INTERFACES & SIGNAL FLOW.
Audio interfaces, converters, mixers, preamps and signal routing.
Audio Interface Comparison Chart by SoundCravers Lab
Firewire Audio Interface Comparison Chart also see the PCI Chart and USB 2.0 Chart Soundcards and Interfaces 1 2 3 4 5 6 on a budget? See the "best of the cheap" How to Read this Chart This handy chart can help you narrow down your choice of a firewire audio interface. It can save you hours of resea…
Audio Interfaces and Soundcards
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Audio Interfaces for your MacBook, iMac, and Mac pro
Audio Interfaces for your Mac Get the right Audio Interface for your Macbook, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, iMac and Mac Pro There are a few things to watch out for if you have a late model Mac. First, the PCI interfaces are not going to work with any of the Mac Pros, and of course not with any of the Mac…
Austin Summer Namm 2006 Report
Austin Summer Namm 2006 Report page 4 Alesis Control Pad Alesis was showing off a new electronic drum rig, shown with their new Control Pad, and optional accessories This is going to make the virtual studio crowd pretty happy with its small footprint and ability to assign any samples you want from y…
Choosing a Mixer for Your Home Studio
Page 1 2 3 4 Choosing a Mixer for your Home or Project Studio Which Mixer? Everything you need to know by Tweak Tweak: This is the back of a Mackie 1604VLZ3 a known favorite in many home studios. Understanding the back of your potential mixer is more important than the front. By the end of this arti…
Classic Analog Mixers --page 4
Page 1 2 3 4 The Classic Analog Mixers choosing a mixer Page 4 by Tweak Allen and Heath ZED428 28-Channel Mixer with USB Interface Tweak: This mixer is bound to make many home studio operators very happy. Note the model number (428). Here that means 4 bus, 28 channels. D on't think that because the…
Digital Audio Converters
Digital Audio Converters Basics of a Quality Signal Path By SoundCravers Lab Getting the maximum sound quality for your home or project studio is our goal. We all want professional studio sound, right? Well, pay attention to this article, as I am going to try to show you the most direct path to get…
Doing it with Digital: How to write music only in the digital domain
The Basic Process of Recording Tracks on a Computer Keep your tracks in the digital domain and get a better mix for less money by Tweak The home studio now has the ability to create music totally in the digital domain, thanks to the emergence of affordable digital gear, the evolution of midi/audio s…
FAQ: Questiions about Soundcard and Audio Interface Drivers
Soundcard/Audio Interface FAQ Questions and Answer Time page6 Soundcards and Interfaces 1 2 3 4 5 6 Q) How many inputs and outputs should an audio interface have? Tweak: The rule of thumb is that you need as many inputs as tracks that you will record simultaneously . Going to have 3 people over to j…
How to Configure a Recording Studio Rig
21 ways to Assemble a Home Recording RIG A Tour through the Diverse Home Studio options available Today by Tweak page 1 Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 L et me take you on a walk through our favorite music store. I'll point out what works with what, nudge you in a few directions when I know something is o, so-cool…
How to Configure a Recording Studio Rig, Page 5
21 ways to assemble a home recording RIG page 5 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 A Tour through the Diverse Home Studio options available Today Rig #16 The "It's Gotta Be Digital" Large Multi-track and DAW Rig Discuss This Rig Who it is for: This rig is for the professional or the advanced user who knows what it…
How to Hookup a Mixer
How to Hookup an Analog Mixer To a Soundcard or Audio Interface by Tweak So many newbs think you need to connect the main outs to a soundcard and can monitor off the control room outs too. Is that you? Hah! Enjoying that high pitched whine every time you want to record? That's called FEEDBACK. You a…
How to make sense out of the Microphone Preamp jungle
How to Make Sense out of the Mic Preamp Jungle Cross the Threshold to Greater Sound Quality by Tweak Focusrite ISA One Microphone Preamp As you learn about the recording arts you will find that the topic of the microphone preamp (mic pre) comes up over and over again. A mic pre is a preamplifier for…
Mackie 8 bus Mixer
Mackie 8 bus Mixer see of any are in stock Mackie 8 bus shown with optional meter bridge Manual : http://www.mackie.com/products/8Bus/pdf/8Bus_OM.pdf Meter bridge Installation: http://www.mackie.com/pdf/8bmeter.pdf Hook Up Guide: http://www.mackie.com/pdf/8bus_hu.pdf Loads of outputs for easy multit…
MPC 1000 Hook-up
MPC 1000 Setup Review On to the next class back to the previous page Audio Interfaces- Page 1 Audio Interfaces--Page 2 Firewire Audio Interface Chart-Page 3 PCI Audio Interface Chart-Page 4 USB 2.0 Audio Interface Chart--Page 5 Audio Interfaces- Page 6 Audio Interfaces: The Best of the Low Cost Audi…
MPC Rig Signal Flow
The Signal Flow of a Recording Studio page 1 2 3 The Basic MPC "Hip Hop" Studio Ok! Lets be clear that there must be at least 10 ways to design an MPC 1000 studio. And at least 50 different ways to make a hip hop studio. You don't need an MPC to do hip hop music. But this article is focusing specifi…
Multi-track Recording Rig--Signal Flow
The Signal Flow of a Recording Studio page 1 2 3 The Importance of I/O "Inputs and Outputs" Is your brain alive test #2 : Q) How many mic/instrument inputs would you need to record this 4 piece ensemble? A) I count 10 (if everyone sings) (of course if the drummer is a [bleep]s/he might want to doubl…
New Gear Page 6
New and Cool Gear Page 6 page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 Akai MPC500 MIDI Production System/Sampler Akai Professional's MPC500 is the first truly portable all-in-one Music Production Center. Affording artists the ability to sample and create music on-the-go, the MPC500 offers many of the s…
PCI Audio Interface Comparison Chart
The Delta 1010 LT PCI Audio Interfaces Comparison Chart 23 PCI interfaces compared also see the Firewire Chart and the USB 2.0 Chart on a budget? See the "best of the cheap" Soundcards and Interfaces 1 2 3 4 5 6 How to Use this Chart This handy chart can help you narrow down your choice of a PCI aud…
Preparing for a Vocal Session
Preparing for a Vocal Session Ways to patch a reverb into the Monitoring Chain by Rich the TweakMeister part 1 part 2 part 3 M ost of the problems that occur on vocal tracks are a result of not taking the time to properly set up the session. For this article I will assume you are not recording yours…
Recording Studio Systems for Making Music at Home
Time Out! Q) What are the absolute critical pieces for attaining professional sound? A) The most critical piece is always your own creativity. No piece of gear can supplant that. But the items that give that "professional sound" are: 1. Excellent Preamps for the Mics 2. Excellent digital audio conve…
Setting up your Home or Project Studio for Surround Sound
Setting up your Studio for Surround Sound With Tips on Audio Configuration by Rich the Tweak Sony Vegas Digital Video and Audio Software (Windows) Vegas 5 software is an all-in-one professional solution for editing video and audio on the PC platform. It is perfect for A/V production, multitrack reco…
signal flow in a Multi-Track Ba
Signal Flow in a Multi-Track Based Recording Studio Review Note that as you add more pieces, the system becomes more complex and routing becomes more elaborate. When you add digital components to a modular multi-track rig, the pathways change. A patchbay is not needed if one has a digital mixer. Bus…
Soundcards for the Home Studio
The "Best" Audio Interface for your Home Studio page 2 Audio Interfaces and Soundcards 1 2 3 4 5 6 How to buy a soundcard or audio interface intelligently by the Tweak Preamps on Audio Interfaces Many audio interfaces have "combo" jacks which can accept both XLR mic and 1/4" instrument plugs from gu…
SoundCravers Lab Electronic Musician's Hangout
The #1 Site for Learning about Home and Project Studios Follow @SoundCravers More Really SCHWEET DEALz Tweak: New Lower price. Great Buy. Roland JUNO-G 61-Key Synthesizer Keyboard Look familiar? True to its heritage, the new JUNO-G is affordable and user-friendly. But that's where the comparisons to…
SoundCravers · Audio Interfaces Low Cost
Guides Reviews Catalog zZounds Links - Guitar Bass Keyboard Recording Computers Live Drums DJ Accessories Blowouts Audio Interfaces Low Cost Mar 14 — By The Tweak This page is outdated and will be removed soon. -Tweak PCI Interfaces (add a mixer with preamps or separate preamps). The Mixer MAudio Au…
SoundCravers · How To Intelligently Buy The Best Audio Interface For Your Home Studio
Guides Reviews Catalog zZounds Links - Guitar Bass Keyboard Recording Computers Live Drums DJ Accessories Blowouts How To Intelligently Buy The Best Audio Interface For Your Home Studio Feb 8 — By The Tweak Contents ↓ Audio Interface or Soundcard? Digital Audio Converters Drivers The Bell rings, a f…
The Best Audio Interfaces for your Home Studio by SoundCravers Lab
The "Best" Audio Interface for your Home Studio Soundcards and Interfaces 1 2 3 4 5 6 How to buy an audio interface intelligently by the Tweak The Bell rings, a fresh class of newbies usher in, eager to get started with digital recording. "My goal", starts Tweak, his quiet voice trying to rise above…
The Mackie 1402 VLZ Pro Page
Review of the Mackie 1402 VLZ Pro by Rich the TweakMeister SoundCravers Lab has it, likes it. Mackie 1402VLZ3 14-Channel Mixer Building on the legacy of the best-selling 1402-VLZ Pro, the Mackie 1402-VLZ3 Premium 14-Channel Compact Mixer provides the same popular feature set, and offers greatly enha…
The Signal Flow in a Basic recording studio
The Signal Flow of a Recording Studio page 1 2 3 When you know the flow, you're ready to go by Rich the TweakMeister The studio tweak lives in a world of electrons , and is able to follow them through thick and thin. From the big, fat juicy voltages that make up analog signals to the tiny, rapid-fir…
The Tascam DM3200
The Tascam DM3200 The Tascam DM3200 under construction This article may contain inaccuracies as I learn this piece Guide for prospective users Tascam DM3200 32-Channel 16-Bus Digital Mixer The Tascam DM3200 is a unique product. There is nothing else out there like it, at least in the under 4K range.…
Troubleshooting Audio Performance
Troubleshooting Audio Performance A guide to getting rid of Clicks and Pops in your audio by Rich the Tweakmeister You wake up and realize you are sitting in your studio chair. "What a nightmare" you say to yourself, as you wipe the drool off your mixing board which has cradled your head the last 2…
Tweak's USB 2.0 Audio Interface Comparison Chart
Tascam US1641 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface With sixteen inputs, the TASCAM US-1641 is the ideal choice for musicians to record the whole band to a computer. Tweak: Surprisingly well-endowed with 8 preamps, selectable phantom power and impedance, MIDI i/o and s/pdif. That's a lot for the price. USB 2…
Understanding Studio Mixing Consoles --Page 2
Page 1 2 3 4 Choosing a Mixer Page 2 Critical Mixer Features Lets Get the Lingo straight. These terms will let you talk about mixers . They will help you compare the features of the boards you see. They apply to all types of mixers, even the software mixers in your sequencer. So these terms are impo…
What's New and Cool Page 2
page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 What's New and Cool page 2 Tweak : Motu's BPM (Beat Production Machine) is a great piece of software. But can this software and an MPD controller really do everything a hardware MPC can do? Check out my review. Akai MPD32 USB/MIDI Pad Controller Great price…
What's New and Cool Page 4
page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 What's New and Cool Page 4 The Korg M3 has arrived The M3 and M3M feature a number of innovations distilled from the flagship OASYS. Compare to other synths . Tweak : Finally a new synth from Korg. Its a sample playback synth with Karma II. 120 voices and a…
What's New and Cool page 5
What's New and Cool Page 5 page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 Universal Audio UAD-Xpander Xtreme Laptop DSP System (Macintosh and Windows) Universal Audio Solo/110 Microphone Preamp The SOLO/110 brings the "ultra fidelity" and tonal variety of UA's flagship Precision 110 series mic preamplifi…
Which Microphones and Preamps are Best for my Studio?
Microphones And Preamps Get the perfect Mics for the Home Studio Get up to speed on Mic Preamps Price List of Home Studio Microphones Home Studio Mic Preamp Price List High end preamps Review of the Shure SM81 Review of the Shure SM57 Review of the Electro-Voice RE20 Review of the Sennheiser MD421 R…
Who Needs a Digital Mixer? --Page 3
Page 1 2 3 4 Choosing a Mixer Page 3 So, Which Mixer is right for you? That's the tough question. So lets get to it. Who needs a Digital Mixer? People with standalone digital multi-track recorders People that want to keep their signal totally in the digital domain, avoiding as many passes through co…