Recent content by Phil66

Okay, I've decided to send the Rode back, £200 I don't think I needed to spend. the attached file is just a very quick set up with the AT2020 in practically the same location as I had the Rode. No acoustic treatment yet, not even the backdrop sheet. I really think, that thanks to everyone's...

Thanks, yes I noticed that and I guess it's to be expected. I'll do some tests. How about a pint of Evian? :sneaky: I just thought I could show my appreciation of your time by sending a small token gift. Cheers.

Thanks Rob, Can I buy you a virtual pint via PayPal? Cheers Phil

Thanks again Rob, After posting my last post telling you about the sensitivity of the AT2020, I did some deep thinking, I had the AT2020 in front of me and to the left near a wall. It sounded like when radio presenters put their mouth too near the mic and get that reverb effect, I think it's...

Thanks Rob, I really appreciate it. I am still in the window to return the Rode, I went for it because Paul uses one successfully and others on YT but I completely understand what you're saying. What mic around the £200 Mark would you recommend for my space? I still have my Audio Technica...

Thanks Rich, Your reply reminded me of another thing Paul said to me: "The most important factor is the DISTANCE between the mic and the sound source (guitar or vocal.) Also, the acoustic properties of the room become more of an issue as the mic gets further and further away from the sound...

Thanks Keith, I think tonight I've made progress. It was okay before but now Paul is getting me to sing/talk lyrics whilst playing, he's not trying to get me to be a singer, just to be more musically aware. Here is my effort from tonight. I think this is much better than before, I think I just...

Thanks Rob, I understand what you're saying, I don't understand compression very much. I'll get a test video put up, it will show my screen displaying Reaper, and it will have the audio with me just saying "one two" or similar ramblings. I'm not using an amp, I'm direct into my Scarlett and...

Sorry, there is a small error that changes the whole question. "I can't get my voice loud and proud like Paul's. If I turn the career up in Reaper, it jumps into the red on the meter sometimes and if I turn it down, I can't hear my voice. Thanks

Hello folks, I study guitar with Paul Gilbert online. His video replies are great, I'm not allowed to share outside of the school but I found this on YT which is a bit of fun with a ukelele but it serves a purpose as it's done in his home studio where he does the video responses. Here is...

Ahh thanks, that rings a bell, I seem to recall Macrium Reflect, cheers. Any ideas on a computer?

Hello folks, I'm thinking of upgrading my music laptop. I don't really need a laptop but I don't have room for a second desktop tower, I currently put my laptop through a large external monitor and use the desktop keyboard and mouse. I've come across these NUC computers and wonder what your...

Hello folks, I'm currently using a Sony camcorder, Reaper, Windows Movie Maker and a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd gen. I mainly record very small projects for lessons and workshops for instructors to critique where I learn to play guitar online. If it helps you can find examples there, just...

OK, I've sorted the noise problem. I tried the Ground Loop Isolator in between my Boss GT-001 and my Focusrite and it made it worse so I put one of the leads from one output of the switcher to the input on my Focusrite. The other output goes to my head. All noise gone except for the usual gain...

Thanks, I've ordered one. I'll let you know how I get on :)