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    SM57 Alternatives

    do you guys think the EV RE-16 & RE-20 are worth considering? I would want to use it for guitar amps thanks
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    Best Channel Strip in the $500-$600 Range...

    a couple of other choices could be the Joe meek OneQ or an Maudio dmp3/RNC combo.
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    C414BTLII -vs- KSM44 -vs- AT4050 -vs- Babybottle

    << How good are your pre's, acoustical room treatment(s), A/D convertors, etc. right now? You may want to consider investing $$ in that direction also. >> the answers are as follows: crap, really horrible, ungodly crap. :) pres: presonus bluetube. (I bought on ebay-$50) but plan to get, M...
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    Worst Piece(s) of Gear You've Purchased

    anything that rhymes with scare-inger. ;)
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    should I upgrade from my tannoy PBM 6.5's

    << If you can afford it keep them. They're good sounding speakers and if nothing else you can use them for your home stereo... >> hmmmm that is a good idea. I would hate to part with them. they were my first (and only) real set of monitors. maybe i'll just save up and get the krks next year.
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    Soft-Sampler Quandry

    << Pretty tough talk for a newbie... And you've actually used Kontakt, Halion, Emulator X and Mach V, right? I'd hate to think you're just talking thru your hat. >> I'm sorry if I came across as arrogant :) I didn't mean to. I'm a newb on this forum but have been doing midi music since the...
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    C414BTLII -vs- KSM44 -vs- AT4050 -vs- Babybottle

    thanks for the responses :) I'm leaning towards the TLII. I've always wanted one since it came out. but it was always out of reach $ wise. I just wonder why amazon (full compass?) has them so cheap. hmmmmmm
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    C414BTLII -vs- KSM44 -vs- AT4050 -vs- Babybottle

    if you were starting a project studio and were planning to get a quality mic to be good for different voices, which one of these would you choose? $700- C414BTLII (amazon price) $700- KSM44 $600- AT4050 $600- Baby Bottle I do have some other mics: (Okatava mk319, Senn e609 silver, MXL 67...
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    Soft-Sampler Quandry

    two words...vsampler 3. ok maybe not 2 words but hey. its a respected sampler thats been out for a long time. http://www.vsampler3.com under $200 and just as good as kontakt, halion, emulatorx, mach v ect. IMHO. It just doesnt come with a big library. but you can use the money you save and...
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    should I upgrade from my tannoy PBM 6.5's

    I have a home studio, nothing great. I've had my eyes on the krk st8 for a while but I already have my tannoy PBM 6.5 (i had these since 93) is it worth to upgrade to the KRK's OR... should I be a total gear slut and just keep the tannoys and ADD the KRKs for different sound examples when...
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    Replacing Tubes

    usually you will start to hear static, or your signal will start to get lower and more quiet. its a gradual process, so it won't be all of a sudden.
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    mastering to analog

    DOH! .....sorry, I meant mixing to anlog. :o
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    Tube replacement in the ART pre-amp

    hey Brad166, don't be put off by the ribbing. (even though it's a point well taken). They don't understand that some people just can't afford chandlers, API's, and GML's. We would ALL have neve boards in our livingrooms if we could afford it. But we have to do with what we got. so if your...
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    mastering to analog

    I want to master to analog tape. I really miss that analog tape compression. So, I'll be looking for a good reel to reel 2-track. What are some good names to look for. I will be buying used for around $600. thanks
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    Tube replacement in the ART pre-amp

    try some NOS (new old stock) tubes or even used ones. like an RCA "greyplate"12AX7. you can buy some used ones that are tested to make sure theres life left in them. I'll take used tubes from the 50's and 60's anyday over new JJ or EH. :) also try differen't kinds of tubes: 12ax7, 12at7...
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    which tubes are you using in your mic or pre?

    I'm planning to purchase my first LD condenser. (SP T3 or CAD M9) mainly for vocals & guitar amp. (BTW I already have an sm57) I have a stash of tubes {mullard, mazda silver plate (not Ei), RCA, sylvania} and was wondering if anyone uses these, or do you have others that you would recommend...
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    Good *USED* EQ's under $600

    Hi All, I'm looking to buy a parametric eq for tracking guitar and bass amps and maybe for tweaking some drum samples as well. My budget is 600 clams, so I'm looking on ebay for a good used eq. (mono or stereo) I was looking at UREI, Symetrix, Orban. Are these good brands? any specific...
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