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    Is it worth getting an external camera mic?

    in Recording

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    4 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said:

     

    That looks great. If only they'd given it WiFi connectivity it would be perfect. Having to mess about plugging into a computer and transferring files before being able to upload is a deal breaker for me. Looks like I'll be continuing to use my phone for now. 

    ah ok. Do you not edit your videos in something before you upload them? Something like Da Vinci resolve?

    Laptop, All in One, or Desktop for making music

    in Recording

    Posted

    On 04/01/2023 at 12:13, Nicko said:

    Just a quick update.

     

    I ended up buying a laptop from Music-PC with 2 x 16GB Ram, 500GB SSD C drive and 1TB secondary SSD.  They were really helpful and the laptop was delivered loaded with Cubase Elements and the Focusrite driver.  A bit of a strange way to work as I had to order Cubase and then pass the activation codes and more worryingly my Steinberg login details to them to them - not sure why they couldn't buy it on my behalf but no great problem once I'd convinced myself it was legit.

     

    There was a slight delay when they realised they'd loaded it with Windows 11 even though I ordered Windows 10 (which I ordered because I couldn't see an option for Win 11 on the website).  For some reason rather than asking if that was OK they rebuilt it with Win 10.

     

    Ordered 12 Dec and arrived today which is pretty good considering the bank holidays, the Windows 11 issue and faffing around with Steinberg accounts.  Had that not been the case I suspect they might have got it shipped before Xmas  I haven't used it in anger yet but there was nothing similar available for anywhere near the price and comes with lifetime support.

     

     

    looks like a lot of ooomphh fo the price.

    What desktop studio monitors size amplification for home practice ?

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    12 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

    Get a pair of these and stuff some change in your pocket. Will happily double as stereo party speakers, near-field stage monitors and even a no-drums gig PA

     

    https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/hh-hpx108-active-moulded-speaker-300w?gclid=CjwKCAiA76-dBhByEiwAA0_s9aXjh7Tpq7Yj22bSEUu2-ow9PFDwX3_7J_1M2KvqMTWZBoKSQeCI_RoCX_oQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

     

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    I think those will be pants as studio monitors (happy to be corrected). The Rokits will be fine.

    Personally I would have gone for Kali LP 6's as I believe they punch well above their weight in the price to performance ratio.

     

    https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/kali-audio-lp-6

     

    https://musictech.com/reviews/kali-audio-lp-6-review/

     

    https://recordingmag.com/resources/featured-reviews/kali-audio-lp-6-studio-monitors/

     

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    QSC Touchmix 16/30

    in Accessories and Misc

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    We had the XR18 but sold it on quickly due to the faff of adjusting sound mid gig (drummers job) with an ipad.

    We went back to analogue desk (RCF) which was great but missed the ability to record our gigs through the desk (although the zoom H2N and 4Qn handheld recorders were pretty good)

    So the zoom Livetrack offers the best of both worlds, a digital desk with an analogue feel. Adjustments can be made quickly with real faders, and the ability to save a scene at each venue has come in really handy for return gigs.

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    QSC Touchmix 16/30

    in Accessories and Misc

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    2 hours ago, Jakester said:

     

    Well, I was hoping the setup is you can use the main jog control with the selected channel - so press on vox, then adjust up or down using the main rotary controller. 

     

    I do have a lot of stuff to move around though - ATM in this particular band I play drums, rather than bass, so it's a full kit, plus full PA, monitor, and then the mixer etc. I've already gone from an 8U rack unit to a shallow 4u, but would still have to cart the xTouch and the ipad along. Whereas with the TM I just need one (small) soft case. 

     

     

    I have been looking at those too. Quite a bit cheaper as well. Does it do remote monitor mix control?

     

    A friend has the QSC TM8 and is pleased with it, hence leaning in that direction. 

     

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    DHA (Dave Hall Amps) VT1 EQ DI Users?

    in Effects

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    Got a VT2 Twin EQ, awesome pedal but big, and as you say somewhat delicate for constant live use. I've put it away for future use and got the Laney Digbeth DB Pre, very happy with it, similar sounding (to my bad ears), much quieter background noise and as equally tweakable.

     

    https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Laney-Digbeth-DB-PRE/art-BAS0011725-000?campaign=GShopping/GB&ProgramUUID=HADAqJarPzAAAAFlea9yjI.G&campaign=GShopping/UK&ProgramUUID=HADAqJarPzAAAAFlea9yjI.G&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtICdBhCLARIsALUBFcHAaIGqopcdpu9xTI1c5m11fuzfyNTN80h2Fc3q38c4WzO9UPw4ZtYaAtN1EALw_wcB

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