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d_vision
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Posted : Oct 13, 2008 09:58
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hello people!
first of all i like to thank you all for your big help!each time when i visit the forum i learn something new!
these days i want to update my (mini) home studio and i want some advises!
1. what you prefer to me to buy, laptop or pc?
-> i have seen many people prefer laptops, what's your opinion? laptops are good but i think with same money i will build a powerful pc.
2. I want your advice to buy a soundcard. I have 350 euro to spend for. I dont use many hardware (i use only midi keyboard and controller) and in the future maybe i buy a synth. i use M Audio - Studiophile BX8a Deluxe monitors.
do you recomend firewire or pci and why?
if you have time please tell me your recomendations. is very important for me.
thanks a lot
have a nice week
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frambonas
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Posted : Oct 13, 2008 12:49
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Hey d-vision.
I think it's really personal taste between laptop and desktop.
If you have a lotpot it's easy becouse then you don't need to buy anything else for playing live.
I prefer a desktop at home, and a seperate laptop, but offcourse you need to have the budget for it. It's more easy to work on a desktop and like you say more power for the same money.
Witch soundcard is also a difficult question.
I know witch ones I don't want anymore, and that's motu & m-audio.
Now I use a presonus firestudio at home and for live, and my partner has a RME, witch is also very good. So no complains about those 2 soundcards. |
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Kane
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Posted : Oct 29, 2008 04:50
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I'd really like to have an RME if I can stand saving for it, but is it really worth the price? How are the converters on them? I assume you're paying for quality since you can get the same features for less than half the price with other brands..
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hugaw
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Posted : Oct 29, 2008 09:04
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RME have amazing converters, and a special digital clock that makes the sound crystal clear.
It is worth it, really.
There's a reason to the expansive price, it's not just the brand or whatever...quality components and sound.
IMO that's what separates the world of pros and amateurs : good gear !
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Ascension
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Posted : Oct 29, 2008 14:56
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Hey all. I have an M-Audio Fast Track Pro connected to a pair of Yamaha HS80Ms and I'm getting a lot of hissing noise out of them. There is a slight hiss in the tweeter when the monitors are on but not plugged in (pretty much have to have your ear right next to it to hear it). Is this mostly due to the monitors, the sound card or a combination of both? What can I do to fix this (first without buying new equipment)? Is there a better sound card I can get that won't be terribly more expensive.
I am just starting up so I don't need professional grade equipment, just something to get the job done that won't give me problems. Thanks!
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Kane
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Posted : Oct 30, 2008 00:03
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On 2008-10-29 14:56, Ascension wrote:
Hey all. I have an M-Audio Fast Track Pro connected to a pair of Yamaha HS80Ms and I'm getting a lot of hissing noise out of them. There is a slight hiss in the tweeter when the monitors are on but not plugged in (pretty much have to have your ear right next to it to hear it). Is this mostly due to the monitors, the sound card or a combination of both? What can I do to fix this (first without buying new equipment)? Is there a better sound card I can get that won't be terribly more expensive.
I am just starting up so I don't need professional grade equipment, just something to get the job done that won't give me problems. Thanks!
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It's just like everyone said in the studio monitor thread. If they are turned on but not plugged into anything and you hear the noise, it's the monitors (specifically, cheap op amps in their power amp). If the noise is only there when they're plugged into your interface, it's the interface. If the noise is there when they're turned on but unplugged and it gets worse when you plug them into the interface, it's both.
Try turning up the gain on your interface and turning the volume down on the monitors (obviously not as low as you can get it without no volume, just to make up for the extra volume from the interface).
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Kane
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Posted : Oct 30, 2008 01:36
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Forgot (again)...try plugging your monitors into different power sources. A power attenuator or uninterruptable PSU will also help a lot (not in your computer, one that you can use to power anything). You can get a decent PSU for around $150..
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Ascension
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Posted : Oct 30, 2008 02:47
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Thank a bunch Kane! I will try these things out. I have seen that other people comment that the Yamahas I have make a hissing noise, but I guess they just get used to it. I got a ridiculously good deal (only $270/ea) so I'd like to keep them 
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Kane
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Posted : Oct 30, 2008 05:07
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Yeah that is a great deal. I worked with first generation KRK Rokit 5's and a Lexicon Alpha for 2 years, and the noise from the interface was almost as loud as the music, even with the interface's volume all the way up it just amplified the noise along with it. Consider yourself lucky 
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Ascension
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Posted : Oct 30, 2008 14:51
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Kane
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Posted : Oct 30, 2008 22:52
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There are more important things than gear when you're just starting out. You'll regret making big investments later on when you've learned more, so focus on what you can do with what you have for a while. Obstacles are never a bad thing..they make you get creative
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Nerdkiller
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Posted : Nov 13, 2008 21:24
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Do you guys know anything about AUDIO KONTROL 1 from native instruments? There's a guy who's selling it brand new and it's price is actually pretty affordable for me right now...
I have a pc notebook running windows xp and im using only a usb controller ( novation remote sl 61 ) and monitor most of my work through headphones.
No analog inputs for now. Whenever I need analog sampling for voices and/or guitar I just go to my neighbours studio and sample it all over there.
I want the best quality output it's possible to buy with $400. I have spend all my money on novation remote sl 61 and now im going poor
I thinking on selling my m-audio ozonic. How crappy is it's internal audio interface?
Thankz in advance!
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Kane
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Posted : Nov 14, 2008 16:07
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Audio Kontrol 1 is pretty nice..I think you could get better for the money though...if Firewire isn't an option it's probably your best bet.
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Nerdkiller
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Posted : Nov 14, 2008 18:41
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Firewire is my main option. I have firewire pcmcia card.
which card would be better on the same price range?
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Kane
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Posted : Nov 14, 2008 19:31
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imo, Focusrite Saffire LE, or if you can spend a little more, Presonus Firebox.
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