I record into a Emu 1212m using Cubase SX.

TRACKING QUESTION: Should the input channel be set to 0db?

should I push the preamp level up untill I'm almost redlining the input channel or is that to much?

Mixing QUESTION: how hot should the signal be on the output meter?

thanks in advance,
Mark

I'm an experienced guitar player looking to get more into songwriting. I want a real simple way to record a guitar, vox, and a bass, and add the option to add drums. My number one priority is to have a means to record my music so that I can give other musicians my music to listen to when I recruit other members. Or to just record ideas.

I have a PreSonus Bluemax compressor, and just got an M-audio DMP3 preamp. This is my front-end (such as it is) for a home DAW setup. I would only be using the Bluemax on vocal tracks. My question is this...do I run the mic ( a Groove Tubes GT1) into the preamp first, then compression? This seems the logical method to me, but I'm not sure.

I've been mixing with B&W DM 14 speakers on my home stereo. Will I hear more detail with near field monitors?

Hi guys,

Budget is a concern with me. Also I'd like to soffit mount my monitors if I can.

Are there any very good reasons that you all know of to go with active, or passive monitors?

Any recommendations as far as great bang for the buck?

Cheers
Keith

>
> Sproll writes: "I bought my used MSP-5's for 450 Canadian on
> Ebay. CHEAPER than new Behringers. "

Well, in canadian local stores perhaps, when you bought them.

My pop screen sucks and I have a ton of plosives in vocals that I recorded. Does anyone know how I can get rid of em with EQ or a plug?

Alright, I currently have among other things, an Alesis Studio 32 and A Eureka pre with B/B's. The Alesis is perfect, except I'm not happy with the pre's. But for routing, ins/out etc. perfect. The Eureka sounds good to me, especially as a DI.

Where I should put the preamp when recording?

1. MPC>Preamp>Mixer>Computer
2. MPC>Mixer>Preamp>Computer
3. MPC>Preamp>Computer without Mixer

Thanks for all you help, my English is not very well, hope all you can understand what I talking about.
Thanks!

i am gonna buy a midi keyboard for my home studio in the price range of 300$ i really love the Grand piano sound, variations of piano sounds, organs, pads and want also to work with it on software synths such as Absynth. also i want it to be good enough to use on stage concerts.