What Non-Computer Equipment Do I Need For Recording & Mixing?

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RAMI said:
I agree. But your post didn't have anything to do with his problem. I actually thought you mistakenly posted in the wrong thread.
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i addressed his direct question in my 2nd post.
i guess you missed it


GONZO-X said:
i use a Roland VS-1880, as a portable device.

it's not easy to get the output to wav, i have to burn a 'backup disc' in a proprietary format.....
then use a 3rd party software program to turn that backup disc into WAV files, then dump it into sonar to edit.


but i can work so much faster with a PC (desktop or laptop) that this method of working was retired at least 5 years ago.

with the exception of hard drive failure (you should always back up your data to an external drive anyway)....... there is no method of working faster and as powerful as a good pc setup.
IMHO

there are plenty of old school digital recorders that record at 16/44.1 into wav files.....

but i'd never record anything below 24 bit/44.1khz myself......
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GONZO-X said:
i addressed his direct question in my 2nd post.
i guess you missed it
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How can I see your second post if you hadn't typed it yet? I was reffering to your first post at the time that it was the only post you made. :eek:

I don't disagree with any of your advice, so let's not keep going around in circles, ok? :cool:
 
mjbphotos said:
Hey, 'doc', come over hear and I WILL say the same thing to your face.
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I was expecting this reaction. Thank you. I'm sure our friendship would blossom in an instant.

You are whining and complaining about 'computers break' when people are going out of their way to try to help you.
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Oh, you mean, like the way you went out of your way to help me? I do apologise for mis-reading your efforts to help amid the torrent of derision, which I completely mistook for you trolling the thread to get a reaction out of me.

I ask a question. I whine and complain about a computer letting me down. Someone steps up to answer the question, I duly and immediately thank them. For some reason I must have forgotten to thank you.

After 5 pages of posts, you 'think it could be a soundcard problem'.... Sounds like you need to learn basic troubleshooting.
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To clear up any misunderstanding: This was not intended as a troubleshooting thread. The physical issue is being looked at separately. With the greatest of respect to your expert handling of the situation, it sounds more like a problem with your reading skills, than with my troubleshooting.

Kind regards

Dr. V
 
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miroslav said:
Well...by your own admission, you will STILL end up using a computer to complete your audio books projects....so your are STILL faced with the same "computers go wrong" scenario you keep going on about even if you have some other recording device in addition to.
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We don't live in a perfect world. All we can do is work with what we've got and learn from our mistakes to try and reduce risks as best we can. I'm under no illusions. Even with the best of intentions and carefully thought out 'SOPs', there are no absolute guarantees regarding what life and circumstances throw at us.

  1. The computer will be repaired, standing by, ready for editing duty. I'll go back to surfing on another computer, reserving this one for fine editing, mastering, distribution...

  2. Recording will be handled by a stand-alone unit, choosing a quiet location, afforded by it's portability.

  3. The future dream to mic a full cast will be brought forward (unexpectedly) by the unit's increased number of inputs (and portability). It will also take less time to record several actors at once, plus, the creative process is likely to be more organic - and fun.

  4. This means an unexpected computer failure can only happen during the editing process, and less likely before or during a recording session. Thus reducing the risk of inconvenient and embarrassing last-minute cancellations.

  5. By keeping the recorder in a safe place and brought out only for recording events, there will be a marked decrease in levels of wear and tear associated with frequent computer use.

  6. Unlike recording sessions, post production allows more leeway for stopping work to correct problems and deal with any computer issues which might arise.

  7. If the need to use an emergency substitute does arise, any computer can be used for post production, including an old laptop I keep in reserve (at a pinch). While this might not be ideal, it is certainly not as hardware critical as a recording session, which requires the best input structure I have at my disposal.

  8. In the unlikely event that the stand-alone unit fails, we can always fall back to the editing suite and record one person at a time.

Thanks for your input, Miroslav. Despite any appearances to the contrary, it is appreciated.
And if there are any points you disagree with, I would welcome any constructive criticism.

Regards

Dr. V
 
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I have a headache.

Nothing constructive to add....looks like you have your game plan all worked out.
 
Hey Dr call me in a script for Vicoden 10/325, I have a headache too, 60 will be enough , thanks!!
 
I think this thread has reached it's logical conclusion...
 
Zoom hd16cd

I know I should use a computer, but I can't give up my ZOOM HD16CD 16-channel recorder. It cost only $600 and I've used it now for three years. It does everything I need with a jillion effects and the ability to master on a CD. I think the new version is the R16 for even less money.
 
DrumRookie said:
Which is: Get a Mac!



(ok sorry, I just had to :p)
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Hhaha! Funny. :)

Been down that road; the thought process already. Came out of it with one or two discoveries; people allaying myths, that sort of thing. It was interesting...
 
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