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Ah, I see you chaps have been having fun while I've been away... :D Yeah, all in good fun... (what's life without seeing the funny side?). I'm quite flattered you've all been thinking of me, while I've been away. That's why I've only just noticed this thread. I've been back in the theatre...

I feel guilty for pounding this forum with non-recording computer problems - but you chaps have been helpful and sympathetic already and seem to know your stuff. Summary: Is it okay to mix memory brands if they are the same voltage? Can a bad motherboard damage memory? You guessed it - my...

What would you say is the most likely cause? My internet computer, which is quad core AMD Phenom with 3GB RAM & Windows XP Professional blue screens every time I turn it off, after just a little bit of ordinary surfing or office work. I have to keep the power switch on the front depressed for...

Just got a laptop computer for my partner and she wants to know what format she should use for ripping audio CDs to eventually upload to her ipod. I don't think MP3 is good quality and I just downloaded MediaMonkey and it only does MP3, WAV, FLAC and a bunch of stuff I've never heard of. I'm...

I have just been trying to organise my VSTs and create shortcuts on my start menu. Now All Programs is 'empty' when I hover over the link on the start menu, plus all my desktop items have disappeared. Windows XP. What can I do about this (please don't say get a Mac) !? Thanks

I'm afraid I stopped at knowing the difference between Pentium 1 and 2. I couldn't tell you what is inside my latest machine, except whether it is Intel or AMD and the number of cores. I know enough to know my knowledge ceases at the end of the Stone Age. I'm looking for an easy to compare...

I have just prepared a computer for single DAW use. It runs Windows XP and will never access the internet or run anything, other than FL Studio and associated applications. These include software for my Novation MIDI controller and the DSP for my sound card. It is going to be a machine...

I'm setting up my single use DAW machine with Windows XP. I want the password login screen not to appear when Windows starts up. I have tried following these instructions: How To Remove Your Windows XP Password But could not find the Remove Password link in User Accounts. So I created a...

Supposing I bought something like this: Professional Recording Equipment Accessories: Shop Our Selection of Audio Equipment Accessories, Custom Engraved Panels and Custom Audio Cables - Dsub to XLR AES Breakout Cable Would it be possible to increase my amount of inputs and outputs to my sound...

I notice many of you have your guitars hanging on the walls, so it seems like standard practice. I have a small collection of my own hanging in the place where I record and when I make noise, the acoustic likes to join in with a bit of reverberation of it's own. I'm not sure it affects my...

Few weeks ago, I found a HUGE piece of foam put out on the street for collection. It appears to have been part of a double mattress. As it happens, I reclaim soft sponge foam and polystyrene (among many other things), on a regular basis, for puppet making and theatre props - so this was a good...

Sony (Vaio?) laptop computer for my girlfriend. Used. Excellent condition. Intel Core 2 Duo 1600 MHz 100 Gig hard disc Card Reader Wireless Windows Vista £200 (GBP) No auctions, no mail order. From shop owner in my street (excellent track record). Uses: Photoshop, email, itunes, surfing...

What would you suggest as the best way to reduce noise coming from a computer or a cooling solution which makes the least amount of noise? I'm using my set up to create audio plays and books, which tend to rely on clear speech. So noiseless recording is pretty essential. I'm still test...

Strange title, strange problem - and even stranger solution. Well, I mentioned earlier that my sound card had suddenly stopped working - just when I needed it the most. I completed the work I needed to for the week with my digital dictaphone, took a couple of days off and now finally had...

I realise this sounds like a bit of a dumb question. Why, it's that "Ssssss" noise on your audio of course! But what is the cause? Hum, in my case, is usually caused by some equipment which is causing vibration, I suppose. So what is hiss? Edit: Seems obvious for me to assume, it may come...

I'm looking towards possibly purchasing a digital multi-track recorder which will be used to capture voices for audio books and plays. I'm interested to hear from anyone with direct experience with these units. Reviews/ pros and cons of different brands/ types and the efficiency of various...

I want to set up a small recording facility for making audio books. I wish not to rely on computers because they keep going wrong. What kind of hardware should I be purchasing to bring me professional results in recording and mixing? Thanks in advance Dr. V

If I want to build a small recording studio which does not rely on a computer - where do I start? What equipment records, either analogue or digitally and is reliable? Thanks in advance.

Noted. Put to the test and discarded. I'm going with the advice here. They didn't clip anyway. I can't actually get enough gain on the way in, for anything to clip! I was paranoid that the sound wouldn't be loud enough. If I manually lower a spike, then normalise, I get a more even...

Purpose: Narration for audio books. Digital recording. Sorry if I've been here before but it seems a long time ago... I record dry. I think this is generally accepted, good advice. Perhaps for obvious reasons of flexibility of mixing afterwards. Intention I wish to apply a little...