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Hey all, I currently have a Digidesign 003. I'm running this with a 2012 MacBook Pro running Mountain Lion. My DAW is generally ProTools 10, though I also work in Logic Pro 9 occasionally. The 003 doesn't work well in Logic at all, but tracks fine in ProTools. I had originally bought the 003 with th...

Hey all, I know this is probably an over-asked question, but I'd really like to hear some opinions. I currently do a small amount of freelance recording work with a PT8LE and Logic Pro 9 rig based around a 003. Its simple and easy to use, and I enjoy doing it. I'm also interning this summer at a stu...

Hi Alex, the CM87 is a class "A" fet microphone with a tranformer coupled output having a U87 like response curve. I increased the headroom of the circuit in the CM87 by 14db over the original U87 while still keeping it class "A" transformer coupled (more musical harmonic distortion when used in hi...

Well, lots to think about from these latest replies. In terms of the mixing related comments, I guess I should have phrased it better- my mixes aren't unexciting persay, but they're lacking the tube/transformer color that I'm finding in mixes from larger studios with great mic lockers, console, and ...

Also, keep in mind that 414's have been around a long time, and evolved considerably. Not all 414's are similar. A B-ULS is a pretty nice, somewhat colored mic. I just did a record with these on overheads, and was very happy with the sound. A TL or TL-II, or the newer XL_ mics are more clinical. Th...

so, i love super vibey stuff. 414's have been some of the least favorite mics i've ever used. good for close mic toms, though! (that's a good bearing). the AT stuff sounds good, but after extended time with them, i'd say a little non-3d sounding with kinda hashy treble that at first seems 'gently a...

Thanks to all of you for your responses! Definitely some cool options being brought up. I'm really mixed on whether I want to go for a really transparent pair of mics. As much as I would like something versatile, I find that most of my mixes currently sound good and balanced, but don't have a whole ...

So, I bought my daughter a Portastudio 414 Mk??. Trying to use it is a bit of a hassle, I need Low-HiZ adapters, a little reverb unit, somewhere to plug it all in, etc., etc. Kinda makes it less "Porta". Have any of you 4-track mavens consolidated the extra kit in useful, portable ways? I'm thinkin...

Hey all, I don't post over here too often, but I'm getting a bit sick of the negativity on Gearslutz, and have always found the members of the TapeOp forum to be really informative and helpful. Hopefully you guys can help out with this query. This summer, I'm hoping to start doing freelance work on ...

It's a little above your price range, but I recently picked up one of these and am loving it so far. Decent clean pres, 8 analog ang 8 adat ins, very easy to configure in pro tools. For an inexpensive pre, i'd look at some racked yamaha pm1000s, they frequently come up here on the b/s/t. Maybe it's...

I had a pro 24 dsp and bought the pro 40. After the annual post holiday outlay breather, I'll add an Octopre dyn to have 20 channels for a mobile live rig. I just think they are real nice for the price range, and probably plenty for live use in clubs. You can bring in outboards through the 2 line i...

Hey folks, I haven't really posted much over here, but after getting somewhat sick of arguments on Gearslutz, I think I'll start posting on TapeOp more often. I'm a student, so don't have a whole lot of space for gear. At the end of the summer, I sold off my mixing board and a pile of other gear, an...