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    Creating the illusion of distance

    Yes, everything above but something not mentioned, maybe because of it's simplicity or DUH factor. If that thing in the distance is loud and moving at you...a slow fade-in or moving side to side (lawn mower) (jet fly by) pan right to left...sometimes both. I guess these are post distance...
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    micing the drums with 4 mics

    First and foremost...find a drummer with a finely tuned kit. The simplest and most successful commercial set-up I've heard of involves 4 mics...a kick mic, a snare mic, and two overhead microphones. Glyn Johns used it to record the Stones/Clapton/The Who...and on and on. Here are the...
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    Problem with low signal on mic

    Wouldn't think so...the unit should have pre capability or it would be a stupid design. Just sounds like more of a signal problem.
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    Problem with low signal on mic

    Probably a real stupid question...but are you using the phantom power switch? Last time I had this issue it was cured with an external pre-amp but I can't see why you would need one. Good luck
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    Problem with low signal on mic

    ground loop maybe
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    Is there such a thing as a box for multiple mics into one input?

    Not to step on anyones toes and not knowing your input...here is what I use for 4 mic mixing into one source. Either single regular input or straight into my computer. I have a Beheringer Xenix 1204 USB. For what it's worth. Later!
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    Mics: more of an obsession than a real difference?

    I'm a voice-over guy (radio for 20 years) and engineer...and I can tell you IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. I would never do V/O work over a kareoke rca $10 mic to achieve a crappy affect unless it was to sell the difference between a good mic and bad mic. So I guess...NEVER SAY NEVER...LOL.
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    Tom Scholz and analog tape as EE

    My two cents. I have been a radio guy since the 60's so have used several different boards/formats/recording types from analog to digital. Here's my take. Digital is so exacting and pure that to the analog user who is used to slight signal degradation...the digital format can seem harsh and...
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    Using a microphone with a drummer

    I read all the ideas and they were all fantastic but my quick fix would be to turn off the drummers mic then record him later in a separate track if you have the capability. I understand your dilemma in a live application but it sounds as if this is a recording application in your basement. Am...
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    Weird Rolling Stones cover

    In a word...DAMN.
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    Advice on my mixing/recording (Especially the vocals)

    :) Tell how it worked out
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    Advice on my mixing/recording (Especially the vocals)

    good luck
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    when track one records onto track two

    Besides your mind...nothing...LOL
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    drum recording help?

    Steven Slate Trigger EX can only be used with a PC right? I record on a Yamaha AW 16G. I cannot figure out how this machine can work in my audio chain since it's all internal. Once I bump everything to PC...the mix is made. Just curious about my options.
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    Background hiss noise in a professional mic. Do i need a pre amp?

    First things first First...what are you recording into...a DAW or into your computer. My DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION Yamaha AW16g needs a pre-amp on 6 channels and if you are going to computer you will need a USB mic or a interface of some sort. I just need more information to give you good...
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