n00b effects question...

[hokypokynose]

Hi there. Should I put my effects on an aux(pre or post?) or a subgroup? What are all those pots on the top right of my 1604(their the only ones I'm not sure of what they do)? I know this makes me sound stupid. I really know more than I seem to. Just not about this.

P.S. I'm purchasing a sonic maximizer probably tomorrow, and where should I place that on my mixer as well?

 

[Blue Bear Sound]

Hi there. Should I put my effects on an aux(pre or post?) or a subgroup?

Time-based effects (reverb, choruses, delays, etc...) are usually patched via the AUX sends/returns. That way, all channels can be routed simply by turning up the AUX pot..........

I'm purchasing a sonic maximizer probably tomorrow, and where should I place that on my mixer as well?

Why are buying *that* for???

Bruce

 

[hokypokynose]

Re: Re: n00b effects question...

Time-based effects (reverb, choruses, delays, etc...) are usually patched via the AUX sends/returns. That way, all channels can be routed simply by turning up the AUX pot..........

Why are buying *that* for???

Bruce

Okay, that's where I have it now. But pre or post?

Are you suggesting that I not buy the maximizer? I thought for 40 bucks it couldnt hurt my mix. Am I wrong?

 

[Blue Bear Sound]

Somewhat subjective, but I think if you use proper recording technique, mic selection & mic placement, you shouldn't need to "sonic maximize" anything.

For the most part, sonic maximizers are a good excuse not to record something properly.

And for the AUX - pre/post will depend entirely on what effect you want to acheive.... in PRE mode, routing to the AUX will occur regardless of the channel's fader setting (meaning having the volume down to 0 will NOT affect the signal being passed to the AUX). In POST mode, fader level affect the routing to the AUX pot as well....

Bruce

 

[hokypokynose]

Somewhat subjective, but I think if you use proper recording technique, mic selection & mic placement, you shouldn't need to "sonic maximize" anything.

For the most part, sonic maximizers are a good excuse not to record something properly.

Thanks for helping me so much Bruce. And as you probably know or have figured out I'm just starting out and I'm not too keen on mic placement yet(although learning). I'm going to be recording bands who are paying me and they are going to want good sound regardless of my micing screwups. So do you think not having a maximizer will force me to learn or is it something that I'll just pick up over time and the maximizer will help me get a decent sounding mix while I'm learning?

 

[Blue Bear Sound]

I strongly suggest NOT getting the maximizer.... put the money towards something more immediately useful to you, like more effects............

Bruce

 

[hokypokynose]

I strongly suggest NOT getting the maximizer.... put the money towards something more immediately useful to you, like more effects............

Bruce

More like real effects. What I've been using is my Zoom505II. It sucks but it's better than nothing. I suppose my computer's effects are better, but they are hard to edit and still sound like crap.

I'll probably put the money to maybe a Art MP or whatever. Maybe a decent condensor for vocals(MXL v67, Rode NT something) or possibly just some essensials like more cables(I'm shuffling now).