Solutions for equipment getting too hot
“The gear in my rack tends to get a bit hotter than I’m comfortable with. Do you have any suggestions?” First, it’s normal for some equipment to... Read more »
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Apr 17, 2003, 12:00 AM
Apr 15, 2003, 12:00 AM
Braided Shield, Serve Shield, and Foil Shield
Words for the Day & Technical Tip of the Day: For today’s Technical Tip of the Day we are going to define three related terms and add those... Read more »
Apr 14, 2003, 12:00 AM
Digital Mixing
Today’s TECH TIP explains how one piece of gear can help your complicated digital world! Today’s synthesizers, sound modules, samplers, and... Read more »
Apr 11, 2003, 12:00 AM
Roland V-Drum tips
The following are some helpful hints for all you Roland V-Drum owners out there (and we know there are a lot!). Q. What’s the best way to keep... Read more »
Apr 10, 2003, 12:00 AM
Does Phantom Power effect the shield in a mic cable?
“Does the use of 48-volt phantom power affect the performance of the shield on a microphone cable?” Resistors generally limit the current that... Read more »
Apr 9, 2003, 12:00 AM
Rack mounting non rack mountable equipment
“I have an older cassette deck that I would like to put in my studio rack – but it’s not a rack mountable deck. Beyond just putting it on a... Read more »
Apr 4, 2003, 12:00 AM
Issues with connecting multiple synths to a computer.
“I have three synthesizer modules and one keyboard connected to a single port MIDI interface. I’m able to play the keyboard’s sounds and those... Read more »
Apr 3, 2003, 12:00 AM
The need for balanced cables.
“Why do most people tell me that balanced cables are only needed when you have really long cables, like 50’+?” Balanced cables, when connected... Read more »
Apr 2, 2003, 12:00 AM
Hearing external instruments on your Digi 001
“How do I hear what my MIDI device (keyboard, drum machine, etc.) is playing from my Digi 001 without recording it?” There are a number of... Read more »
Mar 31, 2003, 12:00 AM
CD Burning Issues
The following are just a few things to keep in mind when burning, using and storing CDs. • The tracks on any CD are usually around 1.6 microns... Read more »