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I've heard that counter-argument many times here..."let's not talk about high-end hardware because this is a home rec forum and most people can't afford it"... ......but that's a completely different topic, and has nothing to do with calling that hardware "shiny toys"...which I know wasn't your...

:D You assumed a lot! ;) My point was that buying no-name cheaper irons...the tips will not last...so you want to make sure you either buy replacements up front, or that it's a company that will have them 5-10 years down the road. I find that a lot of no-name metal products out of China, tend...

My only question would be will you be able to get replacement tips 3 years from now for that model? I kinda like to go with known, long-lasting brands like Weber...or on the higher end, Hakko....because the first thing that goes, is the tip, and even when they give you an assortment of tips to...

Yes...at the extremes, there is some snake oil being sold...but honestly, do you think that all the pros who regularly use what you call "unobtainium" are doing so just because of some misunderstanding on their part, or they need "shiny toys" so they can overcome any technique deficiencies with...

Funny you should bring up the bass. :) For years I've been tracking DI, and often I would toss a hardware ELOP limiter into the chain coming from the DI, just to smooth out the signal. Just recently I picked up a bass preamp/amp because I thought I might try other approaches...and it comes...

I wasn't talking about "better" as a purely subjective view that changes from one person to the next...but when you have quite a large consensus of people who are generally "in the know" about audio gear , often on a pro level...and they en masse come to the same conclusion about a piece of...

But that's your personal choice...that you would kind of like most of it to go away...though not really sure what that means or why you would even say it...? Go away from your world...?...or go away altogether from the entire recording world? If you mean your world...what's stopping you from...

Even if you think they are valid reasons...I find it amusing that you think that's all hardware is, just shiny toys and gas satisfaction...and recording/mixing is all about plugins and ITB. Not saying working ITB is bad, mind you. ;)

It's not just about preventing clipping on the way in...or as an "FX" box. (For the record...I'm talking about using hardware comps in what follows) Like you mentioned Bass playing...if you use some compression on the way in, it can smooth things out. Now some will say you can apply it after...

Mmm...I don't see that he's 100% against them... in the excerpt you quoted, he's made it clear he is not...and then gave reasons why paid are better. "We're not totally against free DAWs, but as things get serious, you should invest in a better, paid version."

OK...I kinda get a better idea now...though I'm still not sure what it is you are wanting to connect to a mixer...?...a line out from the amp...a mic from the amp...? That high-pitched noise from the DAW is most likely an audio loop issue...you're send/receiving signal to the same thing, so you...

Not to sound snobby...but honestly...if you want to talk about high priced amps...you would be talking about stuff in the $2,000-$4,000 range...and that might be just for the head. Not saying you can't find an amp for $400 (I think much less than that you're somewhat unrealistic if you want it...

I'm not sure what's really different in that regard....the US has building codes, that mostly come into play for new construction where permits are required. I mean...if you want to gut your two small bedrooms to make one big room...you can do it on your own with out the permits or inspections...

You should apply a normal level audio signal to the track(s)...record that, and compare the signal level to the tape hiss level. Way back, when I got my first "serious" console...just to amuse myself when checking it out for the first time...I pushed all the channel faders up without any audio...

Yes...there are 24 channel interfaces. Check out RME, Antelope Audio, and more here: 24 channel audio interface - Google Search That said...if it were me, I would just get a patchbay, which makes re-patching your synths real easy...so you don't need a 24-channel interface, since of the most...

Why can't you place the cloud above the fans...? How low are the fan blades from the ceiling? You don't need to have the cloud hanging down real low...and if no other options, you can attach the cloud to the ceiling with no space in-between. You really just want to stop first reflections from...

Foam insulation would not have been my first choice....well, it just wouldn't be my last choice either...but I guess you're already past that point. I put putty pads around all my electrical outlets...it was a PITA, but then, I had a lot of outlets....first all the required code outlets, and...

Don't feel bad...I've lost track of all the things that don't make sense to me now. :p Not sure what you mean "looking into the room at console position"...? Basically, the door into the studio faces the right side of my console position...which is orientated front/back on the short side of...

It's a nice plan, but like so many home/project studios, it's focusing on a smaller space...and the trap/diffuser setup is pretty much the default for that situation. These plans are great for folks that don't want to put much thought into it...just follow the dots, paint by the numbers...etc...

It's going to come down to $$$, how deep do you want to go... because tube EQs or quality bus EQs are not cheap...and it also depends on what gear you already have, because if your other gear isn't on the same quality level, then EQ isn't the most important thing...think mics, monitors, preamps...