Options are (in order of cost), 1) A simple DI box, probably around <50$. No more than an impedance matcher but it helps. Quality of bass then depends on...
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spat@...
May 3, 2000 6:31 am
I've been using a SansAmp Bass Driver DI for a few years now, and i still can't justify buying anything more expensive for bass recording. It really does a...
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Terry
strings@...
May 3, 2000 4:24 am
Joe, can't help you much with the DI box info, but another option you might try is miking your bass amp. I've gotten good results with that technique. Good...
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Nomanulhaq@...
May 3, 2000 1:08 am
Hey to all. I've been lurking for a while but thought a would say hello and ask a question or two. Does anyone have any recommendations for a DI box for bass...
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Mark Jarvis
sworks17@...
May 2, 2000 7:27 pm
Okay, I have be able to do this in two steps: Mix some previously recorded material on tracks 1&2 with new material coming in on 3&4. But what I have to do...
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david.groves@...
May 2, 2000 8:30 am
... I believe those kind of pickups should have enough drive capability to go direct into the desk. You will need to play with the eq. to avoid it sounding a...
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carey@...
May 1, 2000 6:36 pm
David: Thanks for the education. Can I impose for a little more? 1) Does the info re: instruments needing DI apply to acoustic guitars with an active pickup?...
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No. Anal Warts 3.16
analwarts@...
Apr 29, 2000 12:49 am
... Yeah but I just thought there's another possible source of confusion here, the wordlength used for calculation could be different from the wordlength of...
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Mark Jarvis
sworks17@...
Apr 29, 2000 12:37 am
-so you are saying that more compression is not the answer, but that more accurate output is? Okay, that was worded funny, but I think you all know what I...
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No. Anal Warts 3.16
analwarts@...
Apr 28, 2000 11:59 pm
... Go here http://www.minidisc.org/aes_atrac.html and search for "scale factor" 24 bit only refers to the ADC of the input. A 24 bit word allows a greater ...
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Mark Jarvis
sworks17@...
Apr 28, 2000 6:06 pm
All this helps. Thanks, you guys! Mark...
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david.groves@...
Apr 28, 2000 10:11 am
... Given an analog signal is an infinite variation of information, then when digitizing, the more bits used, the higher the resolution and so better...
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david.groves@...
Apr 28, 2000 10:11 am
... MD8's, in fact any mixers, have 2 kinds of input. MIC and Line. Microphones go into the MIC (usually XLR) input and everything is fine, no problem. No...
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Paul Artola
artola@...
Apr 28, 2000 9:31 am
While most of the multi-track recording software packages are mega-bucks, there is an excellent package call N-Tracks. It is available for download/evaluation...
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No. Anal Warts 3.16
analwarts@...
Apr 28, 2000 9:10 am
... AFAIK ATRAC applies an overall scalar to every 512 samples (one frame). If the ADC supplies a word longer than 16 bits, ATRAC can take advantage of this...
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ZAMZAM
zamzamausar@...
Apr 28, 2000 8:56 am
Try a pre-amp instead of a DI box. Multitrack units pre-amps could always use a little help. Mackie mixers are a very good choice. You get a free line mixer...
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Dave Metcalfe
metcalfe@...
Apr 28, 2000 2:52 am
Friends! Has anybody tried running equipment ( ie electric bass, or vocals mic ) through a DI box, vs right into the MD8 ( 4 ). Any major differences? I had...
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Mark Jarvis
sworks17@...
Apr 27, 2000 5:06 pm
Here's a thought, I understand the difference between 16 and 24 bit to be less or more resolution, and that does not necessarily mean more data, or...
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Mark Jarvis
sworks17@...
Apr 27, 2000 4:49 pm
LOUD AND CLEAR ROD MARK...
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MACLEAN,RODERICK (A-S...
roderick_maclean@...
Apr 27, 2000 10:50 am
My messages haven't been getting to you and I haven't received any of yours. This is just a little test :) Rod -- Rod MacLean |...
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david.groves@...
Apr 27, 2000 9:09 am
... Sony (MD inventors) launched a new ATRAC last October called ATRAC type R. I saw the new machines at a trade show in Berlin and tried at the time to find...
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kristian zuzek
thebeast@...
Apr 27, 2000 5:34 am
as for the newest ATRAC. ive seen something about ATRAC type -R- i have no idea what version that means, but i believe that it is newer. its actually...
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Mark Jarvis
sworks17@...
Apr 26, 2000 7:57 pm
I have to concur. After looking into the plentiful digital multitracking solutions out there, I settled on the new MD4-s. I just read in a mail order mag...
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djp1997@...
Apr 26, 2000 5:58 pm
I have to say that I cannot find a better value than the MD8. The storage MD media is relatively cheap, the built-in mixer is exceptionally quiet and the ...
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Steve Ekblad
wattsup@...
Apr 26, 2000 12:58 pm
You may also want to take a look at the new Boss unit that allows 8 tracks on a zip disc for $699 retail. Also take a look at Sonic Foundry Vegas Pro - this is...
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david.groves@...
Apr 26, 2000 8:48 am
... I would say no. I am not an expert here, so anyone please correct me, but my investigations into computer MULTITRACK recording (ie more than 2 tracks)...
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Terry
strings@...
Apr 26, 2000 5:47 am
Thanks, David, for your reply concerning Cakewalk. I appreciate your concerns about computer processing power and capability of driving all 8 tracks. I just...
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david.groves@...
Apr 25, 2000 11:15 am
I use Cakewalk Home studio, but version 6, as it was purchased some time ago. It was chosen as it is the only one to run on Windows NT. I only use it to...
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ntl
michael.aitken@...
Apr 25, 2000 7:36 am
... From: Simon Prince <Simon.PRINCE@...> To: <mtmd@egroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:59 AM Subject: RE: [mtmd] computer music ... able...
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Carey Driscoll
carey@...
Apr 25, 2000 5:30 am
Sorry about that last post -- I thought Terry had written to me backchannel, and that my reply was b/c, too. Sorry- -- ~Carey Driscoll~ (619) 267-7501...
