Recent content by fuzzworth

How would you evaluate the differences between the Presonus Blue Max (about $150) and the RNC compressors (about $180)? Is the RNC worth the extra bucks? I'd be using them for vocals, primarily, with an Amphex 107 pre-amp and going into a Roland VS 880. Comments?

Thanks, randompurpleness,for the comment; I've got an AKG C1000 and an AKG C3000, as well as a couple of SM57s, so I think I've got the mic business covered for now. Maybe I'll get into Neumanns or something when my first recording goes gold or at least brass. I'll look for the Chappell book...

I'm hoping to put together several CDs of my acoustic music both solo and with a small group (guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, etc). I'm thinking of the following package, and would welcome any and all comments, including comments on the package price. Roland VS880EX; Flyer Pc interface for...

Yikes: I meant to reply to this string, but posted a new topic instead. Check the posting "8th Street music," which was supposed to appear here. Next time I'll wear my glasses when I try to post a reply. My apologies.

Yup, 8th Street is for real. I just received (20 minutes ago) an AKG C3000 from their shop via UPS. The mic is in AGK's sealed box, with the multi-language info booklet, guarantee, etc. The only place where I have seen better prices is at analogjapan.com, and I am considering buying a board...

I'm on the verge of buying some Digital Recording equipment, and am wondering if starting out with something as grandiose as the Roland VS-1680 is overkill. I do acoustic guitar-and-vocals, with some multi-tracking (banjo, harmonica, vocal harmonies, bass), and from what little I know about...