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  1. suntzu1982

    Examples of Recording Problems

    Hey guys, I was wondering if one of the veterans (or rather, someone who knows what they are doing) could post or email me a few mp3s that have some common mixing problems (and the write diagnostic/problem). This would really help me get a grasp of what people are talking about when they...
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    Chinese Folk Music

    Okay, so here's the deal guys. I don't know if anyone has any experience recording chinese instruments, but I have the opportunity of recording my grandfather, a self-taught musician, this weekend or next (depending on the energy he has.) And because the session can't be as intense, it's not...
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    Aiming Mic in Vocal Booth

    So, I am experimenting with the best way to set-up a rigged vocal booth. Right now, I am basically using this as a guide: vocal booth guide My question is about where to aim the mic. In the above article it says to aim it towards the booth. Which means you'll be facing the room when...
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    DAW Controllers

    Just bought my firepod, from bayview, and I have been a joyous, to say the least. :D So, with the firepod, what kind of connection would be good for the DAW controller. I have only 1 firewire port, but can I go through the 2nd firewire port on the firepod? Or how about midi? If I use midi...
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    Count Basie - Kansas City Wrinkles

    What kind of piano does he use in the intro of this song?
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    Laptop for recording, Desktop for Mixing/Mastering?

    Okay guys, I finally made some purchases...and to say the least, I was smiling from 8pm until I woke up the next morning. So here's my question. I bought a Dell Inspiron E1505, 1 gb ram, 5400 rpm SATA hard drive, with a duo core 1.66 T2300 chip. So, after research I originally had planned to...
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    Firewire vs. Other

    Okay...sorry for so many posts in a row...i finally understand what research and searching is. So, I was considering buying a presonus firepod. It seems that in general people are satisfied with this purchase. Although it seems many people like it for its portability. So, after long thought...
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    Computer and Audio Interface

    Two questions: 1. What are the specs for a laptop are important for audio recording? 2. I was contemplating buying the laptop and then a presonus firepod. Is the firepod a piece of equipment worth the investment for a beginning studio? Thanks.
  9. suntzu1982

    Researching to start my studio - lengthy post

    Afternoon everyone. It has taken me a couple years to really decide what I wanted to do with my studio. I understand this is the newbie forum, so although I am also researching other posts, I figured I may be able to get specific advice for my particular situation. Allow to first proceed to...
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    Stuido Monitors

    You know, I was looking at studio monitors, and they basically look like speakers. So why get studio monitors instead of using my home stereo speakers (infinity's)?
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    Trying to start recording

    I'm trying to see how much money i'll need, that's why there is no budget. Immediately I can afford about 200 dollars, but if its worth waiting a few months, then i'll be able to have about 500-700 dollars. However, of course, I'd like to hold off spending the extra 300-500 dollars. But...
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    You know what...If you don't have time to read my other posts...here's a paraphrase.

    To paraphrase what I wrote in the beginning set-up (read my other post, if you want to know details) here is my question: I want to be able to record with multiple mics into my computer onto n-track. Also, I may need to plug in a midi capable keyboard. Two mics usually, but the occasional...
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    Beginning my computer set-up

    My friends and I enjoy making music, on the side. Up until this summer, we had decided that we all were too broke to buy anything. Satisfied with the extent we could do, with a simple dynamic mic plugged into the "mic" slot of a PC soundcard, n-track, fruityloops, and our instruments. Now we...
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