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I would like to understand how to use digital reverb to it's fullest. There are so many way's to edit a reverb and I would like to know what each parameter means. Such as LF filters, HP filters, pre-delay, reverb time etc. I would also like to know what reverb you would use on a particular...

I have a song with quite a large backup vocal chorus. Multiple tracks that I have bounced down to 2 tracks. Is there a general rule of thumb when equing backups? Are backups normally thinned out with EQ? I never use EQ on the lead vocals, I get a good sound from mic placement and they drop into...

I know this sounds dumb but, to shut down the unit do you just hit the off switch? No saving your material first necessary ? Thanks

I have a S/PDIF stereo out on my workstation. I want to send my mixdown to an external cd burner's S/PDIF input (alesis masterlink). Do I have to do anything special? Or will it record like sending an analog signal to a tape deck? Thanks!

I need to make good quality pre-masters for the mastering house. Which is the best format? And could I get some suggestions on various brands, models Such as the Alesis Masterlink etc. Thank you

I own an AW4416 which came with an internal cd burner. When I burn to cd the volume comes out quite low, About one half the volume it should be (-30db) As opposed to (-6 to -8db) I have searched around and found some tricks I can do to get it to record louder, but at the same time I am still...

Are these still the best monitors for recording? Years back they were the be all end all for recording studio's.

How much better of a sound can be had if I were to use a quality 96khz A/D convertor going directly into the digital inputs on my AW4416? At this time I am running my "chain" (Great River pre/EL8 distressor) into the mic pre's on the 4416. I try to maximize the gain through both units but, by...

I would like some mic suggestions for recording distorted guitar. I am looking for a more airy sound Than a dynamic produces in distant micing. Thanks

This is a 60 second clip of a song I am working on and I would like to get opinions on how I am doing as far as recording quality. I used windows sound recorder to record this clip off my AW4416 so the quality of the Mp3 is lacking to say the least. The Mp3 was uploaded to free ftp space given...

I was wondering, What is the typical cost of having a song mastered? Lets say a 5 minute song. Also what type of format do they require? And as my final question, What about a mixdown and master. I record with an AW4416. Could I just burn the tracks I recorded to a CD and send it out for mixdown...

How important is a really good eq in the chain? I am looking at the GML 8200. $5000.00 clams for that big boy. Is it something that will dramatically improve the sound of whatever I choose to record? Are they really that much better than off the board eq? Opinions please.... Thanks!!

I have the video of the making of the hearing aid song/video. This is from the 80's and features some of the best metal singers ever. Every singer used a neumann U87 for there vocal tracks and in fact Dio used (2) of them, one hanging upside down and the other right side up with about 2 to 3...

I have the drum kit from hell cd in the akai fromat and I am unable to load in any sounds at all. other cd's load in no problem. Any suggestions?? Thanks

I have finally been able to track down some Rigid Fiberglass and will be preparing to treat my sound room. The control room is seperate from where the amps, vocals etc. are. and I will get to that as soon as I set up the sound room. I will be recording metal music meaning big guitars and vocals...

Ok, I have access to thick rubber 1" x 6" x whatever length I need. I also have 1" thick rubber slugs like 3" wide that I could fill a box with. Could this be used for bass traps? The rubber weighs about 3-1/2 pounds per square foot. It is made by goodyear very similar to tire rubber. I have no...

If I cannot locate any, what would be a good alternative? Thank you!!

Can I use this unit to load in samples from "drum kit from hell" via: A cd drive hooked up to it's scsi port to create my own drum patterns/songs like a typical drum machine? Thanks

I would like to create all my drum parts for my songs using a computer based drum sequencing program, utilizing loops and samples. I have heard some good samples and loops from "Drum Kit From Hell" "BFD" etc. I need to know what I have to purchase to get this going. First off I have a 2.8gig...