Recent content by pointfive

In SX3, I want to do something that should be pretty straightforward: route a group track to another group track. For example, I have a (mono) group channel named Snare, with 2 audio tracks routed to it (top and bottom mic). I want to route the Snare output to my Drums group track (stereo)...

I feel like what I'm looking for is so simple, but I'm having difficulty finding it... in the US at least. I'm looking for a cheap RCA input selector switchbox. I just put together a computer for our studio, so I want to be able to switch our near-field monitors between that and our old...

Hey all. I've tried to do some research on this before posting this question here, but so far haven't been able to find a clear answer. I'm considering buying a ribbon mic soon, probably a ShinyBox 46 (or maybe a Nady RSM-2). What I understand about ribbon mics (and please correct me if I'm...

I currently have a basic setup of equipment that's partly geared around working in limited space. I'll attach a picture of my current setup, then post a reply with my possible new setup, and the questions I have. Here's my current:

Perfectly simple question: What are the best and easiest ways to split a signal coming from one guitar to go to two amps? DI box? Y-cable? Something else? Thanks.

This is potentially a dumb question, and I think I know the answer, but I know most people here know it for sure, so... I have a Yamaha Subkick. This mic puts out a very hot signal--it sometimes distorts even with the gain on my mic pre all the way down. This is mentioned in the documentation...

I'm in the process of planning a brief tour in early August through Pennsylvania and Ohio. I was wondering if anyone from those areas knows of any good venues we could contact. If so, I'd really appreciate the info. And if you need info on NJ/NY venues, feel free to contact me.

My band is having a slight problem: We're based in Northern NJ (no, this in itself is not the problem :) )... in and around our town there's a pretty active music scene, lots of places to play, but they're all 21+. Most of our fans are in high school. Hell, two of our band members are in high...

I'm looking to purchase a kick mic. I've searched the board and read all the related posts I could find, and as a result of that research, and the budget I have (~$100), I've pretty much narrowed it to two choices. Either a CAD KBM412, or a Blue Kickball. (I'd most like to get an Audix D6 but I...

I'm worried that I'm doing something unendurably stupid, please dispel or confirm my suspicions. I record with a pretty basic setup of gear I've acquired over the years: Tascam DA-38 through a Mackie 1402VLZ. Recently I've been working with a violinist (she plays an electric violin), and I've...

Has anyone here built a PC using a rackmountable case? Here are examples: http://www.directron.com/raccas.html If so, do you have any recommendations? I'm thinking of building a PC using one of these, but I've had limited experience with them, so I'm not sure how quiet they are, how well they...

Does anyone know of a place online that has plans for building your own rack? I'm sure it's possible to make the measurements myself, but having ready-made plans would make it that much easier, especially since I've never built something like that myself. Here's the rack I presently have...

Has anyone used a Yamaha Subkick on a bass cabinet? I'm considering getting one primarily for use as a kick mic; but if it could be used successfully to mic my bassist, that would be a big plus. From what I've read, the subkick's not a great standalone mic, but really enhances the low-end when...

Years back I bought a matched pair of AT4041s. I was looking for good mics to use for drum overheads. I've used them a few times for that purpose, always with poor results. They sound very thin and "washy". They make crash cymbals sound really weak, like someone saying "pwissss..." I've used...