Technology, Innovation & Telecomm

Not me…(if only!)

It’s the number of simultaneous analog channels that I can record with my system.

I just purchased a Motu 828 MkII. It’s a sweet firewire interface that works in conjunction with my Motu 896 to give me that total. It’s a lower-cost device than the 896, primarily due to the fact that it only has two mic preamps built in. If you want to use more microphone-level signals with it, you need to first run them through outboard preamps. There can be a number of very good reasons to do so anyhow. Probably most important is the signal quality. While the Motu pre’s are good, there are many, many excellent quality outboard models. Some folks like tube-based preamps, some like classic models, some like using hardware simulations of classics, etc.

I also purchased a Behringer BCF2000 control surface. It’s a nicely-priced model with 100mm motorized faders, infinte turn rotary encoders, bank selections, assignable buttons, etc. I’m really getting to hate using the mouse to control faders, pans, etc. My hope is that this will help to make computer-based recording feel more like the analog version…

So, my studio is improving slowly. And, as I said before I’d like to get involved in some recording projects. I’m a drummer with some decent background (been playing for near 30 years off an on) having played live and on recordings. I’ve played with university orchestras, churches, bands, etc. So, if you’re interested 1) see my previous post on the subject 2) contact me!

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   Mark Rauterkus said...
   8:44 pm - March 26th, 2005

   We need to talk. The studio sounds cool. Drummer — do you use hearing protection?

   I’m doing a good bit of recording. I could use some technical help for a long-term project too.

   I like the blog. Are you doing any podcasting?

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   Administrator said...
   8:33 am - March 28th, 2005

   Mark,

   Unfortunately, in my younger days I didn’t protect my ears well. These days I play with headphones where I control the volume. I also tend to play less “destructive” types of music too.

   I recorded our church Easter service yesterday. Took all 16 channels and I really could have used 24. We’re looking to compile a nice little album of our music that we can give to visitors, etc. I’ll begin mixing/editing in the next couple of days.

   I’m not sure how much technical help I can be, but I’m willing to offer my un-educated advice!

   What sort of recording are you doing?

   Haven’t tried Podcasting yet. I certainly have the hardware and software that I need but I don’t figure I have much that folks would want to hear! Meanwhile, I consume other Podcasts at a massive rate! ‘Listen to ‘em in the car on the way to work each day!