DeadPoet
carpe diem
Kelly5150 said:
Man, that's a 24 version, and with the old power supply (grey housing).. the newer (black, CPS275) pumps out more power to the board, making it sound richer..
plus that's a lot of money. I guess there are better deals than that one.
Herwig
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Taisoul
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Console envy?
This thread is pretty old but I feel it's still relevant and felt compelled to add my two cents for anyone who may still care.
I just want to let people know that owning a huge console is not necessary to impress a potential client. I own a Tascam DM24 as my main mixer. I admit that on its own it’s not incredibly striking but due to my presentation of my studio as a whole, people are very impressed when they walk through the door. If you present your studio in a professional manner, you will get the "wow Factor" you are seeking. This includes everything from the furniture to the paint on the walls to the lighting.
Personally, I built my own furniture that holds my DM and has angled racks on each side, which extends the length. It’s a bit of an illusion but it works and it looks incredible. (If I say so myself). Just think of the last time you saw an ad for an Argosy console and I bet you wanted one. They look cool and organized and they make them for many different mixers including the DM. The problem is they are expensive, which is why I built my own.
The look and vibe of your studio is one of the most important features after the equipment. Do you feel creative in the space? White walls with some egg crate on them usually does not leave a great impression (the exception is a studio dedicated to Hip-Hop or Thrash metal. Sometimes the vibe you want is one that makes you feel angry!!!!!). Maybe your space needs some color or artrwork on the walls. Build some acoustic treatment. Get some inexpensive wedge foam and create a design on the wall with it. Hell, you could even frame it! The point is to make it a place people enjoy being in for hours on end and creating.
My last words of wisdom are this. Make sure your recording chops are up to par. People can go out and buy any semi-pro DAW and make a demo for themselves. They come to us to make records. If the music sounds like a demo (as opposed to a record or CD) you will lose your client. People come back because you’re a great engineer or producer. When they hear a great mix, they care less about your small digital board.
So it’s the old bait and switch routine but the end results are a happy client and in turn, repeat business.
If your interested in seeing what I did for my studio go to http://soulseeker.com and click on the studio link to the right.
This thread is pretty old but I feel it's still relevant and felt compelled to add my two cents for anyone who may still care.
I just want to let people know that owning a huge console is not necessary to impress a potential client. I own a Tascam DM24 as my main mixer. I admit that on its own it’s not incredibly striking but due to my presentation of my studio as a whole, people are very impressed when they walk through the door. If you present your studio in a professional manner, you will get the "wow Factor" you are seeking. This includes everything from the furniture to the paint on the walls to the lighting.
Personally, I built my own furniture that holds my DM and has angled racks on each side, which extends the length. It’s a bit of an illusion but it works and it looks incredible. (If I say so myself). Just think of the last time you saw an ad for an Argosy console and I bet you wanted one. They look cool and organized and they make them for many different mixers including the DM. The problem is they are expensive, which is why I built my own.
The look and vibe of your studio is one of the most important features after the equipment. Do you feel creative in the space? White walls with some egg crate on them usually does not leave a great impression (the exception is a studio dedicated to Hip-Hop or Thrash metal. Sometimes the vibe you want is one that makes you feel angry!!!!!). Maybe your space needs some color or artrwork on the walls. Build some acoustic treatment. Get some inexpensive wedge foam and create a design on the wall with it. Hell, you could even frame it! The point is to make it a place people enjoy being in for hours on end and creating.
My last words of wisdom are this. Make sure your recording chops are up to par. People can go out and buy any semi-pro DAW and make a demo for themselves. They come to us to make records. If the music sounds like a demo (as opposed to a record or CD) you will lose your client. People come back because you’re a great engineer or producer. When they hear a great mix, they care less about your small digital board.
So it’s the old bait and switch routine but the end results are a happy client and in turn, repeat business.
If your interested in seeing what I did for my studio go to http://soulseeker.com and click on the studio link to the right.
Sen
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DeadPoet said:
any links to a picture of it?/
thanks Poet
Massive Master
www.massivemastering.com
Creation Sound Labs - Old Soundcraft techs (who happen to be in the old U.S. Soundcraft factory).
I'm buds with a studio owner who's sending in his Ghost preamps two by two and having them modded by these guys.
The difference is like putting a Mackie next to an Amek. Mindblowing.
Just wanted to throw that in. I'm a fan of the Ghost. If I were getting a new console today, it'd be a Ghost and I'd be sending half the strips in for hot-rodding.
I'm buds with a studio owner who's sending in his Ghost preamps two by two and having them modded by these guys.
The difference is like putting a Mackie next to an Amek. Mindblowing.
Just wanted to throw that in. I'm a fan of the Ghost. If I were getting a new console today, it'd be a Ghost and I'd be sending half the strips in for hot-rodding.
tubesrawsom
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SSL 9000 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
fluxburn
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The yamaha o1v goes for like 500-600 used on ebay. You can really use that for automation in cubase?