The API 512c gave me a knew appreciation for the sm57. I've been pretty well been using this combination for the last couple years exclusively. As I recording some guitar solo's with an es 335->mesa single rec I was finding the tone just to fizzy. Eq would basically get me where I need to go but I wanted to get the tone from the get go. The winner was a KM84 -> shadowhills.

Trying to set up an Octopre MKII today, problem is in the PT Hardware menu doesn't have the ADAT option under "Optical Format". It has "none" and spdif. Does anyone know why this is missing? I've searched the Duc (I don't know why I still do that), Google, and this forum, nothing yet. Any info or redirection to a useful thread would be great, thanks guys!

In my home studio i would like to set up a "talk" feature but am not too sure how to go about this. Basically all I want is to be able to communicate with the people in my sound room at any given time without having to go over to the sound room to speak with them.
Any suggestions?

Just saw that this just came out. I like the 2 balanced outputs being offered.

Interesting that it is USB 2.0 and not Firewire.

Wonder when all the Thunderbolt interfaces will hit.

Hello all and I hope I'm in the right place for this question. I just recently purchased a JBL pa sysytem that consist of 2 subs and 2 tops but I do not know the best way to wire this system so I figured Id come ask the pros. Ive never wired up 2 passive subs before with my dj rig and I don't want to screw anything up.

I am a frequent reader of these forums... but when I saw this today I decided to register and post. It is funny as hell. Enjoy!

Good day fellas, I recorded a short melody with my cello and guitar. I would love for you to check it out and give me your opinion on it. This is a work in progress and I wanted to see how I am doing so far. Please give me a constructive criticism - one that I can learn, and build up from. I also am aware that I am not good at the guitar, cello is my main instrument.

Hi: New to the home recording studio setup. Need some tech advice. RODE NT1000 into Blue Icicle, into Macbook Pro, using Audacity to TRY to record. I am getting loud clicks intermittently, with no distinct pattern. I even disconnected the power cord to eliminate electrical interference as a source. Any suggestions?

Assistance with the chain of devices in a recording studio

I am considering revamping my recording studio and need some assistance with the chain of devices used in a quality recording environment.

microphone --> preamp(s) --> A/D --> Computer --> D/A --> Monitors

I have been doing more research on the laptop I want to buy for my home studio. I originally was looking at a PC because I am accustomed to them. I was probably going to buy a decked out Asus or Toshiba. After looking more thoroughly, custom computers like Rain, ADK, and PCaudiolabs seem to be the way to go and a Macbook Pro is even better.