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I know this has been covered before but I'd like to revisit it and get feedback from you. First, a few questions: 1. Where does the inspiration (or, purpose) to create and share music come from for you? 2. What do you do to cultivate inspiration and motivation when it goes missing? 3. Do any...

I've always wondered... Why cut the low end out of the mic with a "low cut" switch or filter? Why not just use a high pass filter after the fact and let the mic capture what it will? What are the benefits to this approach? Thx, Rich

So, I have been thinking about how a cheap mic can be made to sound great with a great preamp and vice versa, a great mic can make an otherwise cheap preamp sound great. All things considered I have to think the preamp is more significant considering MANY great sounds are captured on 100 dollar...

I've got my eye on both of these new preamps. What do you guys imagine will be the biggest differences or selling points of one vs. the other? Since it isn't foreseeable to spend a lot of time with each one in comparison (before I decide) I am hopeful that you guys will have had some experience...

I have read and heard that it is a bad idea to record a lead vocal with multiple mics. Aside from obvious phase issues (cancellation) I can't really understand why this practice isn't more common? I mean, we use multiple mics on other instruments like the snare drum to fill out the spectrum and...

This ends tomorrow, Friday May 30th at the end of the day so hurry if you are interested... Forgive me if this is a duplicate post. I didn't see it anywhere so I thought to add it just to turn you on to a killer deal. This is just too good to miss guys!! We've already reached the numbers (287...

Seems like a great deal at $99 for a FET LDC mic but I have 0 experience with these mics. Can anyone relay some feedback? Thanks all!! http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MXL-3000-LargeDiaphragm-Condenser-Microphone?sku=273107

I know the converters for the RME are good and the drivers are solid. What about the mic pres? I have three questions for those who own the FireFace 800 or, have used it in a session.... 1. How do the mic pres compare (in terms of sound, gain and clarity) to other audio interfaces? Anything...

I need help using my Tascam FW-1082 in a better way. I know it can do soooo much and yet, I only use it as an I/O device because so much of it confuses me. I read most of the manual but didn't find it very uplifting. Are there other sources or tutorials online for using this device? Can any of...

I LOVE the interface for Garage Band (by Apple). Is there a way to make Reaper look like this or, close to it? Thanks! Rich

I have been compiling a list of random tips for recording that you guys may find helpful. I got these from various sources and my own experiences. There's no method to this or reason to argue it for sake of what is right and wrong. This is just a list of things for you to experiment with (or...

sorry, double post! - Rich

In Reaper when I save off a template and go to open it it always starts a new project. There are times when I want to import the template into the project I'm currently working on. Is this possible somehow? Thanks! Rich

Hey all! Great contributions here. This is fast becoming a favorite forum! I'm looking for a ribbon mic to use primarily on vocals (mostly male). It should be dark, silky, smooth, etc. Typical ribbon qualities. No hyped high frequencies. A relatively flat eq curve with a touch of color...

Who has this mic (studio projects T3)? I'm curious what mods are available for it that any of you may have tried and been happy with. Also, what preamps have you found to sound good with it? Finally, has anyone here swapped out the tube with something else and had good results? Are you happy...

Who has this mic (studio projects T3)? I'm curious what mods are available for it that any of you may have tried and been happy with. Also, what preamps have you found to sound good with it? Finally, has anyone here swapped out the tube with something else and had good results? Are you happy...

I'm looking for a mic for lead vocals with presence and clarity but with a darker tone to it. Could be condenser or dynamic. I have a couple of mics which are very "honest" but there are applications when I want a mic to be smoother or, darker on a vocal track. In other words, the mic is...

Hey all, I'm having a hard time locating a pro quality DVD tutorial which demonstrates the tracking and mixing process in a studio environment (from start to finish). I bought the Universal Audio DVD. It was decent but didn't go into much specifics on the tracking segment. They don't explain...

I need some help here. My audio is missing something and I can't put my finger on it. I'm using various high quality guitars, a nice tube condenser mic, etc. but my recordings lack some clarity, dynamic or sonic width? I know that a high quality preamp can help matters but I'm not sure that's it...