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Re: Will this cable pass phantom power to a stereo mic?

Thanks Hugh. Yes I figured it may have passed to the great budget recording studio spare drawer in the sky. Thanks for the detailed answer though - much appreciated.

best
Luke
by lukeandrewhillTue Aug 01, 2017 6:47 pm
Forum: Recording: Gear & Techniques Topic: Will this cable pass phantom power to a stereo mic? Replies: 3 Views: 494

Will this cable pass phantom power to a stereo mic?

Hi all I have an old sony stereo mic (ECM MS957 I think) and the battery isn't powering it. I'm thinking that it might be totally jiggered, or it might work with phantom power (rather than using the battery). Anyone know whether I'm barking up the wrong tree and, if I'm not, whether the cable on the...
by lukeandrewhillTue Aug 01, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: Recording: Gear & Techniques Topic: Will this cable pass phantom power to a stereo mic? Replies: 3 Views: 494

Re: UAD - Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe Plug-In

I still struggle to get a really clean warm tone from the UA models. What would you use, for example, for a jazz tone? I have got reasonable results with the Chandler GT amp then boosting the signal with a compressor just to boost the signal rather than compress it. Appreciate your thoughts (and sor...
by lukeandrewhillTue May 10, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: UAD - Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe Plug-In Replies: 8 Views: 1765

Re: Advice on mixer/software for mac

And also to answer one of the other original questions, yes, you can get Logic X as an app for the mac. I think it is around £140 now.

L
by lukeandrewhillMon May 09, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Mac Music Topic: Advice on mixer/software for mac Replies: 16 Views: 2273

Re: Advice on mixer/software for mac

I have now ! but they seem somewhat limiting fader wise(got to be able to 'ride' them on a final mix) ....i appreciate people giving their suggestions on what might work for them but really all i wanted to know is there a mixer desk out there which will control a mac / logic pro set up. Just wanted...
by lukeandrewhillMon May 09, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: Mac Music Topic: Advice on mixer/software for mac Replies: 16 Views: 2273

Re: UAD - Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe Plug-In

Haven't had a chance to try it yet - has anyone managed to get a good really clean tone out of it? That is where I think modelled amps struggle IMHO - it seems like there is always a bit crunch somewhere...
by lukeandrewhillMon May 09, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: UAD - Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe Plug-In Replies: 8 Views: 1765

Re: My AlphaTrack is melting!

I recently dug mine out with a view to trying to get it working in Logic. Haven't had a chance to actually try yet, but did come across this which offered a little hope...

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5501802?tstart=0
by lukeandrewhillWed Mar 23, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: DIY Electronics & Studio Design Topic: My AlphaTrack is melting! Replies: 16 Views: 2110

Re: *sigh* Another MBP failure

This same failure happened to my 2011 MBP a few weeks back and after a few to-ings and fro-ings it is now all sorted and fine - they replaced the Logic board for free. I really hope that they extend that warranty period for you Desmond - like many on here I have been the grateful recipient of your e...
by lukeandrewhillThu Mar 03, 2016 5:15 pm
Forum: Mac Music Topic: *sigh* Another MBP failure Replies: 71 Views: 11007

Re: Sudden motion detector question

Thanks for the responses guys - appreciated. I know how to turn it off, but I just wanted to know why it is suddenly coming on from time to time - might I risk damaging the drive by turning it off? I will probably just get an external drive as suggested, but as I have the hybrid in place of the opti...
by lukeandrewhillMon Feb 29, 2016 10:43 am
Forum: Mac Music Topic: Sudden motion detector question Replies: 3 Views: 1542

Sudden motion detector question

Hello all For some reason, the sudden motion detector keeps kicking in on my 2011 macbook pro. Not all the time and I know that I can disable it, but I want to know why it keeps coming on. the system drive is a SSD (which I thought didn't use the SMD?) but I have got a hybrid drive in place of the o...
by lukeandrewhillTue Feb 23, 2016 5:00 pm
Forum: Mac Music Topic: Sudden motion detector question Replies: 3 Views: 1542

Re: Current variax model opinions

I just plug mine into a normal amp?
by lukeandrewhillTue Feb 23, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: Current variax model opinions Replies: 38 Views: 5132

Re: Current variax model opinions

I just wanted all the internal gizzards so I could put them in a left handed strat, but it proved impossible. Having actually used one for a few years now, I have to say that having the mag pups is really useful too - it means you aren't totally stuffed if it runs out of batteries for one! Other tho...
by lukeandrewhillMon Feb 22, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: Current variax model opinions Replies: 38 Views: 5132

Re: Current variax model opinions

I have a standard JTV59, which I have converted to leftie. having all the different electric models can be quite inspiring if you are trying to come up with ideas. Some of the acoustics are also usable in a mix, provided you modify your playing to make it sound like an acoustic - and you also need a...
by lukeandrewhillMon Feb 22, 2016 11:09 am
Forum: Guitar Technology Topic: Current variax model opinions Replies: 38 Views: 5132

Re: Mac Book Pro help

I had the same re-authorisation issues, but all were sorted relatively painlessly with a few emails. Glad you got it done for free too!
by lukeandrewhillFri Feb 05, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: Mac Music Topic: Mac Book Pro help Replies: 28 Views: 3915

Re: Mac Book Pro help

I recently got a free new logic board for my early 2011 MBP. It sounds like a slightly different issue, but my GPU failed catastrophically. It was totally out or warranty, was a second hand machine and I have modded it a bit (swaped optical drive for a SSD), but apple still replaced the logic board ...
by lukeandrewhillTue Jan 26, 2016 10:35 am
Forum: Mac Music Topic: Mac Book Pro help Replies: 28 Views: 3915

Re: Probably extremely easy question on setting up a couple of MIDI synths in Logic 9

Sorry the delay in replying - internet is down at home. Desmond, thank you once again for your help - looks like I'm broadly on the right lines, so I'll have a tinker and see what I can get done. Out of interest, do you think it is worth upgrading to Logic X - I understand that there is a better/sim...
by lukeandrewhillWed Oct 28, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: Mixing, Mastering & Post Production Topic: Probably extremely easy question on setting up a couple of MIDI synths in Logic 9 Replies: 3 Views: 922

Probably extremely easy question on setting up a couple of MIDI synths in Logic 9

Hello all *Please remember at all times that my MIDI ignorance knows no bounds* A quick and possibly very dumb, question: What is the best way to hook up a Virus Ti and an old Alpha Juno to my mac (in the absence of a separate midi interface)? I am thinking USB from Virus to mac, then MIDI cables to...
by lukeandrewhillTue Oct 27, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Mixing, Mastering & Post Production Topic: Probably extremely easy question on setting up a couple of MIDI synths in Logic 9 Replies: 3 Views: 922

Re: Taking Down Music - How?

PM'd you sir...
by lukeandrewhillMon Oct 26, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: Music Business Topic: Taking Down Music - How? Replies: 19 Views: 3989