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    Full Automation with X32 and X-ADAT to HD24 -- Possible?

    I am contemplating the X32 w/ the X-ADAT Expansion Card. Here's my question: Does the X32 have the capability to do MixDown Automation? More specifically and currently, I am using an old Mackie 32x8 Analog Board with an Alesis HD24. Mixdowns can be a hassle with all the fader "moves"...
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    Full Automation with X32 and X-ADAT to HD24?

    I am contemplating the X32 w/ the X-ADAT Expansion Card. Here's my question: Does the X32 have the capability to do MixDown Automation? More specifically and currently, I am using an old Mackie 32x8 Analog Board with an Alesis HD24. Mixdowns can be a hassle with all the fader "moves"...
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    cd to cdr truncating?

    i am new to pushing digital signals around thru s/pdif while monitoring analog signals. i am experiencing problems with this set-up to "pseudo-master" a pre-recorded CD to another CD: CD Player S/PDIF Out ---> to Finalizer Express S/PDIF In /Out ----> to CD-Recorder S/PDIF In ---x everything...
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    Will Sending 2 Different Signals to Stereo Compressor Interfere W/ Each Other?

    i have several RNCs. I know that they are not dual mono comps - i guess they are linked / stereo or sumpthin'. let's say i have two signals i wish to compress with the same settings - since that's really all you can do with the unit. say maybe two toms or kick and snare. using this scheme...
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    Finalizer in Main Inserts vs. Main LR Bus?

    The manual suggests setting Finalizer after the Main LR Outputs - and into the studio monitors. Problem is, on my Mackie 32/8 the balanced XLR Main LR Outs are unaffected by the solo's or mono switch. What implications or problems would there be if i used the Main Inserts for the Finalizer...
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    FMR RNC - Question About Applications

    Will Sending 2 Different Signals to Stereo Compressor Interfere W/ Each Other? i have several RNCs. I know that they are not dual mono comps - i guess they are linked / stereo or sumpthin'. let's say i have two signals i wish to compress with the same settings - since that's really all you...
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    any violin tracking techniques?

    have a session coming up with violin .. it has a pickup, but i want to add a mic track as well. my inclination would be to use a small diaphragm condenser .. or maybe a matched pair x/y .. i dunno .. any advice on techniques and mic placements? tia
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    Optical or S/PDIF on Finalizer + Connections?

    a few questions for whomever can help: anticipating the arrival of a Finalizer. any opinions about digital connections between that and a Tascam CD-RW 700? the tascam has only optic and s/pdif connectivity. tc electronics outputs all 24bits through each. ok.. now a dumb - dumb question.. i...
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    busing to additional channels to use eqs? polarity?

    does any one have any experience or opinions about this busing scheme? 1. i have a mackie 32/8 board and a alesis HD24. one thing i dislike on this board is the simple eq section. it only has 1 fully parametric band and one semi-parametric sweep. if i needed to notch out a narrow freq in...
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    Great River MP-2NV or API 3124+

    beyond the 2 additional channels of the API .. any opinions on a choice between them? which would be a better compliment to 3 RNPs, 1 Sytek and 2 ART Pros?
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    Mogami .. mogami .. mogami.. ?

    doing a little research on resources for updating my cables. upon my approach to redco.com i discovered several "flavours" .. http://www.redco.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=74&cat=Mogami+Standard+Mic+Cable i really don't know diddly about any of this .. but my general impression would be to...
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    Next Step, Comments or Advice on Project Studio

    My Intent :-------------------------- Live single room recording of my instrumental jazz/rock/progressive "mathrock" trio. Kind of King Crimson / Mahavishnu Orchestra / Canterbury / RIO / meets Bad Brains... Instrumentation and Rigs : Electric 6 string guitar : vintage Marshall JMP-100 Head...
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    Specific Isolation Headphone Advice.. pls.

    I have scoured the boards and found lots of conflicting views on isolation headphones. most were not very recent.. that being said (or written) .. here is my situation: I would like to track my band (three piece instrumental extreme mathrock/jazzfusion/progressiverock - with extreme dynamics...
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    Questions about using JBL LSR4328 mains w/ Event 250S sub

    I replaced my old Event 20/20P's with a pair of JBL's LSR4328. I had been using the Event 250S subwoofer with the 20/20's - positioned on the floor directly below the R Main .. ( i am in a new room and do not have a sufficient reference to judge the sound of the Event System, as a whole, verses...
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    Setup for JBL LSR4328 mains w/ Event 250S sub

    I replaced my old Event 20/20P's with a pair of JBL's LSR4328. I had been using the Event 250S subwoofer with the 20/20's - positioned on the floor directly below the R Main .. ( i am in a new room and do not have a sufficient reference to judge the sound of the Event System, as a whole, verses...
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    MOTU 896 as Mic Pre's Only?

    I have a MOTU 896 just hanging around and need some additional mic pre's. I already have 8 mic pre amps but another 8 channels are going thru my Mackie 32/8's mic pre section - I would much rather not use the Mackie's pre amp section .. I am going into an Alesis HD24 .. I was thinking of using...
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    MOTU 896 as Mic Pre's Only?

    I have a MOTU 896 just hanging around and need some additional mic pre's. I already have 8 mic pre amps but another 8 channels are going thru my Mackie 32/8's mic pre section - I would much rather not use the Mackie's pre amp section .. I am going into an Alesis HD24 .. I was thinking of using...
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    RNC .. stuff

    Are the two channels on the RNC (though they share the same controls) .. separate or summed .. or what? For example: If I use one unit for two mics over a spread of 4 toms .. will the channels be affected by each other? .. say like on a roll descending through the 4 toms, will the attack of the...
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    Best "Clip On" Mic for Toms?

    What, in your opinions, is the best "clip on" style mic for Toms?
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    BBE Sonic Maximizer : Usefullness?

    What are some opinions here upon the usefullness of the BBE? Does it simply "colorize" .. or does it really do some phase issue corrective treatments? I have the BBE882 for balanced and the 482i for unbalanced connections. I figured they would be useful in an arsenal of gear .. I was using...
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