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Are unbalanced TRS cables supposed to be less noisy than unbalanced RCA? What about unbalanced XLR/XLR from an adaptor?
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I think it only matters over long distances Edit but no it’s two wires in a ts and two wires in a rca. Same same Trs means tip ring sleeve so you have a grounding line
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Nov 8, 2021 07:24
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It mattered a ton for my monitors, but they're 8". They pick up hum like crazy without balanced wires.
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Brief microphone question. I want a mic for home that can pick up some of my nice vocal features which show up on the lower end of things. Live, a Shure 87a picks these vocal nice bits up, but that's in a big delicious room with a full sound set up. I have about $170. Should I just get an 87a? I was looking at condensers, but my room isn't treated and they would probably pick up some background noise. EDIT: I've got an SM57 and an NT-USB. These aren't really vocal mics, but they aren't picking up what I want. ThePopeOfFun fucked around with this message at 16:46 on Nov 10, 2021 |
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Nov 10, 2021 16:41
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ThePopeOfFun posted:Brief microphone question. Maybe try one of the basic AT condensers? Like the 2020 or 2035?
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Nov 11, 2021 01:28
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Ok Comboomer posted:Maybe try one of the basic AT condensers? Like the 2020 or 2035? I have a 2035 for some vocal stuff, just messing around at home, and it sounds pretty good to me. I picked up one from Amazon Warehouse that had damaged packaging but was otherwise new, and I think it was around $130. There looks to be one for around that price on the Warehouse now, and AT2020s for less.
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Nov 11, 2021 02:00
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I have a lot of room noise, which worries me a bit. Is a condenser going to be better?
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Nov 11, 2021 03:01
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Probably worse if compared to dynamics. Condensers are very sensitive mics. What kind of noise are you dealing with?
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Nov 11, 2021 03:40
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Weird BIAS posted:Probably worse if compared to dynamics. Condensers are very sensitive mics. What kind of noise are you dealing with? Neighborhood road noise, sirens, two very thin windows, etc. I don't NEED clean recordings. Basically babby's first studio here. I really just need a mic that lets the good parts of my voice shine, and I'm not sure which one that is.
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Nov 11, 2021 16:09
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Some things to keep in mind: 1. use the rejection of your mic to your advantage, have it's rejection pointed to the most likely source of noise while recording. 2. consider getting a reflection filter for behind the mic as some of those can really help there, won't eliminate it but it can lower sounds behind it further. Now for mics lately for vocals I'm on a dynamic and ribbon kick myself so I'd suggest those but honestly you sound like you want a condenser. I'd probably say if you like the Beta87, use it. The only thing to consider is since it's supercardiod pattern it would be good to have a reflection filter behind it, but it'll reject better on the backsides than a cardiod and might benefit your setup.
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Nov 11, 2021 17:17
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Weird BIAS posted:you sound like you want a condenser. Are you saying this based on what I'm looking for? I don't know enough to know what I want. I have it in my head that condensers = good lower end vocal details. Weird BIAS posted:Some things to keep in mind: 1. use the rejection of your mic to your advantage, have it's rejection pointed to the most likely source of noise while recording. 2. consider getting a reflection filter for behind the mic as some of those can really help there, won't eliminate it but it can lower sounds behind it further. Thanks for the deets here. Super helpful! I will probably end up ordering and returning to settle on something I like.
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Nov 11, 2021 17:42
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I mean it’s hard to say. If you like a beta 87, well that’s a good condenser designed for live applications but would work for recording. Condensers are usually associated with sounding a little brighter (compared mostly to ribbons, dynamics being their own thing too) but we’re making generalizations about thousands of mics. The NT USB is a condenser but not an amazing one. It also could well be that something about the live setup makes that mic work independently of the mic itself. Ultimately trial and error is still going to be a big part of this so it’s worth trying another mic to see what works. I change my mind on mics depending on mood and the project.
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Nov 11, 2021 18:16
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How do I finishing songs? I am god awful at finishing songs. I've learned so much about music production and Ableton the last 6 months, but I keep all my songs in a permanent state of Work In Progress. Is there a sort of checklist of best practices? Should midi tracks always be recorded to audio? Do I consolidate all midi and audio clips before or after? Should audio always be re-recorded with the plugins? Should I freeze all tracks? Should the kick drum and bass instruments always be separate tracks set to mono? Usually I start arrangements on bar 17, should I move everything to bar 1 or 2 or 3 before exporting? Kinda hate that I have these high standards for myself, even for "demo" tracks for SoundCloud. Please help me get over myself.
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Nov 15, 2021 03:47
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Nov 15, 2021 16:46
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Cabbages and Kings posted:
living right, looks like
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Nov 15, 2021 17:19
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Ok Comboomer posted:living right, looks like the funny thing is that IIRC my dad charged me $2 a pop for these back in 1990 which was his cost for the Gold if that's correct then adjusted for inflation getting 5 for $28 is similar
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Nov 15, 2021 17:55
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ProperCoochie posted:How do I finishing songs? The first of anything in any creative process you produce is going to be garbage, accept it, hit publish and move on to get it out of your system.
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Nov 15, 2021 18:47
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Yeah I just mess around with something for a while and if I don't finish it by the time I get bored with it I slap an ending on it post and move on. Not like it matters. I can always come back to it if I want to.
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Nov 15, 2021 20:51
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Basically just get it out there - publish what you make to an audience that you can, whatever that looks like - and eventually the process of doing that will help you figure out more about how you want to and can do so with regard to your own workflow. Also if you're like me you might just publish poo poo and label it WIP like it's part of the drat track title and it stays that way for months or more, and you still might go back and do more to it and that's also fine. It's 2021, poo poo is weird, do your own thing with gusto in ways that make you feel good and  that stuff!
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Nov 15, 2021 21:32
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Is this the right thread to ask about active monitor white noise issues? I have Kali LP6, Motu M2 interface, and balanced hosa tsr->xlr cables. Speakers make noise even without any audio cables though. It's intolerable at 4ft.
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Nov 23, 2021 04:32
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Get nice power strip, and plug only the speakers into it. Ideally on it's own circuit, but just the strip should help.
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Nov 23, 2021 05:01
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Pokey Araya posted:Get nice power strip, and plug only the speakers into it. Ideally on it's own circuit, but just the strip should help. I have a supposedly musician-oriented power strip that appears to make no difference. I tried different power outlets too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002D017M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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is the gain cranked on the speakers themselves? i keep my JBLs at 80% for that reason, and it's still loud enough that i can keep my mixer low enough to not add much noise either.
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Nov 23, 2021 08:56
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CaptainViolence posted:is the gain cranked on the speakers themselves? i keep my JBLs at 80% for that reason, and it's still loud enough that i can keep my mixer low enough to not add much noise either. I tried setting the gain just above -inf, and it made no difference in the noise. I also tried a bunch of dip switch configurations, moving them around the house, and even turning off wifi.
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I just got a shiny new KORG Wavestate, and it kind of sucks that the usb midi connection is not talking to my computer, apparently this is an issue that KORG is aware of but hasn't rolled out a fix for. Not a dealbreaker, since I can just use audio cables and still get the Wavestate output into Reason. Has this been a issue for KORG gear? Ps: The Wavestate is pretty great, they keyboard is incredibly nice to play.
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Nov 23, 2021 21:25
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DreadUnknown posted:I just got a shiny new KORG Wavestate, and it kind of sucks that the usb midi connection is not talking to my computer, apparently this is an issue that KORG is aware of but hasn't rolled out a fix for. Not a dealbreaker, since I can just use audio cables and still get the Wavestate output into Reason. Has this been a issue for KORG gear? KORG is pretty good about doing right by their customers, I’m sure a fix will be rolled out in time. Maybe just stay in contact with their customer service people.
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pokie posted:I tried setting the gain just above -inf, and it made no difference in the noise. I also tried a bunch of dip switch configurations, moving them around the house, and even turning off wifi. huh, that sounds like maybe something is wrong with the speakers themselves, especially if it's happening with nothing plugged into them. at this point i'd try returning them for another set and hope that fixes it 
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Ok Comboomer posted:KORG is pretty good about doing right by their customers, I’m sure a fix will be rolled out in time. Maybe just stay in contact with their customer service people. Oh Im an old crusty former radio production person, I'll be routing everything through a mixing board so its not a big deal.
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Could someone recommend a way to select a decent quality active monitor?
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pokie posted:Could someone recommend a way to select a decent quality active monitor? Define “decent quality” Do you have a budget? A location/use case? A listening distance (nearfield vs midfield, etc)? A genre of audio that you’re gonna be working with?
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DreadUnknown posted:I just got a shiny new KORG Wavestate, and it kind of sucks that the usb midi connection is not talking to my computer, apparently this is an issue that KORG is aware of but hasn't rolled out a fix for. Not a dealbreaker, since I can just use audio cables and still get the Wavestate output into Reason. Has this been a issue for KORG gear? New Korg synths are pretty awesome. Did you download the Korg drivers? I think there's a specific separate MIDI driver, and different models I think sometimes have their own drivers.
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Ok Comboomer posted:Define “decent quality” “decent quality” - something that doesn't have an audible hiss at 4ft listening distance. Likely room dimensions about 12x12 feet. Budget - let's say under $1600. My use case is twofold - general speakers for my pc as entertainment center 90% of the time and messing around with an electric guitar via amp emulators. Not really set on genre.
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pokie posted:“decent quality” - something that doesn't have an audible hiss at 4ft listening distance. Likely room dimensions about 12x12 feet. Budget - let's say under $1600. My use case is twofold - general speakers for my pc as entertainment center 90% of the time and messing around with an electric guitar via amp emulators. Not really set on genre. Huh, well at that budget your options are pretty much wide open I’d go with Adams or Genelecs (probs Adam at <$1600 all-in), the biggest that I could afford.
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pokie posted:Could someone recommend a way to select a decent quality active monitor? You haven't yet diagnosed the hiss problem, correct? It seems dubious to spend over a thousand bucks on new monitors if you're still not sure why the ones you have are hissing. Yamaha HS5 will do what you need and are an industry standard. For your room size they'll provide enough bass without becoming too boomy.
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Preggo My Eggo! posted:You haven't yet diagnosed the hiss problem, correct? It seems dubious to spend over a thousand bucks on new monitors if you're still not sure why the ones you have are hissing. My only guess is that it's a ground problem since they hiss without input cables. Someone suggested trying different outlets and power strips and that made no difference. Sweetwater rep just said active speakers do this in general. Your point is fair, but I just have no idea what else to do except try other speakers after checking them out at a physical store. If they also don't work out, then it's just not meant to be until I move to a different place.
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I need a new desk. Any recommendations? It seems any desks related to music/production have a markup. I'm moving in January so I might try to grab a Black Friday deal. Need space for a PC, one maybe two monitors. I also want to have my speakers at my ear levels. Might be interested in an L-shaped desk, always thought about getting one.
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Nov 24, 2021 20:13
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Do you want your desk to raise/lower?
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Nov 24, 2021 20:53
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ricecult posted:New Korg synths are pretty awesome. Eh its fine apparently the Wavestate only uses the USB midi for controller things and some library stuff which I dont really need anyway.
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pokie posted:Do you want your desk to raise/lower? Probably not. Doesn't seem necessary and would be another expense. I can raise/lower my chair
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i got an RTA Producer Station for myself this year after ordering one for work last year. it's a beast to put together and took three months to show up because it ships freight and everything's all covid-hosed, but i'm extremely happy with it and it was the cheapest i could find that still seemed solid. i don't look forward to hauling it around when i move out, but i highly recommend it.
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