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I recently got my Mbox2, and am running it on my iMac G5 (2GHz Power PC), with 1GB RAM. It seems to have trouble coping. In one session I have a stereo track running BFD virtual drums with 2 extra inserts, 4 guitar tracks with no inserts routed to an auxillary channel with 2 inserts to colour...

Just wondering if anybody has used any of AKGs CCS series of mics, namely the D22, D77 or D88 dynamic mics? They are cheap, so I don't expect too much out of them, but for the price are they any good?

I've got an MBox 2 on the way, and i'm hoping to find a well-priced Stereo/dual mono preamp or a mixer (with at least half-decent pres) with SPDIF outs, so I can use the MBox2's SPDIF in's along with the analogue ins. I don't really want to name a price range, because I don't know how much...

This is probably an embarassing newbie question, but is the Shure SM86 considered to be a large or small diaphragm condenser? I mean, obviously the diaphragm isn't as small as say an NT5, but is it as large as something in a typical LDC? Anyway, feel free to laugh, as long as you also respond...

I've got an MBox2 on order, and have just received my SM58 and SM86. I noticed that there isn't a separate phantom power switch for each preamp in the MBox2, so is it going to be a problem using both of these mics at the same time - i've heard that it's ok to send phantom power to a dynamic mic...

I know there is a general dislike for Behringer products, and probably with good reason, but I was wondering if their patchbays are decent? I mean, really how can you screw up a patchbay? Any opinions are appreciated.

I agree with rxQueen - Laneys are awesome. You could get a Laney and have money left over. I own the GH50L - which is perfect for metal, it has more than enough gain - and 50 watts is plenty. It's only a single channel head, but it's got a great sound and is very affordable. You could look...

I'll finally be able to put some money towards some recording gear soon. I'm thinking of getting a pair of Behringer Truth active monitors for my setup, as my budget is going to be fairly low. Since Behringer is generally not thought of as quality equipment, I was just wondering if their...

Hey, i'm looking for some suggestions for soundcards that have ADAT capabilities and 2 analogue ins/outs. Thanks.

Well, at least the VF160 is something to consider. I think it would be pretty handy to be able to record basically anywhere with a power point, then bring the unit home and maybe mix on a computer. Does the VF160 come standard with the ADAT features, or do you need to buy an extra card for it...

Hey, I was just wondering, are standalone hard-disk recorders like the Fostex, Roland (VS), and Yamaha (AW) products useful for if you want to mix synth sequences with audio tracks? How would you go about it? Would you sync a synth/sequencer to a drum machine/click track, to keep the sequences...

I don't want to start arguing over something this small, but I tend to believe what my teacher has taught me since he studied at the Con. and another University, and has alot of experience. Also the fact that everything else he taught me seems to work bang on.

ummm, my teacher at the SAE had a Rode NTK and he didn't use phantom power for it. He told us that phantom power KILLS tube mics.

Man, i'd love to get my hands on one of those Roland guitar synths. The only help I can give you is: I think the Roland should go to the PA and the Strat to the amp. But, you might be able to help me with a question i've had about the VG88: Do you know if it can be triggered by a MIDI...

Can the Roland GR33 and VG88 guitar synths be triggered by a MIDI keyboard? If anybody has tried this please tell me about your experience with it.