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| Topic: Finally found something the Joe Meek compressor sounds |
UTS
Replies: 30
Views: 4993
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2002 1:27 am Subject: Re: Finally found something the Joe Meek compressor sounds |
| Man, I love my Meek VC1Qcs. One of the best investments in a long time. The preamp is a little dark but in use with a bright mic like my TLM 103 it sounds awesome. Very smooth, not a trace of harshnes ... |
| Topic: Trident -65 console?? |
UTS
Replies: 2
Views: 1016
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2002 12:01 am Subject: Re: Trident -65 console?? |
Hi John, I have a Trident 65 in my studio. It's a 32x16 which indicates it has 32 channnels and 16 Busses. The board also has 32 direct outs so whether you are using the busses for tracking or not ... |
| Topic: Project Studio Monitors |
UTS
Replies: 10
Views: 1471
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Forum: Recording Studio
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2002 2:16 am Subject: Re: Project Studio Monitors |
I like my Alesis Monitor Two's. Good mids, not too overhyped highs and a good bass response... Try them out. Markus |
| Topic: Lead guitar in the Mix |
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Replies: 7
Views: 1137
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Forum: Recording Studio
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2002 10:39 am Subject: Re: Lead guitar in the Mix |
| It depends on the style of music I guess. I hate overprocessed lead guitars though. A touch of delay or chorus, maybe a tad reverb and usually a boost in the 1 - 2 KHz region does it for me...but then ... |
| Topic: focusrite voicemaster or joe meek vc1Q |
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Replies: 4
Views: 619
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2002 9:43 am Subject: Re: focusrite voicemaster or joe meek vc1Q |
Hi, I have a VC1Q and think it's a really good preamp, with and excellent compressor a usable, yet very basic eq and an enhancer/deesser that is usable too. Love it for vocals, kik and as a bass DI ... |
| Topic: mic preamp in 800$-range? |
UTS
Replies: 6
Views: 1428
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2002 6:35 am Subject: Re: mic preamp in 800$-range? |
Hi, I can really recommend the Joemeek VC1Qcs or the Dual Channel version (Twin Qcs). Very nice pre-amp. Smooth top, lots of balls and a super silky, beautiful compressor build in. Really deserves ... |
| Topic: Is there any U 67 soundalike? |
UTS
Replies: 13
Views: 1768
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2002 2:58 am Subject: Re: Is there any U 67 soundalike? |
| Thanks guys for the comments. I have heard of the Soundelux mics, but in Germany they don't have any distribution I think. Never seen them here around. Han, thanks for your help, but 3200 Euro is way ... |
| Topic: Is there any U 67 soundalike? |
UTS
Replies: 13
Views: 1768
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 11:13 am Subject: Is there any U 67 soundalike? |
Hi, I recently got to hear an U 67 - fucking shit, I am scared! What a beautiful sound. The Mids!!! Natrual, yet beautifully coloured, nice rolled off top, so smooth and what a big sound! I am pret ... |
| Topic: Ok, Mic Preamp Wealth of Knowledge Needed |
UTS
Replies: 3
Views: 559
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2002 10:11 am Subject: Re: Ok, Mic Preamp Wealth of Knowledge Needed |
| In the sub 1000$ price range I think Joemeek's VC1Qcs is hard to beat (yet waiting for the Really Nice Pre could be a good move too). A nice full and round pre-amp, with smooth top, basic yet usable E ... |
| Topic: Real instruments - do we need any? |
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Replies: 27
Views: 2552
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2002 5:31 am Subject: Re: Real instruments - do we need any? |
| Two years ago we bought a Yamaha Recording Custom Drumkit, which I regulary change skins, have a nice set of snares for and bought some great Zildjian Cymbals. Every single drummer I have been recordi ... |
| Topic: Vocalist monitoring |
UTS
Replies: 3
Views: 387
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2002 3:22 am Subject: Vocalist monitoring |
Hi guys, I am currently tracking a vocalist who is having problems with headphones and intonation. We have set up two monitor speakers in the recording room right behind the back of the mic (which ... |
| Topic: Soundcraft Ghost |
UTS
Replies: 12
Views: 780
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2002 5:34 am Subject: Re: Soundcraft Ghost |
Hi, I strongly suggest to have a look at the used console market. A Trident 65 fits your budget pretty well I think (you can get em for approximately 5K) - and they are definitely very nice console ... |
| Topic: editing tricks |
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Replies: 2
Views: 347
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Forum: Recording Studio
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2002 9:55 am Subject: Re: editing tricks |
Owen, "just because you can dosen't mean you should..." That's a great motto for sure and I'll throw it at the next home-recordist I have in the studio that is going to tell me that he works wit ... |
| Topic: Mixing Drums - Digital vs. Digital through Analog |
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Replies: 10
Views: 1221
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2002 11:13 am Subject: Re: Mixing Drums - Digital vs. Digital through Analog |
Joe, I agree strongly! I have tried several times to mix drums (Rock, Metal) in PT as well, but in the end I always returned to the console and real outboard instead of plug ins. While on the other ... |
| Topic: Is the POD sucsessful for any of you Pros? |
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Replies: 53
Views: 4673
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Forum: Pro Audio Gear
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2002 1:53 am Subject: Re: Is the POD sucsessful for any of you Pros? |
| Mmhh, I guess it all depends on what music you are going to record. I have gotten really good results with the POD for heavy, downtuned rythm guitars, but then I tweaked it alot (Sounddiver, EQing) - ... |
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