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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Ctrl room issue | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I’m new to recording and have a question regarding control room/monitor setup. I’ve got an old ... A: I have a problem with "latency"... in layman's words, what do you mean more specifically? But I'm ... | |
| Edditing music/software | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been looking around for some music software, and I was after some advice please. I would like ... A: Yamaha among others, Roland,Korg etc. have drum machines...even though drummers are upset. Check out ... | |
| Mixing vocals on a mp3 instrumental | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: how can i mix my vocals to a mp3 and get them to sit. my vocals sound great but it always seems ... A: But try using a compressor for the vocals. Of course you'll have to experiment a bit until you find ... | |
| Analog Tape Conversion | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I am currently converting my old analogue tapes (cassettes, 8-tracks, and reels), and I've been ... A: the copies I've used had included Dolby. I have enjoyed their use, but I guess that's just me. Am ... | |
| song writing | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: Hey larry, i know this isnt your specified area of experties, but i noticed your also a musician, so ... A: I wish there was youtube available when I was a "rock star"... ha! I came out of the Beatle era and ... | |
| tinny sound in recording of loud piano passages | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I have made 7 piano-solo CD's without any sound distortion problems. However, on my newly recorded ... A: you're playing THE BEST piano in the world... nothing beats a Steinway! I'm proud that you're ... | |
| tinny sound in recording of loud piano passages | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I have made 7 piano-solo CD's without any sound distortion problems. However, on my newly recorded ... A: large diaphragm fir this application. Dynamic mics i.e. Shure sm57s are not worthy of this similar ... | |
| Home Studio | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I want to create a low-budget home studio for my personal use. My priority is songwriting ... A: as I'm not too hip on today's technology. I could have entered on "Sorry, this not my expertise"; ... | |
| home recording | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I want to record my voice singing to a cd instrumental track. What is needed for this? Prefer to ... A: .. also more preferably a large diaphragm mic (1"), but a smaller diaphragm will do. Do you prefer ... | |
| Tape Foam Heads | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I have quite a few audio tapes and on those with damaged or misaligned foam heads the audio fades in ... A: A ha! -I believe they're not foam...but I'm not sure what they really are. But I now know what ... | |
| cakewalk pro 9 | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I record an instrument on track one. Then when I record a second instrument it also records the ... A: 8 tracks I could use as opposed to their 256 or whatever virrtual tracks... it was goofy for me to ... | |
| recording a CD | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I am currently in high school, and I would like to send in a sample of my music as a part of my ... A: i.e. piano/vocal? Are the mics close or distant? Distant mics sound just that...distant and roomy. ... | |
| microphones | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm new at mic performance, and need some help. I already have a mic but I'd like a better one for ... A: phantom power is for condenser mics instead of dynamic mics. The reason for "phantom Power" is that ... | |
| need to know | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: My dad passed away in November and while cleaning out the basement I found two set of the records. ... A: as I was out of town. You should take photos for EBAY. I don't know the value as well, but put a ... | |
| Cheap soundproofing | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I am a busy professional who is RENTING (long term) a house and working on making a partially ... A: All it does is prevent unwanted flutter (standing waves) from happening. Standing waves is he ... | |
| record off the radio??? | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I know that it is legal to record stuff off the TV--- but does that carry over to recording music ... A: Hey Joe - Isn't there a song with that title? Anyway, for audio there is a site to download into ... | |
| Home recording | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: My son (16), a drummer, wants to be able to record his acoustic drum session. what basic ... A: as this is overkill. I'll explain further: I preferred miking drums with dynamic mics. Shure SM57s ... | |
| CD vs. Cassette | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping you could explain to me the difference between the sound quality of a CD and cassette? ... A: a CD. Tape hiss is prevelent in analog recording. Even though Dog whistles supposedly can be heard ... | |
| Teac A2340R | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I read your answer to Mark about adding tracks that are synchronized in "Working with a Teac analog ... A: all I can suggest is taking the piano track (trk 1) and then bouncing over and mixing the vocal onto ... | |
| Teac A2340R | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I read your answer to Mark about adding tracks that are synchronized in "Working with a Teac analog ... A: And you're correct about the delay between the record and the play head. That's why there's a sync ... | |
| Teac A2340R | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I read your answer to Mark about adding tracks that are synchronized in "Working with a Teac analog ... A: you have to play the unused channels although they sound "stuffy" for the time being. Then after ... | |
| Rehearsal Studio | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I want to make a rehearsal with studio possibilities for quality recordings. How many tracks I need ... A: it's difficult for me to answer all these questions. Here's a start: I preferred miking drums with ... | |
| how to fit vocals and guitar sweetely? | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: sir, plz help me,i'am a newbie with some experiance in mixing.trying to mix my own song.plz tell ... A: Vocals (lead) usually are in the front of the song, panned in the center image. For eq, if vocals ... | |
| Home Recording. | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a bit of difficulty of recording on my own. I have a raven 100w twin speaker amp and an ... A: I'm not a digi guy. I'm just an analogue dweeb. But what i do know is that you need to get in ... | |
| beginner looking for software | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I was needing to know if there is any inexpensive hip hop/rap beat making software that i can ... A: Quite often ther'll be a piano style keyboard attached (however more expensive), but not ... | |
| AKG mikes | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: A neighbor has loaned me a pair of AKG condenser mikes, type CK 61-ULS. They are small diaphragm. I ... A: Made in Austria, these mics are of very high quality. They list for about $1,000 each new. I'm ... | |
| Stepping into the Unknown | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have been an acoustic musician all my life but find myself in a position where I would like to ... A: but I don't know any more about it. I'm sure by now there are some other programs (it's been over 5 ... | |
| Ableton live drum mic hook up | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: my bro and I are setting up live drum mics to go into Firestudio Project interface, but when I ... A: I preferred miking drums with dynamic mics. Shure SM57s on all drums. If done properly, no ... | |
| One man band project | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I am fed up with unreliable people to be in my band and have decide to go my own way and record ... A: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/question7.htm Let me know if this works. Lar Hi James - The ... | |
| Panning Vocals Pt.2 | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey Lar it's Jordan again...lol I thankyou for your help on the last question. I just need to know ... A: It has been said "the multitrack tape recorder has been man's greatest contribution to indecision". ... | |
| One man band project | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I am fed up with unreliable people to be in my band and have decide to go my own way and record ... A: Lots of fun! Watch out for those salesmen though... they'll sell you anything and Everything. I'm ... | |
| Panning Tracks | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: How do pan tracks the professional way? I need to know for instrumentals to vocals, just only tell ... A: .. wherever whatever. I will say in the olden days bass drum, electric bass, and all other low end ... | |
| TS vs TRS | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a very expensive professional quality electronic drumset and would like to hook it up to a ... A: I'd say to go with the TS 1/4" route. I'll be willing to bet that's the way to go. the TRS (tip ... | |
| Tascam 488 Portastudio 8 track recorder | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have many cassette tapes that I recorded on with a Tascam 4 track recorder. I no longer have the 4 ... A: Tom - I never owned a 488 machine. I do own a model 464, so I am curious. Trivia story. We had ... | |
| Working with a TEAC analog set up | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been slowly putting together a analog studio in my basement and have purchased a TEAC A2340R ... A: .. the junior version of the 3340. Although the 2340 had it's shortcomings i.e. speeds of 7 1/2 and ... | |
| Alternative drum set recording equipment | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Im trying to record drum tracks for a progressive metal band with a good thick sound right now. I ... A: BUT we didn't charge a set-up fee... especially at $1000 a pop. This sounds quite high, although ... | |
| Home Studio Recording | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I've got a Tascam 464 and heaps of recordings from a bygone era the early 90s. Some of the ... A: .. but in the digi world you'll need 4 independent busses. Rather than your usual stereoeo ... | |
| record my own song | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: i wanna record my song at home and send it for a demo . so,what things i need to record it.CAN i ... A: This isn't a simple process. With what you've got, you can record a basic guitar-vocal and that's ... | |
| Recording Technology | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a high school student that is looking into recording arts. What is the best equipment that I ... A: Sweetwater or Musicians Friend are catalogs on line also to name a few.Korg d8 and Roland are ... | |
| 30 ips recording | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: A friend has a master recording 1/4" / 10" reel of tape. It was recorded at 30 ips... I only have a ... A: The 7 1/2 IPS transfer is also fine, but there is always a generation loss incurred. You may do a ... | |
| 30 ips recording | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: A friend has a master recording 1/4" / 10" reel of tape. It was recorded at 30 ips... I only have a ... A: First there's 1/2 speed process... where you can take your 30 IPS and convert your source to ... | |
| How to record | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I bought gt10 and i have an electric guitar. I want to know how to record the songs that i play from ... A: But I did some research on this item. What Fun! Anyway, you don't need an amp but you still need ... | |
| Sound proofing | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Whats the best way to soundproof a room without the professional foam. I know of egg cartons and ... A: .. not sound deadening. There is a big difference! Egg cartons (as seen in "Hee Haw") and blankets ... | |
| reel to reel tape recorder | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a reel to reel tape recorder from 1960's with lots of tapes. I been thinking there must be a ... A: com has a frebie software and will walk you through it. You will need to take the direct out from ... | |
| home recording | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: The more I look myself, the more questions I have. I am an acoustic guitar/singer. I would like to ... A: com has a freebie program which'll (I made up that word?) walk you through it. With a little trial ... | |
| Removing vocals | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to remove the vocals from an mp3 file (converted from an m4a I Tunes file). Audacity ... A: we used a device what was called a "vocal eliminator". Only used for a stereo image combined to ... | |
| TEAC X-10R | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I have had this TEAC X-10R in my mother's attic and it has had a sheet draped over it for about 20 ... A: including a cleaning and degaussing (demagnetizing of heads and transport). After 20 years, a ... | |
| Studio set-up | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Hey Larry. I wanna start up a decent studio, for example ; the whole big mixer thing, with a bunch ... A: I guess I'll have to answer your questions with more questions. How mny tracks are you trying to ... | |
| Mixing EQ | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have read a number of books on recording and mixing audio. Most of them give you a suggested ... A: .. preferabally Shure SM57's. For Stereo miking, I used 1 mic on each side of the high part of the ... | |
| Venue Recording Setup | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm a college student, and I "work" for a small student run music venue called the Java Barn. We ... A: 000 won't buy you much, but for starters, how about some microphones, such as 4 shure SM 57 . A ... | |
| Drum recording. | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm a drummer and i'm recently getting into recording drum tracks. Though, my knowledge about that ... A: as mt computer was down. Too much o explain,,, chec out "Modern Recording Techniques" by Robert ... | |
| Having Trouble Setting up my Mic | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to Recording and need some help setting up my Microphone to my Mixer... I have a friend ... A: but you should try the line/aux input NOT the mic input of your sound card. From there you should ... | |
| dad wants to record trumpet/tape to something | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: my dad, who lives in the last century, just asked me for a tape recorder. he has one now that he ... A: incorporating the music minus one CD playback as you overdub the trumpet. A decent mic would be ... | |
| dad wants to record trumpet/tape to something | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: my dad, who lives in the last century, just asked me for a tape recorder. he has one now that he ... A: whether it be cassette or reel-to-reel (music minus one for trumpet)? I'm trying to determine the ... | |
| help in the biz | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: You’ve been most helpful with answering my questions in the past, so I didn’t know if you could ... A: umm... Perseverence is the first step. Really! Expect some gopher work in the studio, whether it is ... | |
| vocals | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Hey! I've been trying and trying to get a certain effect in my choruses...maybe you could help me... ... A: but I can describe the "doubling" effect. a vocalist sings along his/herself perfectally with every ... | |
| TEAC X-10R Performance | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I am the original owner of a TEAC X-10R open-reel deck. I recently had it professionally restored ... A: First of all, a 1/4" tape is a given. A 1/4 track (the tape runs in both directions stereo) OR 1/2 ... | |
| TEAC X-10R Performance | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am the original owner of a TEAC X-10R open-reel deck. I recently had it professionally restored ... A: You shouldn't have to press your thumb against the heads... is the head track configuration the ... | |
| reel to reel player? | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: my dad has a realistic 909 reel to reel player in a silver case my grandpa purchased it while he was ... A: but found very little... especially on something from that long ago. WW2 tape decks such as that ... | |
| vocals | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Hey! I've been trying and trying to get a certain effect in my choruses...maybe you could help me... ... A: Hey Nadi - Chances are the choruses used in the studio are not the Boss Br 900. But it's not for me ... | |
| Pioneer RT 909 | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer RT 909, it turns on but Playback, record, ff & rewind does not light up or work, ... A: Fred - To deduce over the net wouldn't be possible. I could only guess that it could be a fuse ... | |
| reel to reel tape deck | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I asked Brad and he answered but I have follow up questions and he is now on vacation. He said to ... A: I'm not hip to computer lingo. Sorry. I did some research to the Sansui 3030 reel to reel tape ... | |
| tascam 488 only tracks 1 and 2 record | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I just got a tascam488 after using a 424 forever, and i'm stuck with it only recording on the first ... A: Hey a-ron - Dig the name na-nu-na-nu! I do have the model Tascam 464 and although I'm sure in some ... | |
| Starting home recording | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: ..I play the guitar(not really great but good enough to entertain myself)...i have been bouncing ... A: as well as other programs out there. I haven't used them myself... but friends of mine have. The ... | |
| HELP!!??!!??!!??!?!?!? lol | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if u could settle a HUGE debate we have n our studio over positioning the drums for ... A: BUT when in a room with parallel walls avoid standing waves. Clap your hands and hear a boin-ing ... | |
| Sound interface | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Staffen, hope you are doing well. First of all thank you for taking the time to read this question ... A: Check out my ideaal miking techniques: I preferred miking drums with dynamic mics. Shure SM57s on ... | |
| Recording from a mixer to a computer | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: this question may have been answered, but I can't find it. I have a Peavey Unity series 2002 16 ... A: as it only has two tracks (left and right)... Multitrack machines have 4, 8, 16, 24, or 32 tracks. ... | |
| Home recording/drum sounds | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you knew of any good plug-ins or apps to give the drums a sound similar to ... A: but here is one of my faves for miking: I preferred miking drums with dynamic mics. Shure SM57s on ... | |
| tube mp studio to laptop | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I am an aspiring voiceover artist. That being said. I first bought a CAD GXL220 condenser mic, next ... A: The use of the USB port is new to me (in the olden days we used XLR connectors). Now with the use ... | |
| Multitrack recording on a PC | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I hope your health issues haven't forced you to give up your music, as a fellow musician I know it ... A: I did that often, but was without the luxuries of samples, etc. I am recommending this book ... | |
| drums` | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: i meant to trigger my bass drum. whats a multitrack? ANSWER: Hi Cole - A multitrack machine is a ... A: I'm going to recommend a fine read for you, available from Amazon, used. Check this book out... ... | |
| drums` | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: i meant to trigger my bass drum. whats a multitrack? A: 8, 16 or 24 track recorder. Let's say for example, you have an 8 trk. recorder... Trk. 1 is the ... | |
| hooking up stuff | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: last question im new to this stuff so trying to soak in as much as i can. Ok, so i get the mics ... A: From there into the mixer stereo in. As well as your mics... you'll have to manually blend them in. ... | |
| Triggering drums and miking. | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: Ok, well my problem is i want to trigger my drums (snare,bass,toms,floor toms,) but i want to use ... A: Tascam, Behringer, Peavey, Carvin to name a few. a PA mixer is not the same as a recording mixer, ... | |
| Triggering drums and miking. | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Ok, well my problem is i want to trigger my drums (snare,bass,toms,floor toms,) but i want to use ... A: Let's start with your firstOverhead cymbals; 2 mics for stereo, 1 mike for stage use (unless you're ... | |
| What are the copyright laws for recording old LPs? | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: We've been playing around with home recording for about a year now. The original material is no ... A: Record companies have gone under, but the publishing rights have been bought out by other companies. ... | |
| recording on analog equipment | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Larry.A quick email from Lila,London.Could you please tell me if is better for analog ... A: although it may not matter. A tape recorder may have a built-in circuit in the power switch rather ... | |
| recording on analog equipment | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Larry.A quick email from Lila,London.Could you please tell me if is better for analog ... A: NOT the mixing console to avoid power surges. I prefer analog rather than digital... as do Bonnie ... | |
| Mixing tips and tricks | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering if you could give me some tips on mixing. I know the basics of mixing and can get ... A: Start with the bass, combining with the bass drum. Mix in the drum kit, trying the other ... | |
| 78 rpm remastering technology | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I have read an interview with the renowned late sound engineer John R.T. Davies where he describes a ... A: T. Davies and the decerealiser. I've heard of the "snap crackle and pop" elsewhere. Try DAK ... | |
| Hz Vs ips | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to analyze the spectrum impact of analog recording a sinusoid and I am not able to ... A: a repro alignment tape is used. At 15 IPS, a series of frequencies is used to align playback ... | |
| head and rubber cleaning | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: Larry.Thanks again for your great advice with the cassettes.Today I bought the TASCAM 688 via Ebay.I ... A: we used denatured alcohol. You may use isopropol alcohol if necessary. You many obtain rubber ... | |
| cassettes | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Larry.Again a question from London,UK.Which cassettes are better for recording on an analog ... A: Lila - For example, cassette tapes that exceed 60 minutes are at risk. 120 min. is the max that ... | |
| Cassette recording | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I am using a small sony cassette recorder to record. On the instructions, it says "not to use TYPE ... A: WHY would you record over pre-recorded tapes? That is not something I'd do, as degradation may ... | |
| Mix 'translation' | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: Hey Mr. Staffen I have recorded 4 rap songs (vocals) with a Behringer C-1 microphone, into a ... A: I looked up the Behringer C-1 microphone however, and it appeared to be a decent one... a (1" gold ... | |
| effects | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: ive got a strange question for you, the sax player in my band is looking into electronic effects for ... A: this appears to be a nightmare. It is an obvious mismatch. The impedances are either hi (1/4") or ... | |
| The Start of sound waves from a source | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I've recently become very interested in learning the art of recording and mixing, and I've been ... A: this research found: Wavelength of Sound This calculator requires a JavaScript capable browser ... | |
| Bass/Drum Recording... | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: im a senior in high school, and ive been playing bass for about 7 years and the new band im in is ... A: There are lots of boxes available out there. SESCOM is one. Modern Recording Techniques by Robert ... | |
| Home Recording | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to record some tracks (guitar and vocal) to my laptop, but do not know the best way to ... A: as I am an anaalogue guy not digital. As far as microphones go, there are several mics out there. ... | |
| Multitracks | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I am in a band and we are looking for a multitrack recorder to record the whole band ... A: You should have a minimum of 8 tracks to make it easier. I have a chart for the drum micing should ... | |
| Punch-In Problem in Sonar 6 Producer | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm having a problem with the punch-in feature in Sonar 6 Producer. What happens is when I set up ... A: because I'm an analogue guy not digital. We didn't have a latency issue in the analogue world. I ... | |
| 4 mike drum setups | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: sorry if you get asked a million tedious gear questions a day BUT I've been reading about recording ... A: there wasn't the vast selection of mics that are plentiful today... nor do they have the very high ... | |
| Mixing Vocals | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I've been reading much material based on the subject of mixing vocals but I havent found anything ... A: 6th ed. by David Miles Huber and Robert E. Runstein (Focal Press, 2005) Copyright © 2005 . A great ... | |
| Apex microphones | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Im deciding which to purchase: An Apex 430 or 415 microphone. They seem very similar except from ... A: I researched the Apex microphone... and this is what I get??? Get real, dude! Lar | |
| audio | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: Just like someone can create a generic letter in Word and then individualize it by entering a ... A: it's been done for a while... digitally for the most part. I used my keyboard to record a Tarzan ... | |
| black sabbath/ nirvana sound | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: im really into the guitar sound of nirvna and black sabbath, i hav a les paul gibson in to a vox ... A: Later, he started the Marshall amplifier co. (All were British). Newer Vox are American and ... | |
| Connecting to laptop | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: Can you advise me on how to connect my small Behringer mixing desk to my Satellite Pro P200 laptop? ... A: The Mixer out is a stereo out having two RCA pin jacks. You can obtain RCA to 1/8" mini plug ... | |
| Transfer to CD from 4-track | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I've been recording music for a couple of years using my 4 track. I have a laptop which I never use ... A: you need: Roemersoftware.com has an audio program, both freebie and pay for. Check it out, as they ... | |
| Doing Home Drum Recordings | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: Me and my band are recording our first album and we're having a debate as to how to record the ... A: not necesarily for every song. Many bands set up in a circle arrangement. Lots of bands do it... ... | |
| music from audio tapes to CD's | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: In this day of technology, I am still a novie. So please, any help you give me, try and explain it ... A: I believe I can be of help to you. Roemersoftware.com has an audio program, both freebie and pay ... | |
| Tascam 488 | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a Tascam 488 for a song, but that's because nothing in the display window shows up ... A: I had it fixed at a local Tascam repair shop (for other reasons), and now it works great! I'm not ... | |
| my tascam 464 wont play | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: i have a situation with my tacam 464 4 track. it wont play. when i press play it makes a poping ... A: I don't think mine is as old as yours, nor do I think I've used mine as you have. BUT my deck ... | |
| tascam 464 portastudio | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I can record on the fourth channel,it does record fine;but the problem is that I can't hear the ... A: Lila - Rubbing or denatured alcohol using Q-Tips on all heads and capstan (the nail-like mechanism ... | |
| Advice on recording my own material | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm Ryan, and I've been playing guitar for about 10 years now. I'm not very knowledgeable about ... A: Anyway, I recommend you to read a book before buying recording equipment. It's called "Modern ... | |
| Mic/Equipment Identification | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: Hey Larry, Sorry to hear about your health problems man. It must be even more unhealthy not being ... A: etc. Reverb is purchased in all capacities and prices... it is added to the signal of the mic ... | |
| recordng books on tape or CD | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: My question is similar to Dave's. In your opinion, which is better for recording books -- ... A: If I understand you correctly, you can purchase connectors at Radio Shack or the like to adapt a ... | |
| "hollywood and so much more" under your profile | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: My question is for understanding based on what I have done do far as I approach recording and aim ... A: .. it's been my experience in the past that anything goes. These demos might be restructured in ... | |
| cassette tapes | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I have 1500 cassette (audio) tapes, some of which I would like to transfer to cd, as I have heard ... A: with no obvious signal loss. However, I have transferred several tapes to CD. Try ... | |
| Music lyrics. | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: Howzit. I am currently tinkering with music mixing and production I was wondering if you knew of any ... A: Or Google and type in lyrics. The only thing I could suggest is a voice eliminator. They are sold ... | |
| 8 track mixer ground hum problem | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased an inexpensive 8 track Tascam digital mixer. I have a ground hum. If I attach a ... A: Is any part of your system on dimmers, as that could be a problem. After doing some searching I ... | |
| 8 track mixer ground hum problem | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased an inexpensive 8 track Tascam digital mixer. I have a ground hum. If I attach a ... A: But before you go through the expense of hiring someone to correct the problem, hook up the mixer to ... | |
| tascam 488 | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: i have a older tascam 488 ,the tapes start to play then it stops, im ordering a drive belt and hope ... A: and I had to send it in for repairs as well. These puppies do go south every so often, and require ... | |
| Help! | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I have just written songs for my first album. I am already finished but I don't want to go into a ... A: So I wouldn't blame you for passing on that route. Don't you have any musician friends that have ... | |
| recording question | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a musical saw I've been messing around with lately. It's pretty fun! I'd like to amplify ... A: Contact pick ups don't work well, as I'm sure you realize by now. If you are using a guitar amp, ... | |
| band equipment help | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Larry, my son's band, hardcore heavy metal, have been together for a few years now and are playing ... A: Normally 1 mic per guitar is used, unless his axe is stereo. But if your PA system is not stereo, ... | |
| band equipment help | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Larry, my son's band, hardcore heavy metal, have been together for a few years now and are playing ... A: I have a question for you. You are going to need a sound man to do the mixing. If you are serious ... | |
| recording amp output to a laptop | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Is there a way to cable the output from an amp (Crate CA 6110GD) to a laptop to subsequently store ... A: NOT the speaker out to avoid overload and/or burnout! A;so it would be advised to use the aux/line ... | |
| vocal tone changes between takes | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I record rap music in sections e.g. 1st verse, then chorus then 2nd verse - all in different takes. ... A: but without my being there "in person" it's hard to tell. Try it and see what happens. I've ... | |
| Microphone | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I write my own music however i am only 16 and therefore have no experience or knowledge of what to ... A: I'll suggest two catalogs for you: Sweetwater and Musicians Friend. These catalogs should guide ... | |
| s/w | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Subject: PC Mic as Sound System of Date: 9/23/2007 By way of a follow up question. I found the ... A: but I too couldn't figure out what s/w is! ... But when I mentioned Best Buy or Circuit City, I ... | |
| novice recording | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a home guitar player and have reached a bit of a lull in my playing. I wanted to record myself ... A: com has a freebie that will take you step-by-step through it. I hope this works for you. BTW, this ... | |
| ProTools | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: Tell me everything you know about ProTools. Don't leave out any details. A: as it's after my time (20+ years). BUT I've heard great things of ProTools in the Mix Magazine. ... | |
| The Simplest Way To Record Analog Piano | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Larry, I have a Yamana S400B Grand Piano and want to record for my own use. Destination: a cd I can ... A: then sold them to Radio Shack. The Crowns had 3 prong XLR plugs. The RS had 1/4" phone plugs... ... | |
| recording spoken word | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I am in the process of putting together a story that has music written as the story unfolds.The ... A: .. especially a person who sounds far away in a tunnel etc., but not to overdo it. Be careful that ... | |
| Home Recording | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: It is a wonderful service, this All Experts site. Is a mixer basically just a device that takes in ... A: Hey Gabriel - Sorry if I "dissed" you the other day. Here's something from Wikipedia you might ... | |
| Home Recording | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: It is a wonderful service, this All Experts site. Is a mixer basically just a device that takes in ... A: I cannot begin to count the amount of questions you are asking. This is not as simple as learning ... | |
| 7 year old video has no image | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I am devasted! My video of my children has sound but no image on several of the 8mm tapes when I ... A: .. The camcorder might be in need of cleaning. Try installing the tape into a similar camcorder... ... | |
| begginer on my own | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: A: Hey Antoine - You could team up with an already established recording studio and hire some studio ... | |
| HOW TO record a demo? | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: my name's Lizzie, I'm 15 and I wanna persue a singing/acting carreer. I've taken singing lessons for ... A: Hey Lizzie - Location may be the answer... do you live near some large town? Perhaps otherwise your ... | |
| HOW TO record a demo? | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: my name's Lizzie, I'm 15 and I wanna persue a singing/acting carreer. I've taken singing lessons for ... A: Hey Lizzie - First of all, I encourage all your lessons... singing, guitar and piano. You'll find ... | |
| Recording drums at home | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Do I need an external mixer to record drum tracks using Cakewalk software? I would like to be able ... A: that I no longer use. I used it for horn overdubs to existing tracks. Your idea of drum tracking ... | |
| Tascam 2488 to Imac... | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have just recently bought a an IMac to use with my Tascam 2488 portastudio...I not the most ... A: but do have a portastudio. I had to purchase adapter cords/cables from RCA pin to stereo 1/8 mini ... | |
| Recording Vocals | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: i record VERY fast rap with a behringer C1 going into a behringer xenyx 1204 into my computer. I use ... A: but as an engineer I'm open. I didn't find the other vocal to be offensive in any way... It's ... | |
| Tascam 464 Playback Problem | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey there. I just bought myself an old Tascam Portastudio 464 cassette recorder. Everything seems ... A: .. I own a model 464 as well. It did the same thing and I had to try and "fool" with it. I messed ... | |
| Peavey MD II-B 16x2 mixer | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey Larry! Happy New Year! Do you happen to know anything about this particular mixer? I printed ... A: ..Just a brief explanation about "phantom power": There are so many "phantom power" supplies out ... | |
| noises in background | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: i have a question. Everytime i record anything to the pc from a mixer a get like a small noise in ... A: you need to take a stereo out from your mixer. From there go into the stereo line/aux in to the ... | |
| home music room | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: My husband wants to build a music room separate from the house. Where would we start to look for ... A: soundproofing requires lots of weight... concrete blocks, cement, sand on the floor. This will ... | |
| recording a live piano trio | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: So the recording equipment I have isn't adequate for the job. Do you have any suggestions for basic ... A: I've done some research on EBAY, and found some affordable items. For example, a Korg D-8 eight ... | |
| Pitch | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: Why do all forms of digital music always seem to be in tune on any player, but records and tapes ... A: but probably more noticeable in the analog medium (mostly being that digital is newer). Also record ... | |
| Mono or stereo? | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm just wondering when to use mono or stereo in a song. What I mean is when i listen to a song, i ... A: A bit of history about mono/stereo. In the past it was simply called Hi-Fi (high trueness of ... | |
| Audition recordings | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I am a cousin to a VERY promising 17 yr old trombone artist. He will be doing a lot of audition ... A: we often used some exotic condenser microphones for trombones, such as the famed Bill Reichenbach ... | |
| Audition recordings | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I am a cousin to a VERY promising 17 yr old trombone artist. He will be doing a lot of audition ... A: I'm more concerned with the AMT LS STUDIO microphone and done some researching, this appears to be a ... | |
| Strange Noise from my new KRK Rokit 8 monitors. | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Today i bought KRK Rokit 8 monitors and i observed a strange thing which im not sure is normal or ... A: it's difficult to determine anything. BUT without any signal plugged into the monitors, all you ... | |
| recording/mics | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: Recently I've been looking into recording music. The problem is, I have no experience with the ... A: You may prefer condensers over the others, as they are best for acoustic vocals, acoustic piano and ... | |
| tascam 4 track | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: i have a 4 track tascam tape recorder and a yamaha 16 track mixer. my question is this: with my 4 ... A: That's it... you can mix down your drum track, add exotic effects etc. then continue to mix back to ... | |
| internship | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: since i've started interning (2 and half weeks), i've been yelld at so much and ridiculed and any ... A: Guy?) Hey, why are you wasting your dough on this guy Guy? Also what is "WRONG" with your opinions ... | |
| recording and saving audio through mic input | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: i would like to know what program i can get that would record and save audio recorded from my ... A: com has a step-by-step download... a freebie and/or pay for higher quality audio. The freebie is ... | |
| laptop semi-pro recording | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I run the sound at my church. I have a 16 channel mackie 1406 pro (Ithink thats right) hooked to a ... A: I just can't tell you as I'm not there. Are you able to read the letters? Maybe there isn't a line ... | |
| laptop semi-pro recording | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I run the sound at my church. I have a 16 channel mackie 1406 pro (Ithink thats right) hooked to a ... A: So you have a mixer... why not take the line out of that? Of course you'd have to go into the line ... | |
| transfer of my vinyl records to cd | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: Could you suggest how I can transfer my vinyl records to cd using a phonograph and my pc? Also, my ... A: com has a freebie program you can use. Download it. I can only recommend the use of speaker outs ... | |
| simple voice recording on a CD thru a pc | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I just need to record oral questions on a Cd for my students. How can I do this? I have a ... A: com. It's a freebie audio software program for this purpose. I'd recommend first, the use of a ... | |
| Cable Length & Phantom Power | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I have to span about 100' to my vocal booth up through the ceiling tiles past all manner of current ... A: Some things to consider: Interference may occur with rheostats (dimmers) in the line only part way ... | |
| Tascam 464 Manual | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: About 16 years ago, I quit my night job as a musician to raise my newborn twin daughters. To wean ... A: I looked at my owners manual and it's 56 pages long! Wow. You might want to contact TEAC America ... | |
| PC Mic as Sound System | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a mic connected to my PC. I can use it with basic s/w to record my voice and then play it ... A: but what I can tell you is that you should have a mixing console for both the mic and your CD rigs. ... | |
| Tape recorder speeds | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: I've recently repaired an old reel to reel tape recorder in order to listen to some old tapes I have ... A: This is a lot for me to go through for THIS? Please let me know if someone else out there provides ... | |
| Tape recorder speeds | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I've recently repaired an old reel to reel tape recorder in order to listen to some old tapes I have ... A: 15/16 (known slowest) X 2; 1 7/8, 3 /3/4, 7 /1/2, 15 and 30 ips. Without the availability of tape ... | |
| hi | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: also how would i plug in my keyboard. also how would i plug in my midi machine ANSWER: Guy, You ... A: Hey Guy- That mixer is not capable to go beyond a stereo send unless you have more than several ... | |
| hi | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: i just got a "Yamaha MG16/4 16-Input 4-Bus Mixer MG164". i don't know how to plug it in to my ... A: as I couldn't completely answer your questions. I'd prefer not to answer "sorry, so this is beyond ... | |
| Bass Drum | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: ...everything else sounds really good except for that darn bass drum! Adam A: but here goes: Drums: I preferred miking drums with dynamic mics. Shure SM57s on all drums. If ... | |
| recording | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: Hey i am a softmore in high school and looking at a future job as a sound/recording engineer. i'm ... A: I did work for many months as a 2nd engineer... setting up mics, running tape machines, tape ... | |
| Tascam portastudio 464 | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a Portastudio 464 that is giving me some problems, the tape deck to be specific. The tape ... A: I also had a tape transport problem, similar to yours. Try using other tapes, but this isn't ... | |
| Variable speed tape recorder | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: Larry! My question is aimed at trying to find out if a piece of music was sped up with a tape ... A: as the pitch also goes up/down. Trick recording of the past i.e. the Chipmunks were done. In their ... | |
| questions for mics | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: i was reading about this one mic (neumann km184) and was trying to figure out what these meant. ... A: .. it's cleaner.A km184 is newer but similar to that of a KM84 which I used in my day. A good mic, ... | |
| Hi Larry | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: Hey Larry , whats up..My name is Alex Ten and Im pretty much in a dilema.I know with your knowledge ... A: ..I'm not familiar with Luther, but it's all the same from time to time. If you're having problems ... | |
| Audio Interface | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: i'm having trouble finding the right audio interface for my set up and within my budget. I need one ... A: carvin.com, a CM87S. For $150... including 48v. power supply, shock mount, aluminum case, more. I ... | |
| Beginning to record....... | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I'm a beginner at computer recording. I'm very musically inclined and believe I have a very good ear ... A: Greetings Dave- It appears you have invested wisely. However, recording has gone beyond me since ... | |
| Audio CD Quality | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: A typical audio CD holds 10-12 individual music pieces. I know the music format can be converted MP3 ... A: Because of the files being compressed, THAT'S the trade-off. Try this for yourself to determine if ... | |
| Audio CD Quality | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: A typical audio CD holds 10-12 individual music pieces. I know the music format can be converted MP3 ... A: .. wav file (normal CDs) or data file. I've used data file, providing some 50+ songs. I can't tell ... | |
| Tascam 488 Mk II | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a general question regarding the Tascam 488 Mk II. First and foremost , I wish to say this is ... A: I do own a 464 and prefer Maxell UDXL-11. I think that tape is superior than all the tapes. I have ... | |
| audio engineer work | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: i just graduated from community college. i'm tryin' hard to get a job as an engineer. i'm willing to ... A: so I'm forwarding something I've already replied in the past... I hope this helps. Best of luck! ... | |
| Piano Recording | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I neen to improve my piano recording technique using Crown Pizo Boundary Mics. Both mics are ... A: now Radio Shack) mikes somewhat. PZMs are a type of condenser mic, however in the low-end cost ... | |
| recording drums onto a tascam 488 | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a tascam 488 and am building a small little home studio around it ( a few outboard ... A: I preferred miking drums with dynamic mics. Shure SM57s on all drums. If done properly, no ... | |
| Preamps for tape recorders | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: I just got my first recording unit, It's a Tascam Porta 2 Tape recorder. The instructions say that i ... A: as I had visitors. After doing some research, I found an affordable Tascam preamp ($25.00). ... | |
| Audio noise on captured video | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: I a capturing video from a VCR through a firewire capture box (Canopus brand, component from VCR to ... A: I can only assume you have a loose or broken ground (cable?) somewhere within your system. Also if ... | |
| getting started... | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: some percussion, harmonica- and I wanted to start recording it to my computer, with a music program ... A: some of which I can only partly answer. As far as music programs, you can get online to make sure ... | |
| Tascam 488 trouble | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm half beginner half experienced when it comes to home recording, and recently have had a problem ... A: I own a 464, and love it. Are the tapes recorded from the same machine? I'm assuming that the ... | |
| Vocal editing | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I was wondering how you edit a vocal recording to make it sound good? I mean, what is it that ... A: You may use a harmonizer for that purpose. That's a bit touchy, but after you use it for a while it ... | |
| creating a record label | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: Larry- Based on inspiration, motivation, and knowing some musicians(who dont have a record label)I ... A: you apparently have the wherewithal to create your own label. In my day, there weren't too many ... | |
| Tascam 464 cassette recorder | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I own a Tascam 464 as well and I'm having trouble with the quality of our current recording. We've ... A: but any hi-bias tape will do. TDK, Fuji, Scotch... I've used Radio Shack before. Just make sure ... | |
| Tascam 464 cassette recorder | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I own a Tascam 464 as well and I'm having trouble with the quality of our current recording. We've ... A: so I'm assuming that you DO have your DBX noise reduction on (in the rear of the deck). What are ... | |
| IPOD and record albums | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a lot of old classic rock Record albums and would like to put them on an IPOD,, how would i ... A: What I'd do is transfer first into my computer before x-ferring into the IPOD. There is a freebie ... | |
| 4 track tape recorder | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: I have one of thouse 4 track recorders that uses an ordinary audio cassette and allows you to record ... A: I own a Tascam model 464, 4 track cass. recorder. This has 2 busses only and is mono per track. ... | |
| schools | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: and since u have experience, want to know if FLSTUDIO xxl is a realy good program, and is there any ... A: I can't imagine anything else better for your needs. They also offer a trial use for this package. ... | |
| The recording environment. | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: When I come home for a session in our converted home/studio, and there's a dwarf spinning in his ... A: ...so did you take the nappy headed crack ho's offer? ...or was it the lovely Reinhilde? That ... | |
| CD Burning Questions | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: **First off....I'm not real educated with CD Burning. **I have in front of me....Sony CD-RW's **From ... A: but I'll tell you what I do know. CD-RW;s are quite handy, as they can only be applied to your ... | |
| Old records | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: If I needed to have a vinel record turned into digital audio how would I go about that? I would like ... A: The cost was $.87 plus the cost of the CD itself... maybe $.50 so merry Christmas! The 1st tune was ... | |
| analog cassette to digital recording | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I have stacks of live in practice studio recordings on cassette tapes.They are done through normal ... A: let me explain what I have done using an audio mixer after the cassette deck. My built-in mixer ... | |
| Old records | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: If I needed to have a vinel record turned into digital audio how would I go about that? I would like ... A: com. The freebie part is adequate, but for a little extra you can purchase higher quality audio ... | |
| casset to cd | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: how can i transfer cassette music to a cd? A: Check out Roemersoftware.com unless you already have some. Take the aux out of the deck, go into ... | |
| vinyl to cd NO out put plug | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: my turntable is a Phillips 9513 - a separate unit but part of a stack up stereo(radio,cd player all ... A: If the sound is thin and low (almost like a transistor radio), then it's an indication that you ... | |
| vinyl to cd NO out put plug | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: have reviewed other answers to the recording to PC questions, all are helpful, however like one ... A: I can only guess: From the headphone out, simply keep the level low. If you have an RCA pin plug ... | |
| sound system | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: Larry, I'm a drummer and what I'd like to do is get something (dont know if it would be considered a ... A: as the eq isn't very good to use. Although the impedence does match fine. You will need adapter ... | |
| vocal stuff | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: I am a r and b singer and i work with fl studio to make the beats and i use adobe audition 1.5 to ... A: You say that I don't have enough knowledge in my craft? This is an insult and I take negative ... | |
| LP recording to PC | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: "I would like to record some of my old albums. I have a turntable and tuner/amp and a pc with ... A: DON'T use the speakers! You may try to use the headset out, but be careful not to overload the ... | |
| Bedroom Acoustics | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: !! What we're trying to do is make it sound more like a studio if possible- no problem with the ... A: the hand clapping treatment is best. Blankets work, however how ugly. Fiberglas panels with nice ... | |
| Bedroom Acoustics | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: I'm the mom of a budding young rock star- my son Jimmy. He's 15. He just got his new giant Ibanez ... A: the bathroom... brings back cool memories! But that's up to you I guess. Anyway it's MASS you need ... | |
| Humming | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: I do plug the cables in and out often. When you say twist do you mean to turn and pull when I am ... A: It's best to free up the connections from corrosion. Of course especially with molded plugs, they ... | |
| Humming | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: I am using random cables I had laying around. THey are about 15 years old. THe recording was done ... A: Miguel- First of all, I'm not a digital engineer, but that of the analogue world. But this ... | |
| Humming | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: If you can go to Ambriaonline.com go to the music page and the song "destiny" is the track I am ... A: Answer: Hi Jake- I found the site, but couldn't find the song "Destiny". But I need to know how it ... | |
| Humming | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: If you can go to Ambriaonline.com go to the music page and the song "destiny" is the track I am ... A: but couldn't find the song "Destiny". But I need to know how it was recorded... analog or digital? ... | |
| a desperate question | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: i want to be a singer.I want to be a singer at a very young age.I want to be as big as britney ... A: you will find this road quite difficult. You have to sit down and evaluate the problems ahead and ... | |
| Recording from my stereo to my computer | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: I want to transfer music from my vinyl records and cassette tapes to my computer. Using a cable ... A: Some turntables require preamps. Assuming correctly, your hookup to the sound card should be in the ... | |
| Home Studio Advise | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a home recording studio I have been using for private use for 8 years. I am now wanting to ... A: It all depends on location what to charge. If you're in the bigger cities Chicago, New York etc., ... | |
| From digital piano to computer to CD burner. How? | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: Larry, I have a Yamaha digital piano (YDP-121). It has a built-in memory chip onto which I can ... A: I don't know your color code, but if you can find the make of your sound card and the model you ... | |
| Recording Drums - Firebox & Mixer vs Firepod | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: I played drums for many folks and recently secured my own basemnt with drumkit, Qs6, bass,amp, ... A: but that of the analog world. However I was curious of you drum miking question. If you are trying ... | |
| sound cards | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I've done some recording of LPs but I want to improve my sound card, what do you recomend?Is a Sound ... A: That's the pits. There's degradation in those connectors... leading to more distortion and ... | |
| Recording Piano | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: My daughter has asked me to make a CD of her playing some of her original compositions on the piano. ... A: 00 is a good price for a Samson Q7, comparable to the Shure SM58 selling for about the same. ... | |
| Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: I've been a session musician for the last 8 years and have only now started to gain an interest in ... A: Mine says 256 tracks, but it is deceptive. Only 8 tracks at a time... alternating between the other ... | |
| Equipment Suggestions | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: Good Day Larry, My name is Jacob, and I am currently putting together a concept album of sorts, and ... A: The better the deck of course... I prefer Maxell UDXL-11 high bias chromium tape for quiet passes. ... | |
| singing | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: hey Larry! Since you've been in the music industry and know quite a wide range of stuff about music, ... A: .. "Singing For The Stars". He is a vocal coach, covering Al Jerreau, Stevie Wonder, Barbara ... | |
| recording electric guitar direct--how to? | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: Ok, so i want to record my ekectric guitar in the direct way (i have an amp,but i do this at ... A: or a combination of Boss (or similar) pedals with distortion and/ or reverb effects. Plug into the ... | |
| input gain and monitoring levels | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I'm plugging my electric guitar directly into my recording console and I want to know how to set my ... A: as I'm trying to answer over the net instead of in person. Assuming you have a VU or led meter and ... | |
| acoustic guitar mics | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I like to record acoutsic guitar with a neuman u87 but sometimes have to use it for vocals. Is ... A: Radio Shack makes a great mic... just kidding. A U-87 eh? I can't imagine what would be better for ... | |
| mixing vocals | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: my question is how do i make my vocals and the beat im singing too the same levels and make it ... A: but you have to mix by ear. As far as mics go, there are many affordable mics out there. I prefer ... | |
| Going from cassete to CD | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I want to record from my stereo to my HP Palvilion notebook. I already have my cables that go form ... A: I must tell you that a mic input is not a stereo in. You should have a line/aux input in your ... | |
| Removing lyrics | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if there is any software, preferably free, that would allow me to remove the words ... A: They are available on the net. Prices vary, but the important thing is that the music track should ... | |
| Downloading music | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: I am planning on downloading one song on a CD. I will need to do this 100 times. I plan to pay for ... A: but I'm sure things haven't changed much. So... you'd be better off to contact the music publisher ... | |
| Home Recording | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: I am absolute new beginner to Home Recording. However, I am a retired aerospace engineer, have ... A: but not have used it myself. Also, you might try to investigate roemersoftwaare.com. They also ... | |
| Phantom Power | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: I'm planning on purchasing MXL990/991 Condenser Microphones ... A: which I can't keep up with today. However a true phantom power supply functions from 0 Volts - 48 ... | |
| Bitrate in encoding | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 types of analog audio sources 1) One that is a high fidelity recording 2) Another that has ... A: as this is a digital medium. You can find a chart on the net about bitrate...which would be quite ... | |
| Home Recording | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: I am 15 years old and I love to sing! I am interested in getting something for my computer in order ... A: pan, etc). You may also find a software program at Best Buy or the like for recording tracks. Talk ... | |
| microphone preamps | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: Could you tell me how good/bad/ugly it is for a microphone preamp to have a S/N ratio of >63db? I am ... A: If you have a choice in microphones, I prefer a large diaphragm condenser mic for Piano. The ... | |
| dj system and laptop? | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: i'm just wondering how i can get the mixes i scratch up onto my lap top. if you could tell me how to ... A: I can advise you to take the mixer out into the line/aux in of the sound card and NOT the mic in as ... | |
| lower play speed | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: Staffen, A friend of mine has few recordings on tapes which can be played only on players produced ... A: the industry standard is: (inches per second [IPS]) 30, 15, 7 1/2, 3 3/4, 1 7/8. Take the highest ... | |
| Can you record quality trumpet solos on an 8-track digital recorder | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: Can you record quality trumpet solos on an 8-track digital recorder such as the BOSS BR-1180CD ... A: it would be helpful to have a large diaphragm Condenser microphone. I have a Carvin mic CM87S. ... | |
| about automation | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: i have a question about automation How can the automation system be used to correct errors and save ... A: as my home stae of Michigan had a power failure since Monday. Automation has been around for over ... | |
| Recording cassettes to CD | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: Larry, I read your note to Ryan and looked up Creative Labs and could not find the CL Wave Player ... A: but roemersoftware.com has a similar software setup, one free and one not. Although I don't know ... | |
| hi i want to ask about producer | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: what should they need to know before the recording could you give me any i dea for this ? thank ... A: Starting with manager, I'd tell the clients to be prepared with the session, as the clock starts at ... | |
| Career Questions???? | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: I would like to work in a recording studio after college... If you could give me any information or ... A: Hey Pete- Where to begin, umm... Perseverence is the first step. Really! Expect some gopher work ... | |
| minimal recording techniques | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I'm a performing songwriter and I've been collecting recording software, usb interfaces and a few ... A: 00, you can't beat that! Being an analogue guy I enjoy all microphones as well (as all mics are ... | |
| Transfering vinyl to CD | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: I need to tranfer alot of vinyl to cd and dont know how to get started. I have a pretty good ... A: com. They have a download for your needs. Free, but they have a pay site for better audio ... | |
| Vintage Drum sound? | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: hey larry i was just wondering you could possibly give me any information about how drums were ... A: but compression was used in the overhead(s) for miking the drums as can be heard on many records. ... | |
| Grand Piano Recording--Basics | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: I'm to determine the best way to record a grand piano (classical music) in a good sized room. (I ... A: as my experrience is with analogue tape instead of digital computer. However the microphone ... | |
| recording | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: Roughly how long will a recording last on vcr tape, CD and DVD before it starts to deteriorate. ... A: Hmmm- VCR tapes have a lot less longevity than CDs and DVDs in such a manner of tape oxidation. ... | |
| Storage | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: Roughly how long can i store an image etc on video, CD and DVD before it starts to deteriorate. ... A: Ainsworth- That's a real good question! I assumed they would last a lifetime. That's what the ... | |
| Storage | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: Roughly how long can i store an image etc on video, CD and DVD before it starts to deteriorate. ... A: That's a real good question! I assumed they would last a lifetime. That's what the record ... | |
| turntable cable replacement & internal grounding | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: i have an old phillips turntable and want to convert some vinyl to cd, but have been told i should ... A: Try this: Hook up the devices as you would. Then, plug in to the line/aux in of your computer. ... | |
| stereo buzzzzzz | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: no one, including me, seems to be able to tell why, when i connect my computer (headphone jack or ... A: The cable is too long. In a hi-z situation degredation begins after 14 ft. You may have a ground ... | |
| vocal recording | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I use a yamaha aw4416 home studio in a well sound proofed area. Right so I do 2 live gigs a week and ... A: and found myself impressed at the dual capsule feature. However I have not used this mic myself, ... | |
| setting up a studio | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: I am asking for your advice on setting up my own studio. I can't afford great equipment, but I want ... A: What I use myself is a simple mixing console to the sound card via an RCA pin plug stereo to a 1/8" ... | |
| Recording | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: Every product I buy comes with a synthetic voice. I want to set my answering machine and other ... A: ... a very interesting question that I'm unable to answer. But I agree with you. I suppose you ... | |
| Microphone for audio work | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: I am a voice over artist working in the UK. I would like to make a small recording studio in my own ... A: but there is very healthy competition all over the world. Might I suggest obtaining a copy of ... | |
| Turntable Tonearm weight/tracking force | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: Having recently bought a new turntable I would like to know if I am adjusting it correctly: -The ... A: but after doing some research of millinewtons, physics are involved. I found a letter (for what ... | |
| mic preamp | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: greetings, larry! i'm a beginning "sound designer" doing stuff for some multimedia projects. i was ... A: There are so many tube preamps out there today, I really don't know where to begin... AND if it's ... | |
| Transposing Recordings | 4/15/2006 |
| Q: Larry, I am working on a vocal recording with piano accompaniment. The accompaniment will be ... A: some 20 years ago. Since then, technology has come of age making slick products. I haven't used ... | |
| Thanks- m3u | 4/13/2006 |
| Q: what other info do you need keep it simple I don't know much about computers, tell me how to find ... A: .. I also use Nero and burn from BearShare. Lime Wire is basically the same. Maybe your choices in ... | |
| Turntable | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: My turntable has pitch controllers but no way of telling whether it is turning at the correct speed ... A: .. just for the fun of it. But the same applies IF you're using vinyl vs. CDs. What you need is ... | |
| Audio cassette to CD transition | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: I would like to convert some old comedy cassettes (mostly spoken word) to CD and need a way to get ... A: Also, check out roemersoftware.com for a free download program for recording. Choose the line/aux ... | |
| recording from records | 3/23/2006 |
| Q: I have an extensive library of old record albums (vinyl) and want to put them onto cd's. I ... A: com for a free download program for recording. If you have a line out from your turntable, take ... | |
| Leslie Speaker recording | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: I do have a Shure SM 57 and will try that instead of the SM 58. The Recorder does have that line in ... A: I prefer the Procol Harum Whiter Shade... But I don't understand your Roland deck. No lo-z 3 pin ... | |
| Leslie Speaker recording | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: I am having trouble getting a good B3 and Leslie recording. I am using a Shure SM58 mike into the ... A: An SM57 is a great mic for this purpose... 2 57's would be better for stereo. I've never worked on ... | |
| instrumental | 3/10/2006 |
| Q: i was thinking to makeing a little studio at home. but i dont konw the basic machincs to yous A: .. unlike studios of the past, beginninng at an estimated $1/2 million +. You could begin now at an ... | |
| Fostex A8 | 2/23/2006 |
| Q: .. Found a bunch (10 tapes) from my old Fostex A8 days in the loft ! thought they were lost ... A: as the transports are similar... including belts etc. Otherwise, check into Fostex UK on the web. ... | |
| Home Recording | 2/22/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a research paper and my topic is "The Components to a Home Studio." I have plenty of ... A: Dustin- Being an analogue guy, there are still similarities in both analogue and digital. First ... | |
| Grand Piano Recording | 2/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a Yamaha C-3, a Dell Multimedia PC with a professional sound card and would like to start on ... A: my apoogies due to a power outage since Last Thusday. Back to biz. Secondly, all I can discuss is ... | |
| Home Studios | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: Could you please tell me all the components needed for a home studio? And maybe what each component ... A: Dustin- This question is quite an involved one. My best suggestion to you is purchasing "Modern ... | |
| recording from a cd | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: A: but you could take the old fashioned way... via cassette. Then transfer into the computer by taking ... | |
| help | 2/11/2006 |
| Q: i was really happy 2see ur profile . i think u can be of great help 2 me . larry i am a struggling ... A: Yafi- Here's some more. Lar Premium results Audio Editing Software at Video Symphony Go where ... | |
| recording | 2/11/2006 |
| Q: I recently bought a Korg CR4 cassette 4 track recorder. I have used it alot but the only way I can ... A: Find your budget, then go to Musician's Friend, Sweetwater or other catalogues available. Then if ... | |
| Recording | 2/5/2006 |
| Q: Good morning, I have recently started to read music and learn to play the Irish button accordian.my ... A: but if you had previously downloaded files (Kaza, BearShare etc.) you might consider Windows Media ... | |
| Home Recording | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: I recieved an email, you said you already answered this question before. Well actually, Mr."Expert", ... A: as I answered your questions as honestly as I could. That reply really hurts by calling me a liar. ... | |
| Music | 2/1/2006 |
| Q: I am doing researh for a project and I was wondering if you could answer these questions for my job ... A: I somewhat have explained it in a nutshell. However some other avenues are possible such as: ... | |
| mastering to analog | 1/31/2006 |
| Q: I have been recording at home on a 16-track digital recorder. I'm putting the songs out as a ... A: This is not ONLY my opinion, as Aerosmith, Chicago and Bonnie Raitt among others record in analogue ... | |
| What band equilizer do I need... | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: What band equilizer do I need for garage jamming? I can't afford the most expensive of equilizers. ... A: There are 30 band eq's, but that is for the most part overkill. If you reduce the graphics down to ... | |
| downloading music | 1/23/2006 |
| Q: I am confused about downloading music on the internet. If you pay for using Limewire Pro, is ... A: the courts consider it to be piracy. This appears to be selfish, but I don't share at all. My ... | |
| UA25 Recoding problem | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: Hey Larry! So quick! Thanks for the response! The mic is powered by phantom power, and since i ... A: but you'll have to contact Roland tech support. Search the web under MIDI tutorials. This is a ... | |
| UA25 Recoding problem | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: Hey Larry I am having a bit of a problem. I have a Edirol UA25, Condenser mic and Roland pc300 ... A: I don't own either of these devices so I'll try to answer as best I can. Forget MIDI for audio, as ... | |
| Music Theory | 1/14/2006 |
| Q: Im doing a music production analysis piece on Breathe by Pink Floyd and I have a question with ... A: Guitar Tabs "Breathe 1" by Pink Floyd, Tabs Guitar Tabs > P > Pink Floyd chords & tabs > Breathe 1 ... | |
| Mics | 1/9/2006 |
| Q: Is there any such thing as a vocal amp? I am thinking about purchasing a microphone but I am ... A: A. (public address) system for the mic. They can be found on Ebay, Radio Shack or pawn shops for ... | |
| producer | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: i have been producing music on my computer for 2 years now and looking for vocalists to work with, ... A: Hopefully you live in or near a big city. In this hi-tech age, you could get demos off the net. ... | |
| Speakers (home music) | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: I have a pair of 30 year old AR7 (Acoustic Research)speakers - they were great at the time (mid 70s) ... A: .. They were great for their time. If they still work properly (cones especially), then it would be ... | |
| multi track recording | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: I am a production assistant working with trying to digitise conference dialogue from 4 track tapes. ... A: and a bit expensive... and time consuming. You might purchase a used Fostex or Tascam digital 4 ... | |
| Removing noise from music files | 12/17/2005 |
| Q: This may not be your subject exactly, but I thought I'd give it a shot. I recently transfered a ... A: I could only guess... it may be an impedence mismatch. You could also incorporate a compressor to ... | |
| Equalization 'n' such | 12/12/2005 |
| Q: I use Audacity to record myself and it offers a number of equalization standards (RIAA, AES, etc.). ... A: I checked the wrong box..duh. Anyway, your questions in this digital world should apply similarly. ... | |
| Sound Enginering | 12/11/2005 |
| Q: What is the actually job performed by the sound enginer. in recording thanks A: Not only is the job general housekeeping... keeping the place clean. I once had to wipe off the Afro ... | |
| i have a collection of music... | 12/3/2005 |
| Q: i have a collection of music cassettes that are not available on any other format, i was wondering ... A: that I found on the net. I'm sure there are others by now out there. Check with retailers, i.e. ... | |
| cassette to computer recording | 11/30/2005 |
| Q: A friend of mine wants to transfer all the music he accumulated on cassette over to his computer, ... A: I'm sure there are others by now out there. Check with retailers, i.e. Best Buy for more ... | |
| Music | 11/28/2005 |
| Q: I want to transfer some of my old record albums to CD's. I used to have a program that would ... A: that MY hard drive crashed and I lost my MP3 file as well. Check into CL (Creative Labs) wave ... | |
| Enhance dry sound. | 11/19/2005 |
| Q: Hey Larry, Im an 18 year old aspiring musician. Ive played guitar for almost 4 years now. Mainly ... A: First of all, the Behringer XM8500 closely resembles the Shure SM58, specs also. It should be a ... | |
| Recording | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: I have a question for you. I have a little home recording setup. I have recorded a few instrumental ... A: Without being able to hear your particular sound, it will be difficult for me to determine what the ... | |
| Microphone | 11/2/2005 |
| Q: I need some advice. I have been asked to record a commentary for a slide show that is being ... A: and clips on to a lepal etc. is best for you. Sony makes these mics (look at newscasters), called ... | |
| cassettes to CD | 10/29/2005 |
| Q: I have a lot of cassettes, both musical and not, which I would love to be able to transfer to CDs ... A: please accept my apology for the time delay as I was out of town visiting a doctor. Creative Labs ... | |
| basic recording on my PC......... | 10/26/2005 |
| Q: A friend and I get together and jam occasionally, he plays guitar, I play drums. I want to record a ... A: Andrew- I'm not familiar with your software, as there is so much stuff out there these days. A ... | |
| Mixing for Vocal Sheen | 10/19/2005 |
| Q: I've got my own home studio, and record only my own vocals against pre-recorded tracks. My ... A: .. though they may be copies... so who cares? Mark Knophler (sp?) has two 251's in his studio, ... | |
| Recording on Harddisk | 10/19/2005 |
| Q: I am a music lover & have a lot of live collection of Indian Classical Music which is very old and ... A: and I'm sure there will be a lot of hiss in them. You could experiment with Dolby, however I found ... | |
| mic choice | 10/19/2005 |
| Q: We are planning an indie film for the future and would like some advise on the bewildering scope of ... A: .. a Sony product. As far as microphones go, there are so many to choose from. How 'bout an Audio ... | |
| Recording with computer & mic | 10/14/2005 |
| Q: Don't know if this is included in your expertise... I want to record myself to play back on Real ... A: but I'll try at what I do know. I did some research on the Radio Shack microphone 33-3031. The ... | |
| music downloading | 10/7/2005 |
| Q: My question is about downloading music from the Internet. I have used computers for quite some ... A: .. for free. There is an upgrade to pay for, but is not necessary. Lots of music to choose from. ... | |
| vinyl transfer to digital | 9/23/2005 |
| Q: Larry, This is a probably a very simple question but do you happen to know what kind of equipment I ... A: then you know what to do. Let me know otherwise. Artists from the 70's: Not necessarily whole ... | |
| Recording Guitars Stereo | 9/11/2005 |
| Q: my name is Brendan Stavris. I'm only 17 but have a Yamaha AW16G digital recorder which has a built ... A: hard left and hard right will only create a center image... or better yet known as mono. Now you ... | |
| microphones | 8/28/2005 |
| Q: i've got a Behringer ADA8000 Ultragain Pro-8 mic pre,it only has one button to turn on the phantom ... A: Why you might ask? Phantom power has a voltage rating from 0-48 volts D.C. This is variable per ... | |
| Help... | 8/26/2005 |
| Q: Hey I was wondering if there was a way I could take out tracks of a song ---(like vocals, guitar, ... A: I don't own Cool Edit pro so I'm unable to suggest what the program even does. There is a device ... | |
| How to set up a microphone... | 8/23/2005 |
| Q: How to set up a microphone to the computer to speak or sing and can be heard at the same time? Is ... A: unless you use headphones. I use the aux/line in of the sound card, via a mixer. This usually ... | |
| Music Software To Layer Vocal Sounds ? | 8/19/2005 |
| Q: I trust you are doing well. I have never begin to a recording studio, but I imagine there must be ... A: .. this term is known as "overdubbing", a type of sound-on-sound application. If you sing a part on ... | |
| Resale Prices | 8/17/2005 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is in your area of expertise, but I'm considering buying a used Korg Concert ... A: .. you might get on Ebay and search for it. Or get in touch with Korg. I'll do some research, but ... | |
| audio formats | 8/13/2005 |
| Q: Larry I am not sure if you can answer my question. Based on your expertise you don't really mention ... A: there's only so much info I can give, but... depending on your Windows setup (98, Me, XP etc.) I ... | |
| Synthesizers | 8/11/2005 |
| Q: I have been given an assignment at uni about synthesizers that i was hoping you could help me with. ... A: but I can tell you about the original "synthesizer" long before Robert Moog. I'm talking about the ... | |
| CD burning | 8/6/2005 |
| Q: On occassion, I burn my favorite songs onto CDs. They may sound great for a while, but I find over ... A: Hey David- This is beyond my area of expertise, being an analogue guy but I have some questions for ... | |
| building a studion recommendations | 8/5/2005 |
| Q: Larry, I am trying to 'build up' my 'studio' to more than a piano, a sony cassette tape recorder ... A: I have a few ideas under my belt involving acoustical design for studios. I'm assuming your studio ... | |
| Pristine sound quality | 7/30/2005 |
| Q: I have made great progress! Today I realised what I need to focus on. I did what you said, I used my ... A: Andreas- You are partially correct about Tape saturation. First of all, tape saturation isn't what ... | |
| Recording Music | 7/25/2005 |
| Q: I am trying to transfer some of my college days (60s and 70s) music to cd. I used a program I had on ... A: This is my second attempt to reply to you as a thunderstorm messed up my server. Jeez! ...anyway ... | |
| Transfering Audio tapes to CD | 7/25/2005 |
| Q: I'd like to transfer my old audio tapes to CD's. How do I do this? A: You will most likely need adapter cables from RCA pin to 1/8" stereo, available at Radio Shack or ... | |
| Recording | 7/14/2005 |
| Q: It's an upright and it's in tune. So you think it might be the microphone I'm using? The piano is ... A: as I've said before. I purchased a Carvin mic which I enjoy... CM87S. www.carvin.com. $230.00, ... | |
| Recording | 7/14/2005 |
| Q: from your description you certainly sound like you know what you're talking about. I've been trying ... A: Is your piano a spinet, upright or grand? Is it in tune? I prefer condenser mics in this ... | |
| Getting the sound levels up | 7/5/2005 |
| Q: Although I'm working digitally, I think that my question will apply across the board. I just posted ... A: .. I too worked on a shoestring budget in the beginning of my career, and quite proudly I might add. ... | |
| question about condencer mics | 7/4/2005 |
| Q: I have been producing music for a few years now. This has just been a hobby of mine. I have also ... A: which is a toss-up. All three mics are close. My experience between the three mics were chosen in ... | |
| Questionable composition | 7/4/2005 |
| Q: I have a composition question for you, please. I have two big finished songs that I have written. ... A: it would be next to impossible to guide you correctly. However, it would behoove you to make a CD ... | |
| bass amp | 6/29/2005 |
| Q: i am looking at buying a carvin r1000 bass amp head... is this a good choice... i want clarity and ... A: Other fine gear is Ampeg, SWR and Gallien-Kruger for bass. These are what the pros use, but is a ... | |
| noise | 6/28/2005 |
| Q: again. I think I mis-asked the original question. When using a cassette player, even w/dolby, I can ... A: Max- Even though I don't have a brand name available, you might look on the net for a notch filter. ... | |
| noise | 6/27/2005 |
| Q: Whenever I use a simple audio editing program (maybe like "Cool Audio" or other cheap ones) to ... A: Without being able to hear it for myself, that would be an "analogue" guess. Check all cables and ... | |
| Software for home recording | 6/27/2005 |
| Q: Hey Larry! I write my own stuff and play a bit of everything. its costing me dillions in the studio ... A: Hey Jay- Dillions you say... Oh NO! There's a lot of gear out there these days. Without being ... | |
| Recording to CD from Cassette | 6/23/2005 |
| Q: I have some cassettes that I want to put on CDs, can you advise? A: This works great for me. Take the cassette player aux/line out and go into your sound card. The ... | |
| Adding Dolby to recording | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: Many years ago, when cassettes were replacing 8 tracks, Dolby was optional for cassette recordings. ... A: If it's tape hiss you're dealing with, you might try incorporating an equalizer. Graphics are more ... | |
| Recording Electronic Music... | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: I hope you can answer my question. I don't know if this would involve home recording, but I will ... A: but I'll try. A lot of people don't read music, and that's ok. You might start with a somewhat ... | |
| Home Recording & Mics | 6/10/2005 |
| Q: I am looking into getting a new home recorder for making demo's with professional sound quality. ... A: You'll have to get back with me re: if you want an analogue type (reel to reel) or a digital format ... | |
| Downloading | 6/9/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering with all the recent buzz about people who use the various download sites such as ... A: .. and I don't completely understand it myself, I'm aware the issue of file sharing is the legal ... | |
| Recording demo disc | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: i'm Mike, I play music in a duo.Agent want's a demo disc of us.Rather than going to a studio which ... A: The more often you record, the more it all makes sense... anyway, that's how I got started at home ... | |
| home recording, music | 5/28/2005 |
| Q: I have the small home studio and I¨m looking for monitors to regie. Barock music and modern jazz? ... A: But my favorite speakers have been JBL 4311's. There are other speakers with a lot of hype. But ... | |
| transferring music from one form to another | 5/24/2005 |
| Q: My sister came to me with this question... "I want to copy a cassette to a CD." I suspect that she ... A: then go into the sound card line/aux in. You'll need adapter cables from RCA pin to 1/8" stereo, ... | |
| recording on to a cd from home mixing/turntables | 5/21/2005 |
| Q: i hope you can help me: my good friend i work with is hoping to be a successful mixer on his 'decks' ... A: I'm not sure what kind of software you're looking for so... For my CD burner, it all comes with ... | |
| recording on to a cd from home mixing/turntables | 5/21/2005 |
| Q: i hope you can help me: my good friend i work with is hoping to be a successful mixer on his 'decks' ... A: I can only assume that you have RCA pin plugs. Take the owners manuals to a Radio Shack store or ... | |
| How do i start a band | 5/20/2005 |
| Q: I would be very greatful if you could tell mw how to get started and what type of instruments i ... A: Reading music was very important to me throughout the years. Even though I rebelled quite often, I ... | |
| Home Recording Set-up | 5/17/2005 |
| Q: Hey Larry, hows things? I have recently started a new band project and feel the writing of the ... A: Also I am an analogue guy, not a digital. It appears that you have an array of decent equipment. I ... | |
| Music on my PC | 5/17/2005 |
| Q: Staffen: This question is probably very elementary for you if not verging on the ridiculous but ... A: this is what I do: Some burners operate differently i.e. Hotburn. For MP3s you select Datafiles, ... | |
| Keyboard. | 5/16/2005 |
| Q: first i would like to say it's an honor to speak with someone of your caliber. My question is i'm ... A: Derrick- I appreciate the kudos you've given me, but in this case I don't deserve them as I am an ... | |
| Equalization with magnetic tape | 5/12/2005 |
| Q: Basically: the read head responds to the signal differently from the way it was recorded, so when it ... A: .. especially if you don't have a repro alignment tape. ...or do you? This would be helpful if you ... | |
| Capture LP records for CD recording | 5/10/2005 |
| Q: Win2000 with Adptec CD Creator and Roxio. They say it works but without some kind of amp, the ... A: it sounds like a ground problem in the turntable. Examine the problem by removing the cartridge, ... | |
| Transferring from an audio CD to casette tape. | 5/4/2005 |
| Q: I wish to convert my audio training CDs which are on CD (obviously) to casette tape so that I can ... A: Or... by using the computer, take from the sound card line/aux out and go into the cass. deck. I ... | |
| sound paneling | 5/3/2005 |
| Q: I've been looking for an answer to this question for a while, and I don't know of anyone better ... A: Josh- I've been frugal myself in the past... whatever works! Look up on the net for Helmholtz bass ... | |
| audio casette recording | 4/15/2005 |
| Q: Can you please list all necessary equipment (software and hardware)for me to copy audio casette tape ... A: They give directions of use. Take the line/aux out of the deck into line in of the sound card. ... | |
| Audio Cassette that jams (and not musically ...) | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: Wasn't sure where to ask this question and coudn't find anything through Google, so I thought I'd ... A: So frustrating! If you could find/get a cass. splicing block you could remove the tape and insert ... | |
| Setting Up a Microphone | 4/3/2005 |
| Q: Larry, as a fellow expert, let me thank you for helping. I am a preacher. Our congregation has 7 ... A: I'm also sceptical of direct to computer or CD recording because there's always the possibility of ... | |
| About mixing | 3/29/2005 |
| Q: I have 2 problems (in mixing my songs I mean) 1)I am not shure how to pan Low and High ... A: But in all fairness, the end result is using your ears as I've always done. Native instruments ... | |
| About mixing | 3/28/2005 |
| Q: I have 2 problems (in mixing my songs I mean) 1)I am not shure how to pan Low and High ... A: Q.1 Do you mean from the same source? If so, you could take the signal and route the signal into 2 ... | |
| stereo CD's | 3/26/2005 |
| Q: I play CD?s with square dance music and square dance calls on the same (selection, song, piece, ... A: mono or whatever. Bi-phonic music is "stereo-like", but not true stereo. For example, the Beatles ... | |
| stereo CD's | 3/26/2005 |
| Q: I play CD?s with square dance music and square dance calls on the same (selection, song, piece, ... A: Maybe if you're lucky, you might be able to find a bi-phonic recording with the music on one side ... | |
| Big problem | 3/17/2005 |
| Q: I am making a punk rock cd for an indie label. The problem is that the label isn't providing ... A: Chris- Normally I would tell you that your gear is designed as that for demos. But for a ... | |
| tascam porta 02 | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: I have recently obtained my first recorder: a 4 track tascam porta 02, and I have a little bit of a ... A: I own model 464, and there is a synch switch in thee back. I have to turn that switch off in order ... | |
| Mixing text and html (interactine web page on CD | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: I guess I wrote to the wrong person with my question. My question is what do I need to burn images ... A: and not a digital guy. I get a lot of these types of questions often. For what it's worth, the ... | |
| P.A'S | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: Hey i hava question about P.A systems. Ok so im in a band and rite now we use a mixing board hooked ... A: They have a "colored" tone... they're not flat within the graph/spectrum. A lot of watts is the ... | |
| recording cassettes to cd's | 3/10/2005 |
| Q: i have some cassette tapes that i would like to record onto cd's, is there a method to doing this, ... A: take the tape/line out into the aux/line in of your sound card... not the mic in as it's mono. ... | |
| Ticking.... | 3/10/2005 |
| Q: This may not be completely in your category but AllExperts did not have too many choices for this. ... A: A couple of possibilities may be occcuring here. What I believe is it's your tape transport in need ... | |
| dead drums | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: i can get a pretty good sound out of everything else...except those dreaded drums! i'm using two ... A: The midrange section of the board is the one for you to deal with... 450-500hz. Use your ears to cut ... | |
| dead drums | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: i can get a pretty good sound out of everything else...except those dreaded drums! i'm using two ... A: I used Shure SM57's on all the toms, top only. 2" from the heads. Same with the snare. The kick ... | |
| Recording audio using a wireless mircrophone | 2/18/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - I have a Dell Inspiron 5100 laptop that I would like to use to record my ... A: I forgot to mention about one more thing. I forgot DUH...There is a program you'll need to ... | |
| Recording audio using a wireless mircrophone | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: I have a Dell Inspiron 5100 laptop that I would like to use to record my sermons. What I want to do ... A: do you have a lavalier mic... because you didn't know about the receiver? Please send me the info ... | |
| Recording audio using a wireless mircrophone | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: I have a Dell Inspiron 5100 laptop that I would like to use to record my sermons. What I want to do ... A: you may need an adapter plug which you would purchase at Radio Shack or the like. The laptop is ... | |
| Records to CD | 2/13/2005 |
| Q: I did go to Best Buy today, and looked at their cd burners. They all come with Nero software. The ... A: Nero offers a record transfer-to-burner feature. But it's possible you may have to download as ... | |
| Editing music on Computer | 2/13/2005 |
| Q: My favorite music is piano music without any backgroud of any other accompanying instruments, or ... A: but may I suggest of obtaining MIDI files on the net? I've gotten Chopin and Sousa myself in the ... | |
| Records to CD | 2/12/2005 |
| Q: I am looking for a way to transfer a lot of my favorite vinyl records to CD. My computer did not ... A: you need to buy a burner... Go to Best Buy or the like to purchase one. Most folks there will ... | |
| Why something we taped won't work on other vcr's | 2/3/2005 |
| Q: My husband taped a segment from the news. It plays fine on our TV, but it messes up when our son ... A: I'll try somewhat to help. First of all, is this format VHS? If so, does the video adjust (playback ... | |
| compression question... | 2/2/2005 |
| Q: I understand the ratio and threshhold, but I am still trying to understand attack and release? ... A: I always would depend on my ears for crucial compression... thinking about the lack of meters etc. ... | |
| DJ mixer connections | 1/31/2005 |
| Q: Could you please tell me the send/return RCA's on DJ mixers are they strictly for effects/samplers ... A: Some are color-coded... plain or black (left), red (right) and yellow (video). All are shielded ... | |
| would like to make a CD from a LP | 1/28/2005 |
| Q: I own a vinyl LP from 1960's that I have never been able to find anyone who sells it as a music CD. ... A: It's a download from the net. I'm not sure of the price, but I believe there's a 30 day trial ... | |
| nl4 | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: i guess i am sorry to waist your time, but i already knew. i just wanted to do a little test to see ... A: I do occasional research on the net as I often don't have answers. A lot of changes have happened ... | |
| Trombone Recording | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: Sorry about that. The microphone I found is the Nady SPC-25 Condenser Microphone and the small mixer ... A: Nady. But they've been around for a long while. Give 'em 30 days on their warranty, and find out ... | |
| Trombone Recording | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: What is the best type of microphone to use when recording brass instruments, like trombone, to the ... A: a condenser mic is used. Ribbon mics are popular, but very rare unless you have a studio available ... | |
| analog to digital | 1/17/2005 |
| Q: I'm into home recording.I recorded a couple songs of mine in a tascam 4 track only to find out that ... A: right? So when mixing down, if the next machine is without the DBX or Dolby try recording a bit ... | |
| Program to Record 2 microphones for interviewing | 1/11/2005 |
| Q: Do know of a free computer software program that is can record 2 microphones at the same time? I ... A: I'd recommend a mixing console to plug into your sound card. Keep in mind that microphones and ... | |
| My first recording setup | 1/4/2005 |
| Q: What would you recommend that I get on the mixing board? Like how many inputs/outputs, XLR inputs, ... A: 95% of professsional microphones use XLR (low impedence type). Some use 1/4" phone plug (guitar ... | |
| My first recording setup | 1/3/2005 |
| Q: I play guitar and sing (been singing longer than playing guitar). I am interested in getting my ... A: so here goes. Shure makes the SM-58 for vocals... $10 more, and has a pop filter. Otherwise it's ... | |
| Mics | 1/3/2005 |
| Q: Whats the difference between regular mic stands and mic stand w/ a boom? Thanks, Brittany A: but stands with booms are often seen with keyboard players or drummers who are singing while ... | |
| recording from a computer | 1/2/2005 |
| Q: Ok I talked to my brother in law (he's setting this up for her) he already bought Cake Walk the ... A: Nina- Not knowing anything about your sound card, I can only assume your card has certain ... | |
| recording from a computer | 12/31/2004 |
| Q: What type of software for recording do you suggest? (So she can play her guitar and record the songs ... A: It may be too much for your daughter's use, but it worked fine for me. That was 3 years ago, price ... | |
| recording from a computer | 12/31/2004 |
| Q: I just gave my niece a brand new IBM computer for Christmas and she wants to be able to play her ... A: then a good mic should be enough. If so, you'll need to plug into the mic in of your sound card. ... | |
| electrical circuits | 12/24/2004 |
| Q: I have a question for you that might be a bit out of your field but since I can't seem to find an ... A: I too have a Strat of my own. The only difference that I'm aware of, is that I don't have a ... | |
| Recording my voice on my computer | 12/21/2004 |
| Q: I'm a hypnotherapist (among other things). I used to record cassette tapes for my clients to listen ... A: but I'd personally start with a cassette and then transfer from tape into the computer... to avoid ... | |
| Dear Larry, re: Music tracks | 12/18/2004 |
| Q: I'm very excited that I came upon this website, and, even more happy that I read your mini-profile ... A: Working with mr. Bacharach was really great especially in my case, since I also read music. He was ... | |
| Home Recording | 12/17/2004 |
| Q: Hey Mr. Staffen. I had a question about where to start in making beats, or audio production. I ... A: so maybe you can look on the net (Ebay for example) for some used programs, especially since money ... | |
| Radio bleed thru | 12/12/2004 |
| Q: Larry....Hi you are the only one that appears could help me from the choices available. First let me ... A: Your mom's condition is concerning as well and I pray for her success. I've had two brain surgeries ... | |
| four track | 12/9/2004 |
| Q: If I am recording into a multitrack recorder, how can I get this recording onto my computer and on ... A: so you can only create a mixdown mode. Trial and error, as if recording onto a 2 track reel to ... | |
| GI-20 | 12/3/2004 |
| Q: I've got another question for you. I am trying to figure out what the roland GI-20 GK-Midi ... A: .. I hope. I also have a guitar synth, A Roland GR-50 with a GK-2 Midi interface for guitar. If ... | |
| Windows media player | 12/2/2004 |
| Q: Im a newbie at this- I downloaded music- then I went to Windows media player and added files to the ... A: Clay- I also download music files (Bearshare) including Xmas tunes. I use Musicmatch myself, not ... | |
| recording | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: Hey Larry, Thanks for your quick and nice response. I returned my US-122 afterall, I just had an ... A: But keep in mind that if/when you decide on the amount of tracks you need, there are only 2 tracks ... | |
| recording | 11/28/2004 |
| Q: I just purchased a Tascam US-122. My goal is to get my mostly acoustic guitar-and-vocal music onto ... A: Tascam in the past has been dependable with their products. I own several Tascams, and their ... | |
| Music Piracy | 11/25/2004 |
| Q: Staffen, My Name Is Ryan Walters and I want to ask you about music piracy. Do you believe that it ... A: Ryan- I'm sorry for not answering your question completely. Without getting into the dollars and ... | |
| tascam Mkii porta02 | 11/25/2004 |
| Q: I will be getting a 4 track Tascam Mkii porta02 mini studio and I have a question. According to the ... A: I do know that Tascam is a reputable company, and I have dealt with them in several capacities in ... | |
| Diplomat Recording Co. | 11/20/2004 |
| Q: Do you know what year that the recording/copyright laws were written? And do you know if it is legal ... A: Jeffrey- I did some research on copyright laws and origin which left me in the dark. If you look ... | |
| mp3 player | 11/20/2004 |
| Q: not sure if i have come to the right person for advice but here goes. i am having a problem with a ... A: it is possible that the ohms are mismatched... but it is still a mystery and I can't offer you a ... | |
| Recording Acapella Group | 11/15/2004 |
| Q: I'm a member of a 14 member (1/2 guy/girl) acapella chorus, and we often want to record how we ... A: Is there a mixing board for you to use? If so, two mics would be nice. I prefer condensers for a ... | |
| Audio tapes into Windows Media Player 10 | 11/13/2004 |
| Q: How can I get my audio tapes into Windows Media Player 10 so that later I can rip or burn them onto ... A: but you should be able to get to your computer by: Taking your cassette player from your line/aux ... | |
| Recording tape cassettes to a computer | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: How do you physically connect a tape player to your sound card for recording music on cassette tapes ... A: connect the line/aux out of your tape player... otherwise you may use the headphone out but to be ... | |
| Recording | 11/1/2004 |
| Q: I'm not really sure if you will be able to answer this for me, but what do you think the easiest ... A: Along with talent... lots and lots AND LOTS!!!!!! Perseverance and determination must be a part of ... | |
| dvd recorders | 10/31/2004 |
| Q: Larry, this is my question. You can not burn copywrited dvd's. Is there a way around this. I'm ... A: and I'm terribly sorry for that. But I don't know of any programs as this is not within my area of ... | |
| dvd recorders | 10/30/2004 |
| Q: how can i record dvd's that are copywrited. I just purchased a new dvd player from walmart and I am ... A: it's okay to burn a DVD like cassettes etc. were in the past AS LONG AS YOU WEREN'T SELLING THEM! ... | |
| microphones | 10/25/2004 |
| Q: I want to record some ambient sound effects on to a minidisc recorder, to later incorporate into my ... A: They don't like rain or any kind of moisture! I recently recorded a thunder shower from inside the ... | |
| Digitizing analog audio | 10/24/2004 |
| Q: I have another question. I have a number of audio tapes that I want to digitize. I have done this a ... A: so all I can suggest (what I've done as well) is to get as hot of a level as possible WITHOUT ... | |
| sound | 10/22/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering that you, as an enineer/musician, could give me some sort of an idea what it is that ... A: as nobody has an exact formula... as the case may be. There is NO formula, but... perseverence and ... | |
| Sound sync issues | 10/21/2004 |
| Q: Yes, I have a multi tracking program (a free one, but nevertheless). I'm also not using a drum ... A: I'm an analog guy. My world exists with professional tape recorders. For me to tell you otherwise ... | |
| Sound sync issues | 10/20/2004 |
| Q: I've got a fundamental problem here that's got me flummoxed. First up, let me just quickly explain ... A: but if you're going into the computer directly with the drum machine then you need a program that ... | |
| CD tracks | 10/20/2004 |
| Q: Exactly what causes the tracks in a music CD? Is it just a soundless pause in between the songs? ... A: but I'm an analog guy not a digital dude. However, I do some transferring from my old recordings to ... | |
| CD tracks | 10/19/2004 |
| Q: Exactly what causes the tracks in a music CD? Is it just a soundless pause in between the songs? ... A: and to transfer music to CD properly is a rather tedious undertaking but so it goes... To have more ... | |
| digital recording | 10/6/2004 |
| Q: How do I record audio cds in a karaoke (,kar) format? What software is best to use for this? which ... A: you need a voice eliminator which is available on the net. They all vary in price, but all have the ... | |
| Downloading from turntable | 10/4/2004 |
| Q: How do you hook up a turntable to a computer to download albums ? Answer - Hey Paul- Please bear ... A: Please accept my apologies... TAKE 2 then... Ok, first you'll need to know if your turntable ... | |
| Vinyl to hard disk recording | 9/30/2004 |
| Q: Hey Larry, My name's Paul, I'm 27, Scottish and a devoted bedroom DJ. Actually, my decks are in ... A: .. what a hoot! As far as my knowledge about digital pc's, it's quite limited (for I am an analogue ... | |
| Analog Tape to P C (recording) | 9/29/2004 |
| Q: Can you tell me how I can record from my analog reel to reel recorder to my p c? Also, in reverse? ... A: is to get a software program (i.e. Nero) and hook up your r to r from line out to the line/aux in to ... | |
| how to record onto my pc | 9/27/2004 |
| Q: okay here it goes, i have a computer and a guitar. i would like to record my guitar "riffs" to my ... A: In this case, go from the cassette out into the PC line/aux in of the sound card. Adapter cables, ... | |
| recording | 9/23/2004 |
| Q: i am 50 yrs old and my son is 13. i have played drums,guitar and fooled around with taping since i ... A: I'm an analogue guy and I do recall Dokorder 4 trk. decks (quite similar to Teac 3340's). I'm not ... | |
| home recording | 9/22/2004 |
| Q: I've got a feeling you're gonna love this one. I live on a sailboat in the Sea of Cortez Mx. A ... A: for I am an analogue guy. Sorry. But you said Sea of Cortez, a lot nicer than Michigan where I'm ... | |
| LPs | 9/21/2004 |
| Q: i know LPs stand for records.. but what does LP stand for anyway? A: .. I also forgot to mention, that this also applies to 33 1/3 RPM records by today's standards. ... | |
| burning a music CD from Audio cassette tapes | 9/19/2004 |
| Q: I have a number of old audio cassette tapes which I would like to re-record on CD's. What do I need ... A: hook up the out of your cassette deck into the aux/line in of the sound card. Adapter cables (RCA ... | |
| Cheap effects for live band | 9/19/2004 |
| Q: I'm in a four piece band that does gigs at small bars and clubs. I just recently started miking up ... A: this should be a relatively easy procedure for you and/or your soundman. A delay of approx. 50 ms. ... | |
| Guitar sound | 9/18/2004 |
| Q: I came to you a month or so ago about a question on mikeing a leslie speaker. I followed your advice ... A: I enjoyed answering it, and am glad it worked out for you... YES! Through the years, I've lost ... | |
| Voice recording to minidisc | 9/17/2004 |
| Q: When i record my voice through a standard mike (with an adapter jack) plugged into my sony mini ... A: Charlie- This may be touchy. First, I'm assuming that the mic is a Dynamic mic, which is (a ... | |
| Music Producing | 9/15/2004 |
| Q: My name is Robyn Smith, and I am currently taking a class at school called Independent Study ... A: but it may be difficult for me to give you an exact answer...so here goes: During the days of yore ... | |
| how to remove voice from a musical track | 9/15/2004 |
| Q: sir i want to sing song with a musical instrumental track. so that i want to remove the male voice ... A: this the third time this week that I've responded regarding vocal eliminators. I'm not familiar ... | |
| Single mic setup | 9/13/2004 |
| Q: Our amateur family band does bluegrass gospel mostly, all acoustic with 1 lead singer + 2 harmony ... A: Chris- My error, sorry. The problem is that you DON'T want to use an omni-directional mic as it ... | |
| Home Recording | 9/12/2004 |
| Q: Our band wants to record your music at home what advice do you have on techniques and equipment. We ... A: I'm assuming that you don't have a 4 buss assignment on your board... rather than a stereo pan only? ... | |
| Home Recording | 9/12/2004 |
| Q: Our band wants to record your music at home what advice do you have on techniques and equipment. We ... A: Ross- I need more info on your current gear: How many tracks is your recorder... 2, 4, 8, etc? ... | |
| Editing mp3 files | 9/9/2004 |
| Q: I have a collection of mp3 recordings of a radio mystery show. They originally were broadcast on AM ... A: try the "old fashioned" limiters and eq devices. Otherwise, loog onto a software known as Goldwave ... | |
| Disc At Once problems | 9/8/2004 |
| Q: I am having a problem with burning any type of cd. I am running windows XP Pro SP2. I have Nero ... A: .. and due to MY limitations in expertise in this matter, I can only say that when you are ... | |
| tape to CD | 9/7/2004 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the best way is to convert my tapes onto CD's? I have a computer if I can do it ... A: Go from the vinyl/cassette via CL Wave... into the sound card into CD burner. Trial & error will ... | |
| Mics | 8/31/2004 |
| Q: I have just moved to college and some of the resources I once had have "left" me, in particular, ... A: which is best for acoustic instruments and vocals. Normally, I use dynamics for electric guitar... ... | |
| minidisc recorder | 8/29/2004 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a minidisc recorder (walkman). the only purpose i need it for is to record ... A: Panasonic etc. makes mini disc recorders, you can find on line. Although I don't have one, I can't ... | |
| Speaker mikes | 8/23/2004 |
| Q: I do a lot of home recording and have recently started using a Hammond B3 with Leslie speaker. Is ... A: I am a B-3 fan... Big Time! For a balanced stereo recording, try a shure SM 57 on each side of the ... | |
| hello i dont plan to record... | 8/22/2004 |
| Q: can you recommed any brands and models to buy A: and I love it! Unfortunately, they went out of biz a couple of years back. This keyboard also does ... | |
| recording my voice to cd | 8/18/2004 |
| Q: All I want to do is to produce an audio cd. acapella...no mucsic. How do I do this on my Compaq ... A: You can plug directy to the mic in of your sound card. Or better yet, if you have a mixing console ... | |
| audigy 2zs | 8/10/2004 |
| Q: just a quick question and I apologise in advance for being a bit of a newbie. I have just bought a ... A: I'm sure all sound cards are basically the same. So... in my case as i think in yours, a mixer is ... | |
| home-recorded album | 8/5/2004 |
| Q: i'm recording an amateur album at home in digital format. i am using my computer and sound card. ... A: But the buzz words I hear about is Sound Forge and ProTools. Steely Dan has been involved with ... | |
| A question about Fostex Machines | 8/5/2004 |
| Q: I have an old Fostex A8 machine which has died. Sadly I have a bunch of old master tapes that did ... A: but I cannot remember the model number as this was at least 15+ years ago. 8 tracks on a 1/4" tape ... | |
| Pedals | 8/4/2004 |
| Q: I think you're the right person to ask about this, but I'm not totally sure. I know that back in the ... A: .. the best way to mike ANYTHING would be to use a low Z (impedence) microphone for a few reasons: ... | |
| Follow up on masking sound | 8/2/2004 |
| Q: I understand what phasing is (crests and troughs?)I have a mixer that mixes a few lines and cds and ... A: I need to make this a bit quick as I'm having company soon. BUT tell the studio what track ... | |
| Masking a recorder instrument from a tape | 8/1/2004 |
| Q: I have an old recording of a Christmas back in 1969 that I made with a reel tape. It is the only ... A: Hint: Sometimes applying eq in the reverse to make it sound the worst imaginable... writing down ... | |
| Dynamics | 7/28/2004 |
| Q: First of all let say you've got a great name! I've endured a lifetime of Larry jokes to which I ... A: whatta name... cool or what?????? Unfortunately, my experience with ProTools is zilch as it didn't ... | |
| quick question | 7/26/2004 |
| Q: I'm a producer/vocalist. I really want to start recording with some good quality stuff, I've been ... A: I can only answer some of your questions, so here goes: I don't have an aardvark, so I can only ... | |
| Clarity | 7/16/2004 |
| Q: I am desperate for some help. I am recording with pro tools and I know your forte is analog ... A: I am an analogue guy and it's not within my area of expertise but... I have heard such wonderful ... | |
| CDR | 7/14/2004 |
| Q: I went to purchase some CDR's today and they asked if I needed positive or negative. I have no idea ... A: Don- I'm not completely knowledgeable on this kind of thing BUT... this stuff about positive or ... | |
| recording | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: i hope you are feeling better, I am located in NJ/NY area. I am a keyboard player with of course ... A: .. even though your brands and mine are completely different. This shouldn't matter except: I ... | |
| Drum Mic Setups | 7/5/2004 |
| Q: I have already asked you two questions in the last few days. I don't have any idea how many of ... A: Nathaniel- I read your letter quite briefly as lonnng as it was... I don't mind. I do have a ... | |
| AKG C1000S | 7/3/2004 |
| Q: What do you know about the AKG C1000S as overhead mics for drums? Would you recommend them? Or is ... A: I prefer large diaphragm condensers. It's just a matter of opinion, but for what it's worth take a ... | |
| sound devices | 7/3/2004 |
| Q: What are the sound devices(things like microphones, amplifiers etc. not musical instruments) that ... A: because I don't have any idea what size of band you have. I can suggest however, you should have ... | |
| music equipment | 7/3/2004 |
| Q: I don't know if you can help.I play keyboards with a male/female vocalists.We need to update our ... A: S./Pounds. I do purchase a lot of my gear through Ebay or in pawn shops. New stuff is costly. If ... | |
| Drum Mics | 6/30/2004 |
| Q: I am in the middle of setting up a project studio, and the next thing that i was looking into ... A: I like 57's for all toms. Snare is ok for 57's as well, but I preferred a Sennheiser MD441. So ... | |
| cutting a piece of music | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: i want to cut a piece of music.what software can i do that with?I also want to ommit the voice of ... A: but look into CoolEditPro. I don't know the $, but I believe they have a trial version. ... | |
| How To Get Started? | 6/28/2004 |
| Q: Iam a 17 yr old male who works, and has a girlfriend. I'm very interested in the recording process ... A: but depending on the size of the town you live in you might find a job part/full time in a recording ... | |
| Equalizing | 6/23/2004 |
| Q: I am looking for a good reference for equalizing of Musical Instruments. I know some software have ... A: you shouldn't have to add any eq to the source. Only when something is lacking/degredating in the ... | |
| Adding Music to my home movies | 6/21/2004 |
| Q: I plan to make home movies. I need to add quality music to my movies. Do you know of some web sites ... A: because I don't know what kind of home movies you are talking about... old family movies or what??? ... | |
| Recording Equipment | 6/19/2004 |
| Q: I have Cubase SX2, and upto now used a standard microphone to record music, but I want to buy an ... A: Lee- There are several European companies and some Asian companies as well... Behringer, Tascam, ... | |
| cables | 6/18/2004 |
| Q: Is it normal for a name brand connectors to have other names on portions of the cable? For example ... A: but most XLR plugs are made by Switchcraft. Other brand of plugs include Cannon, Amphenol and ... | |
| Software | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: Is there any software out there, that will enable a musician such as myself, to edit production ... A: Del- This is out of my area of expertise, but I have heard about Cool Edit Pro. I believe this may ... | |
| old record player | 6/10/2004 |
| Q: I know this may not be your forte, but you appear to be the closest expert to this subject as I ... A: I did some investigating on the Capehart company, trying to find the manufacturer. There's a lot of ... | |
| Recording Music | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: Lar, Thanks so much for accommodating my inquiry. But I need more answers: How do i record it to ... A: .. cool! I hate to say it this way, but I'm not familiar with the portaStudio5. Does it have 1 ... | |
| Recording Bass Synth | 6/1/2004 |
| Q: I have got this dilema going on with recording bass synth that I have never encountered and its the ... A: Samille- That would be puzzling. I don't have that synth, but you might consider adding smaller ... | |
| High quality voice recording | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: Larry, thanks again. I am looking for something simple to use - without lots of dials, settings, ... A: Eliezer- I normally don't do homework but to no avail... I only found portable recorders that had ... | |
| Recording Music | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: I play the guitar and do some original compositions. I want to know how I can record my ordinary ... A: I've been using a Tascam PortaStudio for my needs. Model 464 I purchased at a yard sale for $65. ... | |
| High quality voice recording | 5/28/2004 |
| Q: I need to digitally record the audio of a lecture that lasts for 45-60 minutes. The most important ... A: Using a high quality mike through a mixer could find the audio quality very pleasing, espically ... | |
| Career in music | 5/26/2004 |
| Q: I have a question for you. Right now I am finishing up a AAS degree in music production. I'll be ... A: .. whether it be engineering, session player (vocals, acoustic/electric guitar, ac/elec. piano, ... | |
| Digital Mastering Studios | 5/25/2004 |
| Q: We tried a Korg D1600 from a local music rental and it seems to be what we need to save time ... A: Chris- I goofed! It's a Korg D-8. Sorry. Lar ... | |
| Recording Music | 5/25/2004 |
| Q: I play the guitar and do some original compositions. I want to know how I can record my ordinary ... A: Ostrich- If the guitar is an acoustic, and you want an acoustic sound... it would be best to mike ... | |
| multi-effects processors | 5/24/2004 |
| Q: I am in the market for a quality multi-effects processor for my guitar. However, I would also like ... A: I've been down that road before. Multi-effects keep getting improved more and more. Keep in mind ... | |
| Cost of Music | 5/24/2004 |
| Q: If I buy a CD with 10 songs for $10 how much does each individual song cost the distributor. I know ... A: due to the change in the industry. I left LA in '93. The $.99 is merely a rounded-out payment to ... | |
| audio mixing | 5/21/2004 |
| Q: This is my problem. I have a song on my computer (mp3) with a guy singing over an instrumental ... A: but I doubt if it's free. There are several voice eliminating devices in the industry, but in most ... | |
| Copy controlled Discs | 5/21/2004 |
| Q: What does the words "copy controlled" mean on a compact disc (music)? Can music from that disc be ... A: Although I haven't tried this procedure myself, I was watching Leo LaPorte on Tech TV about this ... | |
| Getting My Career Started | 5/9/2004 |
| Q: I'm a high school student in a punk rock band who really wants to persue professional music as a ... A: .. playing occasionally for free is a great start in getting exposure. Public school functions, or ... | |
| Kurzweil MicroPiano | 5/6/2004 |
| Q: I connected the audio outputs from my newly purchased Kurzweil MicroPiano to my Harmon Kardon HK695 ... A: .. try the power output of te Kurzweil at a very low level, or the headphone outs to the Harmon ... | |
| vocals | 4/28/2004 |
| Q: hey larry! These last 2 years ive had a driving job, spend all the day in my suv and discovered ... A: Hey Dan- Don't necessarily look toward engineers for help. They've got other stuff to do. Check ... | |
| RECORDING FROM A CASSETTE | 4/28/2004 |
| Q: Larry I really could use your help. I am trying to record from a cassette player directly to my ... A: but I'm sure you're experiencing similar problems that most of us have... that the sound card has ... | |
| Tips on vocal training | 4/27/2004 |
| Q: I know you didn't address this directly in your profile, but i was hoping you could help me out. I ... A: Saul- The first thing to remember: Perseverance. Determination in this biz is the key. An ... | |
| make an mp3 of my music | 4/15/2004 |
| Q: I'm a beginner guitar player/singer/songwriter and I would like to enter some of my music in the ... A: but unless you invest in an 8 trk. tape recorder, you'll fall within your budget. Now if yo're ... | |
| Digital recording | 4/15/2004 |
| Q: Hey Larry. I am a 40 something musician who has recently begun to delve into the world of the ... A: I am 50 something and still hanging in there. Though I'm unable to play any instruments due to ... | |
| Home recording: grand piano | 4/11/2004 |
| Q: OK, that sounds like a good choice for the mike. Now I need to find out options for whatever you ... A: Bob- You need a mixing console. They vary in price, but if you check out Musician's Friend or ... | |
| Home recording: grand piano | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: Larry: Mostly classical. Not sure what else you're asking---about room acoustics or closer ... A: .. The 8 buss board bit was if you were to include rhythm tracks, which I'm assuming that you're not ... | |
| Recording vocals problem | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: I'm having problems recording vocals to my computer or figuring how to set it up. I am able to ... A: but I can answer only a few of your questions due to the technology exceeding me. I hear so many ... | |
| Home recording: grand piano | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: Larry: Just by accident I ran across this site--thanks to Google! Basically I'm browsing the net ... A: .. a Yamaha grand piano in a large, high ceiling living room! WOW! But first, I have a question ... | |
| Fostex recording gear | 4/9/2004 |
| Q: Larry, I was very impressed with your background ! I own a Tascam 4 track porta studio and have had ... A: .. I own a Tascam Porta Studio as well. It's analogue, that I know. Since I'm unfamiliar about ... | |
| Digital Home Recording | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: I'm just starting out with home recording and I'd like to do it on my computer. What I need is an ... A: you can get by with Cakewalk Home Studio 9. For est. $100 or less, this is a multi- channel system. ... | |
| Home Recording/Mic's | 3/31/2004 |
| Q: I have been doing home recordings for a little bit now. Just my acoustic guitar running direct into ... A: It's made by Carvin. www.carvin.com. Model CM87S, and is a large diaphragm condenser mic. A big ... | |
| Microphone | 3/29/2004 |
| Q: Larry I wish to make a few voice recording and am using GoldWave and Audacity to record directly to ... A: BUT I can refer you to an affordable microphone. It's made by Carvin. www.carvin.com. Model ... | |
| recording voice to cd | 3/29/2004 |
| Q: I want to record my voice as I read stories and short novels that I can then burn onto CDs to send ... A: let me suggest something that may be of help to you... a cassette recorder to do your first pass. ... | |
| Recording from analogue tape to my PC | 3/27/2004 |
| Q: I want to record music from an analogue tape onto my PC so that I can put it onto CD. I was told ... A: I also run XP Pro, and make CD files. But I'm not familiar with "Sound Recorder", so I can't help ... | |
| Unknown song title | 3/26/2004 |
| Q: We found one of the songs that was played by pianist Newell Oler (he passed away) and wonder if you ... A: but with your patience I might get lucky with that piece. I have some friends who might be of help. ... | |
| Mute pedal? | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: Larry, Hi! Have you ever heard of or seen a mute pedal for a synthesizer? A friend of mine ... A: .. perhaps a volume pedal would be fine. As a guitarist/keyboard player, I found them useful. A ... | |
| 78rpm records to digital | 3/23/2004 |
| Q: I have some 78rpm records I want to get on my computer, but my turntable only runs at 33 or 45. If I ... A: There are several programs to adjust the ratio. GoldWave is one of them. Unfortunately, if you ... | |
| Piano Miking | 3/19/2004 |
| Q: I am a student at Baldwin-Wallace College in Cleveland Ohio. For an acoustics project, I am ... A: not less than challenging! I prefer large diaphragm condenser mikes, 2 for stereo. In a pop ... | |
| recording | 3/18/2004 |
| Q: I have two questions please. I have alot of cassette tapes with music on it that I would like to ... A: .. real pricey! Probably more than a cassette-to-CD unit would cost you. A good cassette deck and ... | |
| digital voice recording | 3/14/2004 |
| Q: I'm looking for the highest quality digital recorder I can get that can record in a common format ... A: check Ebay. Or if you're looking at DAT (digital audio Tape)recorders (stereo) you may find a new ... | |
| put CD+G on my computer | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: Just wanted to know if you are aware of a way to move my songs with the graphics (CD+G)karaoke music ... A: Vocal eliminators/removers are a weird bunch of animals. The selected song(s) don't necessarily ... | |
| Sound recorder | 2/29/2004 |
| Q: I am unable to record sounds into my computer from a microphone, or from a cable from my stereo. ... A: and I had to pay into that a while ago. I forgot the amount, but NOTHING is free... ya' dig? ... | |
| Record Shopping 101 | 2/23/2004 |
| Q: I have no idea whether this is the right section for this type of question, but you are an expert ... A: A1: Use the net for "vinyl recordings" or "vinyl records". Also, titles i.e. "Twist and ... | |
| Acoustic Recording | 2/22/2004 |
| Q: You said your forte is analog recording so hopefully you can help! We are a band in Seoul Korea ... A: .. artists and equipment. Your setup is almost complete. You may need a compressor though. The ... | |
| computer based recording | 2/20/2004 |
| Q: I am experiencing problems between the step from my preamp to my computer. There is a low output ... A: as troubleshooting may become lengthy. Let me begin with my email: soundguy@chartermi.net. You ... | |
| Miking a grand piano | 2/15/2004 |
| Q: You were the closest expert I could find for my type of question, so here goes! I'm the sound guy ... A: First of all, let me give you my email address: soundguy@chartermi.net I may have further questions ... | |
| Behringer vs. Mackie? | 2/14/2004 |
| Q: I own a small home recording studio, and I want to buy a mixer. I use an AKG C3000B microphone, an ... A: Keep in mind that with Musician's Friend, Sweetwater and others you are offered a 30 day warranty ... | |
| Burning In 33rpm Albums to CD-R | 2/11/2004 |
| Q: System: WinME, 1Ghz, 133mz FSBuss, 256mb memory SB5.1 sound card. Nero s/w. Question #1: I've ... A: as Allexperts.com and I are not in synch with each other... I've been trying to reach you since ... | |
| old tape | 1/25/2004 |
| Q: You seem like just the person I was looking for. I have a really old tape that was burnt on to a cd. ... A: It appears that a graphic equalizer is what you need. This "in the can" effect was made after the ... | |
| phones | 1/25/2004 |
| Q: but very lightweight headphone suitable for jogging. Any recommendations or suggestions o how to ... A: Sony has come up with excellent phones. After all, they developed the Walkman right? It's been a ... | |
| Transferring audio casettes to CD | 1/21/2004 |
| Q: Do you know of any software and hardware that I can use to transfere my hoard of casette audio tapes ... A: Friends of mine prefer Nero. I don't have a USB port, so check with the folks at Best Buy, etc. for ... | |
| audio format | 12/28/2003 |
| Q: I have some wav files I would like to listen to on a standard CD player. What format do I need to ... A: Although this is not my area of expertise, I do know that WAV files are designed for the standard ... | |
| Drums | 12/20/2003 |
| Q: I am recording some of my songs on my computer and I have started playing drums for my songs. Right ... A: SM-57's and the AKG D-112 (all dynamics)are pretty much what I used. In a drum booth (somewhat more ... | |
| Recording vinal to digital | 12/9/2003 |
| Q: Is there any equipment readily available to the consumer market, i.e. to an ordinary bloke like me, ... A: Roxio and Nero. A friend uses Roxio and likes it. You may have to get the feel by trial and ... | |
Home Recording
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Larry A. Staffen
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Expertise
I worked in Hollywood Ca. for 17 years as a recording engineer/musician. My forte is in analog recording (such as tape editing, bias, record/repro alignment, multi-track, mixing, so much more). As a musician, I also played guitar, keyboards, vocals, music arranging and occasional trumpet. I was quite busy! But due to health problems... here I am! I can respond in one to two days. Care to all, Larry
Experience
See above
Publications
Cup-a-music, ascap for a Chubby Checker song, '82
Education/Credentials
2 years associates degree in music, 2 years engineering school Sherwood Oaks experiamental college.
Awards and Honors
Credits: Lionel Richie, Donna Summer, James Ingram, Burt Bacharach, Delaney Bramlett, Marvin Hamlisch, Edwin Starr, Bill Conti, Franco Zeffirelli (film director)more.
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