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MAC DUAL 2.0 W/2 GIGS
PRO TOOLS HD3 ACCEL
APOGEE AD8000, BENCHMARK DAC AND LUCID AD9624
DIGI 192'S TIMES 3
DIGI D-COMMAND MAIN CONTROLLER
SUMMIT, NEVE, JOE MEEK, MILLENNIA, FOCUSRITE RED, STUDER PRES
FILTEK AND SUMMITT EQ'S
PELUS0 2247LE AND BLUE MOUSE MICS
SINTEFEX FX2000 COMP/EQ
LEXICON LXP5 TIMES 4
ADAM P33A AND JBL LSR 4328 MONITORS
PRO TOOLS HD3 ACCEL
APOGEE AD8000, BENCHMARK DAC AND LUCID AD9624
DIGI 192'S TIMES 3
DIGI D-COMMAND MAIN CONTROLLER
SUMMIT, NEVE, JOE MEEK, MILLENNIA, FOCUSRITE RED, STUDER PRES
FILTEK AND SUMMITT EQ'S
PELUS0 2247LE AND BLUE MOUSE MICS
SINTEFEX FX2000 COMP/EQ
LEXICON LXP5 TIMES 4
ADAM P33A AND JBL LSR 4328 MONITORS
- Stab Frenzy
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duh!
do i detect a bit of ENVY, my friend? (notice the caps lock on the envy part).
are you really serious about the question on two mics for all those pres?
if so, i can explain...
1. Running ANY signal through a great pre amp will GREATLY better the quality of ANY source. Just because it is labeled a Mic Pre does NOT mean it's just for mics. Just so you know... any pre has a DI... that DI is not just for looks, dude.
2. Every mic pre has a totally different character to them. Example... Summits have a huge fuzzy warm wound, Millennias are ultra clean and pristine. SO.... If a certain sound needs a certain color, i'll use the pre necessary for the required sound.
Make sense? The reasons I've mentioned are not new, and are not just my opinion... hundreds of professional engineers, producers, and musicians know these reasons to be true.
i am not suprised by your question/statement... I have met several home studio hobbiests who think running synths/samples/drum machines through a pre is unimportant. Most of them are content using mackies or running direct into a Motu or something to the likes of. If they only heard the difference, they would understand. Cheers.
BTW... the mac is not shiney and new.. it's about 3 years old and considered a dinosaur in compuspeak.
are you really serious about the question on two mics for all those pres?
if so, i can explain...
1. Running ANY signal through a great pre amp will GREATLY better the quality of ANY source. Just because it is labeled a Mic Pre does NOT mean it's just for mics. Just so you know... any pre has a DI... that DI is not just for looks, dude.
2. Every mic pre has a totally different character to them. Example... Summits have a huge fuzzy warm wound, Millennias are ultra clean and pristine. SO.... If a certain sound needs a certain color, i'll use the pre necessary for the required sound.
Make sense? The reasons I've mentioned are not new, and are not just my opinion... hundreds of professional engineers, producers, and musicians know these reasons to be true.
i am not suprised by your question/statement... I have met several home studio hobbiests who think running synths/samples/drum machines through a pre is unimportant. Most of them are content using mackies or running direct into a Motu or something to the likes of. If they only heard the difference, they would understand. Cheers.
BTW... the mac is not shiney and new.. it's about 3 years old and considered a dinosaur in compuspeak.
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Mac dual 1ghz
MOTU 2408
crusty older Mackie 16 channel
Logic Pro 7
Ableton Live 5
various outboard compressors, eqs, and preamps
lot's of cheese and bacon, a pack of plain chocolate Hob Nobs, and some coffee or a good pint.
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http://www.myspace.com/rektmusic
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MOTU 2408
crusty older Mackie 16 channel
Logic Pro 7
Ableton Live 5
various outboard compressors, eqs, and preamps
lot's of cheese and bacon, a pack of plain chocolate Hob Nobs, and some coffee or a good pint.
http://www.myspace.com/atomatik13
http://www.myspace.com/rektmusic
http://www.myspace.com/monthofgrey
you can't fix stupid
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Re: duh!
Not envy, I'm just surprised someone with all those pres wouldn't have a few more mics around for mic'ing up cabs, recording live instruments and percussion and things. I haven't been to many studios that didn't have a nicely stocked mic locker.liquidzen wrote:do i detect a bit of ENVY, my friend? (notice the caps lock on the envy part).
are you really serious about the question on two mics for all those pres?
if so, i can explain...
1. Running ANY signal through a great pre amp will GREATLY better the quality of ANY source. Just because it is labeled a Mic Pre does NOT mean it's just for mics. Just so you know... any pre has a DI... that DI is not just for looks, dude.
2. Every mic pre has a totally different character to them. Example... Summits have a huge fuzzy warm wound, Millennias are ultra clean and pristine. SO.... If a certain sound needs a certain color, i'll use the pre necessary for the required sound.
Make sense? The reasons I've mentioned are not new, and are not just my opinion... hundreds of professional engineers, producers, and musicians know these reasons to be true.
i am not suprised by your question/statement... I have met several home studio hobbiests who think running synths/samples/drum machines through a pre is unimportant. Most of them are content using mackies or running direct into a Motu or something to the likes of. If they only heard the difference, they would understand. Cheers.
BTW... the mac is not shiney and new.. it's about 3 years old and considered a dinosaur in compuspeak.
Thanks for the condescension, it really makes you sound like a pro.

?? I guess I better go throw most of my mics in the bin then.liquidzen wrote:oh yeah... btw... Moby own only ONE mic... so there!!!!
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Re: duh!
humm.....right. MY mistake.
quote="Stab Frenzy"]
Thanks for the condescension, it really makes you sound like a pro.
I used to work for a company making valve mic pres so I'm aware of the tonal changes you get running line level sources through a nice pre.
quote="Stab Frenzy"]
Not envy, I'm just surprised someone with all those pres wouldn't have a few more mics around for mic'ing up cabs, recording live instruments and percussion and things. I haven't been to many studios that didn't have a nicely stocked mic locker.liquidzen wrote:do i detect a bit of ENVY, my friend? (notice the caps lock on the envy part).
are you really serious about the question on two mics for all those pres?
if so, i can explain...
1. Running ANY signal through a great pre amp will GREATLY better the quality of ANY source. Just because it is labeled a Mic Pre does NOT mean it's just for mics. Just so you know... any pre has a DI... that DI is not just for looks, dude.
2. Every mic pre has a totally different character to them. Example... Summits have a huge fuzzy warm wound, Millennias are ultra clean and pristine. SO.... If a certain sound needs a certain color, i'll use the pre necessary for the required sound.
Make sense? The reasons I've mentioned are not new, and are not just my opinion... hundreds of professional engineers, producers, and musicians know these reasons to be true.
i am not suprised by your question/statement... I have met several home studio hobbiests who think running synths/samples/drum machines through a pre is unimportant. Most of them are content using mackies or running direct into a Motu or something to the likes of. If they only heard the difference, they would understand. Cheers.
BTW... the mac is not shiney and new.. it's about 3 years old and considered a dinosaur in compuspeak.
Thanks for the condescension, it really makes you sound like a pro.

?? I guess I better go throw most of my mics in the bin then.[/quote]liquidzen wrote:oh yeah... btw... Moby own only ONE mic... so there!!!!
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