Home | FAQ | Server | Presentations | Mailing Lists/Archives | Member Tools | Links | Sponsors | ContactHome | FAQ | Server | Presentations | Mailing Lists/Archives | Member Tools | Links | Sponsors | ContactWhile I agree that reel to reel is better than the cassette. I think a lot of that hiss and lack of fidelity is caused in large part by the recording equipment used. Is that a fair statement? I merely listed the cassette as an example previously as that is the predominant form of analog media found today. _______________________________________ Adam C. Fallert IML University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO. 65202 Phone: (573) 884-5611 mailto:EMAIL:PROTECTED ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ________________________________ From: EMAIL:PROTECTED on behalf of Vern Green Sent: Fri 1/12/2007 11:09 AM To: MLUG Members Subject: Re: [MLUG] multitrack digital recording I have to disagree, at least with one of the statements. While I tend to agree that recording the initial program signal through analog equipment can result in more desirable results to some people, there is no way on earth you can get an acceptable sound through a cassette tape media. Cassette tapes simply create too much hiss to create an acceptable recording. Cassette tapes do not allow enough saturation, even at the higher recording speeds, to deliver the fidelity and clarity that can be achieved in a digital medium. If you are lucky enough to get an older 4 track reel to reel, or even an older 24 track 2" reel to reel then your results can be far superior. Finding those machines and the media for them is a much more expensive endeavor however. Additionally, you will also want effects and mixing capabilities which is going to then require even more expenditure. Having good microphones is one of the most important aspects of getting a good recording, especially if you are recording a predominately acoustical instrument like acoustic guitar, or vocals. One does not necessarily need a phantom powered microphone per se, however, the best mic to use on these types of instruments is a condenser mic which typically are phantom powered in some way, either from the equipment, by batteries, or by being plugged into the wall. There are some decent mics out there for not a lot of money, these are the ones I have in my collection: http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/9da35d460627c96c/index.html This is a vocal mic, but it also works very well for acoustic guitar. http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/198fc1e1b1ff2c2f/index.html I have two of these and these are some of the best all purpose condensor mics, I use them for everything. I have even used them to close mic snare drums without any issue of overload. All of these require phantom power to use, so any equipment you buy should have a phantom power supply, or you will have to get an external mic preamp that has it built in. I just bought a new one that I am very impressed with, but unfortunately at the moment I cannot remember the name of model number, it cost me around $900 though and retails for $1100 and change. I have a number of dynamic mics as well and if you don't have $400 to spend on a mic, then one of the best multipurpose dynamic mics is the Shure SM-57. You can record almost anything with this mic and get acceptable results. It really is better for instruments like drums and electric guitars, but can be used for other things as well. On 1/12/07, Fallert, Adam Christian <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote: > 2) analog might be better than digital. > This seems to be one of those religious questions thought. I would definitely agree with that statement. Just be sure to have some good placement of phantom powered microphones, and top quality cables for guitars and other instruments with electronic pickups and I believe an analog original recording can be far superior. With a good CD recorder component (preferably one with record on the fly functions) it is easy to mix your original recording down to a digital format. The only problem now is obtaining high quality analog media (i.e. cassettes), which becoming more difficult to find and purchase. --Adam _______________________________________ Adam C. Fallert IML University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO. 65202 Phone: (573) 884-5611 mailto:EMAIL:PROTECTED ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ________________________________ From: EMAIL:PROTECTED on behalf of Matt Klaric Sent: Thu 1/11/2007 8:53 PM To: MLUG Members Subject: Re: [MLUG] multitrack digital recording On 1/11/07, Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote: I don't know how many of you guys are into this, but I think some of you are, so I'll post my question here. This isn't necessarily a Linux question, but I would definitely be interested in Linux answers. I want to get some kind of digital recording equipment. Maybe it can all be done on a good computer with appropriate software and a good sound card. I have no idea. I guess I would lean toward more some sort of stand-alone device. Although I can't say that I know all that much about the topic, I'll throw in my two cents. I actually recently ran into an article that talks about somethings that might be relevant. Check it out: http://www.comomusic.com/comolibrary.php?todo=read&articleid=15 The summary of it is this: 1) if you're doing digital recording/mixing you might be better off with a software solution because it's easier and cheaper to upgrade. 2) analog might be better than digital. This seems to be one of those religious questions thought. That's all I've got. --matt _______________________________________________ members mailing list EMAIL:PROTECTED http://mlug.missouri.edu/mailman/listinfo/members -- Thanks F Vernon Green
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