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I'm wondering how to connect an external converter such as an Apogee AD 16x to my computer. What exactly do I need to make this happen? Are my options simply an RME, Lynx or Apogee pci card capable of supporting the 16 ins from the Apogee? Is it that simple? Will the card choice affect sound...

I would guess that any old bass amp can be used for keyboards too but I just want some options from you guys. At this point, it doesn't matter how much the amp is. I just need some choices to choose from. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.

I'm trying to figure out what exactly I need in order to get my system up and running. I'll be running Nuendo. I'm planning to buy the Apogee 16x-AD for conversion into the computer. For my DA, I'm planning on getting 2 channels of Lavry which are AES only. My questions deal with figuring out...

This is definitely a newbie question but I need to know more. Which is best to use as an interface into the computer for audio recording? As far as soundcards, I know there are both firewire and PCI options. Which is best? Is USB mainly only used as a means of transferring data? Any help or...

I've saved up and am going to be purchasing a new Dell computer. I've gotten excellent usage out of Dell I have now so am going to stick with it. Anyway, here's my requirements for audio recording/editing. Basically, I'm looking for something that will support at least 24 track mixdowns...

I'm trying to decide between these two converters here but just can't seem to make a decision. The concensus seems to be that the Lavry's are very transparent so you're not going to get any coloration. What you hear is what you get. The Apogee converters seem offer a slight coloration...

This is probably a newbie question but I am unsure when it comes to this area of digital recording. I know that ultimately everything from the mic source to the converter you use will affect sound quality. How do D/A and A/D converters work into the overall picture? Right now I own a MOTU...

I searched a bit here and learned that there are two options for achieving de-essing by using the compressor/eq sidechain method. You can either use a graphic eq or a parametric eq. The general consensus seems to be that the parametric eq is the best choice as it leaves far less chance to...

I'd like to be able to monitor both what I'm recording and what has already been recorded simultaneously. My setup is that I'm running a MOTU 24i hardware system into the computer where it then uses Cubase VST. I run my input into the MOTU but can't hear that output. I can hear my previously...

I've just purchased a FMR RNP for two of my mic pre's. I know that in order to only get the straight sound from the RNP that I shouldn't run through my mixer like I was planning on doing. If that's the case, then how can I monitor what's coming from the RNP since it would be bypassing the...

The most tracks I'll ever be recording at one time would be 10-12. That happens very rarely. Normally, it's 8 at one time (a drum kit). Does that mean that I have to have 8 channels of outboard compression to work with the entire drum kit? I know compression isn't vital during the recording...

I've narrowed my choices down to three low-end preamps and would like you guys' opinions on them: Studio Projects VTB-1, M-Audio DMP-3 and FMR's RNP. I would guess that obviously the best of the three would be the RNP but it's a little more than twice the price of either of the other two...

I've got a DBX 266XL compressor. On the back of it, each of it's two channels has a little "operating level" switch. You can choose between +4dBu and -10 dBV. The user's manual tells me what the difference is between the two but mentions nothing about applying them. Should I be using one or...

Hey guys. I'll be recording a friend's vocals tomorrow and would really appreciate some tips on how to tame them a little during the tracking. He obviously doesn't have very good mic control. Here's what I'll probably do and chain I'll be doing it with... pop guard --> AKG C414B-ULS mic -->...