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Hi, my current audio interface is an audiofire2, which has two line inputs, but no 'instrument inputs' or mic pres. For running my guitar into the interface, will a DI box alone do the trick, or will I also need something that provides some gain as well, being that the audiofire has no preamps...

Hello, my son will be starting some of his own recording projects in his bedroom soon with a multi-track recording unit such as a Tascam DP-008 or a Zoom R8. Each of these units has dual built-in condenser mics. I'm sure that purchasing a nice microphone and using that instead would produce...

Before I return this, I want to get some input, since this is the first mic preamp I've bought and therefore I'm not very experienced with them. The new DMP3 that just arrived seems to be in good shape, but the channel 1 gain pot seems a bit noisy. If I plug my headphones into the channel 1...

Just received a new one, and after taking it out of the packaging I noticed that there is something making some noise, like a bit of a rattle, inside the thing. I noticed it when I turned it upside down to check out the bottom of the unit. It happens momentarily each time I turn the unit upside...

Just got a new DMP3, and after unpacking it and doing a quick initial checkout I noticed a couple of things that I'm wondering about: - Both of the channel gain knobs have small areas in their travel where the movement seems to "bind up" and it's noticeably harder to turn than in the rest of...

I'm going to be making or buying a "Y" cable to perform the following connections: single end: 1/4" stereo output of guitar effects processor "Y" ends: 1/4" balanced inputs of Audiofire2 recording interface Please let me know if my following assumptions are...

I'm going to purchase one of the Echo Audiofire units, and would like to hear opinions on its pres vs. the DMP3 pres. Reason being is that I/O quantity is not likely to be a big concern, so I can go with either the Audiofire 4 alone or the Audiofire 2 + a DMP3. I realize that, being in the...

Recently I've been getting ready to pull the trigger on a firewire interface in the $300 dollar range (Saffire or Saffire LE, Audiofire 4, Konnekt 8, Firebox). The other option was to go with the Audiofire 2 + DMP 3 preamp, which may perhaps result in a better mic pre. After reading many...

I'm considering the following for a first interface: Echo Audiofire 4 Presonus Firebox Focusrite Saffire or Saffire LE TC Electronics Konnekt 8 In general, I'd appreciate hearing any comments about strengths/weaknesses on these units from those of you who have used them. If you've used...

I know much of this is subjective, but I'm still interested in your opinions on this matter... Suppose I've already recorded several tracks to my PC. OK, great, now I can do everything from this point 'in the box' if I choose and be done with it. HOWEVER, I'm thinking I may also want the...

Hi folks... Before making any purchases, I wanted to ask some very basic PC setup/usage questions. I'll have pleny of others later, but wanted to get a couple of basic things clarified for me... I'm just trying to picture everyday use of my PC once I've got a recording interface connected...

Hello....I'll soon be purchasing a couple of matching mics to record acoustic instruments - primarily both steel and nylon string guitar, but possibly also small ensembles which may include more guitars or other acoustic stringed instruments. Both price and reading lots of positive comments and...

Hi folks....I'm currently looking into buying a pair of mics for stereo micing acoustic guitars (both steel and classical). For this application I get the feeling from reading here and on other web sources that having a matched pair would really be the best way to go here. Getting the matched...

Hello all.... I'm shopping around to upgrade the "stock" soundcard on my PC. Since I won't be requiring several I/O lines simultaneously I have been considering the M-Audio Audiophile 2496, as it seems pretty well spoken of and is very attractively priced. However I am curious to get opinions...