Recent content by tewfus

Ok that makes sense. Thank you for your help.

I was having some PC issues and was surfing the web for some troubleshooting tips when i came across this tip to improve your machine's performance: "Processor scheduling should be set to background services and not Programs Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Advanced > Performance...

A friend of mine tried that and he wasn't really impressed with it. He instead went with an maudio delta 44. 96k vs 48k was more important to him and he liked the idea of 4 ins and 4 outs. The delta series is pretty good but won't really work for you if you're using a laptop. You can...

I couldn't have said it better myself. Although i often cheat to make sure that i stick to my original price. I use esnipe, it automatically bids close to the end of the auction. I set it up and i don't look at the auction again until it ends... it keeps me from talking myself into paying...

My thoughts exactly. Here’s the question I would ask: Do you have at least $1000 to spend on a preamp? If not then I would suggest selling the u47 and buying a less expensive (but still really good) mic or two, and a couple great preamps, and upgrading any other parts of your signal chain that...

My first recording was into an Akai two track reel to reel that my dad owned. Using a Realistic (radio shack) mic into the right channel i recorded a crappy $300 drum kit. I only had a desktop mic stand that would elevate the mic like 6 inches so i placed it on the floor where it was almost...

I worked with a drummer that felt the same way and it caused enough problems that one of the engineers ended up using some cardboard, wire (like an unbent hanger), and tape and made some makeshift device to shield the mic from the snare sound. It looked ridiculous, but he got it to work.

yeah this should be in the mp3 mixing clinic, but since it's here i'll throw my two cents in. I'll preface this by saying first that i'm on the road and using headphones that i don't trust for mixing and second that i'm not an expert on this genre by any stretch (so take what i say with a grain...

whose drunk??

Very true. Many times people try arranging and writing songs, or parts for their instrument like their heroes might write or arrange it, which would be nice if those people were going to perform that song, but that's not the way it is. We have to start taking longer, harder looks in the mirror...

That preamp is a really good value and i hope it serves you as well as mine served me.

This is some of the best advice you will find on the boards. This is one of those instances where there are a number of viable options, and personal preference will tell you ultimately which is the "right choice" for you. I try to take a similar approach with all my gear. If i can get my...

Since everyone is having some fun with this, i thought i'd get in on the action. The challenge was that I'm on the road on business and am using my work laptop (which runs almost as well as a 1977 chevette) and headphones that i know aren't anywhere close to flat but i don't know them well...

Currently using Event ASP8's (aka studio precision 8's), i upgraded to those from the event 20/20's. I've also used and liked Dynaudio BM10's and Meyer Sound HD1's. As for the NS10's, they can be useful as a secondary set of nearfields (mainly for rock for the reasons mentioned by previous...

I think initially i had some "appearance" reservations about strap locks, but i'm used to seeing them on there now, i actually got over it really quickly. Using washers and just attaching your strap works great unless there's no room in your case for the guitar strap to stay attached. If...