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by bantam
Wed Sep 01, 2004 6:40 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: spdif? what the hell is this
Replies: 3
Views: 1110

spdif? what the hell is this

i know its digital io, but for my delta 66 is there any use for this if i don't use/can't afford a dedicated AD converter? can it only pass two tracks? it looks like a stereo configuration. thanks
by bantam
Sat Aug 21, 2004 6:41 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: black lion bellari mp105 mod
Replies: 28
Views: 18487

Re: black lion bellari mp105 mod

WOW... I don't think there is anything I enjoy more than getting better sound for close to nothing. I did this mod and i was floored!! :o About the noise... I had a hell of a problem until i switched from the 1/4 " out to the xlr out. i assumed the 1/4" was trs balanced but it isn't. When i went to ...
by bantam
Thu Aug 12, 2004 1:59 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: Pick a pre???????????
Replies: 10
Views: 2671

Re: Pick a pre???????????

i have the delta 44 and i like that but i've never heard anyone praise (sounds better than it costs) the dmp3? whats it like.... tube ,ss? seems like everyone goes crazy over the RNP. With all the good feedback, if i have 500 id get one...but i don't so i have to try to get something that sounds close
by bantam
Thu Aug 12, 2004 12:46 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: Pick a pre???????????
Replies: 10
Views: 2671

Re: Pick a pre???????????

so you guys would go with two vtb-1s ($200) over a second aphex 107 ($250) for overheads? (tape op minis)

my first aphex 107 is for kick/snare and others (guitar,bass,etc)

thanks for the advice,
this is my last purchase for a while so i want to make it a good one.
by bantam
Thu Aug 12, 2004 11:09 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: Pick a pre???????????
Replies: 10
Views: 2671

Pick a pre???????????

Hello all, I have a choice to make RE pre's.... I currently have an APHEX 207 and I need two more channels for overheads (tape op minis) mainly. I want decent cymbal sound and mainly good toms sound cause i have no dedicated tom mics my choices are... (2) bellari mp105s w mod ala blacklion 100 anoth...
by bantam
Sun Aug 08, 2004 9:28 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: mackie vlz pro vs plain old
Replies: 6
Views: 1597

Re: mackie vlz pro vs plain old

thanks everyone, as a sanity check heres what ive done to try to capture a good drum sound... sold all by behringer stuff out of frustration aphex 207 for kick(sm57) and snare(beta 52) tape op mics for overhead that i will probably go into the ms1202 and come out the aux channels to bypass the eq......
by bantam
Fri Aug 06, 2004 10:45 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: mackie vlz pro vs plain old
Replies: 6
Views: 1597

mackie vlz pro vs plain old

Does anyone know if there is that much of a difference in the quality of the mic pres between the regular say ms1202 and the 1202 vlz pro? Does anyone like the sound of the older models?
thanks
by bantam
Fri Aug 06, 2004 9:30 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: Alesis 3630 compressor
Replies: 22
Views: 5243

Re: Alesis 3630 compressor

for anyone who has done the mod, how long did it take? was it tough? problems? I know my way around soldering and components but want to see how involved this is before i committ. my 3630 sounds pretty crappy. the mod seems like the way to go.

thanks
by bantam
Fri Jul 30, 2004 9:35 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: rack power strip
Replies: 1
Views: 1258

rack power strip

hey all, i need to put a rack power supply (like those furman strips) into my tabletop rack cause i have some gear without power switches (blue tube) but i am concerned about having wall warts close to the other gear (compressors, pres,etc) should i place the power rack on top,bottom, does it matter...
by bantam
Mon Feb 02, 2004 10:47 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: diy mics - big fun for all!
Replies: 159
Views: 112223

Re: diy mics - big fun for all!

here's a stupid question from someone trying to build these condensors from the tape op 16 article. here goes... do you solder the connections to the little capsule? its pretty small and i was worried that a 15W iron would heat this thing up so much that it would cook it. It mentions epoxy but that'...
by bantam
Tue Jan 27, 2004 10:00 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: MXL mic comments?
Replies: 21
Views: 5645

Re: MXL mic comments?

i have two 1006 mics that i basically have to use as overhead drum mics. They are the only mics i have. (other than sm57 and beta 53). Since i don't know what im missing using SD like the 603s instead of my LD does anyone have any advice...placement eq compression on how to compensate for these? The...
by bantam
Tue Oct 14, 2003 5:01 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: mastering to tape?
Replies: 21
Views: 4326

Re: mastering to tape?

that sounds awesome, but i think that unit is like 10 grand. I am looking for something considerably less. JB suggested an AMPEX ATR-700. I can't find one of these so I am wondering if there is something comparable so i have more thatn one unit to look for.

thanks
jason
by bantam
Mon Oct 13, 2003 9:09 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: mastering to tape?
Replies: 21
Views: 4326

Re: mastering to tape?

now i guess i hunt for a 1/4" 2 track deck. I know everyone like ampex and studer but they are dam hard to find. Anyone standouts among the not so studio quality 1/4" decks (fostex, tascam, pioneer, et al)?
thanks
by bantam
Mon Oct 13, 2003 8:16 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: mastering to tape?
Replies: 21
Views: 4326

Re: mastering to tape?

thanks all,
I really only want the tape in the chain to get the warmth and feel of a record recorded on 2" tape. Guys i admire like phil ek all use tape and i am just looking for a way to put that into my mix. maybe if 1/4" mixdown isn't the answer then i should look into plug-ins?
by bantam
Mon Oct 13, 2003 5:49 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: mastering to tape?
Replies: 21
Views: 4326

mastering to tape?

Hello, I record pop/rock at home using 24bit/48k computer DAW. Before i spend the money on a 1/4" reel to reel I am wondering if anyone else has mastered to tape and then converted back before CD burn? If so did it make much difference? I am wondering if it is worth it and would i notice a differenc...