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    Lowest noise SDC up to 300$

    Hi, i need a sdc mic for recording acoustic guitar. Since i'm going to plug it directly into a Focsurite audio interface, i need it to be low noise, and also no low output mics. Budget is 300$. Thanks
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    Mic identification from video

    Bon Iver -- Flume - YouTube Is the mic on the vocals the AKG C414 XLS or XLII? How can you tell? Thanks
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    Two sound absorption alternatives, should i go for it?

    Hi guys, i'm getting some sound absorption materiel for my home studio (live room) and i plan on getting some glass or rock wool, like we all know are recommended. But in the store i'm going to, in addition to glass and rock wool, there are some two other materials that according to the the...
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    Tracking headphones poll

    Hi, i'm getting a new headphones for studio tracking, and trying to decide between these three sets. It looks like these sets are quite popular and liked. These are all closed back headphones, as i understand it's better for tracking because it has less leakage to the mic. I'm going to be using...
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    AKG K 240 Studio headphones question

    Hi, i want to get new headphones for my studio, and i'm considering the AKG K 240 Studio. Is the fact that the headphones are Semi-open can cause sound "leakage"/bleed from the headphones to a condenser mic while tracking? Thanks
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    Small studio, monitors poll!

    Hi, i have a small home studio 3.4x2.7 meters, and i want to get monitors. If it's relevant, i'm going to be using it for acoustic music. Here are all the monitors that i can get locally and are in my budget, please choose what you think is best. thanks!
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    kel HM7U or AKG C535EB or Shure KSM9

    Hi, i want to get a vocal mic for studio applications, and going to be recording acoustic folk-styled music, male vocals. I'm trying to decide between the kel HM7U, the AKG C535EB and the Shure KSM9. I know that its somewhat of a weird comparison, since the kel is a LDC and the AKG and Shure are...
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    Small tracking room plan, slat absorbers, opinions please

    Hi, here's a plan for my small tracking room. Don't mind the desk with the monitors, i'm not going to mix there anything important. Also unfortunately the big closet stays there. The room is for acoustic guitar and vocals tracking. I opened another thread a while ago, but this is a new plan...
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    Audio interface with built in DSP effects

    Hi, i'm looking for an under 600$ audio interface with built in DSP effects, mainly for monitoring with a bit of reverb. i managed to find the Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP and the TC Studio Konnekt 48. the TC has more XLR inputs so i'm leaning towards it. any other recommendations? insights?
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    How come vocal booths have lots of reflecting surfaces?

    Hi, i noticed that a lot of professional recordings are being made in vocal booths. and lots of times, i see that inside the booths there are a lot of reflecting surfaces. there is always glass (windows) and also bare wood. the surfaces are also parallel. isn't parallel reflective surfaces bad...
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    Closest thing to a Shure SM54

    Hi, i noticed that on lots of 70's live performances i hear, the Shure SM54 is being used, and i like its sound very much. maybe its just the fact that its music from the 70's that is effecting my judgment, but i think its really a good mic. what do you think is the closest thing in tonality...
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    Need a plugin recommendation

    Hi, i'm thinking of getting a new preamp for vocals, i'm very interested in the Golden Age Project Pre 73 as i'm going for that smooth classic tone and vibe its aimed for. now i'm thinking that before i'll get that preamp, maybe i should look for a plugin that aimed for the same warm and...
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    Where to get DAV BG1

    Hi, does anyone know where can i get a DAV BG1 mic pre with a worldwide shipping? I cant find it anywhere!
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    Acoustic treatment, used by all pros?

    I noticed that most clips that i find of pro's "studio live" recordings are performed in untreated rooms. at least not as treated as i know treatment should be (foam/rockwool/fiberglass boards on the walls, bass traps and etc..). look at this clip for example, i don't see any treatment, and to...
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    Connecting mic pre and interface

    Hi, i have the Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP and i was thinking that in the future i might wanna add some mic preamp for more channels. i noticed that the mic premps have XLR outputs, so if i'll get a stereo mic pre, it will take up the only 2 XLR inputs i have in my Focusrite, so i dont get any...
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    Oktava MK-012 or Line Audio CM3 For Acoustic Guitar

    Hi, i'm trying to decide between the Oktava MK-012 and Line Audio CM3 for acoustic guitar. i want a punchy warm tone, so i don't want the mic to lack the low end. which mic has more low end in your opinion?
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    Acoustic guitar mic recommendation (sound expectations inside)

    Hi, i want to get a mic for recording acoustic guitar. since its my first one, i don't want a pair for now, i prefer to start simple. i'll write some words to describe the sound i'm after, so you get the general idea: woody, dry, earthy, smooth, not hyped high end, think an old gibson j-50. i'm...
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    A recommendation for a sdc matched pair

    Hi, i wanna get a sdc matched pair mics for recording acoustic guitar. my budget is 500$. until now i managed to read some stuff on these mics: Studio Projects C4 sE Electronics SE1A Oktava MK-012-01 what do you recommend from those, or maybe you prefer some other mics for my budget?
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    Will this rockwool work for me?

    Hi, i'm doing some acoustic treatment and want to make some absorbers. i've read that rigid fiberglass with a density of 45 kg/m3 is good for that, but in a store close to my home i found some rockwool with a density of 80 kg/m3 in a good price, will it be good or should i keep searching for a...
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