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Cheap DIY solutions, like using egg cartons
I record and produce as a hobby, so funds are limited. What are some nice do it yourself solutions people have found.
As an example, you can line the walls with egg cartons instead of paying for ...
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Two microphone setup to record voice and acoustic guitar
what are some good microphone setups for recording a single singer/guitar player with two microphones? Position, types, levels, etc. Thanks!
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How do you use gain effectively?
Have read a few descriptions and understand basically what gain is, but I am quite the novice with audio work.
I've never heard gain or it's usage described by those who are really familiar with it ...
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Setup, EQ changes based on tuning of guitar
What should you consider when playing an Open-Tuning where more open strings will be played and the overall sound will be brighter than the equivalent notes in standard tuning?
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Will a generator work with a portable DJ setup?
So, understanding the risks of using a 7500 watt gasoline powered electric generator (Dirty Power), I was wondering if battery backup or power cleaner conditioner could mitigate the risks such that it ...
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Does Logic 9 solve the lost MIDI mapping problems that were present in Logic 8?
This is a follow up to this question I asked months ago. My MIDI mappings are still being lost even if I keep the Axiom turned on between sessions in Logic and it's maddening. It's a lot of work to ...
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How do you load a Bolex H-16?
How do you load a Bolex H-16?
A complete answer will include a link to the camera manual, page number for reference in the ASC manual, and a video demonstrating effective loading technique.
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Mixer / Power amp / Decibel Meter setup
I just bought:
A power amplifier (Amazon.com link)
A mixer (Amazon.com link)
Two loudspeakers (Amazon.com link)
A decibel meter (Amazon.com link)
Before buying the decibel meter, the setup was ...
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Help to identify this solo recording setup
Looking at this video from youtube featuring the amazing Bob McChensey playing the trombone, I can identify two microphones, the Royer R-121 and the old Sony C-37A. I can see both mics in use, would ...
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How to setup one instance of Kontakt to use more than one virtual instruments to their own outputs
So as far as using one MIDI channel per instruments, I understand that (somewhat). But how to route their output to individual channels in Reaper is a bit beyond me.
Is there any way to achieve this? ...
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What could cause a project not be transported in Reaper when using Asio4All with Zoom H2?
(Feel free to edit the title if you find a better way of describing the "transport" aspect of this problem.)
The problem is this: I'm trying to set up my Zoom H2 in Reaper via the Asio4All driver, so ...
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Is buying a compressor a good thing for vocal recording?
I have a little home studio and so far, just recording with my Studio Project B1 microphone right in my Presonus Firebox was ok for vocals. I have some money to spend on an upgrade for this setup, and ...
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Audio interface to use with Korg KP3 and MIDI keyboard?
I recently bought a Korg KP3 hoping that I could use my YAMAHA PSR E403 as input to the KP3, to play with effects, and then record the sound on my computer.
I also use Reason 5 to compose my ...
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How do you install Adobe Production Premium CS5 on a different hard drive in windows?
Is there a way of installing Adobe Production Premium CS5 on a hard drive other than C:\? I tried changing the install path in the installer but after installing parts of the program don't work and it ...
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choosing gear and set up for recording live 16ch same time
I've just rented a house with a 30 sq control room and a 30 sq playroom.
Both rooms need no work on the acoustics.
I want to record simultaneously on 16 tracks and mix up to 32 not on pc but on the ...
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Is it possible to convert output of TV Channel (set top box 720p) to 1080p?
I have Toshiba 29PB200ZE (just purchased). Now the problem is it displays pixels with very blur effect. Reason is that the Cable operators in India (using Standard Channel Broadcasting) broadcasting ...
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What equipment do I need to be able to produce 'HD quality' videos? [duplicate]
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What equipment do I need to be able to produce 'HD quality' videos?
For starters, please forgive me if this question is very amateurish - if they sound that way, ...
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Energy Take 5 speakers - Rear ones dead [closed]
Bought Energy take 5 speakers with Sony STR DN 1030 av receiver with Polk sub woofer. I installed everything, but sound does not come out of the rear Energy take speakers. Is there something that I ...
