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Acoustician, Geek, Podcaster, Developer


May
14
comment A USB device with 5 microphone inputs: Is that possible?
@endolith Is there a list of products that can do that? Also does it need any USB Controller side support?
Aug
30
comment What is the output of an iPhone headphone jack?
Indeed.. But it takes the left channel of the audio to send to that mono speaker..
May
22
comment How to get rid of static background hum
Hmmm.. This is out of my range of expertise.. You should update your question with your new findings though..
May
22
comment How to get rid of static background hum
OK. I just checked that the interface is powered by USB.. Are you using a laptop or a desktop? If you're using a laptop, check if running it from just battery (plugging out the power cord) helps..
May
22
comment Zoom H2 recording levels are too low
Great answer.. In my experience with the Zoom, most of the time, just normalizing helps quite a bit.. :)
May
18
comment A USB device with 5 microphone inputs: Is that possible?
You're right.. I forgot about clock issues..
May
8
comment Microphone for recording sounds on the Mac?
Not all microphones need phantom power. Mostly only the condensers need it..
May
7
comment Bluetooth headset as a microphone
How many people are you looking at on the set?
May
5
comment Why are all my recordings fuzzy and quiet!?
OK. I just found this off the manufacturers website for the LightSnake.. Specifications Resolution: 16 bit 48/44.1KHz THD + N (-3dBr): -76.1 dB SNR: 83.1 dB Dynamic Range: 81.6 dB Input impedance: 1M Ohms Frequency Response: 48KHz: 20 - 19.2KHz Signal Input Range: 0 - 2.88 Vpp Signal Boost Gain: +20 Db Cable Length: 10Ft / 3.05M USB Bus Powered Complaint with USB2.0 Full Speed Operation Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification v1.0
May
5
comment Why are all my recordings fuzzy and quiet!?
I am just wondering if the pickup outputs at a much lower voltage level than expected by the LightSnake. Can you check if the LightSnake has any specs on input levels?? And the same with your pickup for output levels?
May
5
comment Why are all my recordings fuzzy and quiet!?
So basically (electrical) impedance is a property of all electrical devices. For the best transfer of audio through a chain of devices happens with all the impedances are matched (equal).
Apr
25
comment obtaining .aif piano note sounds on imac for iphone app
For conversion I can recommend SoX.. It's a command line utility, and it can allow you to make a batch change of format for all files.. sox.sourceforge.net
Apr
23
comment Software for Live Multi-Tracking Recording & Mixing
Does your M-Audio gear come with some DAW?? I remember when M-Audio would ship with some limited version of Pro-Tools.. Maybe you could use that..
Apr
23
comment What is the output of an iPhone headphone jack?
Interesting side-note, the external speakers on the iPhone are 'mono', and I believe only output the left channel..
Mar
27
comment Lavalier for video production
I have used the Giant Squid mics, but they are electrets need 5V biasing voltage (also called "Plug-in power") .. So you will need to check with your camera if they support that or need a battery pack in the middle.. I believe the H1 should support it..
Mar
5
comment Is Garage Band a viable tool for home recording?
Yup. The way I look at it is, start with Garageband (it's much cheaper than the alternatives) and if you really feel the lack of things, then you know you need to upgrade.
Feb
22
comment Best way to mic up a group discussion
Would be interesting to know the kind of environment you're recording in.. Is it in a room or outside? Will it be noisy?
Feb
14
comment Hacking up a podcast functionality with the Behringer XENYX 1202FX.
"Duck" is generally an automated effect or track-attribute you can add on your DAW.. That will reduce the volume of a track when the other track has some sound, and will bring it back up when the other track has no sound. For example, in Garageband, it's the small up/down arrow in each track control.
Feb
14
comment What production tools should we look at for a weekly podcast
The alternative to Audio Hijack (and equally awesome IMO) is Wiretap Studio from Ambrosia..
Feb
2
comment Monitoring multiple USB microphones
@Brad. That's news to me. When I had researched on using multiple USB Mics for Windows, most places indicated that it's dependent on the Mics, and if they support it, since it's not built into the Windows Audio stack..