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I usually use the inserts but you can also run it after the master outputs before whatever device you normally run the master outs to. In that case, the compressor output would set the final level rather than the master fader.

I do that sometimes with bass guitar and kick drum.

I'll be back as soon as I'm able. It's a really difficult transition and move I'm dealing with right now but I'll be back one day. I'm hoping to have an even better space for sound and filming too but it could take some time.

I'm still moving and it's a huge project. I think you'll enjoy the Dual Limiter. It is more versatile than I thought as well. I'll get it out to you tomorrow. Thanks!

I've been watching the pye compressor videos. I wish someone had both and would see if they are at all in the same realm.

@@rocketsauce5067 it seems like they are to me with the Dual Limiter having a lot less noise and general dirtiness. It's like the style of compression of the Pye without as much grittiness and dirt.

Thank you!

You can usually pick them up for between $300-$750 used. I'm not selling mine though.

Thank you! The little Britwind is still my main studio amp either with a cab or the cab sim DI. Really nice sounding little amp.

My wife custom painted a few of them but I'm not a guitar builder. One was a Jackson and the other I built from a kit.

Thank you! I was really impressed with the Spirit Live. The preamps are way above average and better than the Ghost preamps in my opinion. I used to own a Ghost and it's my least favorite sound wise of the consoles I've owned except some small cheaper ones.

Thank you! The move and new possible studio space is looking good so I hope to be back before too long. Hopefully with a more purpose built studio. The existing studio was setup without video in mind which made it harder to film so hopefully I can correct that. Thanks again!

The graininess is most likely the AT Pro 37r mics I use on overheads. The M-34 is fairly smooth sounding. Unfortunately I cannot do another comparison soon as I have loaned the console out temporarily while I am moving.

Yes, It can be an issue with analog gear that needs service mostly. The LA-12 is probably 40 years old and probably needs service or new caps to perform to spec. Analog gear is not noisy by design, it's just that many pieces of classic analog gear are old and need maintenance to perform their best. For example, my Symetrix CL-100 is not noisy at all but it was recapped before I bought it.

@@TwinCreekAudio this is helpful.

A lot of these so called "mastering" software packages and online processing don't really produce the finished master by ear. They are just using the same algorithms to do the processing using some basic settings that hopefully aren't too extreme and don't destroy the original mix too badly. Mastering yourself is probably a better option than these services and most software packages unless you're using a real mastering engineer that's actually going to listen to the audio. The other option is to use software that has enough options where you can tweak the finished Master to your own preferences. So unless you're going to pay a respected mastering engineer to master your project, you are correct that it's probably a better option to master it yourself with good software.

@@TwinCreekAudio Hey Grady! Great points here! Absolutely I also recommend stay away from the “instant mastering” AI mastering, etc… I have lately been mastering to tape from the DAW(logic) to Mackie 32 8 bus analog console with outboard EQ(DOD Q-231), and ART Pro VLA ii Compressor in the main inserts. Bounce the final mix from the board to Tape, and then from tape, back into the DAW, and lastly the only plugins I’ll use is the Adaptive limiter, and loudness meter to boost up the mix to streaming levels to around 14.0 integrated LUFS. To me I like this method best, and the mix/master sounds better than when I used to send to a mastering engineer.,

Different models of tape machines sound quite a bit different too. The MSR-16 actually sounds pretty modern but it's nice and smooth too. I think the dbx adds some analog vibe to the sound and it's pretty noisy without it.

@@TwinCreekAudio I have the MSR 16 and it sounds really good to me. I've published a few things that I did using it and the sound quality is professional in my opinion.

Thanks so much! The 450 is earlier so I'm sure the 812 will sound better as it likely has newer versions of the 4558 opamps than the 450. These small Japanese made recoding mixers are always reliable and not too noisy. I also tend to like the EQ on them.

@@TwinCreekAudio Good to know! I bought it a few years ago for super cheap on ebay and the seller informed me it used to belong to Edwin Starr! I did a few recordings on it and it definitely added some nice vibes and I remember EQing a snare and getting some nice thump as well as 5k bite on it!

Thank you!

I love the older Tascam mixers but I find that most Tascam gear over the years has sounded good especially for the money.

The Pre573 is only 1 channel so it cannot be used for a stereo signal. Aux is strange way to send to a preamp? Preamps are for boosting the level of a microphone or maybe an instrument DI. You normally would not want to run a line level signal into a mic preamp as it will cause a lot of distortion and unpleasantness. Using a mixer to send something to your audio interface and a daw is a topic that is too large to answer in a comment, but I have made a few videos about it which I will link below. Mixing with an analog console: ua-cam.com/video/OlMjnQP58nU/v-deo.htmlsi=D1ikBwCuKQcBnC_e Recording with an analog console: ua-cam.com/video/qEjg7h9iOqE/v-deo.htmlsi=SlKLajcADTKrDwJV I hope this helps.

I seem to always be able to get better results faster with analog gear.

Yes, it is definitely possible to use that console. The best way is to send the direct outs to audio interface inputs and audio interface outputs to line inputs. It is best to use separate channels for recording to the interface and others to return the signal from the interface for hybrid mixing but you can get around that by repatching between recording and mixing. The GB was designed for live sound but with 32 channels you can use at least 8 for monitoring channels while tracking up to 24 channels simultaneously. There is a lot of flexibility with a system like that, even when using a console designed for something other than recording. Make sure to check out my video. How to set up for mixing on an analog console and how to record tracks with an analog console. I will copy and paste the link below. ua-cam.com/video/qEjg7h9iOqE/v-deo.htmlsi=fbUITsEkVxyq_pbr ua-cam.com/video/RWmxkO2gnOs/v-deo.htmlsi=-FbH6YCoVTygh52- Thanks for your question. I hope this helps!

It sounds like there may be a limitation with either the Clarett driver or a Pro Tools limitation. I have not been a PT user for many years. It is difficult to understand such an individualized setup however, so it may be something else with the way you have things connected together.

@@TwinCreekAudio I was reading what comes with Protools Artist and it states 4/4 input and output I/O which I’m assuming that they are forcing anyone who’s trying to track back through a board has to upgrade, but I don’t want to jump the gun just yet.. I’m going to unplug my hardware and route the Zed soon it ship to me and see if that’s the problem. I also know that you can use USB with the Zed but me personally think that takes away from the analog sound I’m assuming again..

@@Ilikethatmusic_typebeats it shouldn't take away from the analog sound but the USB is only 2 channels I think. Ideally, you need a lot of separate outputs on an audio interface to connect to analog inputs.

@@TwinCreekAudio I failed to mention at the moment I’m using my old Pro 40 so I have 12 in and 12 out to the patchbay. And yes I would like to send the stems back in separately to finish with the mix then come back out the Zed for Summing.. Why the long process is beacuse for some reason my plugins aren’t active or like I said I could be just setting things up wrong..

@@Ilikethatmusic_typebeats the main thing is it have separate audio interface outputs which you send different tracks out through to inputs on the console. They can be line inputs or tape inputs if the console has them. Then connect the main LR out from the console to a pair of inputs on the audio interface to capture the analog summed mix back into the project. In my case, I use a completely separate interface to capture the final mix. This isn't really necessary, but I will do it this way in order to also record a voice track so the video will sync to the audio. A few of my most popular videos go into more detail of this setup with a Soundtracs Topaz. ua-cam.com/video/RWmxkO2gnOs/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/RWmxkO2gnOs/v-deo.html

Thank you! I love using tape but its too expensive to use for most clients. The MSR-16 is a great machine provided you can find one in good condition. A lot of them have been broken in shipping too so I'd try to get one you can pick up personally.

Nice! Analog is good and less hassle sometimes.

Oh yeah! it's a sleeper compressor for that and bass guitar.

Thank you! It's going to take a while but hopefully I'll be back before too long.

I stopped making guitar videos a long time as this channel is more about audio production. In this case, the amp was a Vox style and it was difficult to get clean tones from it with the humbuckers in this guitar. I used to have a Fender Twin which would have done that well. Now I don't have the guitar anymore since this video was probably made 3 years ago. I paused my channel recently which has strangely led to more views. I used to play jazz guitar but I stopped making guitar videos because my playing isn't that great and there are already too many guitar channels.

Thanks so much! I hope to find a new space and be back one day soon!

I wasn't sure what is what made of. My Dad has the guitar now but I can give it a closer look sometime.

Thank you! I really appreciate that. Hopefully I will be able to find another space and get back to making videos before too long. It's looking like it might be in the fall, but I am not sure yet as it's an entire long process. Thanks again!

Thank you! I hope to be back one day soon!

Thanks so much!

Thank you! That's what I was hoping to do when I started the channel. I also shied away from too much advertising and sponsorships. I wanted to create a real community of people who like analog gear and not just another channel featuring the latest plugin or another mixing trick though I have done a little of that. Thanks again! I hope to be back before long. I'm currently shopping for new spaces. One is very large and looks promising but there are a lot of things to consider.

Thank you! I'm planning to come back with new video after moving and getting things set back up. Thanks again!

I'll be back as soon as I can. There's a lot to do so I had to take a break for awhile.

@@TwinCreekAudio okay sir

I still have the first Gen RP6s. I might sell the Tannoys but might keep both and sell my NS10s.

Thanks so much! I'm still working on the move. It's a process that takes awhile but I hope to be back soon!

Thank you!

Thank you! I am trying to get things moved so I can make more videos again but I am not sure what will happen exactly.

I was never going to sell everything. I have a lot of extra gear I've collected to make videos about so I'm just selling some of that extra stuff and maybe things I would like to change it upgrade later. I hope to be back but then again UA-cam doesn't really make that much and I also have bills to pay etc. So whether I come back or not, probably depends on whether it is financially responsible to continue spending so much time making videos.

​@@TwinCreekAudio That is very wise, hope the best for your new journey!

I'm sure you could but you might have to route the body. I'm not sure what it looks like under the pick guard. Might be easier to use a single coil sized humbucker though.

Everything is OK. I'm just getting older and adjusted my life and studio to be easier to handle. I hope to come back and make new videos but it will depend on what kind of space I have in the future.

Thank you! That's fantastic! There are not enough videos on the subject. Those have always been my most popular so it's a good topic for UA-cam. I plan to be back as soon as I can. I have a lot of work to do over the summer to get things moved and set back up. Thanks so much for your comment.

The concept of using the inserts is correct but in use, it really does not offer enough control over the signals. If the console has enough extra channels, you can use some to send to the recording device and the extra channels to receive from the recording device. I hope that helps. The inserts can work pretty well for sending to tape but then you have no control over the levels coming back.

@@TwinCreekAudio I thought that the return included in the insert would be before any of the board processing. That way, you could use faders, EQ, and panning in the board to manipulate the signal. So I'm thinking it would go console > insert send > recording device > external processing > insert return > console controls > 2-track output on board. Or would the return not offer enough of a signal boost? I'm very new to analog recording, so I am most likely just missing something, or maybe phrasing it in a weird way.

@@mctwishvonnoodles9793 it would mostly work but you would not have Independent control over the levels going to the recording device or coming back from it that way. The insert's position in the signal path might be different for different consoles too. I would check the manual but working that way would likely lead to a lot of headaches as it's really not a typical way of setting up an analog console. The inserts are for processing on each channel individually and really aren't meant to be a send and return, such as you'd find on a recording console to be be used with a recording device or tape machine. As I said before, it might work but it will be very frustrating and difficult in practice to use a setup like that. When people talk about using the inserts like a direct out, they usually won't be using the inserts return to hear the recorded signal but maybe doing it this way to record a live performance to separate tracks while using the mixer for the front of house or stage mix.

Thank you! It's a Soundcraft Sapphyre. I might keep it for the next studio if there's enough space. It's similar to an SSL with the small fader and gates on every channel. It also has cool mix bus architecture that gives it a wide sound stage. No built in bus comp or anything cool like that but I'll be keeping a lot of my outboard gear too.

Thanks! It will work out fine. Just need to find to relocate and see what kind of space I'll have to set up in.

Thank you! I'll be back as soon as I get things moved and figure out my new setup. I guess I could make some videos about different ways to set the studio up after the move. I have a lot of things to think about.

@@TwinCreekAudio please don't forget about us 🥹

I hope to be back as soon as possible. I just know that it will take some time to get things accomplished and we have kids graduating and a lot of other things going right now so it's going to be a transition period. Hopefully I'll be back with a good new space!