If I would like to perform my *mixes* inside a DAW, say I need some 32-40 inputs to mixdown, would this be possible on a pc dedicated to this task only, or am I simply asking too much given the current state of technology ?

Maybe some of you experts (technically or experience/ear wise) can tell clear up some possible misinformation that I have read lately. Sorry if this posts twice, I tried to post before and it didn't show up for some reason.

1)32 bit Float doesn't do what it says it does (always land at 24 bits), and that 48 bit fixed (Pro Tools) method is better. Whats the reality?

I just stumbled across an AKG BX-20 in very good cosmetic condition. Wear on the edges from moving it around, but no evidence of any big hits or other abuse. I am going to get a chance to listen to it tomorrow. I'll admit NO experience with these things.

Yep--right down the road from Mars--which is right down the road from my favorite oldschool pro audio shop.

I have a mix being played on FM radio tomorrow. Considering the amount of Compression/limiting that happens at FM stations, would I be better to send them a version that hasn't been compressed/limited across the mix bus ? I always do two versions of each mix - with/without mix compression.

Step 1: Mixing is an attitude.

Let's explore this for a moment. Mixing is an attitude. What attitude? What does this mean?

Fletcher,
Is there any gear out there that perhaps is not as well known as others but still would be valuable to have in the studio. I mean, I would love to have a bunch of 1073's and V76's in my studio but that's not an option. What else is out there? I'm interested to hear your and everyone else's opinion.

Originally posted by Mixerman:

BTW: The experiment is simple. There can be no rides internally within Pro Tools. The moment you do rides you f**k the sound. You can experiment with that too if you like. But here's the curent proposed experiment:

I know this sh*t is totally subjective, but I'm gettin ready to mix an upcoming project, and I'd like some input. I have been mixing on discrete Neves and API's for quite awhile. Once in a blue moon, I'll mix on an SSL. Back in the 80's I used nothing but SSL's and hated every minute of it. A G+ with Ultimation, I can just barely hang with.

Howdy-
I'm looking for a good quality spectrum analyzer plugin I can strap across the 2-bus. Does such a thing exist in VST land?
Thanks in advance,
Ed