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A lot darker than I expected. Would like to hear it mixed with more air, which is what I associate with a C800G.

My man, I have one of these EL8’s coming in this week! I am running it from an Avalon 737. I preferably do Pop, Hop Hip and Rnb music. Do you recommend me turning off the compression off all together on the Avalon? Should I only mess with the input and output on the EL8? A little guidance would be awesome!

Best Advice giving, it's all facts 💯

Killer video!! Thank you

The neve Rndi s di has been on my list forever, so looking at getting this , at an extra 500 I’d get a sweet interface and 2 neve pre’s on top 🤔 This just made the rndi harder to buy!

Even though this is a condenser, I wonder...even at its price point, it makes the SM7B redundant for podcast use. You can even have just two of these mics for four guests.

This guy didnt want to be a salesman, he wanted to be a cashier who could talk about music.

I think it’s worth mentioning, I’m relatively new to this, but I’ve been making clients make a ‘mood board’ of stuff in their general direction, and one for stuff to stay clear of, which helps a lot.

So basically all fab filter plugin/.

On that cad equitek e200, they have an internal rechargeable battery that might need replaced. Or you might need to let it sit hooked up to phantom power for a few hours to recharge the battery. Theres also a switch on it to turn charging on and off. The equiteks sound awesome.

I'm a customer, not an employee, and I'm an old (60) newbie. My experiences have been positive so far. Granted I often order online and pick up at the store, but I've never had a problem or felt I wasn't wanted. That said, I have occasionally waited rather a long time to ask questions or pay at the register, but only because folks were truly busy. Hope I haven't just jinxed myself! Good vid, appreciate the insights, thanks.

As was to be expected, the 12k combo does not sound like 99% better. Much less difference in mono though there is an upper mid forwardness in the 57 that I would not prefer. The expensive stuff sounds bigger and wider. I guess a second 57 would have bankrupted you? Maybe next time!

The noble even powers the stomp? Thats so cool

The DM20s sound fantastic on toms, with that transient / open airy skin strike texture. But, they do sound even better combined with dynamic. If I was using the DM20, and had enough mic pre channels, I'd probably pair them with a cheapish but beefy dynamic mic, with that more drum sculpted tonality, like an Audix D4. Could put it on tom bottom, phase reversed, if room or bleed is an issue. Wasn't as convinced with the snare. I always end up coming back to mics like the SM7b for that. Or SM57 paired/strapped to a good open condensor, like a KM84 with pad. The DM20s don't have tons of low-mid info, and I wasn't convinced that you could realistically EQ that in. Better to bring that in naturally with a suitable dynamic, especially when they aren't expensive. Was thinking, some manufacturer could put together pre-paired mic capsules like that, with one moving coil and one small diaphragm, combined into one body, with an active preamp mixer with a blend control. Would save on mic pre chanels and you could dial in your snare blend tone to set it and forget it.

what dude starting his own studio has a family?

Loved the format. Keep these coming!

If you really get into Reaper, you'll understand that he's the only one.. it is extraordinary

I’m demoing this mic right now against a few others and I have to say it glows like nothing I’ve heard personally. Especially on an acoustic guitar recording it pics up things I’ve simply never heard before. I can’t wait to hear what it can do on my vocals. It’s hands down incredible, I highly recommend trying it out so far! I’ll keep it over my LT and UA I just picked up for sure.

Excellent video

This video is great as always!!! Are the mics you using the Rode Wireless Go? If so do you have a video review on those? Thanks

Someone need to teach them at a hip hop concert. How to tune there stuff they the won that need help like big time . Because they be having way to much bass in there stuff . Or the place need to upgrade there speakers at there place for the hip hop event . I understand most places don’t have speakers on the out side . Like my events don’t not have it .

Nice seeing a behind the scenes piece but for gods sakes get a stable camera to film with.

Calm, cool, confidence, even in the face of catastrophic events is always the best path. Cheers to a great video.

I started production work in my teens, I am now 52 and look up to older guys than me. Age is irrelevant when it comes to this craft, unless you're losing your hearing, of course.

Yep I have a few g&l guitars and bass guitars my favorite is my offset doheny I have fender telecaster deluxe and a few ibanez bass guitars and a few ibanez acoustic and electric guitars it depends on the music you want to play style and feel as to which guitar you use for that song or album 😊

Fabulous advice… well done and much appreciated!

You want that console back? haha those EQs are super funky and fun - loved tracking drums through it

This may be the best audio video I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Major props to you sir for the advice. Also the one about just restarting things is GOLD. The amount of times restarting the daw or the interface has immediately fixed the problem is almost all of the times and nothings feels worse than trying a bunch of other things for a simple reset to solve the issue 😅

You have such a laid back vibe out you that I think would be infections in a professional scenario Amazing video and energy

Activate 441 bass roll-off.

Just did a three song session this past weekend and changed out all the tom heads an hour before -- batter and reso. Fun. Solid knowledge of all the elements of the space you oversee is important IMO. You can not know how to keep simple 4/4 beat on a kit but you should know how to tune a snare drum. Customer service, of course -- great vid -- I like the mix of studio talk that is gear/music centric and these vids that are related to the grindy/everyday stuff that's not always funniest part. Ok, back to comping drums.

This was very informative. I have an affordable GAP R1-A, which is actually quite nice, especially on female vocal - but damn decent on guitar cab and drum room too. A. I'm already saving up for a Beyerdynamic M160 to use for guitar cab, along with a dynamic mic. And for mono drum overhead, along with Line Audio CM4 pair. I was planning to get a second later to use for stereo drum overheads. It's nice to know that they also sound lovely on acoustic guitar. Later, I'll pick up a Royer R-121 for guitar cab, which would free up the M160 for other uses. If it sounds nice on clean electric guitar, and acoustic guitar, I wonder how a stereo pair sound on upright piano?

My problem with GC is I have been in there and standing and looking at the Fender wall for 15 minutes or more. And not one person ask if I wanted to see anything. And now they lock up all the high end guitars, so you can't even get something to try on your own. So I don't believe I will ever go into a GC again. If no one is going to help me, I might as well just order from on-line store. At least they call you. And I do not like Sweetwater but what other choice do you have?

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I usually give a client 48/24, 44.1/16 and Mp3. It’s also worth noting that when using a lossy codec the peak level increases, so it’s always good to check those.

watching Cory Wong videos is an appropriate way to celebrate anything, not just the anniversary of the Strat

Enjoyed, do more for sure. One of my favorite channels so I’ll watch it all lol

My guy. All respect. I mean that. However, I have been doing this for over 26 years (god I’m old). I have had cases where clients have had issues with files for whatever reason similar to CD Baby. Never once have I lost a client because of it, nor was I viewed as an idiot. Every single time it has happened (I think two or three in 26 years) the client simply hit me up, explained what happened and asked if I knew what the issue was. To which I could simply say ‘oh yea it has to be this, try the master labeled (insert sample rate/bit depth, file type etc).’ And it’s been fine. It sounds like you aren’t the problem. The clients you have gotten that judge you over something that’s not your fault, are the problem. Fire those clients. Haha

Great vid! RE: CD baby, don't worry still gets me too! 99% of my clients don't use it; but it's always those 1% where I need to remember; YEAP get the 44116 across! RE: Tuning drums; I alway start by tuning opposite lugs (like changing a wheel on a car). I find if you're moving the head tension any reasonable amount when you go in a circle, that tension will shift by the time you go all the way around. So instead I try to match opposing lugs to get the overall tension right; then tweak adjacent ones to match perfectly.

Straight up real talk... I'm surprised the length of this video didn't sway me from watching it. I usually steer towards shorter videos, but I'm glad I did! Not because I learned a whole lot, I just enjoyed the vibe, and let's be honest with ourselves, we all need to be reminded of every tip in this video! Good shit, cheers ~

At 14:50 I noticed you had a double take! I’m a video editor and I’d love to work with you on your KZbin videos man! Let me know what email I can message 🙂

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I go through this ALL THE TIME! I get messages, "hey, what the heck, they won't accept the file!". First question I ask when that happens now is, "are you using CD Baby"? Haha!!

I could care less about your editing. This episode was FANTASTIC! Outstanding job giving out for free....problems that can and do arise and how to fix them. Wise advice my friend. Keep it up.

Yup, keep a simple chart of all their specs :)

I've been hearing nothing but good things about Dial Tune snares. I've been getting rid of some extraneous to afford one. Which one did you purchase?

@RecordingStudioLooser: If I were a client of you, I'd notice that your editing of this video wasn't on par with my expectations as at 14:49, 14:59 and 15:52 you said two sentences twice (and left them in when editing). Am I to expect that you don't double check your mixes either before you upload them? 🤔