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I am looking for a 2 track AD/DA converter to transfer 2 track analog mixes to the computer. I would like to spend under $1000. I don't really need preamps, however something like the Apogee Duet, which has preamps is enticing so I could double as a portable 2 track recording system as well, when I ...

I have heard lots of people recommend compressing vocals with 2 compressors in series, usually an 1176 into an LA-2A. I have a Purple Audio MC-77 and a Tubetech CL-1B and I'd like to try this (MC77 ->CL1B) but I am looking for suggestions on how to set each compressor (Ratios, Amount of dB reduction...

I have some questions about VU meters. I am recording to 8 track tape, using 2 consoles and a bunch of outboard compressors. The main console is a Neve 5432, but I also use a Trident Fleximix to get more channels. For example, I am mixing 4 tracks of drums (OHL, OHR, Kick, Snare) on the Trident, and...

I like the idea of the ADAMs for size, price and portability. Not knowing what room I will be recording a particular session in, they seem fine for the job, along with using 2 sets of headphones that i know an trust well. I still am not sure why these are a better choice than NS10s however. Regardle...

what about using one mono compressor on a source with 2 mics (i.e. bass mic 1 and bass mic 2 go to subgroup 1 and a mono compressor goes on the subgroup insert)?

So the Genelecs will give me full range monitoring?

The only monitors I've ever used were KRK V6s and I didn't really like them at all. Mixes never really translated to other speakers, they sounded drastically different on the KRKs. I've had much better luck with headphones than with the KRKs.

The Phonitor looks cool, but for 2K I don't think so.... Was recommended ADAM A3x - thoughts on those? Also, I will be using 2 large baffles while recording, that I can put around me while mixing to create a no-reflection zone. Still wondering if the NS10/Bryston is a better investment in the long r...

I am looking to get monitors. I am considering NS10s with a Bryston power amp, and possibly an Auratone 5C. Right now I monitor with headphones only (Headroom Microamp, AKG K702 and ATH-M50) My recording rig is portable, so I am looking for something that will work well in different environments. I ...

this brings me to another question about compression techniques while using multiple mics on a source. let's say I'm recording kick drum and blending 2 mics to a single track on tape. one mic is inside the hole and another mic is outside the drum, 3 feet back to pick up more of the air, and the natu...

its between an m160, ns10 speaker or D12 for my for a second kick mic. i would def use the m160 for other applications as well, so thats a front runner, though if the 421 doesn't get enough low end, and the 160 wont make up for it, it may make more sense to pair the 421 with a ns10 subkick or D12. t...

i understand. how will the 160 sound compared to lets say a 47 fet? I can't afford a 47 Fet or a clone right now.

Was reading about Joe Barresi recording for Queens of the Stoneage: "On kick drum I always love a mic in and out. Inside I prefer the Sennheiser MD421 ? I'm not a huge D112 fan. If the 421 doesn't work, the next choice would be a [Shure] Beta 52. Outside could be anything, an NS10 speaker, a 47 FET,...

buying cables today, but still confused on what to use to properly connect the Trident 1/4" direct outs and inserts to all the balanced outboard equipment I have, as well as the tape machine. Everything in the rig, except for the Trident and Tape Machine is balanced XLR connections (outboard compres...

i'll be getting a distressor and a Tube Tech CL-1B. Figure i'll use the MC77 and CL-1B for vocals/bass as a dedicated comp while tracking, the distressor on kick and the 1178 on drum overheads. then during the mix i will experiment mixing and matching for anything that still benefits from compressio...

what about the SRL option? I was told that once it's calibrated, the SRL button is useful as I won't have to mess with the levels at the Otari, only at the preamp/outboard. Is this accurate? Should I use SRL?