Recent content by oildrops

I have a gift card for $300 and plan on using it for recording software. I've been using Cubase LE5 for a long time. I also have LE9, but seem to go back to LE5. I realize I can't get all of this in one shot, but would like to kill as many birds with one stone as possible, so here are the things...

To use as fabric on rock wool? I used to do landscaping so I'd rather not look at that stuff!

Got ya, I wouldn't want to sleep on insulation! Prices for high density stuff really isn't bad for a solution I can take with me anywhere. So, how do I begin thinking about what I need specifically for my room? I would like to get some experience tuning a room. I've walked around with an AT2020...

How about futon mattresses? I live in a college town, so I could look for clean ones. I used to have a 4" king sized DENSE wool filled futon mattress. Wish it could have made the move.

Is it possible to set up one corner of a room as a recording space for acoustic guitar and vocals? Everything else I record is di. Do I need bass traps for this? I am looking for a good DIY panel recipe, since I can't make permanent changes to my rental. I was thinking to do a vocal booth by...

I like how it sounds when I sing loud, and live through a PA. It is a point of reference for those familiar with the two mics I already have. D5 can be muddy, and AT2020 is too harsh. No, just recording vocals on what I am currently working on. What I want is more detail and warmth. I'm...

Sorry for misquoting in my previous post. Thanks for the helpful tips all. Seems like on most forums, some people always aggressively jump into unneeded judgment and debate. I agree, it's a compromise. Never said it wasn't, but don't try to force your own priorities onto others by condescension...

What I mean is that the gain needs to be most of the way up (all the way up if I have a dynamic on acoustic guitar) and that in the last little bit of the potentiometer, it jumps and is hard to dial in the gain. I want a more usable sweep, with more gain overall across the range of the control.

I'm about to give my alesis io2 express to a freind and pick up something with a little better usable gain. The io2 gets pretty touchy by the time the mic is hot. Can anyone recommend this one over the Steinberg UR22 MKII? Can either one drive an sm7b without external preamps?

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Yes, I am recording with two microphones into two separate tracks. :facepalm: I have come to the conclusion that I am doing this as best as I can with my equipment at hand. I track guitar and vocals separate with electric, but at the same time with acoustic. That's good advice, to simplify...

Oops, I misread. I'll check out the Adirondack mics ;) How would you describe your voice? The Two ADK mics seem to have opposite descriptions.

Thanks Boulder Sound Guy, I do try that configuration sometimes, but It seems like the mic needs more (or better) gain than what I can get with the interface. If I picked up a preamp, I think it would help. I've had good luck with the spitfish VST for guitar or vocal bleed if I want to reduce...

Nearly every AKG mic I've tried seems to flatter my voice, so those recommendations are appreciated.

I'm willing to spend up to $400 now. What you got?