There is a steep learning curve to setting up a recording studio. The first attempt showed us what hardware problems we had. We were using a MAC PowerMac G5, Alesis I/O 26 Firewire input device and Audacity GNU recording software. The Alesis is very sensitive to the type of Firewire hardware it is connected to. The PowerMac's intergral firewire hardware was incompatible with the Alesis which resulted in spikes across all channels. That made the product unusable except in short sound clips.
We have since built a Windows 7 based system with an Adaptec Firewire input card. This eliminated the spike during recording, but now we have two other problems--a hardware and software incompatibility. First, Alesis has not ported their drivers to Windows 7, so the drivers will "fall out" (not function) after a few minutes of recording. We will need to create a Windows XP SP3 partition on our harddrive to load the Alesis drivers and interface. Second, Audacity will not record more than two channels on a Windows based system; therefore, we will be using CuBase 5 installed on the XP partition. Our next show is in June. I hope to have all the bugs worked out so I can post a mixed down recording of it.
11.5.10
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I've recorded two single-song CD's, and I was amazed at the tech-stuff behind it all. Unlike most "pop-stars" I didn't have all the voice-boxes behind me to make my voice seem different or great, so I sometimes cringe when I hear some imperfections on my CDs...but then, I think, well, I know who is really behind it. The point? I think your discussion/blog is quite interesting! I've learned more about recording!
ReplyDeleteWhile I have never been a "true" punk fan, however you blog makes it quite intriguing to me. My sister lived in Seatle for many years and is well versed in the music. Yes, I probably was one that thought, like disco, punk will never survive. Great to meet others with different interests and knowledge.
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