Just got the 8pre and have some questions. For the record this is all for recording drums only.
On the 8pre the only way for me to hear any sound through the headphones or mains is to crank up the volume almost all the way on the front trim knobs for each mic, is that normal?
Also, I know the condensor mics need phantom power, but do any of the others? Seems like all the mics "work" better with phantom power applied (using Carver mics).
The -20db gain seems like it needs to be flipped on for every mic, again is this normal?
Where should I be controlling volume from? The 8pre trim tabs or inside CueMix?
Haven't played with Audiodesk yet, but where can I control frequency range that the mics pick up? Right now it's just a big wash of sound because all the mics are picking up everything.
That's all for now, thanks in advance.
JD
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Dude, it sounds like you need to peruse your manual a tad... learn about CueMix, level setting and the interaction between the Pads and Trim Pots.
Phantom Power does not effect the sound of dynamic mics unless it's not working properly, in which case it is very unlikely to do anything good to your sound.
If you are playing the kit as you record, or even sitting in the same room, you may need a really efficient pair of closed-back headphones and possibly a stronger headphone amp than that provided by the 8pre, which is not particulalry powerful.
People spend lifetimes striving for the perfect drum recording... get a book on audio engineering or buy a few mags like EQ, Recording or Mix, and read all about miking a kit. Then put what you've learned into practice. Over time, you will find you are making decent recordings.
Have fun, and good luck!
Phantom Power does not effect the sound of dynamic mics unless it's not working properly, in which case it is very unlikely to do anything good to your sound.
If you are playing the kit as you record, or even sitting in the same room, you may need a really efficient pair of closed-back headphones and possibly a stronger headphone amp than that provided by the 8pre, which is not particulalry powerful.
People spend lifetimes striving for the perfect drum recording... get a book on audio engineering or buy a few mags like EQ, Recording or Mix, and read all about miking a kit. Then put what you've learned into practice. Over time, you will find you are making decent recordings.
Have fun, and good luck!