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Whatever compression amount you're using sounds good. Audio is a bit bass heavy... a couple of dB around 100-200 Hz region. Being a bass player, I like heavy bass.

Do you know the "chain of custody" of the CDs or the files contained on them? Was the creation of each CD of the same original audio file? If you don't know the chain of custody, then figuring out what happened to each is a worthless waste of time.

The ultimate test for checking the "sameness" of two supposed identical audio files is the "audio file null test". Google it.

This is all true. I used to use one in the 70's in my studio in recording some of my favorite music. If I recall, one of the tubes is difficult to find. I agree - finding a replacement spring with correct in/out impedances are crucial. The original spring is stamped "Fisher Space Expander"

Rudy Van Gelder - "The biggest distorter is the LP itself. I've made thousands of LP masters. I used to make 17 a day, with two lathes going simultaneously, and I'm glad to see the LP go. As far as I'm concerned, good riddance. It was a constant battle to try to make that music sound the way it...

Power providers have "quality" specifications that they are supposed to adhere to. Here in CA, we also have the (PUC) Public Utilities Commission that makes sure the utility companies comply with standards. If you have a provable voltage issue, first contact your local provider. If they give...

I use multiple pairs of the Sony 7506 in the studio. I like them and have been using them ever since they first came out. Clients love them and usually purchase them for themselves. I've tried Beyer, AT, AKG, Sennheiser, but never found any that sound as good TO ME as the Sonys.

Did anyone else notice, that about a week ago this site was posting "hot spot" information in specific areas (points on the state maps) in your state and now the site has changed into lumping ALL all individual area cases into a "state total"? What's up with that? I'm assuming that they don't...

Yep. Terry has rebuilt idlers for my Ampex machines. These are pro machines that I use daily. He does good work. Highly recommended.

I'm enjoying the much needed humor in this thread. Hang in there AKers.

First of all, I'm not worried about any of this. I (and some of my friends and colleagues) see this as a strengthening, personal and financial opportunity.

You are absolutely correct. A few of my vinyl mastering colleagues have hoarded blank mastering lacquers, but are sure this loss will affect future work.

Those particular boxes were made by Sescom. They made several different models. Trust me.

Those aren't knobs. They are 1/4" input jacks. There are literally hundreds of manufacturers of direct boxes. Some studios build their own.

Those are "direct boxes" or "direct injection" boxes for converting high impedance instrument signal to a balanced, low impedance signal for connection to the recording console. "Night and Day" - my favorite Jackson album.

"NOTE: I have just now tested all 4 tracks through the Mic inputs and they all worked. Track 3 DOES accept the Input from the 1/4" Mic jack but I think that's just because it uses an entirely different set of electronic resources, if not a completely different on-board amp/regulator path." I...

It'll be as entertaining as the "recommend some speakers for me" threads.

I wish I could procure a patent on "stupid".

Me too! I'm gonna get a truck load and sell it on an audio site!

I've posted this before on recording forums. Bob Stone and Frank Zappa had the idea in the early 1990's to release Frank's new release at that time on an 8 track multi-track digital tape - similar to an Alesis or Tascam format. The listener would have control over 8 independent tracks or 4...

You're most likely correct about the filter cap being suspect, but check the rectifiers also if they're SS bridge type.

Just sold last week after using it since 1968. I made some wonderful recordings with this machine.

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Remington chain/electric with a 14" bar. NOT BATTERY. Cuts through 6-10" branches no problem. Came with an extension pole - $80. No brainer. There are many out there.