I actually really like the compressor, but the pre amp is just too dirty and could probably benefit from some maintenance. Recently I purchased an old PreSonus Blue Tube pre amp and a PreSonus Blue Max compressor, I paid 80 bucks for both figuring it was a safe bet, even if I didn’t like them I wouldn’t really be out too much cash. I am pretty happy with me very small home studio set up right now that consists of 2 Universal Audio 710s and the Digi 003 plus (the one with 8 mic pres, and yes, I am very satisfied with my Digi 003 believe it or not). I found this to be pretty interesting, but haven’t done any further research on it to really confirm such a thing, but according to him, recording at the higher sample rates achieves this.įinally, to my question.

Also something interesting that one of my instructors told me: Say you have some overheads set up on drums, and the cymbals are producing all these frequencies we can’t hear, but let’s say there is some 30k floating around from one cymbal and some 35k from another, that reduces down into an audible 5k tone that can be captured and add to the sound.

In my brain it makes sense that it’s easier for a computer to be doing a simpler deduction with 44.1 being exactly half of 88.2, don’t know if there is actually anything to that or not. On sample rates/bit depth: I used to record at 44.1/16 bit but noticed a pretty substantial difference when I switched to 88.2/24-bit. It’s definitely easy to get way caught up in the technical things and it’s very important to have an understanding of them, but always refer to the golden rule! According to one of my instructors, the drum mics/overheads on Nevermind were not in phase. On phase: I always check it and strive for being “in phase”, but the Golden Rule is: If it sounds right, it is right. When you go to school you get hands on experience with all the legendary gear and there is no substitute for experience, so while you do have to pay quite a bit, everything is there for you to make your school experience invaluable. But after a few internships I realized it wasn’t COMPLETELY necessary, but that I was way ahead of the interns that didn’t go.

On going to recording school: I went, and I loved it. I have a DIY question but first want to weigh in on a couple of recurring subjects on the show: Hey guys, absolutely love the show! I apologize in advance for the long comment, I’ve been meaning to comment for awhile but wanted to get caught up first.

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