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The higher end ones, e.g. the 7D, can (and, I think, the 70D can, as well). If you're shooting low-light, autofocus is problematic, anyway, as it tends to hunt unless the scene is static.

I'm curious -- why both Sonar and Pro Tools? I use Sonar and like it for tracking, but not for mixing. I've been using various flavors of Audition, but I'm dumping Adobe because I refuse to rent software. What do you like about Pro Tools and what do you use it for?

There are, basically, two ways you can go: camcorder (and that includes things like the GoPro) or DSLR. The difference between the two is that a DSLR lets you use DOF (depth of field) -- you can throw the background out-of-focus, while keeping the foreground sharp. This is one of the things...

Man, that brings back memories. In '75 and '76, while I was getting my MFA, I used to pick up extra money working lights for UNCG's Concert Lecture Series. We'd get in tours, bus-and-truck shows, things like that. The big rock acts played in Greensboro's performing arts center. We'd usually...

RAMI, what do you want to do with the videos? Are these just for fun, posting on YouTube, showing your friends?

I'm not sure I really have a core. I've a couple Win7 quad core machines that I built, one for tracking, the other for mixing and mastering. I have different DAC/ADCs on each. I've got four large diaphragm mikes, nothing special, and I'm not picky about which one I use for what. I also use...

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I love your writing style. :)

I wonder if only musicians/composers dream music, or it's something that everyone does?

You can definitely track with headphones -- I do, and I suspect many, if not most, do as well. For tracking, you need only hear what you're playing (or singing), along with the backing tracks. If you're recording acoustic instruments or voice, you have to use headphones for tracking so that...

There have been a lot of posts like this lately. I think these may be examples of the new "Zen music" movement.

Okay, two "firsts": When I was working on my doctorate in theater, one of the professors in the theater department asked me to see if I could do anything with the score from an 18th century French farce called "An Italian Straw Hat." My entire music education consisted of two years of piano...

First of all, if I'm reading your post correctly, your range is G3 to G4, not G3 to G5, though if you are a true baritone, I'd expect you to be able to go somewhat higher, at least to a C5 or D5. However, what you're missing is that male voices sound an octave below female voices. You're...

You may be right, however it sure sounds like an EMF incursion to me. 5 meters is very long for a USB cord. I'd still give it a try with a shorter, quality USB cord with filter chokes on it.

Okay, that sound you hear is EMF from the computer that is being picked up by the interface. Try moving the interface to different locations to see if you can minimize or eliminate it. Also try a different USB cable, specifically one with big choke filters on it.

I have one of these: M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R - USB 2.0 Interface 9900-65142-00 It works great. The only catch is that expects professional level +4 db line inputs, instead of consumer level -10db. If you're connecting a mixer, tape deck or other line level gear, you'll need...

I don't have kids, but I do have a day job and a wife who is easily irritated by loud music. :) The monitors that everyone is talking about here are called, "near fields," meaning they're designed and intended to be used very close to the person doing the mixing. You don't have to mix at the...

I get your point, but I also understand (and agree with) Greg's frustration. You are asking, essentially, "How do I get a good mix without doing any of the things necessary to get a good mix?" The answer is, "You can't." You can get a cheap Radio Shack dynamic mike, a bargain basement ADC, a...

Steenamaroo, those are both great tips! I've been doing home recording for many years and the first never occurred to me -- a real "d'oh" moment for me. :) At any rate, thanks for sharing them!

I agree with this. I simply don't expect a cheapie ADC to perform particularly well. High-pitched whistling could be any number of things, including poor filtering, hysteresis error, or even EMF from the computer. There's a reason why some ADCs are $60 and some are $600. Here's something you...