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    SM57 on amp is distorting the preamp input

    I've tried different mic positions from right on the grill cloth to about 15 inches away and I definitely still get the distortion even 15 inches away, especially without the 30dB mic pad . The distortion is a lot less with the pad, but it is still present. The gain needs to be up (90%) to...
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    SM57 on amp is distorting the preamp input

    I have been trying to record a guitar amp (Ampeg Jet-about 15 watts) with a Shure SM57 running through a M-Audio DMP3 preamp. Even though the amp is less than half way up and non distorted, I keep getting distortion, particularly on the highs from the preamp. I'm recording into an old Boss...
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    Cheap Home Recording Computer

    Hey RobertN, Do you have that link? I would be very interested to see it. Thanks, DanR
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    Cheap Home Recording Computer

    Thanks a lot for the advice, guys! I have seen an article or two on building your own computer and I guess it doesn't look TOO difficult. I might explore that further if I can't find a builder to assemble a computer in my price range. RobertN - Post that site when you can, thanks. There was...
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    Cheap Home Recording Computer

    Is it realistic to try and use a computer, such as a cheap Dell ~$400, with appropriate specs, such as 512 mb RAM for home recording? I don't plan on using MIDI. I would like to get around 24 tracks (guitars, bass, drums, vocals). I only have about $1000 to spend on a computer, interface and...
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