My old system:
Asus P4T533-c
P4 2.4 Ghz 533 FSB
Samsung 512 mb RAMBUS 1020 @ 1200 Mhz
Geforce 4 Ti 4200 64 mb
WD 120 gb, 8mb cache
IBM 60 gb. 2mb cache
Nec ND-1300A
Luna card + 8 channel I/O-box running SFP 3.1c in Windows Xp

Hi,

Hi, I'm just starting out and want to exclusively record solo violin. I wondering if it's better to record it in stereo or mono? Considering that I'm just starting out, would it wiser to spend my dollars on a better quality mono setup or a lesser quality stereo setup. Thanks.

Hi all, just wondering...I saw a pair of mint ns10's go for 1100 dollars on ebay yesterday. I've been thinking lately that if I could get anything close to that, I'd let them go in a second 8-). Is that really what they're going for on a regular basis?

Up until now I have relied on sampel drum sound, but I want to start recording real drums, since I just got hold of a Tama Artstar and a Gretsch snare drum. So my question is how to go about this with the gear that I already have (I might be willing to invest 400-500£)..my gear list:

Any clever comments on this?

A lot of time i get the advice from Master engineers that i should leave master compression all together when mixing.

This makes me wonder if any Master engineer ever done a pop mix(Not jazz, classical etc.)

Have they ever heard what compression can do to a mix/balance if applied heavily on a downmix?

I'm getting less than optimal results with my sm57... I know everybody loves them but what's better? I've been using a condenser on the snare because the sm57 lacks enough clarity and crack to cut through the mix(yeah, yeah, I know change it at the source.. 3 snares later i change the mic!) But now I need something with more body too. any suggestions? anybody use the Audix D1?

I know, I know. It's like yelling fire in a theater, but please hear me out.

What is your 1 or 2 favorite (or goto) microphone preamps for recording vocals?

Is there a difference?
Except for the converters.

Please help.