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by choke3d
Tue Oct 19, 2004 11:38 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: Pawn shop mic choices
Replies: 2
Views: 980

Pawn shop mic choices

Just stopped by the local pawnery and noticed a Shure SM96 (condensor) and an EV 650a (maybe it was a 670a) for about $50 each. I'm intrigued mostly by the SM96, but I searched quite a bit and didn't find any mentions. Anybody have any experience with either of these mics? Worth it?
by choke3d
Wed Sep 29, 2004 10:52 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: Guitar cab wiring question
Replies: 5
Views: 1380

Re: Guitar cab wiring question

thanks so much!
by choke3d
Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:01 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: Guitar cab wiring question
Replies: 5
Views: 1380

Re: Guitar cab wiring question

Thanks for the reply - I'm not familiar with "checking the polarity with a 9volt..." What does this do, and how is it done? Do you mean checking which post is + or - ?
by choke3d
Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:18 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: Guitar cab wiring question
Replies: 5
Views: 1380

Guitar cab wiring question

Hey all, I have a 2-12 cabinet with 2 jacks in the back. One says "8 ohm top/4 ohm both", the other says "8 ohm bottom". So I'm assuming that the existing speakers are 8 ohms each. I want to put in some replacement speakers (16 ohm Celestions (G12T-75)). My assumption would be that I could just drop...
by choke3d
Mon Aug 23, 2004 8:24 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: mixing high end
Replies: 21
Views: 5074

Re: mixing high end

I'm guessing because you're mixing in the box, your problems with high end may be the same I have - that is - guitars / cymbals / vocals have less than smooth high end to begin with being tracked digital. My work around has really gone beyond my expectations: a 2-track 1/4 inch machine. I run my gui...
by choke3d
Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:37 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: black lion bellari mp105 mod
Replies: 28
Views: 18487

Re: black lion bellari mp105 mod

yeah, I was wondering about the pots - thought it was just mine. I have to turn down my monitors when I adjust the pre because of the scratchiness. might be a good "second" mod to replace those bitches. I also wouldn't mind having them on the side or bottom, as it isn't somehing I want to display pr...
by choke3d
Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:18 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: black lion bellari mp105 mod
Replies: 28
Views: 18487

Re: black lion bellari mp105 mod

I have one, and did the mod. It is GREATLY improved, and to my ears does what I wanted it to. I have some "clean" pres on my mbox and a soundcraft board, the bellari with the mod has a slightly fatter sound, with a lot more coloration. Also, the mod seemed to remedy the problem I was having with the...
by choke3d
Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:13 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: This #%^ Computer
Topic: Audiosuite plugs stopped working? PTLE
Replies: 2
Views: 878

Re: Audiosuite plugs stopped working? PTLE

When you choose an A/S plug-in and the window for the plug-in opens, make sure that 'Use in Playlist' is highlighted. Otherwise it will process and place the processed audio in the audio regions bin rather than in the playlist on the track. You're awesome. I think this is exactly my problem, as I n...
by choke3d
Tue Aug 17, 2004 10:30 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: This #%^ Computer
Topic: Audiosuite plugs stopped working? PTLE
Replies: 2
Views: 878

Audiosuite plugs stopped working? PTLE

So all of my audiosuite plug-ins have seemingly stopped working... While previewing the selection, everything works fine, when I hit process, it goes through the motions, but then the track / selection is unchanged. Did I somehow turn off something? It is really wierd, especially since it acts like ...
by choke3d
Tue Aug 10, 2004 1:15 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: What's the big deal with Phish?
Replies: 54
Views: 12140

Re: What's the big deal with Phish?

Yeah, thanks - feel free to apply it everywhere. I've been an "indie" musician since the term actually meant something, and I'm 'bout to start getting nasty with people who wrap themselves in the "indie flag" while spending their parents money on gear, having a full-time booking agent at their dispo...
by choke3d
Tue Aug 10, 2004 12:49 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: What's the big deal with Phish?
Replies: 54
Views: 12140

Re: What's the big deal with Phish?

As a former Phish fan,and long-time musician I'd have to say that they should be lauded for their accomplishments. They've had an extremely successful and *long-term* career without using "mainstream" channels. Hell, I'm extremely envious of a band with such an avid fanbase. They are all excellent m...
by choke3d
Thu Jul 08, 2004 11:19 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: This #%^ Computer
Topic: recording drums with the mbox
Replies: 8
Views: 2092

Re: recording drums with the mbox

I worked around this by using a cassette 4-track, using the Glyn Johns mic technique, then had a friend with a MOTU unit transfer from the direct track outs to four digital tracks. If you only have access to the mbox, but can get a four track, I'd still say use the Johns mic setup, then mix from the...
by choke3d
Mon Apr 26, 2004 2:16 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: The Planet The
Replies: 5
Views: 1116

Re: The Planet The

i've got the record - pretty lo-fi in a good way. reminds me of braniac.... record kind of has an early sst vibe - a lot of fun.
by choke3d
Mon Apr 26, 2004 2:03 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: This #%^ Computer
Topic: digidesign's M BOX???
Replies: 2
Views: 862

Re: digidesign's M BOX???

yeah, i love mine too. the two track-thing can be an issue, as long as you are pretty positive that you won't need more, or have nother option when recording more than two sources it is pretty great. the pres are pretty colorless, and don't have a lot of gain, so i always end up using external pres....
by choke3d
Fri Apr 16, 2004 12:42 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: monitor question - please help
Replies: 3
Views: 884

Re: monitor question - please help

i did, but i wouldn't say i trusted the results. The place is like a hi-fi pawnshop, no real listening room. the clarity of the Yorkvilles seems much better than the jbl's - and i do like jbl speakers quite a bit. i'll be happy to post again once i've gotten them home and given them a test drive.