On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 4:14 PM, Scott <lau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:> I've seen some excellent threads lately on studio recording which reminded me of a> problem I'm having which I'd like to pose to the list...>> My snare mic is way too hot while recording. I have the preamp turned all the way> down and it's still coming through nearly saturated. First of all, is this normal for> a dedicated snare mic? Second, should I skip the preamp altogether and plug directly> into my Echo Audio Audiofire12? Final recordings actually sound really good after> minimal mixing. I only add a slight reverb to the final mix, but otherwise it's got a> great studio sound.>> Any tips to give my snare track more headroom?>> My kit:> Dell XPS 1210 (1GB RAM, 7.2kRPM drive)> Fedora 10: CCRMA> Ardour+Jack>> Echo Audio Audiofire12> (http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Echo-AudioFire12-12Channel-FireWire-Audio-Interface?sku=247004)> Nady PRA-8 Mic Preamp> (http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Nady-PRA8-Mic-Preamp?sku=185277)> CAD PRO-7 7-Piece Drum Microphone Pack> (http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/CAD-PRO7-7Piece-Drum-Microphone-Pack?sku=270749)>> -Scott External hardware compressor between the preamp and the A/D input? I've had this sort of problem recording big band stuff. Drive's ya nuts. - Mark_______________________________________________Linux-audio-user mailing listLinux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx://lists.linuxaudio.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-audio-user
