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    Survey: Good Recording Engineers

    Darnold, You asked: "What makes a recording engineer a good recording engineer? What skills does a good engineer have that makes them a good engineer. What seperates the best engineers from the average engineers?" Although I know you are trying to find the answers to your questions, you are...
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    Direct Guitar Recording

    YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE THIS! Lacking a preamp/direct box to plug the guitars directly to the mixer, we plugged them to the amp, but - listen to this - but - we plugged a cord from the amp's headphone jack and in turn plugged it to the mixer's line input. A few adjustments in the input trim to...
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    Do I Need A Condenser Mic?

    You are right DJL, the only reason I own a beta 58 is when I tried it at Guitar Center. To make sure everything was constant or equal/same with the SM58, I used the same mic cable, and the beta clearly came out on top. Very smooth indeed. These, of course are according to my ears, not...
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    Do I Need A Condenser Mic?

    Need Help here please, I have a small home recording studio. Nothing special. But I also have two SM58, one SM57 and even one BETA58A. Now, reading through these forums, make me feel like I really need a condenser mic for vocals. I do not have anymore money for an expensive one (of course I...
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    Fender Strat - Out of Tune! HELP

    I have a Fender Strat (Mexican made) that could not be tuned right. I have two chromatic tuners and it tunes right with them, however, whenever you go to a different fret or even play a A major chord, it is out of tune. The metal bridge at the back is set the same way as my Fender Squire...
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    Direct Guitar Recording

    THE OLD DAYS I know I am dating myself by discussing this: In the old days when the old 45 rpm records were just being introduced and the 78 rpm records were slowly being replaced. The 12" long playing records were just starting to be secure in the market, but there were still no cassette...
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    HELP! Fostex D-80/90 Hard Drive Key Lost!

    very good! This one really fits the situation, except I used a Visa! ha ha ha:)
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    HELP! Fostex D-80/90 Hard Drive Key Lost!

    got the keys! I got the keys: shipping & handling: $4.99 keys 2 pairs $5.00 total 9.99 Wow, I ordered two, I didn't know they come in paris. Fostex support - 100% okay Thanks......for being there for my peace of mind in the mean time.
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    HELP! Fostex D-80/90 Hard Drive Key Lost!

    Thanks! John, You are a gentleman and a scholar! It is very nice to know that someone would really come to my aid out of nothing. I am glad to know that we really do have a community around here. I have been in this group since 1999 and you could search my post and determine from there what...
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    Direct Guitar Recording

    GREAT STUDIO ACCOUSTICALLY Since you are mic'ing everyting, you must have a studio that is not only isolated, but have great accoustics. Wow, most of us can not afford such luxury, but I am sure there are work arounds, which we try to figure out around here. I would be grateful if you could...
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    HELP! Fostex D-80/90 Hard Drive Key Lost!

    Help! Well you know, just when you need it, it is gone! Can anyone tell me where I can get these keys? Does anyone have any solution so I could replace the harddrive without using a sledge hammer on this HDR's? Thanks.
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    acid pro 2.0

    I have Acid 2.0 Among other programs they sell, Acid Music, Acid 2.0 Pro and Acid Rock, and and and.... But why 2.0? Make me an offer. I am sure you mean Acid Pro 2.0, right? About its registration, if you explain to them and give them my full name and address, I am sure they will more...
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    Direct Guitar Recording

    Vurt, bravo for your honesty. But I am not here to argue. I started the thread to get information. I am not here to play.... but thank you all for all the information you have given. They are very helpful/insightful. You are right, it is pathetic when someone attacks you for argument sake...
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    Direct Guitar Recording

    SWEARING Do we get special award or even a mention if we swear? Does swearing mean we know more than the others or at least give the aura that we know what we are talking about? Could the reply with the most swearing be considered the most accurate and informative entry? Do the really good...
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    How Long Does it Last?

    I don't think it's shelf life is set in time, but rather by the number of CD's it burnt. just my 2 cents.
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    Guitar Lessons

    http://www.guitarschool.net/
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    Singing...Tea or Coffee

    I dont believe it! I thought everybody knew it! Drink warm Ginger tea. Ask any Doctor or better yet, an EENT doctor. You could chew on a piece of ginger as long as the skin is peeled off. It tastes awful, but your throat will thank you for it. (it also suppresses cough) Try it. Then...
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    Direct Guitar Recording

    I have a problem. My wife's cousin lives in our basement - yes, the future site of my home recording studio. They said it is only temporary, but they have been there 6 months now and their house is nowhere near finished (sold their house before the one they are building is done). I need to...
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    How can I make my music sound less professional?

    Oh, if you use one, get rid of that click track or metronome! :mad:
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    How can I make my music sound less professional?

    Try a couple of beers before recording! :p :D :D :D Just kidding!
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