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I have been weening myself off of gearslutz, and I came here to find a safe and sane place. So, you guys really think I should get a pair of Coles?? I mean, your probably right, and I can sort of afford them if I just remortgage, or stop paying some of my other bullshit bills. Who needs insurances i...

Awesome! I missed this one.
So, they are ALL focusing on the snare.
Well, I guess that closes this chapter.

I wonder if I really “need” a Coles? Hmmmm.. lol

From what I understand, the mics form a equidistant triangle based off the center mic, which is the first one placed. The heights are not the same. The string from the kick center, up to the center mic, back down to snare center establishes the height and arc placement of the three overheads, and th...

My biggest stumbling block is being my own engineer / rarely recording other drummers.
Set up mics, record 60 seconds, go to control room, listen, adjust. Repeat until any creative idea I may have had dissolves into a whisp of smoke!

Here is the link to the creative sound lab video: https://youtu.be/K9NjecFFoIQ From studying this, it looks like the left overhead is pointed more at the snare? At the end of the day, I know the correct answer is to use my ears, where ever it sounds best. I believe the technique is to place the cent...

Yes, that’s the one. Also, it was explained on the Creative sound lab series on you
tube. I just can’t see where that left overhead mic is actually pointing at.

I have set this up recently and have really been impressed with the results. Ribbon centered between kick and snare, roughly over ride cymbal, pointed at snare. Right sdc pointed down at snare. My question is where the the left / over shoulder should be looking at? The floor Tom, ride, or snare? Tha...

HA!! I knew if I held out on the price, it would be pure mayhem! Excellent... But seriously folks, take my 8 track, please.. Ok, it was like $28.00 which included s/h and 24 .wav files on a CD-R. Quick turn around, very friendly and communicative. Seems like decent folk down at KatiesTrackShack in T...

Kate's track shack did me well. Quick response, good communication, fine results.

I've contacted Katestrackshack. Waiting on a reply. I have looked into buying a machine, but this the only time I see using it, so figured I should out source it. Thanks for the input

I'll check some of the above recommendations.
I wanted to check on tapo op first, because, trust..
Thanks

Searching around, I see on you tube the idea of using a spare take up reel, putting it on the spindle, and trying to gently bend it back.. I'm going use that as a last resort though. Would like to have it attended to professionally, and have it serviced at the same time..

It's a consumer release, not a radio cartridge.
Thanks for your interest.

Since I'm here asking for help, and digging through tape related stuff. I have a 8 trk that has my dad's families band on it. I would love to see him have a copy. He hasn't heard it in probably 20 years. I have considered buying a playback machine, but it's a one off. Anyone want a very small transf...

Hello all, I have this 1/4" deck which has been in storage. I fired it up recently and realized that the NON take up side (left) has a slightly bent spindle..DAMN YOU STORAGE!!! I noticed this because the tape, when played, slows down to a stop, so, I'm figuring extra resistance from the misalignmen...