so I thought I would post my impressions after having one a few months. I bought the Firefly 302 because it is currently the cheapest 2 channel firewire interface that has spdif i/o. Its small, and can be powered off a...

anyone know how to easily switch between track and console view - a keyboard shortcut? - it would be so helpful... Also, anyone have any suggestion on how to manage/remove installed effects - I want to get rid of some of the ones I dont ever use. thanks, patrick

Hi yall. Need some advice here: Ive been recording this female singer, folk-ish, fairly high pitched voice, and she really wants to do a lot of the backup vocals overdubbed. The problem is, when she does, the vocal tracks become very very 'shimmery' - kind of like phase cancelation problems...

Hi all, I am using a pair of AKG 414's (LDCs) as room mics to record a simple folk band (in stereo, AB configuration), but am interested in what mic's might be better/more interesting. I tried Neumanns KM84's (SDC), but didnt like the results as much. I think I might stick with LDCs. Are...

So heres my dilemma: I don't want to spend $200 on a new m-audio 1010lt, it just too much for an entry level soundcard, but I dont know if I am ready to spend the ~$500 on a good soundcard. Can anyone suggest a way to get 8 analog ins (no pres necessary) onto my PC for less than $200 and still...

I have an otari mtr-12II 1/2" 4 track, biased for 996 mastering tape (I forget the tape maker). I want to use some new quantegy 456 tape on the machine. So my question is, what, specifically, will happen to the sound quality if I don't adjust for the bias differences? Will I lose some end of...

Howdy all, I'm looking at picking up a M50 mixer for use with my Otari MTR-12II 4track. Any input on this mixer? I know it is old, but supposedly these tascam decks are good. How are the pres? Plenty of headroom? Anything I should watch out for? Are there XLR in/outs? There is no phantom...

hey all, im looking for a service and owners manuals for a MTR-12 II. I just got it. Im going analog. Wish me luck. PS- I won't be mastering on it, just recording right off my mixer- any suggestions?...

Hey all, I've been hearing about audiophile-quality recordings (albums), and it seems these folks are real particular about how the album was recorded. They will even list how the mikes were positioned. Anyone have any input on what some common 'audiophile' techniques are? It seems they do...