Search results

I have the DMT-8vl, which also uses the DAT storage method. I think you can follow the same method of storage to CD or hard drive, provided there is no automatic start-IDs that are written, and no data compression. The 8vl outputs a continuous signal of the tracks sequentially, stored as...

I have a Roland MC-50 mark II sequencer. I can slave it to a multi-track audio recorder, and have the multi-track play the sequencer (using MIDI clock/SPP). What I want to know is, can I record new MIDI tracks to the sequencer while in slave mode? As far as I can tell, I can't with the MC-50...

I don't know if I can answer any of your questions, although I have the Roland MC-50 mk.II. It's a decent sequencer, as far as I can tell. I see no reason why you couldn't use it live to play several MIDI instruments while you play something else. I've used it mostly to record several...

I have the Roland MC-50 mark II sequencer. Does anyone know if you can record new MIDI tracks while using the MC-50 as a slave. The manual only describes playing the MC-50 as a slave, not recording with it as a slave.

I've used a different Radio Shack condenser that uses a AA battery (purchased in 1999). It's only drawback is some sensitivity to loudness --- If you stick it close to a drum or cymbal, it distorts (sooner than a more expensive one would). But if you keep it pretty high as an overhead, I've...

Just a few meandering thoughts: Selecting microphones can be a little mysterious (mystical?) --- Not because the mics themselves are poorly understood, but because our perception of sound is poorly understood. That is why there aren't any obvious answers as to which type of mic is better...

Why are mono MP3 files not half the size of stereo MP3 files (for the same song and sampling rate & bit rate)? Does anybody know?

I'm wondering if anyone knows of an MP3 encoding software that will allow you to encode MP3s in mono and/or at lower sampling rates than 44.1 khz? I have "Siren" from Soundforge, but it automatically assumes you're file is stereo/44k. Basically, I'd like to take advantage of the smaller...

All cardioid mics, whether condenser or dynamic, will pick up sounds in the room in a similar fashion. I've never had much problem with extraneous sounds from a cardioid, although omni mics can be a nightmare in this regard. But go ahead and get a cardioid condenser --- Condensers are just...

Hi, I'm looking for advice on what to get as an MP3 encoder, as well as what's recommended for playing MP3s (including both the software and the walkman-like players). I'd like to be able to convert .wav files to the best quality MP3s I can make, and then be able to download them to an...

First off, there is nothing special or particularly great about the SM57. It's a standard, durable dynamic mic, but that's it. The Red Hot Chili Peppers can use it for bass drum only because they have Flea playing bass --- Any band that's got Flea on bass could record their bass drum with a...

I used to own the X-24. It does have a stereo line out for the mix of all four tracks, or you can send the individual tracks out of their own line outs. The latter is particualrly useful if you have another, separate mixer (Keep in the mind that the X-24 has the most bare-bones of a mixer...

I have an Aphex aural exciter, and I will say that it definitely helps for lower quality recording mediums like cassette. For example, if you record on a four-track cassette, adding the Aphex during mixdown (to one or two tracks) can really improve the sound quality. I would also recommend...

DF: Thanks for the advice, but actually I have to disagree with you there. I think cassettes are rather lame for mixes. But they do extremely well for raw tracks (particularly guitar and vocals). I like using cassette tape for four distinct tracks, but when mixing these I vastly prefer...

Sorry, I don't anything about the MT-8x, although I do have a very good impression of Yamaha's recorders generally. I have a cassette-based MT-4X which I think is excellent for a cassette machine. Oh, by the way, you might want to re-post in one of the other forums --- This one is supposed...

HAWLK: I would say first, for electric guitar through an amp, the mic isn't so critical because amp speakers don't cover a wide frequency spectrum. Many people like inexpensive dynamic mics for amplifiers. For recording acoustic guitar, the Rode NT-1 is certainly very good, but...

Jim M. --- You're right --- most of the cassette four tracks don't really "bypass" the mixer (and I would suspect the Tascam under discussion above wouldn't bypass the mixer either). I have a Fostex DMT-8vl (digital recorder) that does allow you to bypass the mixer, but most (or all) cassette...

Best Buy sells an AudioTechnica mic for around $40 (I forget the exact name, but it's the only one from AT selling in that price range). I think this mic isn't bad --- Ive used it for guitar amps, snare, etc. I've also posted elsewhere that I think the SM57 is over-rated (Why does everyone...

HAWLK --- At one time, I owned both the C3000 and the NT-1 (I traded in the C3000 for a kick drum mic, but that's another story). The NT-1 can record any acoustic instrument --- results in a wonderful, detailed, "velvety" sound. The only possible edge the C3000 might have is in handling...

Thanks for the comments. When I record on cassettes, I always apply some type of noise reduction. I have two DBX-563X single-ended boxes that work pretty well (for denser tracks). I also have a four-channel noise gate that works wonders for tracks where material comes in and out...