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Earlier on, somebody asked why DAWs work at 32 bit. There's a good reason for this--virtually every DAW operates internally at 32 bit floating point because that gives a dynamic range so big (up into 4 figures) that you can pretty well forget it. However, you are NOT storing audio at a simple...

I think the first thing to consider are your exact needs, particularly with regard to your desire for "multitrack recording". (The karaoke needs are relatively simple). How many mic inputs do you need and, just as important, how many tracks you need to be able to record at the same time. Your...

First off, the Behringer reputation has moved up a notch in recent years, particularly with their digital mixers. The x32 was very much a game changer. I have no experience with the XR12 so can't comment personally but notice that it's had some good reviews. Two points...the XR12 has only 4...

CSP's post reminded me that I was going to put up this photo to give you an idea of the size and shape of a radio mic pack for you compare with your zoom: The relatively inexpensive XS (which is what I have) is far from the smallest unit out there. FYI my hands are, er, normal--not like...

Firewire is simply becoming far less common in the world today. Practically no computers come with it as standard and it is increasingly difficult to find plug in Firewire adaptors. This leads to a vicious circle where manufacturers of audio hardware are ceasing the construction of FW gear...

One thing to consider... ...I'd be a little wary of the Studiolive 16.0.2 because it uses Firewire as its interface. Speaking as a Firewire user, it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep going and I'm actively looking at other alternatives for the next time I change/upgrade gear. The...

David Gilmour's studio moored on the Thames is lovely though. About ten years ago I was lucky enough to do sound on a video shoot there. (Well, less luck and more calling in favours...)

Although the Portapak name didn't last, two piece systems (camera and a separate recorder) continued in the broadcast world until the late 1980s/early 1990s and the poor guy doing sound had to lug the recorder around. Here I am in 83 or 84--for once I was able to put the recorder down but it...

I've not used the v67 but have a fair bit os time on the sE X1 and think that, for the money, it's an outstanding mic. My experience with other MXL models hasn't been so positive but it's unfair to judge the v67 on the basis of other products. I suspect either would do the job for you--one...

I recently put together a video for a friend in Arizona. The shooting was done by seven different people on 3 continents (with gear ranging from an iPhone to some really good HD cameras) so the quality can be a bit variable...and the music is definitely a different style to what most people on...

In late October, I'm going to have need of a basic effects/reverb unit to provide an effect on a live theatre show I'm doing. I can't believe I'm saying this but it doesn't have to sound good, just be cheap. Something like an Alesis Nanoverb would be ideal for example. FYI, this is me being...

If you really will need 5 mics sometimes then you'll need a mixer with 5 mic inputs. This may change your options for mixers--quite a few manufacturers make a jump from 4 up to 8 mics without much in the middle. Frankly, an 8 mic input mixer might be a good idea. If there's one thing I've...

To deal with your specific question, yes, some specialist mixers have direct outputs on each channel so you can feed them to a recorder--but these tend to be fairly expensive, specialist ones. A lot more have what are known as "Insert outs" which are designed as a combined output/input to feed...

...and can you mix then export a mix staying in 32 bit FP? I have a friend who's a very talented singer songwriter who mixes all her own stuff in Logic Pro. However, she contacted me saying that her last couple of mixes had got too loud and were clipping. If this happened to me in Audition...

Witzend is talking about a rig something like this: (That's a friend working on the Canadian TV series "Blackstone".) However, there are other techniques...a lot of location speech is done with clip on radio mics hidden under clothing, up in hair, that sort of thing. However, even with all...

I also watched Sound of Music recently (it was an anniversary of the initial release or something) and the version I saw claimed to be digitally remastered. Certainly the pictures and sound were excellent. I'm going to take a guess here and suggest the the problem you're hearing is likely not...

Mac users may wish to read THIS from Native Instruments before considering an upgrade. Although this article applies specifically to Native Instruments, I've heard of similar problems with a number of DAWs with faults such as plug ins no longer working properly. You have been warned!

I'm wondering if any of you have experience of doing live video streaming of some of your performances (for money)? A friend in the USA has started doing a bit of this with moderate success using a company called "Concert Window". She's now done two live performances from her home and is...

Yeah. Lots of other functions... I've also (admittedly rarely) seen problems when XLR and TRS are mixed up and phantom power is involved. I'd love to put it down to amateurs but I did it to myself once mixing up an studio mixer and a small ENG field mixer. ...as for XLR uses, don't forget...

I'm going to have to be honest and say that I don't have a specific set of reverb adjustments. I have some favourite 'verbs for various purposes but the adjustments are made by ear for the material. This is compounded by the fact that different reverb applications of totally different...