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  1. oldskooldave

    What kind of microphone is this?

    Its featured in the music video for party all the time, the original eddie murphy version, and I also saw george harrison singing into it live I assume its a dynamic mic, its an unusual looking thing and the sound quality from it is immense from what ive heard, id like to get one of these for...
  2. oldskooldave

    What Am I looking for?

    I have a 22 track analogue mixer with 4 +48v pre amps built in. I have 1 vocal condenser, 2 drum overhead condensers, an sm57 for guitar and a d/i box for bass, im sure I will EQ on the analogue mixer as I have made my bed already by going analogue, but I want to add further effects when I get...
  3. oldskooldave

    Oktava MK319 - what do you guys think

    I have one and ive been using it for years, with an Art pre amp, its served me very well, But is it what you'd call a good mic? am I missing out on a shockingly better sound from other mics? I could never tell because, generally what I hear in demo's from these other mics is recorded in a...
  4. oldskooldave

    Cat People

    How the fuck do I do this: Ive been listening to the david bowie song Cat People, the bit where he's like 'and ive been puttin out the fire with gasoleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen' Ive set myself a vocal bar, I really want to be able to do that, how could I go about learning that...
  5. oldskooldave

    wait a minute..WHAT?

    i have 456 ampex 1/4" tape, like 6 reels of it, came with my reel to reel machine, is it pure shit? what?! why!? what an injustice. What should I get insteat, what will happen if i use this??????????
  6. oldskooldave

    Electro Voice RE20 as a stage mic?

    http://yetimuzik.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/re20.jpg Can this mic be used as a live stage mic? ive seen radiohead use it in a live studio session, without issolation from other instruments, and it sounded great
  7. oldskooldave

    what if I record my band and me while driving 70mph?

    Basically I sellotape a condenser mic to the ceiling of the van in the back, as an overhead for the drums (2001 ford transit, white, rusty) it will be my Oktava mk319 bass and guitar both plugged into the aux in port on my radio, with a splitter, and turn up the guitar and bass on the stereo on...
  8. oldskooldave

    Cant get over this

    Hope I can sing this well one day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeM5bGwxZAc&feature=related
  9. oldskooldave

    recording multiple tracks (noob)

    this may seem like a rediculous question, but with reel to reel tape, can you record 2 or 3 tracks, then deselect them, and select the next track along and record your 4th track, or do you only get 1 shot. What i mean is, in digital, you can record your vox, guitar, bass, drums and whatever all...
  10. oldskooldave

    do egg cartons work?

    Cos my brother eats a lot of eggs and i might just start saving the cartons
  11. oldskooldave

    should I cover my entire room in this?

    http://www.studiospares.com/Sound-Diffusors/Auralex-TFusor-3D-Sound-Diffusor-White-X1/invt/461610
  12. oldskooldave

    in the air of the night effect, how to achieve

    I need the effect for a voice over im recording, you know the effect I mean, what is it called, can't find it on Cubase sx
  13. oldskooldave

    wall soundproofing

    Found 7ft by 10ft inch thick sound proofing foam, for £1.75 a sheet, is that a good deal or is it pure shit? cos I could do the whole room for like £40.00
  14. oldskooldave

    Is this insane? May post result.

    Had an idea, basically my zoom h2 and me in a room with my band, amps set up for guitar and bass and drums just being played loud acoustically, then me with the h2 on a makeshift mic stand (normal mic stand with h2 duct taped onto it) singing more or less directly into the left side, while the...
  15. oldskooldave

    Digital pedals in analogue recording

    I know the 'd word' is a big no no in analogue recording, But is it really breaking the rules so much if I use a digital fx pedal, I can't find an analogue version. Should I feel like ive 'let down the team'? I haven't used it yet, but it would save me a lot of hassle..what do you think?
  16. oldskooldave

    Proper headphones, no b.s which ones?

    Beyerdynamic DT100 or AKG K272 HD Bear in mind that I will be using these to record, but also for all other music listening purposes, i.e plaines trains etc and nightly tv watching while the missus is asleep...what do you think?
  17. oldskooldave

    Which headphones out of these 2

    Denon AH-D301 or AKG K514 Both £34.99 on this website with next day delivery, of couse I wanted some £114 beyerdynamic dt100's but my girlfriend advised against it...so which of these MODESTLY PRICED headphones would be best
  18. oldskooldave

    Fostex B16 for sale

    How much would you pay for something like this, in very good contition, with like...6 unused tapes. Just wondering what to set the reserve as on ebay
  19. oldskooldave

    Any bizarre tips for vocal training

    Any really cheap quick and easy tips that would improve a voice without paying a lot of money. I think Tom Jones said he just chews menthol throat lozanges 24/7
  20. oldskooldave

    Rough 'edgy' recording

    At what point in recording does it go from 'edgy' to 'amateur' Due to my financial situation im well aware that my recordings are going to sound very different to mainstream stuff, but I want to make that a selling point. Anybody else had any ideas like this or know of any bands who do this on...
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