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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'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.

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.

Ok, i've got a bunch of questions here: Does the Roland SI-24 have inserts? The site says it comes with Logic - does Logic have an option for using I/O as inserts? What are the preamps like? Does the SI-24 support other multi-tracking software? Is Logic good for recording and editing audio, or...

Soon i'll be going to college to do a course in Audio Engineering, and i'm hoping to get a job in a recording studio. I'm just wondering, how many of you guys make a living out of recording, or anything to do with music/audio? And does anybody here make a living out of recording people in their...

I've been thinking of getting the Tech21 PSA1 preamp and a power amp, instead of a head. Do you have to get a power amp made for guitar setups, or will a normal PA power amp do? I'm looking for around 200w-300w. Would the Alesis RA300 be a good choice? Does anybody know how much these are...

In my last post I forgot to ask how much the Mesa Single Rectifier heads are as well. Anybody know?

Does anybody know how much the Dual and Triple Rectifier heads cost? I can't find prices anywhere on the net.

After talking with Black Apple i've been considering getting an ADAT setup. Although as far as I know an ADAT is only 8 tracks, which I don't think will be enough for me, my band, and other bands which I hope to record. I had the idea of getting the ADAT studio pack, then getting another LX20...