Recent content by rodbox5

I'll go with Phonic - especially of late, since some of the newer products really puch above their weight. Latest aquisitions are:- Phonic Firefly 808 audio interface and DYN 2000 dynamic processor. Both products are brilliant and perform well above expectations and the price I paid. I've also...

I took a punt and bought one. It's definitely a scalpel rather than a sledge hammer and provides real precision in eliminating unwanted sound intrusions. The comression feature works well and again, there is good control when smoothing out the rough edges. Really over the moon for the price.

I'm looking to acquire a rack mounted compressor/dynamic processor. I quite like the specs of the Phonic DYN 2000, although I've not seen one in the flesh and I'll have to order this item in. I've generally had pleasing experiences with Phonic gear in the past and I think their products are...

We've been using the Phonic firefly 302 USB and it's a great little unit for the money and does a nice clean job with mics. For guitar, I'd always recommend going with a specialist DI/Pre anyway, as you really want to optimise that tonal quality. Most interface preamps at the lower end of the...

The case itself is solid enough as are the wheels. There are a few desirable bits and pieces that can be added for sure - but they're all readily available at our local hardware store for peanuts. The extras sure as hell won't add up to another $400! It will get ramped into a van and put on the...

I finally found an Aus supplier who puts out wheeled metal racks at a really good price - check it out: samson srk 21 | eBay Just had to be an e-bay seller! He also puts out a Phonic firefly 808 univeral at a good price, so he'll get my custom on that upgrade too (I'm currently getting by...

Yeah mate but even then, take a look at what our American friends would pay from somewhere like ZZounds and the variety of product on offer - and it makes you feel a little hard done by. I'm seriously considering doing a deal the next time I'm in China and flooding the market with cheap...

This is an example of what I was looking for: Pro Audio Stash » 24U Rack System » Flat Pack Rack Enclosures » Rack Mount Enclosures » 19 Inch Racking Add the wheels, a couple of pans and some rack mounts and you're looking at well over $600! This kind of setup is useful though, because you can...

Been looking at the price of 19" wheeled equipment racks in Australia - just a short PA rack costs around $650! Nothing more than a bunch of pressed steel parts as far as I can figure - shame Ikea doesn't make em! Do you guys in the states get this stuff any cheaper? We'd be happy down under to...

Look, a lot of people sneer at Phonic gear but take a look at their firefly 302 usb for a low cost audio interface with most of what you're looking for. I have one and from a recording point of view it's crisp clean and efficient. One or two folks have said they can detect a slight undertone...

We're trying to reproduce a few vintage tracks from John Mayall's "The Turning Point". Probably so old now, nobody will remember the album. Great sax and flute numbers all the same! A few issues to sort out still - but will post a track when we're done. Thanks again!

Did a quick trial run with my AT2035 microphone. Positioned the mic a little high and angled down. Flute player up close (about a foot) but slightly angled to the left of the mic. Mic located above and evenly between the blow hole and the fist joint on the flute. Flute player a little put off by...

From comments here it sounds like we're too far away. I was worried about picking player and mechanical noise, so have used an instrument mic at about 3 feet. Will try close up - thanks guys

I use a Phonic Firefly 302 USB. The whole thing works great - except for the headphone output, which has a miniscule underlying hum. All recording aspects are nice and clean however and just about zero latency (really!). To top it all off the package included Cubase LE and came accross the...

We've been trying to record a flute track with varying levels of success. There seems to be three options: 1. Instrument mic on a stand (what we've tried so far) 2. External miniture mic which clips onto flute 3. Internal mic (replaces the flute's end cork) Mics for both option 2 & 3 are...