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

anyone have any advice or helpful tips on tracking metal vocalists?

I'm just getting into recording and have recently bought some gear.
I am getting ready to buy some things to upgrade my current setup which includes:

I am still learning and always thinking of new ways to record. What do you guys think of multitracking bass guitar? 8) 8)

Which would be the most flexible and cleanest sounding for tracking and 2-bus? Is the STC-8 worth the extra money over the C2?
THANKS.

Hi all! I know these won't fit the "exclusive pro" standard, but how would you rate the event 20/20 bas V2? I've heard the old ones, but not the new. I allways thought the oldies deserved a second look, they weren't all flat but, once you got to know them, and to know how they handled lo freqs, mixes would translate very well. So I'm curious about the new ones...

Anyone?

Hi there! i'm pretty new to all of this and i must say i invested quite a nice amount of cash in equipment/software and things...

I use my computer to record my girlfriend which is a pretty dynamic singer (Celine dion/Barbra streisand) type of voice...really powerfull when she hits high notes.

My equipment presently :

Dear friends,
Forgive my english
How much/how hi (level) exactly when we record materials in to Pro Tools HD3 with 192 I/O.
I used to record a track as hot as posiible, but when it come to mixdown and inserted an analog gear (ie analog compressor :dbx160A,Focusrite blue etc) to that track, the level seems too hot, and clipped.
Please need advice..

Hi all. This seems like a good place to ask about this. I record mostly acoustic music. Sometimes I record other performers (usually vocals, violin or piano), but more often I’m recording myself playing acoustic steel string guitar, acoustic baritone, classical guitar, various resonator slide guitars, snare drum and brushes, assorted hand percussion, etc.

Looking for comments on gating/expanding
while tracking vocals?

Thanks in advance for the input! - jrmixman :D