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The other reason why to keep 2 audio discs is related to read-write times. What happens is that the head has to travel less when it's on a disk which is less full, since all of what it is writing is nearer to the edge where the head resides (I can't remember if that's the inside or the outside...

I presume you're speaking about this thread http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?threadid=44014 I'd prefer to think of my post as information-seeking... :-) And I wanted to thank you, darrin! It's not often that I find myself heading off to dictionary.com while reading these...

Harvey, In an earlier post , you mentioned that Stephen Paul was mod'ing both of your MXL V67G's. What was it that made you decide to have him mod these mics? Were you no longer as happy with them as you originally wrote, or were you just looking to see how much better they could get? I...

or take a look at the DIY shockmount featured in this month's Tape Op magazine. I think that it was originally suggested by someone on this board (sorry, I can't remember who did), but it's basically a piece of PVC pipe and some hair elastics... -mg

ad0lescents, it may be 89 bones, but there's no shockmount, and no Mogami cable. And more importantly, it's not GREEN!!! :-) As for the E-100, I should probably clarify that the seller had no way of telling if the thing worked or not, and was selling it as-is. I figured that I'd take a...

OK, I think that my near term gear lust has just finally been quenched, at least for right now. I saw a discussion here re: the MXL V67G at 8th st, with shockmount and cable, for $129, and just ordered it. Eagerly looking forward to getting it in, and putting it through the paces. BTW, a...

Thanks for the reply Harvey! Any of your recollections on the review are appreciated. And if you find those notes, you've got hundreds of readers who will be hanging on your every word! -mg

It's no different from speaker wire in a stereo setup. It's all about the law of diminishing returns. When you step up from a Radio Shack cable to a consumer Monster cable, you may notice a difference, depending on the quality of your mic, pre, etc. This is due to wire gauge, soldering...

I don't know much about it, but if you search this site for MD21, there was another thread, where Harvey quoted some info from the Sennheiser website regarding it. I think that it was used in a lot of Broadcast applications. Likely, 30 Pounds is a good deal. -mg

I was just going through this thread: http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?threadid=54032 And noticed that there was some discussion of a thorough Studio Projects review from Harvey; however, no finished review. Was this review completed elsewhere? If so, does anyone have a link...

The guy is NOT full of it. He's describing a fundamental law of economics. As you get more and more expensive, you get smaller and smaller gains for each dollar spent. In all likelyhood, the mics recommended to you will probably do the trick rather nicely (I don't own any of those, so I can't...

And thus spake Harvey!

Zeke, first, hold on to that dream! Don't let anybody tell you it's ridiculous. That's a curse of getting old. Enjoy having big dreams. second, if you really want to be a Recording Engineer, the best way to get good at it is to do it. Go get that unpaid internship. Do it now, not later...

If you're looking for cheaper alternatives, there are the 603's, the Rode NT-5's, and the upcoming Studio Projects C4's. However, I didn't get the impression that you were bargain-hunting. I'd also take a look at the matched pair of Oktava MC-012's from The Sound Room (www.oktava.com). For...

It gets back to the point of near-field vs. far-field mic'ing of the instrument. If you're in the near-field, you're only getting a piece of the picture, anyways. At any given mic placement, you're getting an on-axis picture of where you're pointing it, and an off-axis picture of the areas...

I have to think that it's pretty bold to go out and call the TLM 103 a "hyped piece of $hit". There are some pretty well-respected folks, Harvey included, who seem to swear by it. Certainly, anyone is entitled to their opinion. And if you believe that, far be it from me to even try to take...

I think that the best way to do it is to find a good online retailer, with a good return policy (including mics), and buy 2-3 of them, with the intention of returning the ones you like least. I believe that www.sweetwater.com will allow this, but double-check with them. You're absolutely...

I've used my Rode NT-3 for the same purpose. Depending on the tone of the Dig, I'll vary the exact distances, but 12" or closer from the end, and off center (4-8") has worked for me pretty well. Good to hear that others appreciate a nice Dig sound! -mg

You're on the right track. Try packing blankets. And don't forget to cover the walls of the corner, too (lots of reflections there). Should be OK. I'm planning on doing something very similar, out of PVC piping, for disassembly. -mg

If you're looking for a complete list, you may want to include the CAD Equitek E-100. I haven't used it, but did just pick one up for very cheap, and can let you know how it works out. It was recommended on numberous occasions for Kick applications. Sorry, I know that you didn't want to hear...