Creating my home recording studio.. NOOB ALERT

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On my Boss Br600, it was the control wheel that started fritzing on me - if you pressed too hard, it would 'return to 0' on whatever parameter you were adjusting. Put up with it for months and months.
The one thing that really showed me the advnatage of computer recording - automation. On the Boss 'riding the faders' on volumes when mixing down was challenging and not very accurate.
I was talking to someone who uses a small Tascam recorder and told her she needed to ride the faders on her mixdown as her vocal volume changes needed to be managed. She didn't know what I meant because she has rotary knobs, not faders!
 
I have been using my iPad with Auria for a DAW, and an iRig Pro for an interface. Works very well. The iRig Pro will take both a direct guitar/bass connection, or a powered mic. It's nice and portable, and Auria is very easy to work with.

I do second the above. The separate box has it's advantages, but if you already have a laptop or tablet, that can do the job, it's probably a lot cheaper and simpler to go that route. But at the same time, you then have to set the PC up every time you want to use it, where the separate box you can just leave it there, ready to go, if you have the space to dedicate.
 
"you then have to set the PC up every time you want to use it, where the separate box you can just leave it there, ready to go, if you have the space to dedicate. "

Well now! I plug in my KA6 (to this HP Lappy say) and nothing happens. What I mean is the system just "knows" what to do. I fire up Samplitude and set for ASIO device, name the track, job's a good'un. Takes me longer to hunt up a mic, cable and stand or tune a guitar...Not that I can play one worth ***t!

Dave.
 
I support a look at the Zoom SIAB's- R16 and R24 in particular. They have all the advantages of a SIAB, including portability, running on battery power, built in mics, etc., and all the advantages of an interface. So you can try out both methods, and use the one you like, or the one that fits the situation. I've used the little H4n for years as a remote stereo recorder, headphone amp, and pocket notebook for a recording artist. There's no reason why a portable digital recorder can't be a computer interface also. The H4n with a pair of AKG C2000B's makes really good remote recordings.
 
Richard Monroe said:
I support a look at the Zoom SIAB's- R16 and R24 in particular. They have all the advantages of a SIAB, including portability, running on battery power, built in mics, etc., and all the advantages of an interface. So you can try out both methods, and use the one you like, or the one that fits the situation. I've used the little H4n for years as a remote stereo recorder, headphone amp, and pocket notebook for a recording artist. There's no reason why a portable digital recorder can't be a computer interface also. The H4n with a pair of AKG C2000B's makes really good remote recordings.
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All good and nice for the AKGs but check spook juice requirement for other mics, most will require the full 48V and some more mA.

Dave.
 
All of the Zoom units, including the H4n, produce your choice of 24V or 48v phantom power. The H4n powers my Neumanns just fine.
 
ecc83 said:
"you then have to set the PC up every time you want to use it, where the separate box you can just leave it there, ready to go, if you have the space to dedicate. "

Well now! I plug in my KA6 (to this HP Lappy say) and nothing happens. What I mean is the system just "knows" what to do. I fire up Samplitude and set for ASIO device, name the track, job's a good'un. Takes me longer to hunt up a mic, cable and stand or tune a guitar...Not that I can play one worth ***t!

Dave.
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When I do live recording, I have a template all set up, all tracks armed ready to go.

Not sure where the quote came from Dave, but this isn't at you, but the quote.
 
Richard Monroe said:
All of the Zoom units, including the H4n, produce your choice of 24V or 48v phantom power. The H4n powers my Neumanns just fine.
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Yes, I knew the H4n delivered 48V but how much current do the Neumanns draw? Some mics need more than others, the new Rode NT1 e.g pulls over 5mA iirc.

Not knocking the Zoom but spook juice and battery power is a combination that stands watching.

Dave.
 
ecc83 said:
Yes, I knew the H4n delivered 48V but how much current do the Neumanns draw? Some mics need more than others, the new Rode NT1 e.g pulls over 5mA iirc.

Not knocking the Zoom but spook juice and battery power is a combination that stands watching.

Dave.
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I understand that nominal voltage and amperage can be different from actual delivery. All I can say is- I have plugged a pretty large selection of condensers into the H4n, running on batteries, with no problem, including AKG C2000B, C414B ULS, Neumann KM184, Oktava MC012 and MK319, B.L.U.E. Kiwi, Bluebird, and Baby Bottle. All of those were perfectly happy. I have some issues with the H4n, but phantom power has never been one of them.
 
Got reaper and a line 6 instead, really impressed with the sound quality. Getting into the editing now, fun!!
 
Mostly good choices. Line 6 builds good interfaces, but are a difficult company to deal with in terms of customer service. They are famous for discontinuing support of older devices abruptly, but like I said, they build a pretty good interface.
 
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Richard Monroe said:
Mostly good choices. Line 6 builds good interfaces, but are a difficult company to deal with in terns of customer service. They are famous for discontinuing support of older devices abruptly, but like I said, they build a pretty good interface.
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It is called the Apple model in the business.
 
Hey quick question about Reaper if anyone can help, thought it would be best to ask here instead of starting a new thread...

I have recorded one take of my guitar part for this song, however, mid way through the song I would like the cut the delay (stop the delay) on that track, how can I change the effect of this pre recorded track half way through? Or will I have to start a new track and record from the point where I want no delay?

Thanks
 
If it is in the source, it pretty much is done. That is why most record dry, for those changes of the mind. If it is a VST, then you can change the almost anything with automation at any given time. In this case (if it is a VST), you can automate turning it on and off.

If you like the sound of your amp, you can do like Rami does (I think he mentioned this). Record dry (DI maybe) and then run the signal back out to the amp and mic it.
 
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