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I've always liked the API 560 on bass drum, a little 36Hz, cut out some 500Hz, add a little 4K and boom modern bass drum sound. But, I'm wondering how the TAV compares. I wouldn't mind something a little "softer" or "rounder" sounding, but still really tight in the low end.

Wish I could report on it trodden but the used one I got on eBay is DOA (won't even power on) But it's well built and very well thought I'd just wish I could hear how it sounds...

Ordered another CAPI VP28 kit and a used Focusrite 2802. Really excited to add analog summing and a control surface for mixing at home. I'm surprised it's not more popular...I think when it was sold by Audient is was maybe too expensive and now that it says Focusrite people shy away from it? I don't...

I just ordered a CAPI VP28 kit with GAR2520's. I really like the idea of an API preamp with an output fader. That's on my list as well. I'm really impressed with it. I prefer it to my API 3124+ (which I've sense sold) and the racked up sextet of vintage API 312's we have at the studio. The output t...

Not sure what exactly what the preamp model this is, but this is an early OSA (Old School Audio) preamp back when they were making API 312 preamps. This one uses a Huntington-era API 2520 and a Jensen JE-115-E input transformer. Good cosmetic condition, the face plate screen printing isn't the best ...

I just ordered a CAPI VP28 kit with GAR2520's. I really like the idea of an API preamp with an output fader.

I've somewhat reluctantly decide to build out a spare bedroom into a mixing area so I can spend more time at home, so I sold off my API 3124+ and bought a bunch of GIK treatment (thanks Glenn!) and a pair of Presonus Sceptre S6 monitors (thanks Pro Audio Star for the buy one, get one price)

We have a SM5 at the studio. It sounds pretty good but not really better than a SM7 and seems to require even more gain. And it's not at all practical...damn thing is enormous

Check your pickup height as well being too close to the strings can make a guitar sound dull

For sale I have an excellent API 3124+ studio use only, I use it daily but the boss just brought in 6 API's so I'm selling these off to try something different. $2000 shipped in the continental U.S. Trades I'd be interested in a pair of Daking 52270 (the old models) or a Neumann U87 (vintage, not AI)

A lot of really successful records, especially 70's country rock, were mixed with Exciters. Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Eagles...

I occasionally like to, in plug in land, set up a Waves Aural Exciter on a stereo buss and feed instruments to it just to see what it does. It's easy to get carried away, but when used subtly it really can add a nice sheen to things. Try it on acoustic instruments. I found they work pretty well on t...

Personally, I wouldn't recommend a stereo ribbon for what you are wanting to do. I have an AEA R88, which sounds great, but it needs a lot of gain even being a foot away from softly played acoustic guitar. I tried to use it as a room mic in a studio last week for a mandolin/guitar session with vocal...

I don't think the DBX units make a lot of sense because you can buy a 160X/XT/A for around $100 on Craigslist. However, I think getting a good compressor that works for tracking vocals and bass makes a lot of sense. At least those are two things I always like compressing going to tape. Something LA-...

I've been working at a studio that's running an older Pro Tools 8 HD system and an upgrade isn't happening any time soon. So, I'm looking for some good deals on older plug-ins that maybe can't be upgraded, or cost as much to upgrade as replace. McDSP Filterbank, Analog Channel TL Space Massey VT3 Wa...