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I've been curious about compression lately - what it does, mostly, (I've come up with a pretty decent understanding..) but I'm not sure when to use it. What will something sound like when it needs compression, etc. Thanks

The first two inputs of my Firepod are labeled Mic/Instrument, and the rest are labeled Mic/Line. Does Mic/Instrument mean that I can run a guitar or bass right in without a DI box? And when I have Phantom power on channels 1-4, it wont do anything to the 1/4" jacks, will it? Thanks

I use a 3-piece kit - snare, kick, floor tom, hi-hat and a crash. I'm planning on putting a 57 on the snare, 57 on the floor tom, D112 on the kick, and putting two Samson condensers as overheads. But I'm not sure where the best place to put the overheads would be. Should I use the Recorderman...

I just got a used FirePod today, and it didn't come with a manual or firewire or any software. I've been looking all over the internet for help, but I cant find any. The Presonus website says that no drivers are needed for OSX, and that you basically just plug the thing in and choose it from the...

Alright, I have a Yamaha MD4 minidisc 4 track recorder for sale. It's in really great condition, and works perfectly. The original manual is included, as well as 20 MD Data discs, which are VERY rare these days. I believe that a couple of them dont read correctly, but I'm going to test them...

I'm considering either a FS Project or a MOTU 8pre, but tons of people say the Firestudio has loads of problems. I'm using a maxed-out Macbook Pro, (the older one, so 2.4 ghz, 256 video memory, etc.) so I feel like I wont have any problems, but does anyone know from experience if this thing...

I always read about and see people mixing tracks on hardware mixers. I'm so used to programs like Logic so I don't really understand. Are they running the instruments into the mixer, the mixer into an external multitrack, and running the multitrack back into the mixer to be able to use the...

Anyone know anything about this mixer? I'm talking about the original "Micro Series", not the VLZ. How is it? How would it compare to a Behringer Xenyx mixer? Thanks

My band often records songs in one take, i.e. everything mic'd with a single run-through. I'd like to be able to record right into Logic but have each instrument on a different track for mixing later, instead of one single track that I cant do anything with. Is there an easy way to do this? I...

My drum kit is very minimal - just a snare, kick, floor tom, crash, and hi-hat. I'm looking into recording, and just wanted to know what the best method would be to record this setup. The crash is on the right side next to the kick, and everything else is set up like your average drum kit. I was...

I've been recording my band for a little while now, but have mostly put together really rough recordings with crappy mics and really ghetto techniques. First, I used a mixer going into a laptop with Logic, usually recording all instruments at the same time. Then, I got a Yamaha MD4 (minidisc...

Where can I find these? I've looked all over, and can't find somewhere that'll sell 1 disc for $10 or so without absurd shipping. Does anyone have any to sell me? I'm in desperate need! Thanks

If anyone can lead me to some stuff recorded on a 424 (original or mkii), I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks

I started out recording into a mixer that went into a MacBook, but I don't always have access to the computer. I'm looking for something that I can just record onto, and be able to transfer the tracks into Logic to mix. I don't know if a 4 track will do this ok, but I just need some help. On...