Recent content by dennyc765

Proper hitting of crash cymbal Crash cymbals should not be hit HARD directly on center at high volumes. Rather it should be hit with a "slicing" arc motion either left or right of the edge closest to you. This puts less stress on the cymbal structure and minimizes the "rocking" after hit...

My mixdown on Yamaha AW1600 sounded great on monitor speakers (Alesis Monitor 1 with RA150 amp). Played on other equipment and WAY WAY too much bass. Suggestions for eq on bass? frequency specific? It's not loud in sections, just too loud period. Other forum suggested better...

What's the minimum, recommended, and REALLY GOOD hard specs needed to run Logic Express and Logic Pro. I'm considering IMAC 20" with 2 megs memory, 2.0 GHz processor. Should this be "plenty"?

Copyrights on Groups of Songs You only need to use the SR Form to copyright the sound recording AND all underlying material (unless it's published printed by a formal sheet music company). This saves a lot of money. Remember the copyright REGISTRATION is what you're doing and it's purpose is...

Hi to Rimshot -- cymbal man! Rimshot, good advice on your post. I've always used Zildjuan "As" and not familiar with most of the alternatives they've come out with over the years. There only use to be "K's" or "A's" (the "K" were hand hammered and the "A's" were spun. I have a 22" medium...

Clip on mics Some brands have drums without the needed "lip" to clip securely (like my Premier drums) so check your hoops carefully. My Pearl snare drums holds well with its hoop design. I have a "cheap" set of Samson mics (out of budget necessity) but they are "adequate" for now. Would be...

At 4040 I've heard "mixed" reviews of the AT4040 for vocals especially female vocals. Anyone have comments or suggestions? I need a good "for everything" mic, but I'll be recording MOSTLY vibraphone, marimba, drums BUT... I have to have a "reasonable" mic for vocals too. (same ole problem...

go with the AKG? Sounds like two strong votes for the AKG! Perhaps I SHOULD consider the 200 model if I don't need the other patterns, since that's the only difference. thanks for the advice. Anyone else out there used the ATT4040? dennyc765

Like so many people I need a mic that will serve "multi purposes" until I get money to specialize. I see from the "mic poll" that the ATT 4040 does very well and this was recommended to me by friends especially when I mentioned that I will be recording a lot of vibraphone/percussion (transient...

I would like recommendations for a condenser mic in the $250-$400 range. I need to record vocals, vibraphone/marimba (high attack level), and percussion. Vibes & marimba have special problems but still need the "warmth" (as does the vocals). Thanks for help with my "newbie" problems. dennyc765

Buy and old Mackie for pres then? So in terms of "bang for the buck" buying a Mackie would give me the best for the money right. I'm recording with a YAMAHA AW1600 (8 inputs xlr/line) digital machine. Any suggestions for best connections? Never heard the term "focusrites" but seems like...

How does the quality of the pres in a Mackie Mixer (i.e. 1604 cr) compares to the quality of say the M-Audio DMP3? Have any recommendations for pre amp in $250-$400 range for two channels? dennyc765