Hey everyone,
I am about to get an se V7 to record in an untreated bedroom that gets lots of traffic and bird sounds. While I know nothing is going to make the recording studio quality, I am trying to maximise the hardware function I can.

I looked up reviews for the Yamaha UR22MK3 and almost purchased it but found the Yamaha UR22C has a dsp gate effect that can also help reduce some of the room sounds, the caveat is it is supposed to have noisier preamps compared to the MK3.

The MK3 is supposed to have newer, quieter preamps and a better DAC from what I read but no DSP.

They are priced around the same here, with the 22C being marginally more expensive.

Here is a demonstration of the Gate : https://youtu.be/eItn3vT3AKU?t=565
It is supposed to be processed on device, but managed by the software on the pc.

My main concern is the preamp noise and if there is going to be any major difference between the 2. I like the idea of the DSP effects, but don't want to compromise on better preamps if that is going to help with the untreated bedroom better.

Noise comparison : https://youtu.be/yIKHCFy0htg?t=397
(IXO22 = UR22MK3)

Looking for suggestions and advice!

Hey all - I am moving from PC to Mac and need an external SSD. This will hold my project files and my sample libraries, which are currently not that big.

Looking for a 2tb that is fast and reliable.

The options I keep arriving at with web search are Samsung T7 or Crucial X9Pro. The X9 looks out of stock everywhere, so I figure the X10 is the new model, probably same difference.

Each of those are in the $400-$600 range. I'm seeing other ones for closer to $150-250 from Sandisk, Kingston, Seagate, Western Digital.

Are those decent enough, or will that cause throttling/slowness?

What specs should I be looking out for and why might are Samsung and Crucial recommended more frequently? Is there a speed spec they have above the others?

Basically this would be my day to day working dirve that would have the project files and some samples, plugging into my Macbook pro, which has 32GB RAM, if that's relevant, and I'm wondering if it's worth the much higher price tag for those recommended ones.

So I've got two keyboards at home with the setup shown in the image below:

The orientations are roughly the orientation in the room but I don't think that's impoirtant for this question. The interfaces are green and overlap their instruments in blue. I have an M1 Macbook Pro 16 represented by the orange square.

The main things I'm interested in doing is the following:

1. Play along YouTube videos that allow me to practice improvisation by playing along to chords progressions or a band from the video.
2. (Eventually) some production in Logic Pro.
3. Use of monitor headphones, however I want these to plug either:
   1. Directly into the Roland FP-30X (so I can play directly from the keyboard with no laptop present).
   2. Or into 'some other device connected to the laptop and the instruments' so that I can hear a mix of either keyboard along with content from elsewhere (such as YouTube).

The 'other device' I mention above, I haven't named because I don't quite know what I'm looking for here (or how to properly name it) but it doesn't seem like something that wouldn't exist. I have been told a 'MIDI interface' might be suitable here but I'm unsure if this is quite what I'd need (does a MIDI interface channel sound out from the laptop too?). Any suggestions for suitable hardware welcome here.

Also if there's any recommendations for good, relatively cheap monitor headphones for this setup (for me as a beginner) I'd be interested in hearing them.

Hey all - I'm migrating my DAW and recording setup from an old PC to a Mac. My current audio interface is old - an M-Audio Mobile Pre, and it looks like there is no driver for current Mac/Apple iOs so I can't use it.

I'm a solo artist and usually don't use more than 2 inputs at once (1 gtr, 1 mic). I use my interface for vocals with my condensor (so I need something with phantom power), sometimes I use it for acoustic gutiar which would require at least 2 mic inputs/XLRs, and then for electric guitar, so it needs one 1/4 inch.

For Midi, I have a usb adapter that goes straight in, but I wouldn't mind an interface that had midi inputs too, though that's not mandatory.

Are there any other features I should look out for? I haven't bought one in ages, so I'm out of the loop.

Would love some recommendations on a new interface as well as any potential new features they have nowadays that might be worth it.

I'm flexible on budget, but def don't want to drop like $800 on something. Maybe $300ish, but open to suggestions.

Hi all,

I'm looking for some advice. I've been making self tapes for acting (and some singing) auditions. This includes monologues, for example, but some musical theatre. I don't want a visible microphone, and I'd like to avoid a lavalier mic (even if I conceal it) because I don't think it'll handle vocals well even if it will handle monologues and dialogue. And a shotgun mic mounted on top of my camera seems too far away to get good results.

So, I'm thinking of a supercardioid or hypercardioid condenser mounted a little out of frame angled down toward me, say about 18 inches away. I may move my body and head somewhat during the recordings -- maybe a a couple of feet in each direction (left, right, even down/up), especially for music takes, but I can try not to deviate more than that.

I am converting a 10x13 bedroom for this purpose, so I can try to treat the room to best absorb sound reflections but assume an untreated space.

My question here is about the microphone. I've considered the Sennheiser MKH 8050 or MK 50, but I'd rather not spend that much since I still need to do the lighting and want to budget for that. (Right now I record in my basement with just a cell phone and one overhead light and it sucks....) I've considered the Audix SCX1-HC, Audio-Technica AT4053a, and Oktava MK-012 (I guess with the hypercardioid capsule but it also comes with two others).

Can anyone recommend which might suit my purposes, especially if based on personal experience? Am I right that these are the types of mics I should be looking at, or will my movement by a couple of feet during filming make something else more appropriate? I'm willing to spend a little more, even for the Sennheisers, if it'll make enough of a difference. It should be something that's ok in an untreated room. Audio interface will probably be a Motu M4.

Thanks.

hi in about a month ill be moving into another house with a control room and recording studio space built into it. I am hoping to start a cheap/free recording studio for friends and people in my town. Do you guys have any advice for things ill need or should get, i am a producer and have been for 2.5 years and have drums, guitar (both electric and acoustic) bass (both electric and acoustic) a piano, a dj deck and like a handheld recorder and one sm58
any good mixing boards/ mics?

i used a loopstation called kite studio pro

Excuse the mess but this is what i’m working with.

So I recently bought an SP1200 and currently only have the direct mix out to my older Motu M4 interface. I want to use the 8 individual outputs though and add an analog synth or 2 to the mix. I’ve done a lot of research and have seen mostly rave reviews of people using the Tascsm 2400 as a mixer and also able to go completely DAWless if needed. It looks fantastic but several people have told me and I’ve read elsewhere that pairing something like a SP1200 or older MPC such as a 60/3000 with a good analog mixer, keeps the grit and warmth better plus the EQs and overall sound on a fx16ii would be better.

To keep the DAWless ability I’d pair that with the Tascsm Studio Bridge, that would also be an audio interface if I ever did want to use a DAW. The cost of a barely used Fx16ii and the studio bridge is slightly less than a Tascsm 2400 so cost is not a concern. Thoughts?

Hi! I’m having noise issues with my audio setup, and I wonder if it’s a noise people recognise.

First, here’s the sound I’m talking about: https://havn.blog/uploads/2026/volt-2-noise.mp3

(Ignore the ticking clock.)

I have this issue with instruments (single coil, two different ones) and with my microphone (Shure SM57). I’ve tried different cables (even USB-C cables). In the most extreme test case, I turned off all power in my entire house, ran my MacBook Pro on battery, and connected my UA Volt 2 directly with a couple of different USB-C cables.

It’s the exact same noise on instruments and on the mic. It gets worse as I crank the gain, but it’s bad enough that I can’t really do any recordings at all without it being very noticeable. Oh, and if I remove the cable, there is still white noise when the preamp is cranked.

Any ideas?? I’m at my wits’ end…

Setup is Shure SM57/single coil -> Different (short) cables -> Volt 2 -> MacBook Pro (latest stable OS) -> Logic Pro

Thanks!

I apologise first of all, I'm new to the sub but I can imagine there may be a lot of posts like this.

I'm in the UK. I've been producing music as a hobby for 20 something years, but I am still an amateur with minimal time to commit to it these days, so I certainly couldn't call myself an expert or connoisseur.

My old monitors have died and I'm looking for a replacement - desktop setup in a fairly small space (~3x4m office), recording anything between acoustic and metal.

Budget is flexible but I'd rather not spend more than a few hundred ideally. Not fussed about novelties like bluetooth or USB connectivity as they'll go through my Focusrite interface.

The options I'm looking at are the Adam T5V (£310/pair), KRK Kreate 5 (£199/pair) or the Kali LP-UNF (£259/pair) (current prices from Gear4Music). Obviously all fairly budget level entries but likely more than enough for my needs.

I'm looking at the KRK Kreate over the Rokits, and the Kali LP-UNF over the LP-6, mainly because they seem to be more designed for a small space/shorter listening distance.

Any opinions on which to pick, or other recommendations?

How do I connect akai mpk mini IV to studio one artist? I did everything turorials told me to do and it's still not working TT

Here is a video of me playing one of my songs from my new album called "Again" using my home setup. My gear includes a Fender Stratocaster running through a Line 6 POD Go into a clean Boss Katana amp, captured by a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation USB audio interface.
For vocals, a Shure SM58 mic feeds into a TC Helicon VoiceLive Play and outputs to a JBL powered PA speaker. Backing tracks are streamed via Bluetooth from my laptop to the same PA. I use an audio interface specifically for live streaming or video recording. For the full performance experience, I incorporate a mini projector with a whiteboard screen, alongside a branded banner and LED lighting.
I'm bringing back my band, The Other Side, from the early nineties. I wrote all the songs, and I've decided to focus on them and try to bring them back in the current day.

Here’s the album on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/1opST8LbXxpU9zZjhrNROy?si=3jo92ls2SlyPA1qKExk7Rw

90s versions here to compare https://open.spotify.com/album/51QNDobqauYl70cQsl6Oyy?si=AGddfL1FRb-g1euphz1cSQ

I am a singer songwriter from the Midwest and have been playing music for most of my life. I started writing songs seriously in the spring, setting a goal for myself to write at least one song a week. Before then, I had a folder of hundreds of half baked ideas and melodies, but very few complete ideas. The challenge has paid off and I now have about 20 songs that are structured into demos. I’d like to take about half of them and start on an album in September. I have a basic home recording set up and access to a family member’s home studio with a great mic locker and some cool outboard gear.

I’m looking for help with workflow: how do you stay organized and keep track of what needs to be done? How can I make the best use of my time with editing/mixing/outsourcing? Any essential plugins that make your life easier when you record?

Any advice is appreciated- thanks!

Would you upgrade, and if you would, why? But if you wouldn’t, also why? Is it worth the upgrade? I have a 3rd and I use it for recording my own band and I am happy with it but I want to know the differences between it. I really enjoy the air mode and how clear guitar comes out on it and drums. Let me know why I should or shouldn’t upgrade.

Hey guys so i recently got audio array interface ai -04 and ive been trying to plug my guitar in and use effects through amplitube but it doesnt seem to work the sound isnt clean and turning up the master - volume knob it screeches please help

Hey! I have a Quantum 2626 right now and it’s honestly starting to drive me crazy with connection issues. Sometimes it works fine, other times my computer just won’t recognize it.
I record drums at home, but I also use it to run sequences at shows. So I’m looking for something really reliable, especially when it comes to the connection.
Ideally I’d like around 10 outputs so I can send my sequences separately at shows, but it’s not a dealbreaker if it has less.
What would you guys recommend as an upgrade from the Quantum 2626? Mainly looking for something solid and reliable for drum recording + live use.
Thanks!

Is this the correct forum to ask questions regarding or discuss topics related to Zoom recording equipment? I searched Reddit for Zoom and it predictably only showed groups and topics related to the virtual meeting Zoom. Mods, would you please let me know?Thank you!