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by benisraelthompson
Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Apollo Twin Questions from New AE
Replies: 2
Views: 1750

Apollo Twin Questions from New AE

I have a few questions, all very much beginner level. 1. I had a friend who's a pretty recommend the Apollo Twin Duo to me, citing that it's easy to add more channels with another interface because of the optical in the Apollo has. I've heard you can add interfaces pretty easily, though, without tha...
by benisraelthompson
Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:20 am
Forum: Tape Op Message Board (TOMB)
Topic: Vocal Mic Advice For New AE
Replies: 6
Views: 16825

Vocal Mic Advice For New AE

I am brand new to recording and am wanting to make mostly live recordings, with sparse arrangements. Going for old tones, hopefully using tape one day. I currently have a cheap interface (Tascam US-1200, 6 channel), one 58, one Sennheiser equivalent of a 58, and a Beta 52. I want to get another mic ...
by benisraelthompson
Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:25 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Advice For Hopeful Analog Recording Geek
Replies: 16
Views: 7051

Thanks! I know some producers/engineers in Atlanta (I'm a full time drummer and have a little experience with some sessions in the area), but most of them are not tracking live, "capturing that moment," A lot of the music being recorded around seems highly compressed, loud, and I don't feel much emo...
by benisraelthompson
Thu Jan 22, 2015 4:51 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Advice For Hopeful Analog Recording Geek
Replies: 16
Views: 7051

Wow, thanks. That's encouraging. Thanks for that read too, that's an awesome section. I like Neil Young a lot. I'm reading Waging Heavy Peace now, but haven't had a chance to read Shakey yet. I would kill to have the sounds on Zuma.
by benisraelthompson
Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Advice For Hopeful Analog Recording Geek
Replies: 16
Views: 7051

Advice For Hopeful Analog Recording Geek

Hi All, I am a full-time musician in Atlanta, and have been a big fan of records since I was a kid. I love collecting them, reading liner notes, etc. but have recently decided to make the jump into the actual recording process. My dream, (probably like everyone else here) is to make great records, a...