31 Oct
2007
31 Oct
'07
4 p.m.
Paul,
I have being thinking about a software fix. Do you have some example
code of how to do a 'compressor' or up the volume? I think that would
be a better solution. Trying to keep the hardware cost down. It will
be a multi-user environment.
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William Estrada
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:19:07 -0600
From: Paul Winkler <pw_lists(a)slinkp.com>
Subject: Re: [LAU] Good mic for voice?
On Tue, Oct 30, 2007 at 09:24:59AM -0700, Florin Andrei wrote:
> If you care more about sound quality,
there's a #4 choice too: insert a
> compressor between the mic preamp and the computer. The RNC1773 (a.k.a.
> "Really Nice Compressor") provides an excellent performance/price ratio,
> but other choices are available too if you do some research.
While I have (and love) an RNC, it's worth noting that a compressor
can be done in software (I've been pretty happy with SC4 from Steve
Harris' plugin set), but the rest of the stuff requires hardware.
Also, an alternative to buying a standalone preamp: get a small mixer.
You get multiple preamps and a lot more functions that are endlessly
useful in even the smallest home studio.
The Mackie 1202 in its various incarnations is a solid choice.
I got mine on ebay.
-- Paul Winkler 
31 Oct
31 Oct
6:42 p.m.
New subject: Good mic for voice?
On Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 12:00:40PM -0700, william estrada wrote:
Paul,
I have being thinking about a software fix. Do you have some example
code of how to do a 'compressor' or up the volume? I think that would
be a better solution. Trying to keep the hardware cost down. It will
be a multi-user environment.
I just fire up Ardour, insert the SC4 ladspa compressor on a track or
bus, and tweak until happy.
It's probably helpful to read something about what all the controls
do. For example:
http://www.doctorproaudio.com/doctor/temas/dynamics-processors-compressors_…
--
Paul Winkler
9:03 p.m.
New subject: Good mic for voice?
if you have a low level signal to begin with you are going to have a *lot*
of noise when you bring the volume up. you are much better off with the
signal being boosted before it is digitised, hence the need for a pre. if
you want to go cheap, just get whatever preamp you can find (even behringer)
and use your current mic. even a cheap pre will work better than none. then
you can decide down the track if you think it is worth investing more.
porl
On 01/11/2007, Paul Winkler <pw_lists(a)slinkp.com> wrote:
On Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 12:00:40PM -0700, william estrada wrote:
Paul,
I have being thinking about a software fix. Do you have some example
code of how to do a 'compressor' or up the volume? I think that would
be a better solution. Trying to keep the hardware cost down. It will
be a multi-user environment.
I just fire up Ardour, insert the SC4 ladspa compressor on a track or
bus, and tweak until happy.
It's probably helpful to read something about what all the controls
do. For example:
http://www.doctorproaudio.com/doctor/temas/dynamics-processors-compressors_…
--
Paul Winkler
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10:10 a.m.
New subject: Good mic for voice?
For the Good-Inexpensive Mixer, take a look at the Yamaha MG10/2.
Paid $100USD for mine at a local music store.
4 XLR inputs with Gain control and +48v Phantom power, among other
features.
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