OK, so, we now know to get solid nickel contact patchbays rather than plated. Alright, now what's a good 48-point, 1U, 1/4" to rear solder, solid nickel contact patchbay? And what kind of price are we looking at; for 3-blades and 5-blades?

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What's up with the 8900? It costs way more than most stereo compressors especially if you add in the cost of the power supply. Is five grand worth it? I could buy a buttload (well a 1176 and a Manley box) for that much moolah.

I just wanted to say thanks to Mixerman and the whole group for all the ideas to. I started mixing a project this evening. I kept many things that have been brought up here. Things like arrangement of the mix and the plains of mixing.

Hi Fletcher et all,

It's high time I started making my own cables. Most of what I need is going to be very short run, semi-permenant XLR cables. I'll get Neutrik connectors, but would appreciate advice on what would be a good, reasonably priced cable. Also, could anyone suggest where I should make these purchases, as I am pretty in the dark when it comes to component retailers. Thanks a lot-

What compression settings do you use for tracking drums?
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Snare
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Thanks, Mike

Anyone had the chance to "test drive" the latest effects box from Kurzweil ---8 effects in a box?

I really like Nuendo! I used Samplitude 2496 for years until I tried Nuendo. I still use Samplitude for CD layout & burning but that's about it
I use Nuendo for audio & midi recording, editing, mixing & Mastering. I now do all mixing internally within the DAW with absolute confidence.
Using ASIO 2 drivers (very low latency)

I've read over this forum and related sites, which all seem to agree that it is "safer" to go with Intel chips and non VIA chipsets.

I was wondering though, is there anyone out there that is using an AMD and/or VIA chipset without ANY problems? If so, what is your system configuration and what type of work are you doing.