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  1. dickiefunk

    Which tubes to upgrade SPL Goldmike?

    Hi. I have an SPL Goldmike 9844 as one of my main pres and am wondering would changing/upgrading the tubes improve the audio quality? I use this pre mainly for vocals. If changing the tubes would be an improvement which tubes should I go for? The factory tubes are ECC 83.
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    New Vocal Mic for my collection.

    Hi I'm looking for a new vocal mic that will be a good compliment to my existing mics and pres. My current mics are a Rode NT1a and Studio Projects B1 and the pres I use are the SPL Goldmike (tube pre) and Soundcraft M8. Which would recommend for under $750 / £400? I would really value your...
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    What order for Vocal Plugin FX Chain?

    Hi. I'm using Blockfish (compressor), Spitfish (de-esser), Freeverb Too (reverb),G Gate (gate) and Electri-Q posihfopit edition (eq) on my vocal channel and am wondering which order to place these in the chain?
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    Upgrade my Soundcraft M8 mixer?

    Hi. I have a Soundcraft M8 mixer which I've found to be a nice decent mixer and a bit of a bargain for the price! I'm curious to know what would be a good upgrade or if I'd need to spend serious bucks to notice any significant difference in audio quality? I only need 8 mic pres but any extra may...
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    Windows Vista or XP Pro for Cubase SX3?

    Hi. Which operating system would you recommend as being the best for running Cubase SX3 and stacks of VSTi's and plugins? What's the advantages and disadvantages of both operating systems?
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    Jitter Clock speeds on audio interfaces?

    Hi. I'm currently try to learn some more info about sound cards and have been told that the Jitter Clock speeds make a difference to the audio quality aswell as the converters! What difference does the jitter clock make to the sound / performance of the interface and what do the measurements...
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    Anyone use or tried the Marian UCON CX USB 2.0 interface?

    Hi has anyone had any experience with the Marian UCON CX USB 2.0 audio interface? http://www.marian.de/en/products/ucon_cx
  8. dickiefunk

    Which USB 2.0 Audio Interface?

    Which USB 2.0 Audio Interface would you recommend as having the best audio quality?
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    Anyone use or tried the MOTU 828mk2 USB?

    Hi. Has anyone tried or is currently using the MOTU 828mk USB interface? I am interested in this interface and am wondering how well and reliable it performs? I have a Dell laptop which only has USB 2.0 ports. Would this be a good choice for my laptop?
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    Any better USB 2.0 interfaces than EMU 0404 USB?

    Hi. Which of these interfaces has the best audio quality + A/D D/A converters? I may be having a complete clearout of my studio and scaling down due to getting married and moving house. I've been using the Echo Layla 3G with my main studio PC and have the EMU 0404 USB for my laptop. Because I...
  11. dickiefunk

    Vocal mike poll

    Hi. I've been looking for a new vocal mic to add to my Rode NT1a and Studio Projects B1. Which mic would you recommend as being the best addition to my collection. My budget is £200 / $350 You can view the pres that I'll be using in my sig. Thanks
  12. dickiefunk

    Will passive VU Meter affect audio quality?

    Hi I'm looking to buy a Rane Ms-1b for my setup but the Rane doesn't really have any metering. Because of this I'm thinking of adding a rack VU meter to monitor tracking easier. SM Pro Audio has a VU meter called the VU8 :- http://www.smproaudio.com/VU8.htm If I was to use this in my chain for...
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    ART MPA GOLD vs RANE Ms-1b vs DMP3?

    Hi. I'm still looking for a new mic pre for my studio and particularly want something transparent and uncoloured. I already have an SPL Goldmike, Studio Projects VTB1 and Soundcraft M8. My budget is £200 max. All these pres seem to be a good choice. Would one of these be a good addition to my...
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    Anyone used these ridiculously cheap monitors?

    Hi. I just found these monitors and am very curious as to know how they sound! I'm looking for a pair of 5 inch monitors as reference to go with my Tannoy Reveal 8D's. FAME 1050 AD...
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    Anyone use the SPL Track One?

    Hi. I'm looking to add another pre for my setup and am considering the SPL Track One. The Goldmike is great for Tube sounds and I'm looking for another pre for clean solid state. I already have a VTB1 and the Soundcraft M8 pres and am wondering if the SPL Track One would be a step up? I like the...
  16. dickiefunk

    ESI Near 5, Tascam VL-X5 or Alesis M1 520?

    Hi. I'm looking for a pair of small budget active monitors for my studio. I already have a pair of Tannoy Reveal 8D's which I love. I am going to be moving into a smaller room for about 6-12 months and feel that my Tannoys would be to big. I would like a small pair of monitors that I could use...
  17. dickiefunk

    Anyone tried SM PRO Audio TC02 TB202 pres?

    Hi has anyone tried any of the SM Pro Audio TC01/02 or TB101/202 pres?
  18. dickiefunk

    M-Audio DMP3 vs Mackie ONYX?

    Hi. Has anyone compared these two preamps? Which one do you think sounds best?
  19. dickiefunk

    DAV BG1 vs M-Audio DMP3

    Hi. I'm interested in buying the M-Audio DMP3 due to what I've read in the threads on this forum. Has anyone had any experience with either of these pres? How does the DMP3 sound compared to the DAV BG1? The DAV BG1 costs £499 & the DMP3 £105. Does the DAV sound 5 times better as it price would...
  20. dickiefunk

    Transparent Budget Pre £150?

    Hi. I'm looking for another pre to add to my SPL Goldmike, Studio Projects VTB1 and the pres on my Soundcraft M8. The pres that I have are coloured and I would like something very clean and transparent. I am considering the M-Audio DMP3 or SM PRO Audio TC02 or TB202? What do you reckon?
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