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Re: Focusrite review in latest issue

One other thing might be worth mentioning, which is that as far as I can tell, most USB interfaces now use the same driver on Windows. With a small number of exceptions, nearly everyone seems to use the XMOS chipset and the driver that comes with it. So in terms of driver performance (as opposed to ...
by Sam InglisFri Sep 29, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: Feedback Topic: Focusrite review in latest issue Replies: 66 Views: 1544

Re: Focusrite review in latest issue

Hi Dave, Obviously in an ideal world all interfaces would be tested on both platforms (and Linux, iOS, etc where appropriate). But even with far more time and resources than we have available, we couldn't possibly be comprehensive. There are Windows PCs and there are Windows PCs... I'm not sure it w...
by Sam InglisTue Sep 26, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: Feedback Topic: Focusrite review in latest issue Replies: 66 Views: 1544

Re: Mic for acapella recital (sometimes quiet/intimate vocals)

When you say this is a recital, is there an audience present? And will you be recording in a recital hall or other large space? I think most classical engineers would instinctively reach for a spaced pair of small-diaphragm omni mics and place them at whatever distance from the singer they felt capt...
by Sam InglisMon Sep 25, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: Recording: Gear & Techniques Topic: Mic for acapella recital (sometimes quiet/intimate vocals) Replies: 5 Views: 195

Re: What microphone is this?

It could perhaps be a Telefunken TF47, though the shockmount doesn't look right. Inasmuch as I can tell from the photos it's probably a valve mic as it looks as though the connector is a locking one rather than an XLR.
by Sam InglisFri Sep 22, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Recording: Gear & Techniques Topic: What microphone is this? Replies: 7 Views: 314

Re: Sound on Sound magazine no longer catering for old subscribers

I just think the idea to do a female centric issue was flawed. Catherine Marks piece wasn't balanced, it was clearly discounting some contributors and seeking out others based on 'diversity'. In the past, dare I say it, it was done on talent, and I'm not sure why, but I got the distinct impression ...
by Sam InglisThu Sep 07, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Feedback Topic: Sound on Sound magazine no longer catering for old subscribers Replies: 88 Views: 3139

Re: I'm only 629.3 Db in the red

I'm surprised that some enterprising plug-in developer hasn't attempted to model the uniquely warm sound of acoustic clipping.
by Sam InglisTue Sep 05, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: Recording: Gear & Techniques Topic: I'm only 629.3 Db in the red Replies: 19 Views: 612

Re: Sound on Sound magazine no longer catering for old subscribers

Do we really need reparations because there are more men into music/ music tech than women? Who even really thinks like that? Thanks everyone for your feedback, there are some very interesting points being raised. I don't quite understand billyt's point, though. No-one is suggesting that there need...
by Sam InglisSun Aug 27, 2023 9:50 pm
Forum: Feedback Topic: Sound on Sound magazine no longer catering for old subscribers Replies: 88 Views: 3139

Re: Guest editors

You're going to need more options...

Actually it was a huge effort from all concerned so I'm really happy that people seem to be appreciating it!
by Sam InglisFri Aug 25, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: Feedback Topic: Guest editors Replies: 4 Views: 267

Re: Headphone cable extender

My approach (because I'm a basic skinflint) would be to get a cheapish one (how cheap is a comfort thing for you) and see what it sounds like. If you can detect noise with your ears, you haven't wasted too much money, so get something a little more upmarket then. If you have loads of money - just g...
by Sam InglisThu Aug 24, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: Recording: Gear & Techniques Topic: Headphone cable extender Replies: 29 Views: 669

Re: So, how high is high (organ recording)?

In my fairly limited experience the biggest frustration with recording organs in small parish churches is dealing with unwanted noise from organ blowers, creaking pedals and so on, not to mention traffic, flower arrangers and whatnot. Maintaining organs to a high standard is more expensive than most...
by Sam InglisFri Jul 28, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Recording: Gear & Techniques Topic: So, how high is high (organ recording)? Replies: 17 Views: 514

Re: Over-prominent stick sound in overheads.

Oeksound Spiff is really good at dealing with this. Might be worth trying a demo?
by Sam InglisFri Jul 21, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Mixing, Mastering & Post Production Topic: Over-prominent stick sound in overheads. Replies: 6 Views: 252

Re: Re-Mix coherence/Feedback request

One common mixing mistake I hear is when people start with the beginning of the track and make that sound amazing, without thinking about the fact that arrangement is going to get much more dense later on in the song. It sounds to me as though you've done the opposite here! When it first started I t...
by Sam InglisThu Jul 20, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: Mixing, Mastering & Post Production Topic: Re-Mix coherence/Feedback request Replies: 11 Views: 447