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Hi, I have a question about floor design for my new (first) home studio. The studio will be built in a basement. And as with all basements (at least here in Sweden), they very often have humidity problems. If I put wood (battens?) directly against the concrete basement floor, it'll get...

What about the following: 1. Fostex D824 8-Track Digital Recorder ($599) 2. Behringer MX2004A Eurorack Mixer ($249) Eh... not as big... The HD recorder looks very good, but you'll of coruse need a preamp. That's why the MX2004A was included in the above list. I think this setup would be a very...

I vote for a small diaphragm condensor, like Shure SM81 (about $320), placed quite a bit away from the sound source (4 to 8 feet, perhaps). I've never recorded anything in that genre, so I'm of course just guessing here... Omni would of course also work, but then your acoustic surrounding is...

Thank you very much for all replies. After all great input from all of you, I will actually reconsider my initially decision on buying a U87/89 mic. The preamp issue: Ok, I was aware of the importance of a good mic preamp, but maybe not enough. I was first thinking of getting the preamp after...

Ok, I stick to AKG then (C2000).

Maybe AKG C414 B-ULS...

TLM 103 is a very nice sounding mic, but I want to be able to switch patterns (at least omni and cardioid). That is possible with C414 B-ULS, but I don't like the sound. I think it sounds too bright. I don't have any experience with the other mics from your list. I've heard good things about...

I want it, I want it, I want it.... I have read both spec's and I have pretty much made up my mind in buying the U89 (I know--I get about 21 sm57:s for the same price). I have used the U89 mic once, but never the U87. Anyway, which do you prefer?

I'm soon about to make my biggest home recording investment, but before I do that I'd like some input from you. Should I buy the U89 or the U87? (U87 is another $100) It is for recording (pop/rock) vocals and all kind of acoustic instruments (guitars and maybe drums). I'm leaning towards the...

You've four compressors in the AKAI DPS16 unit. Have you tried using them as well? I tried to find some info about the mics you were using, is it Nady DMK-5 and the SM57? What are you using for overheads?