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About Jason Fryer
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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.
URL: River CIty Junction
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I am a professional recording/performing artist & producer/engineer with 29 years experience in performance & writing, & 21 years experience producing & recording music.
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River CIty Junction (Guitarist)
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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
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Home Recording - Adding Compression to my setup
Expert: Jason Fryer - 10/9/2009
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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