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Oh yeah, I remember the soundrage. Right, Geosync is fantastic--all companies should be that involved. Just the way it goes: some are lame and others are on top of their game.

Hey thanks! I'll dig into the manual more and post this question over there as well. What's your avatar (user name) on Slutz? Will check out your recordings. The n12 seems hard to beat at its price point. I know I could get all the routing and monitoring options I want with a Midas Venice 160...

I'm on the fence about upgrading to a Mackie Onyx 1220 to a 1620, or buying the Yamaha n12 instead. The 1620 would be a deal since I already have a Mackie 1220 with Firewire--just have to unload the old mixer on Ebay and swap the Firewire card into the new 1620. But from what I'm reading, the...

This is also an excellent reference . . . General treatments: http://www.ethanwiner.com/acoustics.html Bass Traps: http://www.ethanwiner.com/basstrap.html

Yes, we need acoustic testing of the straw bales. Here's another alternative: I've discovered there are manufacturers of straw panels, typically made from rice or wheat straw, and specifically intended as a commerical and residential building material. The STC (sound transmission class) of...

Fine ideas. There really isn't enough space to get into splayed surfaces; something close to what you describe will most likely be what I end up doing.

How about straw bales? For those that have the room, or that are building new construction, straw bales may be a good alternative. About 14" thick and 7 lbs. / cu. foot--denser than rigid fiberglas and the like. Readily available and cheap in many agricultural areas. A green solution, no...

Yes, this is what I've read so far as well. Foam just doesn't have the density to be as effective as other materials, especially at low frequencies.

That article is awesome, one of the best I've seen . . . http://www.ethanwiner.com/acoustics.html

I see, so it might be 1/3 as effective at 160 Hz for example. That's fine, I'll study up on this. Thanks for your help.

Wow, that's interesting. But given your 4" thickness example, which is good down to 850 Hz, doesn't that leave much of the vocal/bass spectrum unaffected? The fundamental frequency of human male voice is something around 150 Hz. Is it possible to influence that lower range, or is it practically...

Fantastic, thanks everybody! I'm getting the idea about this and will read more here and at John Sayer's forum. I have the power tools; don't see any problem doing this giving a bit of time. Need to get a handle on why the splayed walls are important and how much wall surface should be...

Outstanding, thanks! I found the forum here: http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/index.php

Good idea my friend, thanks!

Greetings, I have a 10 x 20 workshop I'd like to turn into home recording space for spoken word, hand drums, and Native American flute. The existing rectangular space has a concrete floor, exposed studs (no insulation yet), and a wood-paneled ceiling. Needless to say, a very reflective room...

Seaplane Pilot, I just picked up a 5050 BIII in fine shape. It's a beast! And yes, it can play back pre-recorded 4-track tapes as well as older commercial 2-tracks. Otari still sells the BIII ($5,300 new) and has parts for older models as well. From what I understand, it's one of the most...

I'm looking for an rack mount multi-effects processor to record various African and Latin hand drums (World Fusion), and also for Native American flutes. Using a Lexicon MPX 550 now, but . . . I don't know, it seems kind of crappy to me--it adds unintended flanging effects and plenty of noise...

Before I run out and buy the wrong equipment, maybe you can point me in the right direction . . . I'm planning to record a series of interviews. Usually, just me and one other person in an office, hotel room, or residence. Often, there won't be much control over the environment. Some...

I'm on the fence about getting a Mackie Control Universal for the home studio. http://www.mackie.com/products/mcu/ This is essentially a MIDI device for controlling your DAW (Audition in my case), so you don't have to fiddle with your mouse as much, or maybe not at all while tracking and mixing...