I specialize in Macintosh recording systems on OS X & am well versed in most of the available software titles relative to the platform. I can answer most questions about home recording in general such as: Mic placement, recording/mixing/mastering techniques, control room set up, acoustics & acoustical treatment & choosing the right equipment for specific recording applications. I do not answer PC related questions, or questions pertaining CD/DVD copying or ripping.
Experience:
I am a professional recording/performing artist & producer/engineer with 29 years experience in performance & writing, & 21 years experience producing & recording music.
Education/Credentials Musician's Professional Workshop Scholarship (CHOM FM)
Vanier College (Classical Music - Guitar)
Herzing Institute (Micro-Computer Electronics)
Have taken numerous online courses in recording/engineering
Question QUESTION: Hello, I am just now getting into recording electric guitar in my 'home studio' (AKA my bedroom lol) and I have some questions on setting up effects (rack effects).
My dilemma is I have a Behringer UB 1202 mixer that I use for my mic but I want to add a compressor so that I can get a more pro sounding recording plus I want to gate out back round noise. But I have screwed around with the FX sends on the mixer and it doesn't work worth shit(or maybe I don't know how to use it)
SO, how do I insert the compressor into my chain because the output from my mixer to the computer is RCA cables (the red and white cables) and the compressor I/O is 1/4 inch jack.
Thanks alot and as im sure you can tell im a noob to this kinda stuff.
Kevin
ANSWER: Hey Kev, you'd be better off getting a focusrite channel strip & bypassing the mixer on the way in to your computer. You can use the mixer to monitor, but I wouldn't route signals going into the comp with it. That will make a huge difference in quality. Behringer stuff is ok at best, so bypassing it & using a decent preamp would be ideal. Hope that helps, if you need anything else, just drop me a line.
peace - J.
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QUESTION: So what you are saying is to use the preamp kinda as the mixer, and the sound quality will be better? The one you showed me was like 300 and thats kinda out of my price range right now. Could you link me to one maybe closer to 100?
Thanks Alot,
Kevin
Answer Hey Kev, that's about as low as I'd go actually. Anything else just won't provide you wit the audio fidelity you need to get a good recording. Spending a hundred bucks would be like taking a step sideways instead of forward. Sorry I can't help you more bro. If you need anything else, drop me a line.
Peace - J.
