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Hi, all. No need to try to talk me out of SP mics at this point--I've done some heavy research lately and have decided to buy some SPs for my home studio--but I do have a question for any experienced SP users: For mainly acoustic guitars, nylon and steel, whould I be better going with the C1 or...

Anyone given this new $99 newbie a try? It sounds pretty good for a home studio, but I haven't been able to actually find one in a store. I'm particularly interested in its "EQ shape control"although I have no idea of what this actualy does? Anyone know? I see an on/off switch in the front...

On occasion, I need a headphone amp for splitting the signal to 4 phones. A cheap one should do, and I've found three models available for $50-60: made by ART, Rolls, and Samson. Has anyone used one of these mini-cheapies, and is any one preferable to another for occasional use? Their specs seem...

I hate these comparison threads, but we've narrowed our search for some extra monitors down to these two and could use any personal experience. Has anyone tried one or the other, or both? We've tried them in a store, but it's so hard to tell much in that environment: small, punchy, good highs...

How to add a sub or external EQ to active monitors? Oh wise ones, I have a pair of actives and need just a touch more bass for my mixes. I'm racking my brain to figure out how I could add a cheapo consumer sub (I just need a pinch of deeper bass) to my powered monitors. Normally, such subs...

I have some new active monitors, my first actives. Can someone tell me if it's OK to set the volume (on back of the monitors) all the way up and then just use the monitor volume pot on my DAW? (I've tried it and it sounds fine, but is there some lurking danger I should know about?) Thanks! J.

To those wiser than me, Just curious--can you recommend what type of cable would be best to connect active monitors to my Yamaha aw16g DAW? I can use 1/4" connectors with unbalanced cable, but would a *speaker* cable work any better than an *instrument* cable? If I were connecting passive...

Please save the attacks, barbs, and wrist slapping... Can anyone suggest a useable extra set of cheapie monitors? I'd like to find a pair to use when I move my DAW to another room sometimes and tire of using cans. I've read some decent reviews of the Roland micros, but would appreciate any...

Just wondering if anyone's heard of Swan Diva M200 monitors? I've head wonderful things about these micro monitors (small, under $200, good balance) but can't seem to find first-hand experience or even where to buy them. I tried a google search for sellers and came up with nothing although I did...

Just wondering if anyone knows of a good soundhole pickup to use with various acoustic (steel or nylon) guitars. My home studio situation means that I can't use a regular microphone, and I haven't been happy with the rather harsh sound of my "hot dot" bridge pickups. I'm looking for something a...

Hey. We've beat this subject to death, I know, but here's some new information, just to clear my conscience: I really hate to eat my words (how will you ever trust me in the future?), but I've changed my mind about the Senn 280s. I recently bought five pairs of phone (yeah, I'm thorough if...

Just wondering if anyone knows of a basic, inexpensive, small EQ box for headphones? I need to EQ some phones for recording/monitoring, and all I can find are rack units. (I don't need extra headphone jacks although they probably come standard.) Thanks for any advice, gang. J.

I know, I know... not to mixdown with headphones. But my situation is such that I must, no choice, and I'm wondering which might be the best bet. AKG? Sennies? Sony? I'd appreciate your input! Thanks. Jeffree

Yesterday, I received my new Yama AW16G (hooray!) However, I'm a bit worried about the condition in which it arrived. If you recently received a Yamaha AW16G, or one of the other Yama DAWs, from an on-line store, could you please respond to the following question? **What condition did your DAW...

Although the Yama 16G has graced these pages a lot in recent weeks (understandable since its so new), I'm wondering if anyone knows of an already established discussion-support group targeting 16G users. Or, if necessary, would anyone care to join me in setting one up? I ordered my Yama today...

Sorry for my ignorance, but can anyone tell me if "S/PDIF" outputs and "optical" inputs are compatible? I'm wondering if I can use my J-Station (S/PDIF out) with the new Yamaha DAW (optical in). Thanks for any explanation. J.

After reading some recent threads, I thought I'd throw out a query related to the best and worst of on-line shopping. Anyone care to share the names of your favorites/least favorites based on your own shopping experience? Thanks, J.

Folks, I'm donating my old cassette Portastudio to a friend, and I'd like to add a CD burner for him. Since he has no computer in his little home studio, the unit will need to be (1) stand-alone, and (2) with the abiltity to burn one CD to another (two CD trays). Modest philanthropist that I...

3 Des, sorry to single you out, but since you're the only one who appears to actually have touched the 16g (despite our many posts about it), would you mind giving me/us your initial reaction to it? Knowledge is a terrible thing to waste, especially since I'm on the verge of fropping $1K on my...

From my research, I believe that the yamaha aw16g DAW will suit my humble studio needs... and I'm ready to order one now. But I'd like to see at least one in-depth (hands-on) product review, via the web or a magazine--or even from someone on this site--before dropping my dough. I know that...