Post a pic of your setup

[mux]

Open gear relationships can work just fine, so long as everyone is aware and respectful of each others' boundaries.

F'rinstance:

...that's not my 808 or 909, they belonged to my roommate... but the rest of the stuff is mine.

IMHO, gear that isn't being used is scarcely gear at all.

[Code]

totally, plus it gets tired when you "wood shed" solo all the time; nice to have another person to ask "does this bass sound suck?"

[[EFM-7]]

Mux: we have the same mixer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
w00t w00t

[tvmann]

Say, you guys with the "normal" (non-DJ) mixers like a Mackie, is there any difference in sound quality compared to a low-end-ish DJ mixer?

I have a laptop with Traktor I use for DJ'in and I use the internal software mixer, controlled by a Midi knob box which provides all the functions of a 2 channel DJ mixer.

But I need a mixer for occasional use with a big amplifier or self-powered speakers for level control, venue EQ, XLR outputs, mic input, and backup music input from a CD player.

I figure I can either get a low-end DJ mixer, or for more flexility a little "stage mixer" like the Mackie DFX-6 http://mackie.com/products/dfx6/index.html - not sure which way to go but leaning towards the DFX or similar.

[Revolver]

^oh man youll definatly want to go with a little stage mixer! mackie makes great stuff. and ill porbably be crucified for saying this but, behringer puts out some decent low end mixers if your tight on cash. though i have noticed the channel strips on behringer mixers to be abit noisey at high volumes when mixed out onto a good p.a.

with either mixer, youll be able to hit the 'MAGIC' pro audio standard of
0vu = +4dbm @1.23 volts. that means youll have alot more headroom when mixing out.

i think if you opt for a low end dj mixer youll be locked into the consumer standard of 0vu= -10dbv@.316 volts wich wont give you optimum sound.

go with a proper mixer.

[Code]

I have a Mackie 1202-VLZ you can have for $350.00: Mint shape; non smoking home studio. I'm going for Protools and don't need it anymore.

[tvmann]

^^ Hmmm gonna think about that - the VLZ is more of a studio mixer though - that DFX6 is only $180 USA & they have several new models announced in their Tapco line but not ready yet, even less $.

Thanks for the mixer info!

[inside]

^^^Some mixers even have a "sound" to them cause they use tuble/valve technology rather then new school solid state technology to give your sounds warmth. They cost an arm and a leg though. BTW I'm sorta talking out of my ass here (I'm always by the way).

[inside]

Originally Posted by mux

...that's not my 808 or 909, they belonged to my roommate... but the rest of the stuff is mine.

IMHO, gear that isn't being used is scarcely gear at all.

Do the TR's ever get turned on? Most peeps just use the samples now. Do u use them for live, cause that would be supa dope Orbital style?

[[EFM-7]]

I used to have a TR-606 and I'd play with it on the yellow schoolbus when i was in highschool.

i loved the snaredrum, it was like peas hitting a tin foil pie plate

[ill-esha]

Originally Posted by mystery

do you guys all live in your moms' basements?

the reason i'm asking is, i been trying to find an apartment to move into where i can spin without my neighbors complaining about the bass... and i can't afford my own house.

I do the same thing as mux, rent a house with a bunch of peeps, the owner let us do what we wanted with the garage so we tore it apart and built a studio, soundproofing the walls, putting 3 doors in to seal the sound.. etc.

Originally Posted by revolver

i dont know if i could 'combine' my studio. for me, sharing my gear is kinda like having another man touch my girlfriend.

DONT EVER SHARE GEAR. EVER. Maybe lend each other your respective stuff.. but don't ever pool resources to buy it.

TRUST ME.

[Myshell~]

[mux]

heh, well, it's been over a year since the last time this thread was active... I'm not going to post any more pics here, but I have some new-this-month studio shots up at http://mux.ca/gearpics.html if you're bored. :)

[Hero.Skye]

^lucky bastard :P

[nabs]

I just uploaded them recently, the pics are in my gallery.

Basically Consists of...

SoundProof Room
Recording/Mastering PC
My Numark Decks and Mixer
Tascam CD-X1500 & Tascam TTM1
Mics
Amps
Speakers
Guitar
Synthesiser (not in the pictures)

http://www.fnk.ca/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=999

[scue]

also a ppd01 that's not mine that is sitting right next to this stuff.

[nabs]

^^^ nice you finally got those TT500's eh. PPD01's are awsome i had one of those before.

[scue]

Nope, my brother's ttx's haha... only got a 4-7 and an sk-6f to my name.. still got my mind set on tt-500's, though I know it'll take me time.

Yeah the ppd01s are pretty nice.. They could have implemented some more since it's digital but hey.. The only reason I'm using the sk-6 right now is because of the focus fader. Despite the common word, it's a smooth, strong (so far) fader. I bought the mixer for 10 bucks and it had it inside so I guess that was a steal.

[vaporize]

here's my setup

sound card: soundblaster live! 24bit
speakers: Logitech Z5500
midi keyboard: (laying in garage covered in dust)
computer softwares: Reason 2.5 / CoolEdit Pro / Virtual DJ

[Revolver]

yeah not much has changed with my system since this thread was last alive.

i am selling off alot of it to get fully mobile.

im selling my powermac g4 wich is full of pro-audio and has never ever seen the internet.

im selling my midiman oxygen 8

im selling a korg es-1 sampler

im thinking of selling my mackie control universal wich is awsome

im considering selling my digi 002r Pro tools system or a trade+cash for a Mbox2

.....ha, im also selling my xbox with a shit load of games.

if your interested in anything pm and well talk

[angst]

Me during one of my many wedding/bar mitzvah circuit gigs.

[ill-esha]

Pictures removed, since the robbery.

[matéo]

illy where can I find a stand that you have your keyboards and turntables on?

I need something like that for my laptop to rest on over top of my turntables.

[ill-esha]

I think I got it at Long & McQuade

[Revolver]

yeah illesha a nice little space you have there! i really like the iso vox room you have.

most of all i like the furniture...were did you get your desk and keyboard rack?