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Guys Question.... I have a 80's squier bullet bass. It's decent but i dont really like the tone, it lacks alot of punch and some clarity. My biggest complain is how much gain it requires to get decent levels, at which point certain strings sound too harsh. I'm wondering if I can upgrade...

I must say I'm new to mic preamps and from what I understand the input impedance adjusts how much the mic gets, but is there general settings that work better on a dynamic mic vs. a condenser? For example if I'm putting a dynamic mic like a SM58 on a guitar cab, what kind of impedance works...

All, I have a quick question RE: how to make my life easier when using my mic preamp. The MPA gold has the mic inputs in the back, since my unit is racked it makes getting to the inputs really hard. So I was thinking of just using my patchbay and working the inputs thru there. I was thinking...

My new ART MPA Gold arrived today, I immediately swapped both tubes out with Ruby 12AX7A C Tubes, they are still Chinese but better quality control. At least thats what I found from online info. I took a look at the stockers, real junk. The rubys had way better construction appearance. I was...

I know this seems obvious but whats the best approach when recording a nice combo such as a clean gtr with an awesome amp like a fender twin. Dry or Wet? Is amp verb good or bad, or does it come down to what sound you are going for? Gtr players will most definitely want it wet, but is better...

Guys, Just thought I would share this little guide I found in a mix article good place to tweak the EQ for different instruments. Good Starting Points never could memorize these so it's handy having them printed. Enjoy Bass 35Hz - 250Hz Cello 60Hz - 1kHz Violin...

I knew I had a set of Ruby 12AX7 preamp tubes somewhere and I found them today! I'm wondering 2 things what brand are the stock MPA Gold tubes? And would it be a good idea trying out the Ruby's on the MPA? Thanks guys, GN

My home studio has been active lately and since CPU noise was always a problem I decided to try the "throw it in the closet" method. I was able to rearrange the studio in such a way to force the CPU in the closet space. I used extra vga cables and a wireless mouse and keyboard setup...

If I start using this what do I need to know or be mindful of? What are the pros and cons? Thanks All!!!!!

Ok guys, I just took another plunge; I figured it made no sense to have a decent mic (AT 4040) and then run it thru my behringer mixer’s preamp. Honestly the preamps on the behringer would have done me fine for now; if I just kept working with it, and they aren’t terribly noisy. However the...

I finally received my new AT 4040 and had to put it to use right away. I liked it alot and sounds smoother than the Behringer B2 Pro Studio, luckily the B2 was just a loaner. Here's a link with a sample of the jam...

I'm stilling getting my feet wet recording vocals. I've been trying a few different mics and techniques. I have been using a behringer powered mixer that then goes to my m audio 4in/4out card. Right now I have my mics going thru the mixer, and then to the ins of the audio card. Here's the...

Hello Everyone, My first post here..... I've been reading and searching the threads today. Now I know it's been asked more than once, but it's hard to make a decision with so many choices on mics. I'm in the market for a home studio mic mainly for male vocals, genres mostly pop and reggae...