Recording Direct to Computer
posts regarding production recording where the computer is the main device
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Word Clock 1 2 3
by S Harber- 52 replies
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This is a spill over from another discussion but I was wondering where folks are taking their word clock from? I usually make my mixer, in this case an 01v96, the master and lock all the other machines, MOUT 828 MK2 to it as slaves. MLan is breaking this style of build as it requires the computer attached to be the word clock master. Here I am experimenting w/ Boomcorder via mLan and it doesn't seem to me that my powerbook would be the best source for sync but it is required to be the master in the world of mLan. Hopefully this will change. Darren Brisker has posted about running TC into a MOTU traveler and then having word sync/line up to that so that TC is bascial…
Last reply by curleysound, -
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Interesting item that could be the simplest way to hook up a microphone directly to the computer (Mac and Windows) http://centrance.com/products/mp/ "At home or on the road, MicPort's compact, USB-powered design offers maximum audio fidelity and minimal system configuration. Protected by a rugged chassis, MicPort's low-noise circuitry preserves high-quality audio. The onboard headphone jack delivers zero-latency monitoring via direct circuit. Mic gain and headphone volume adjustment couldn't be easier with MicPort's two conveniently located rotary controls." Regards, Jeff Wexler
Last reply by TVPostSound, -
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I mostly posted this so I dont have to see "recording audio for a wedding" on the right every time I log on to the forums. Seems this sub forum has been quiet for some time.
Last reply by codyman, -
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I'm in the market for an audio interface to record to, and play from, a current model 15" MacBook Pro (via USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt) and, in the nice but not essential category, a current model iPad (via an independent power source for the interface and the iPad camera connector kit). I already use a Sound Devices 7 series recorder. For the interface, I need only two mic inputs, and output to headphones and two speakers, so the obvious choice is a USBPre 2. However, there appear to be credible alternatives at similar or lower prices - for example, RME's Babyface, Universal Audio's new Apollo Twin (although it requires AC power, i.e. cannot be powered by the comput…
Last reply by RadoStefanov, -
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saw this on my twitter feed this morning. usb only? any luck with boom recorder going usb? i see a lot of board mixers nowadays only being usb. Yamaha Launches New 01V96i http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/yamaha_launches_new_01v96i_digital_mixer/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#When:13:08:40Z
Last reply by S Harber, -
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Has anyone tried feeding Boom Recorder via Dante Virtual sound card ? It uses the Apple core audio so theoretically it should work ? Just wondering if anyone has tried it. Thanks.
Last reply by Todd Weaver, -
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So I'm wondering are Avid skipping the .x steps (as in PT 7.3) and releasing a new version every couple of months so they can make more money? Has anyone tried this new version, is it that different/better tha PT 9?
Last reply by Jesper Magnusson, -
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Boom recorder is a lot cheaper? Coffey Sound only sells MetaCorder. Anyone got a list of features vs. cost vs. usability? Thanks
Last reply by takev, -
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<p>Sound devices,<br /> <br /> So I was doing a corporate gig and it was an interview with a woman, simple setup boom and lav.<br /> We shot around 8 hours and we did 10 scenes, the 744 was recording as usual until scene 5, what I mean is that the files on the hdd where perfect and from scene 5 on, all the files are between 3mb and. 20 mb. While the first takes where around 150mb.<br /> The recorder indicated I was recording on the hdd but it was slow on the CF, I couldn't stop the take, so we kept rolling with the 744 indicating recording on the hdd<br /> My surprise came when I handed the files, the editor called me in stati…
Last reply by Strei, -
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Hi guys, Just been wondering about how to do timecode with Pro tools 9 and my 003. I have lost several gigs lately because I don't have a recorder that does time code. I have a Tascam DR-680 and a SD442. I know from the studio that I can stamp the tracks with timecode by basically recording a track with a spmte file, but how then to sync cameras? I probably just need to break down and get a 788t, but cant quite afford it yet. Any thoughts on recording or doing playback straight out of pro tools with timecode(without owning SD or Zaxcom)? Some one mention to me that JLaudio makes a box that converts word clock in to smpte...Don't sound reliable to me?? Thanks …
Last reply by Brandon Pert, -
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Hey Guys, I recently recorded a short film for a buddy of mine and used my Pro Tools 9 and Focusrite Saffire 56 interface to record 1-4 mic inputs. I am now finding that I can't export poly wav files from Pro Tools (trying to use the export file command always makes many mono files). I downloaded wave agent to see what I can do, but I have never used the program. Also, I didn't roll on all inputs all the time, so the filing naming isn't consistent for which take they are. (For example Boom_01.wav and Studio Mic_01.wav might be from the same take, but Lav 1_01.wav would be from 4 takes later as I didn't roll the lav mic on the first three takes, etc.) They do all have the…
Last reply by dustinguished, -
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The Sound Devices 788t has eight of arguably the best preamps and ADCs in a portable piece of sound equipment. It also has firewire ports. On top of that it is the industry standard for location based mutitrack recorder: most sound mixers either have one or are at least familiar with their use. Wouldn't it be AMAZING if this piece of equipment could be used as a computer audio interface? All the pieces are there. Its seem like it is only the software that is holding this machine back from becoming a whole new beast. I already use mine for its preamps in my project studio and then run it through a ADC/interface into Pro Tools. This would cut out a whole section of the sign…
Last reply by ChineseScissorhands, -
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Hi there, I am looking to create a Fireface 800 rig for use with Boom Recorder that can either be used on location using a 2.66ghz, 4gb ram dual core Macbook Pro 15" (no express card) + two Focusrite Octopre's for up to 26 Analogue inputs. I would also like to be able to chain a Lacie Rugged drive via FW 800 to this setup. MBP FW800 port > Fireface 800 (2X Octopre's connected via adat) > Lacie Rugged Drive - bus powered I would also like to be able to expand this system to 52 inputs, by using two FF800's + four Octopre's connecting the FF800's via separate firewire cables to a Mac Pro (quad or 8 core, depends on my budget). Mac Pro Firewire 800 po…
Last reply by takev, -
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i am interested in boomrecorder setups. i will be doing a show soon and am thinking of this for main recorder. If you use a macbook(not the pro) what is the setup since i think there is only the 1 firewire port( do you use a usb harddrive for backup?). i know that firewire external drive takes the load off the computer, but how are you plugging in the mixer? Also, whats the benefit of a mixer to something like a motu traveler as opposed to a mixer with firewire like the mackie onyx series, if there is a benefit. I will not have the budget for a cooper or any other top end mixer. How reliable is the system if you use the computer as dedicated recorder? any crashes? i…
Last reply by Noah Timan, -
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Does anyone have preferences for certain control surfaces? I am thinking of adding support for this to Boom Recorder.
Last reply by Dejan Ceko, -
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Hello everyone, I have just made Boom Recorder 7.24 available for limited distribution. It is limited because I do not yet know if this version works on all the equipment out there. I currently only have Snow Leopard, but it should still work on Tiger and Leopard as well. And although I've tested it, there may be some new bugs introduced between 7.22 and this version. This version solves the problem with sound reports not being generated on Snow Leopard. This had to do with a new version of the xslt library which no longer allows whitespace in certain parts of the .xsl files. For anyone who is still interested after what you know now, you can download it fr…
Last reply by John Blankenship, -
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Just a plug from a satisfied customer for Reaper, as a basic but pretty deep computer audio editor etc for location work. I just got a new location mac laptop, and didn't want to spend the $ for ProTools 12 for it (req. for El Cap). Reaper is $60 for the lowbudg license, works pretty much exactly the same PC vs Mac, and I was able to figure most basic things out pretty fast without a manual. Cockos improves it all the time and there is a huge community of users, forums, videos etc to help you. The "higher" functions of a DAW like PT (surround, heavy mix auto, conforms etc ) are probably possible in Reaper but I'm not likely to go there. I just needed a multitrack rep…
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01v96 USB issues...
by Guest Jeffrey Colon- 11 replies
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Hello all, I was running studio manager software between an IbookG4 and the 01v96 and everything was working well... I needed to do a bit of spring cleaning and decided to upgrade the os on my G4 to Tiger. My install was an erase and start from scratch... Everything else seems to work fine and the software and files I decided to transfer (from dvd backups) work well. The only issue at this point is after downloading Yamaha's Driver, Studio Mgr Software, and editor... I cannot get the 'puter to see the board on the USB bus. I have queried the 01v96yahoo group and tried a few hours (3498.4) of BS getting them to talk, so far no luck... I am wondering if anyone is…
Last reply by Darren, -
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Hi, I am seriously thinking about doing some major development for Boom Recorder and start working toward version 9. I am thinking of getting rid of the patch bay and creating a better user interface for this function; routing inputs to outputs and files. There are several reasons for getting rid of the patch-bay and maybe what is shown on the main window: The current interface is cumbersome when working with over a hundred channels. The storage of the patch-bay data is large and is hampering the possibility of having multiple configuration files. I want to increase the number of channels above and beyond 256. The CPU usage is higher than it needs to be (even though i…
Last reply by sonic_reducer, -
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Has anyone used Boom Recorder with the Mackie Onyx optional firewire card for Onyx Small-Format Mixers (ie. the 1220, 1620, or 1640) successfully? Thanks
Last reply by Hugh Holesome, -
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Just wondering, as I'm not really an apple fanboy.
Last reply by IronFilm, -
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I'd like to look into the little cheap netbook PCs for use in the field, and for recording when I only need a few tracks (like 6 max). One problem w/ this is the application--all the recording apps I know very well are Mac only. Is there still no PC equivalent to BR or MC? I don't need bells and whistles, but I do need time-stamping of files. Philip Perkins
Last reply by Daniel McIntosh, -
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If you use, or are thinking about using, a MOTU interface, you may find this interesting. There is a company called "Black Lion Audio" that performs upgrades to the pre-amps and the clocks on several MOTU products. I don't often use the analog inputs of my Traveler but I'm always interested in having the best clock available so I have just sent mine in for modification. Here is a link to their website. http://www.blacklionaudio.com/motu_firewire_mod.html -Darren
Last reply by takev, -
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So I've decided to switch to Boom Recorder and trade in my DV824. There are a number of factors which made me want to do this, but now I'm looking for the best interface. I like the Apogee Ensemble, for the pure reason of Apogee's great AD/DA quality and their built in "soft limiters" which are supposed to be quite good. Mackie is coming out with the Onyx 1200F, but it has been delayed so long it makes me wonder. That unit has LOTS of analog inputs, which would be good for those obnoxious times that you have every mic out of the box and need to lay down playback and such. It also has gain control for all the inputs, which seems handy. Any thoughts? Robert S…
Last reply by Noah Timan, -
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Hi Folks, I finally finished cutting together the video I shot of RME's Jeff Petersen at NAB. There's a lot of interesting topics that he discusses, including: why RME chose external PCIe instead of Thunderbolt a new standard for MADI over Ethernet why RME feels MADI is inherently more stable than DANTE 12V DC powered MADI interface with DSP Here's the link: I hope it's ok to post this here and not the Manufacturers and Dealers forum - it just seems more on-target in this forum. Peter Schneider Gotham Sound
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