I'm not an audio guy, but my job has me recording and editing. We are using Audition 2 and recently purchased Tascam FW-1082 boards. The only useful thing on the board seems to be the gain knob. The sliders don't adjust anything while recording. Also, the gain knob is only useful during the last 1/4 of it's rotation. Anything less than that, and the sound doesn't record.

Hi, I'm a percussionist who wants to start recording decent sounding drums/other instruments.
What I currently have is a laptop (Toshiba A-300 1ID, with Vista 64bits) and a Pioneer 5.1 system.
What I don't have is all the rest (audio interface, mics, etc).
For the mics, the general idea I have is:
Snare, toms: Shenneiser e604; MD421; beta 52; SM57

i hvae a direct out on my bass amp that I have been using to record but it isn't sounding right.
I only have an sm 57 or 58 (not sure at the moment which) to mic anything with.

would it be worth a try to mic the bass with this and also use the direct out?

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Ive been doing a good bit of research in hopes to build up an effective PA so that I can run sound for bands.

The following is what I have put together for a proper system, but of course many of you are far more knowledgable than I. So, I present you with my plan for you to analyze and critique. tell me where I'm wrong :)

This question goes to STC8/OCL2.
How do you folks generally use these two units?
OCL2 for tighting overall and STC8 for catching some peaks?

I am considering an STC8 in close future.
Thanks

Hello Everyone.

I should know this, and probably did at one time, but...

when using passive monitors with a power amp, should I set the gain on the amp to full and adjust the input for a comfortable db level (85db or so), or should I set the console output for unity gain and adjust the power amp to the desired level?

I listened to some in guitar center a couple weeks ago.. they sounded good to me, maybe a little bassy for my liking. After all they are for monitoring not listening.. ya kno? They were about $1000 a pair.. Anybody had any experience with these?
Please let me know

Has anyone replaced those?

Since my unit was made in 2005 I figure it nay be a good idea?

Thanks

i've just been handed an opportunity to assistant tech a really big gig.. some bands that are big in the UK.. it's on friday and i'm looking forward to it! any tips to impress the engineer whilst I'm there? i wanna make an impression, just any quick fir suggestions?

Can I hire your consultation?

I've been making records both mobile and at home in a "project" capacity with only Digi 001 & Focusrite Octo Pre, decent mics, plugs/mixing in the box. Simple, effective and sonically appealing...clients happy.