Questions tagged [studio]
For questions involving specifically studio-related setup and layout.
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How does an analogue mixing desk fit into a small studio with a multichannel audio interface?
So I've recently started helping out at a local community centre, which has a recording studio. Specifically, it has a live room and a control room, with an A&H Zed 436 36-channel analogue mixer ...
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Sounds used by music instructors to induce pauses in people playing or singing
I would like to know whether it is common for music teacher instructors, and, perhaps, also with musical orchestra directors, but perhaps not, to introduce special sounds, in special ways, by means of ...
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Are large displays bad in a recording studio?
The other day I visited a friend's home studio, and I noticed the computer was hooked up at a quite small display. Probably 19 inches, maybe even 17.
I asked why, and my friend said that a larger ...
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How to avoid losing vocal comp on Logic Pro X when recording another take?
In Logic Pro X when I record multiple takes and choose my comp selections. After already choosing the selections I want to come back and record another take, but then I lose my previous comp ...
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Help with live performance setup [closed]
I have been invited to play in a cafe but they don't have any sound system. I'm thinking of buying a live performance setup, so that I can use to play MJ and music for future gigs as well without ...
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Fiberglass vs Rockwool: What are their pros / cons in making acoustic panels?
I'm trying to decide which material to use for DIY acoustic panels. Rockwool and Fiberglass have comparable sound absorption except for ~125 Hz where Rockwool performs much better. But I can buy 3x as ...
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Speakers about to explode (loud SOUND) when I raise the volume on my interface and the mic is ON. why?
I always have to switch off the speakers and use the headphones instead, while I record. Is there a way to avoid that? Because I've seen plenty of people online recording stuff with the Mic in front ...
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What if i use Home theater instead of studio monitors for mixing at home?
I learned little music mixing at my friend studio. You can say a beginner and i am just about to start my own mixing at home. And, thought to make a setup. But bit confuse about speakers. As my friend ...
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Performing studio effects on a live ensemble
In a recent Adam Neely video he had his brass section performing as though their audio was being pumped by a side chain controlled by the bass drum - they'd manually duck their volume on each bass ...
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How can my MIDI master keyboard send all MIDI messages _except_ "program change" to receiving synth modules?
I still use my trusty Yamaha AN1x synthesizer as my master keyboard for my DAW and to control other desktop synths and tone generators. For example, my AN1x currently sends MIDI to both a Waldorf ...
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I need all possible settings between Tune Pre V2 + Focusrite Scarlett 2I2
Recently I have bought a Tube pre V2 and I will use it with a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2.
I need to know how to set the gain knob of the input of the interface when receiving the signal from the preamp. ...
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Music | Connecting Studio Monitors to Computer
I have 2 studio monitors and a subwoofer that I'd like to connect to my computer. I have a mixer and a usb audio interface. Should I connect my interface to my pc then use the two L and R outputs on ...
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I've recently had a power cut, now all my guitar and bass amps are making a humming/buzzing noise?
I recently had a power cut in my area this Monday just gone, power was restored quickly, in about 5 seconds. However now whenever I go to plug in and turn on any of my amplifiers in my studio or ...
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What is the signal chain for a rackmount guitar interface, audio interface, and a power conditioner?
I have been thinking about upgrading my audio equipment to a rack system.
It is going to be nothing crazy, just a
Audio Interface
Guitar Interface (multi-FX processor)
Power Conditioner
Here are ...
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Studio headphones for audio interface (impendance)
I've bought an audio interface, that is: Tascam US-2x2. Now I want to buy some nice studio headphones and I wonder how high I can go with impendance in those headphones to still get a decent signal ...
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Alternatives to acoustic foam
I get health reactions from acoustic foam. I tried different brands. It's unfortunate.
Still, i would like to treat the acoustics in my little home studio as good as possible. What could i use as ...
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Is there any way to have FL Studio load banks, when importing a MIDI File?
I'm trying to load some MIDI Files into FL Studio that use the Yamaha s yxg50, but when I import a MIDI it leaves the banks blank in every MIDI Out.
That means, I have to manually set them all after I ...
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Do I really need tube pre amp and condenser to properly record bass/vocals at my home studio? If so, is there affordable option on it?
I have a small home studio setup.I'm using a focusrite interface and dynamic microphones as SM-58. I feel as if the recorded signal is not big enough and I always end up having to push some Pro tools ...
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Basic Home Rec Set Up
Newbie in desperate need of advice!
I want 24 bit studio quality recordings on a budget. Tough ask!
Mainly for Voice overs & vocals.
Here's my current plan:
SHURE SM57--> FETHEAD PREAMP--> ...
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Audio Interface and USB Mic
Am I able to use my USB mic and an analog audio interface at the same time? I have just purchased a USB to start my home studio, and planned on soon getting an interface.
Should I ditch the idea of ...
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Setup a budget home studio
I decided to have a home budget studio and i wanna ask because i have a lot of questions.
I have a laptop, mackie cr3 monitors, behringer xenyx 502, BM700 condenser mic, behringer headphones and Audio-...
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I want to start recording some bass riffs in FL studio to use them later in making songs. What are good practices for this?
I have heard before it is good to record clean audio in a separate track and apply effects later. I am very new to this and any advice would be appreciated.
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How to listen to spotify & record instrument with Lexicon Alpha?
What I'd like to do is this:
-Plug my guitar into the instrument input on the Alpha
-Plug 3.5mm headphones into the headphone jack on the Alpha
-Record my guitar with audacity WHILE listening to ...
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How could I make this studio setup work?
I'm fairly new to this and I hope this is the right place to ask. I apologise if it's not.
Let's say I have the following speakers/subwoofer:
http://microlab.com/en/catalog/2.1/wired/m-200-platinum/...
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How to control volume of USB monitor speakers?
I use Behringer Studio 50 USB studio monitors together with my Macbook Pro, connected via USB. The problem is that they are extremely loud, even on the "volume 1" setting of my Macbook.
My current ...
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Studio monitors: Should we break them in and why?
Having just acquired a spankin' new pair of monitors for my home studio, I'm currently in the process of "breaking them in".
Being an inquisitive mind, I started wondering: what is the purpose of ...
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Studio Monitors for rehearsals
I'm starting to have band rehearsals in my recording studio.
We need to amplify all instruments to the level of the drum set. The volume is not so high (mostly world music).
I own M-Audio BX8 ...
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What instrument do you record first?
In a rock band situation, I have drums, bass, keyboard, guitar and a vocalist. My plan is to track each instrument separately instead of a live performance style recording.
Which instrument is ...
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Clicks in bass tracks
I found that in the recent recording I am producing the double/upright bass track is full of small clicks here and there. Not loud, but audible. Here they are clearly visible on the spectogram:
Just ...
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Studio monitor placement in long room
I have two KRK Rokit 8's and I am picking up a KRK 10s this week and I am curious about placement of my speakers.
I am guessing off to my left would be the best placement. But the room is so long ...
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Newcomer to mixing - what levels should I set for each track?
Ok so I been rapping for almost a decade, so naturally I have no problems putting together a pretty decent hip hop beat/instrumental. Recently I have decided to better well-round my hip hop and ...
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How can I find a room suitable for writing, recording and rehearsing with a band?
I've tried rehearsal studios, but you can hear the band next to you, so they aren't good for recording or writing.
I've thought about renting office space, but the neighbors probably wouldn't ...
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Day-long recording session in a studio
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Next year I'm going to record an album, and due to packed schedules of all the musicians I'm considering booking the studio for a few whole days (instead of a few hours a day for a month).
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Efficient strategies when recording alone
I've been recording in my own room for about two years and I've been in semi-professional studios for a few bands as well. I have noticed that working in a studio, where a recording engineer gives you ...
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Put a monitor on top my amp
I'm currently making an home studio, I don't have all that much space and I want everything as efficient as possible. I was wondering that if i put my "sansui au 3900" in the middle of my desk and ...
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Can I record using electric guitar to Zoom G3 to M-Audio Fast Track?
I have an electric Fender and the Zoom G3 pedal; a friend of mine is going to provide his M-Audio Fast Track interface. Is it possible to record my guitar by plugging my Zoom G3 into this interface? ...
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Building a Reference Room
I'm building my first studio and trying to plan the wall for the reference / mixing room. Does anybody have suggestions on in/out put panels? I was thinking a 16 input knockout panel for each side ...
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2 x Mono vs 1 x Stereo Quality
Two-channel Stereo sound can be provided by two Mono cables, or a single Stereo cable.
What differences, whether significant or not, are there between pairing each voltage lead with its own ground ...
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How can I ensure each instrument and vocals are audible during band rehearsal?
I have read a lot of advice on how to mix live performances and recording of bands. I have learned about making sure instruments are isolated in their frequency ranges during performances so that each ...
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What does a DI box do?
I'm not new to recording music but I've almost always used a microphone to gather the sound.
I have heard people referring to a "DI box" when plugging an instrument (guitar/bass) directly into a ...
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What's a "guide" in the studio recording process?
When I was talking with my friends about recording in studio, they said that a "guide" is important to lead the recording.
What's a guide actually? Is it a track to tell us the song's structure, or ...
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Reading material for making the switch from FL to Reason
my name's Daniel, I'm a busy student currently attempting to complete an Audio Engineering course. I have both FL Studio and Reason but I never touched Reason until now, since I'm learning so much ...
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How does phantom power work?
I've set up stage monitors that only took 1/4" cables as input, and I took it for granted that they just worked until I realized they did not plug in to the stage's power source. Eventually I learned ...
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How can I multitrack record my band practices?
I would like to start recording my band practices. Current configuration is bass, guitar, and drums. I would like to record individual tracks to my computer so that we can add other parts, work on ...
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