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Thanks for the input. That would be really nice but I can't use copyright material on CZcams without getting in trouble. Mahalo for watching.

Thanks as always. Great examples you've shared here. I could do a whole video on how not to wear your talent out with too many takes and creative suggestions over the talkback mic. What I usually end up doing is just leaving the console mic on for the client or producer and then keep my mic on toggle over by my workstation. (Usually I'll mute both mics on record.) Mahalo and take that vacay sometime soon!

@@HiPunch Thank you! I love your videos; you're doing a fantastic job. I remember working on a Neve once, and they used a toothpick to keep something latched. That’s a great idea for how not to wear out talent and encourage creative suggestions. I'm so burnt out that I'd probably approach that topic as "How to Wear Out Your Talent in One Easy Lesson." But that would shut down opportunities for creative input and positive reinforcement. This job is half creativity, half psychology, half engineering, and half not knowing how to divide by two. ʕ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʔ

I sure will, Mahalo. I just finished the last series. I'll put it out late this week.

Some very good suggestions here, mahalo Steve. If you have some time please check out this video where I do talk about my shotgun mics and a couple other applications I use. czcams.com/video/6t54BMT51tE/video.html

I gotta have more cowbell, baby!

I had the SuperTrue automation working at one point with the old PC. It's amazing how far automation has come along. I do not know about changing the batteries, though. Can you please tell me or does it even matter without the virtual dynamics? Mahalo

@@HiPunch theyre soldered onto the circuit board located under the master section and under the modules in the first bucket. they hold the memory for the last position of the mutes i believe, but mainly they get leaky and can ruin traces elsewhere. lotta old digital fx units die that way too. i hope someone comes up with a solution like the tangerine system to replace it.

How you know this information is beyond me. I'd be afraid to go in there and attempt it. Sounds like it won't affect what I'm using the console for anyway. Mahalo for the info.@@reverendcarter

@@HiPunch its a pain. but sometimes necessary. there's videos on CZcams for everything. just gotta be patient and gentle with it. I've helped restore a few consoles with friends, Im not close to an expert but I know a few.

Thanks, brother. You're most welcome. Humid and rainy in old Hilo town today. Aloha

Starburst. Awesome!

You got that right. Console will always get you better tone and control, especially with a nice outboard compressor like a dbx160 or a UA1176. Mahalo for watching.

Absolutely, J Dawg. You'll get great fidelity and not have to worry about clipping. Just make sure to plug it into the wall or get a USB battery for longer record times. If you have time, check out this other video on using some different types of mics with the Tascam. Mahalo for watching. czcams.com/video/X4eASUAzKTE/video.html

@@HiPunch Thank you! 🙏🏽

Aloha James. I do love the preamps on the Angela and have been using them for years without any real problems, especially on my drum kits. Never tried the MPX 1 but generally I really love the Lexicon outboard verbs a lot. The advantage of course is being able to recall plug-ins once you've taken the time to dial them in. So that's why I've adapted to using them over my outboard devices. I still use them daily for my headphone mixes as well as quick temp mixes for clients. Mahalo, for watching Part One as well.

@@HiPunchnothing better than Lexicon 👍

I've always wondered the same thing about the Einstein. I think it was a more advanced version of the Angela. Mahalo for watching.

I'm glad you liked it, Daniel. I've had a lot of requests to talk about this old console. Thanks for watching. I've got another video I'll release on Friday.

@@HiPunch very excited to watch.

I've had no problems with the Tascam for several years now. It always gets the job done and sounds great. Thanks for watching.

Yes. I especially love the D6 on kick. Makes my job so easy! Thanks for watching.

Mahalo, Johnny. More to come soon.

Good question. I did not mention that they plug in to a 12 channel XLR snake that runs into the mixing console. Mahalo for watching.

I sure did. Don't use unleaded. LOL

@@HiPunch I have one, and I never would have guessed... wow ;)

Sounds like a doozie! Don't envy you that task. I agree with your approach and yes, I keep the kick and snare dead center individually and then try to get the overhead image to reflect that as well. I've started measuring the exact distance from the center of the snare to each overhead to keep them equal. It looks a bit weird but the mic over the ride is significantly lower as a result. A more radical approach might be to go for a mono drum kit without a stereo spread at all. Then put some guitars, percussion and FX out in the stereo spectrum to make up for the mono drum kit. A great example is 'Amber' by 311. Good luck, brother.

It's a little beast for sure. Please watch all four of my videos covering the unit. I did my best to cover all of it's features. Let me know if I can answer any questions and Mahalo for watching. czcams.com/video/b6UCQ_njv_g/video.html

@@HiPunch thank you thank you will do

Sorry. I've never worked with an Atomos system. I know this works with other cameras automatically. Please let me know and thanks for watching.

It really depends on what you are recording. I usually use large diaphragm mics on vocals, acoustic string instruments and then smaller dynamic mics on drums, horns, guitar cabs. No rules though. Whatever sounds best to you. Here's a video going over my mic collection. Mahalo for you interest and support. czcams.com/video/zLCgu3gCQIk/video.html

@@HiPunch Oh okay, so Why is a Larger Diaphram better for voice rather than instruments? Thanks for the link. Will check that out in a bit!

@@the_luminary It's a good question. The main reason is that a large diaphragm mic is typically a powered mic. It will pick up better transients and detail that a smaller mic will not. It is also more sensitive to softer sounds like breath, whispers, sibilance and string tone. Hope this answers your question.

While you certainly can plug lavs right into the front but that's not typically how I set up the unit for film and concert work. Please check out this video to see what I recommend. Mahalo for watching. czcams.com/video/X4eASUAzKTE/video.html

@@HiPunch Oo.. Okay will check that video out thanks!

I've never tried that. You can certainly select USB as an input device to play audio into your Tascam from a phone or tablet. (Input Select) Not sure about using the mic on your phone, though. Best just to purchase the best mic you can afford instead. Here's a video on the mics I use in the studio. Mahalo for your support. czcams.com/video/zLCgu3gCQIk/video.html

I would record your acoustic using multiple mics. One (or both) of the built in mics placed a few feet away and then your SM57 close in on the guitar body. Blend to taste for a nice stereo acoustic sound. As far as EQ, there is no one correct way or preset. Ignore the preset names and try them all until you find the best tone that feels right to you. You can also try using one of the hi-pass filters to roll off boomy low frequencies. Mahalo for watching!

As far as guitar amps, place the mic right on the speaker dead center and as close as you can get it. Add a little compression and try different EQ presets. The bottom manual or custom preset is the one I usually use.

Sure. Just send me your email. I can't send a PDF in comments. Thanks for watching.

Mahalo! This is one of my favorites. 🙏

Not really. The older Rode lavs are not 32 bit so I typically set them about minus 15 db or so. If they distort, you can’t fix it. Better to have a low signal than too hot. Mahalo for watching.

@@HiPunch Thank you. I like your wireless boom setup as well. Very clever.

Mahalo! I use an Anker USB battery in the bottom of my gig bag. I also built a charging case for long location shoots. Check it out! czcams.com/video/3uloUa6IPBY/video.htmlsi=jUfSnIOm-z_Prlel

@@HiPunch Thanks for sharing

I’m honestly not sure how one would do that. How do you normally import files into you iPhone?

You want to use the x8 to record the audio to your phone's video?

I'm really not sure. That Tascam home screen is kind of a waste. Let's see if they improve on it or if Zoom will take the lead with their new recorders. Mahalo!

Remove the micro SSD and stick it into your computer to drag/copy the files. You can also use an adapter into your iPad.

Just a waste of a nice, big knob, right? I wish they would re-invent this unit with a Mk II version. Looks like Zoom is gonna outdo Tascam on this one. Mahalo!

@@HiPunch How long would we have to wait? What do you think?

@@Flitzefeuersocke You actually don't have to wait. This new H6e device from Zoom seems to check all the boxes. Check it out here: czcams.com/video/O02k6r13LkE/video.html

@@HiPunch but i heared, the preamps of the zoom aren’t as good as ones of the tascam… and that matters to me…

@@Flitzefeuersocke I feel the same way. Tascam pre amps are great but look at the mics that come with the Zoom plus six XLR inputs!

I have not had any problems with the screen so far or any other issues. I don't use the unit too heavily and it's only about two years old. So, we will see how it holds up over time. (Please do make a good case for it) Mahalo! czcams.com/video/VI0o_t3gcyo/video.html

At just $300 it looks like the Zoom H6E is gonna finally deliver what Tascam should in a Portastudio MkII. Thanks for the info. Very impressive!

@@HiPunch glad to help 😎😎

No I can't say that I have. Just the Zoom F8-N Pro which I really enjoyed on a film shoot. Last night I tried a little Zoom Q2n on a live video shoot. Seemed to do a pretty good job capturing 24/48 audio as well as decent 4K video. Mahalo for watching, Stevio

Me too. Sounds like finally a really good experience you had with her in session. I wish that I could find someone like that here in Hawaii! Tell her if she's ever here on vacay to drop by the studio. Thanks for watching this latest video. Not too many have yet.

@@HiPunch I'm still waiting to be paid. It's always the same stuff. I love your videos. Can't wait for the next one to come!

@@GdpJapan Engineer/Producer/Voice Talent/Janitor/Bill Collector. Sounds like my life! Get that deposit up front!

I always try to get paid upfront, but this time I was hired through a third party and today is the payment deadline. What people might not know is that I have a paralegal degree in Japan. If I don't see that deposit today, I will start charging the applicable daily interest for late payments. Back to the topic, I have a female friend who is now probably one of the top producers in Japan and is making her way through many other countries. She has even scored Billboard number ones by writing for artists like BTS. When I first met her, a friend told me to think of her as a lyricist. Ten years later, she's making six figures a month. This reminds me that back when I first met her, there was still a lot of discrimination, at least here.

@@GdpJapan Amazing story. Good for her. I'd love to interview her if she's ever here in Hawaii. Sounds like you could use a vacay, too!

Me too! Here's a brief overview if you like. Mahalo for watching, Auggie. czcams.com/video/xZUfDTbJ8CA/video.html