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by Phiz
Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:02 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Bass trap options
Replies: 10
Views: 3504

Regular pink fiberglass works. However when comparing between different fiberglass configurations, the adsorption is roughly proportional to the total mass of material. The fluffy pink stuff isn't very dense, so you need a bunch of it. By the time you purchase enough, it will probably cost as much a...
by Phiz
Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:41 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: keep the room mic
Replies: 131
Views: 31542

I've recently become interested in what placements other people use for their room mics, particularly when recording drums. I know it comes down to 'whatever sounds best'. I generally end up on the other side of the room, which for the places I record is 10-15' from the mic. I'm usually about 4 to 5...
by Phiz
Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:33 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Lighting
Replies: 8
Views: 3056

Re: Lighting

natas wrote:I have read that dimmers are trouble.
I don't have first hand experience with this, but I've heard that cheap dimmers are trouble. Good ones, such as Lutron brand don't cause the same issues.
by Phiz
Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: Tape Op Message Board (TOMB)
Topic: How did you first hear about Tape Op mag/TOMB?
Replies: 21
Views: 16452

Was hanging out with my ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend at his place. Picked up a copy off the coffee table and I was hooked.
by Phiz
Thu Aug 23, 2007 4:25 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Mic Pres: Transient Response, Drums, etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 2678

Two things about specifications and testing of pres. Not many pre-amp makers post detailed specifications for their products, but "slew rate" is the spec that relates to how fast a pre is. A higher slew rate indicates that the pre can capture more high frequency transient information. Slew rate numb...
by Phiz
Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:44 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: What file format is best for streaming audio online?
Replies: 6
Views: 2242

Also, not all X kbps mp3s are created equal -- the encoder you use matters. I'd recommend using LAME. Certainly don't use any program that isn't fairly up to date, as the encoders have improved over the past few years.
by Phiz
Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:42 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Bartering studio time for radio ads...... any advice?
Replies: 9
Views: 3761

I get a call from the karaoke princess who wants a remix with her vocals hotter (cause her grandmother and the pharmacist thought that she needed to be louder...I'm not making that up)...go figure. I informed her that I would love to do a vocal way-the-fuck up mix but I have yet to be paid from the...
by Phiz
Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:21 pm
Forum: Listen to Music
Topic: Freakwater!
Replies: 4
Views: 1675

I just stumbled onto this band a few weeks ago too. I've only heard a few songs thus far, but I'm looking forward to hunting down some more.
by Phiz
Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:32 am
Forum: Listen to Music
Topic: A new song of mine feat. the famous "shit vox"
Replies: 11
Views: 3720

dynomike wrote:I didn't turn the vocal up. ... Just turn it up! You can still hear it :)
I'm impressed, but I also would like more vocals for the first quarter of the song.
by Phiz
Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:32 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Rentor's insurance for gear?
Replies: 12
Views: 5095

On the renter's policies I've looked at there have been rather low caps on claims for electronics. Something like $2000 I believe.
by Phiz
Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Mastering Plug-Ins
Replies: 15
Views: 4314

I use Kjaerhus MPL-1 Pro SE, which is only $118.
by Phiz
Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:32 pm
Forum: Tape Op Magazine
Topic: Where do you read your magazine?
Replies: 39
Views: 20395

In the bathroom or while eating breakfast or on public transportation. Every few months I spot someone else reading it on public transportation too.
by Phiz
Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:07 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: recording vocals (and band) with my ghetto mic selection...
Replies: 29
Views: 7941

Line them up and try all 4 models that you have. It only takes a minute or two per mic. It is time well spent. Eventually you'll learn the characteristics of your microphones, which will allow you to mentally eliminate some microphone for a given situation. But for now, just try them all. It is a gr...
by Phiz
Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:40 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Wow, check out the 'new' REAPER
Replies: 32
Views: 12265

I just installed Reaper for the first time. Not yet convinced that I'd be tempted to switch DAWs, but this is pretty powerful and seems well designed. Certainly going to recommend it to people looking for a low cost option.
by Phiz
Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:44 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: How to properly mic a guitar speaker?
Replies: 19
Views: 6577

Re: How to properly mic a guitar speaker?

Does off-axis assume the mic isn't pointing directly at the speaker, but rather at a 30-60* say? Or does off-axis just refer to the fact that the mic isn't facing the center of the speaker? On-axis means the microphone is on, and aligned with, a line coming straight out of the center of the speaker...