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slidefader · 18th June 2002

I need to setup a small post prodution facility for mixing down 24 tracks out of a Mackie MDR 24/96 and was wondering if you could give me pros and cons of what I had in mind for gear. Most if not all sessions so far are recorded live out of a modified A&H 3300 (Pre-fader/Pre-EQ) utilizing the channel direct outs. While I am pleased with the results, its a PITA to shlep around from 1 studio to another working around other peoples studio schedules and would like to setup something in my home to make the job easier.

Console:Mackie 32 ch analog 8-bus w/meterbidge. I can get a b-stock for around $2600US. Full Warrenty. I know they don't have the best mic pre's but the outputs from the MDR are balanced TRS 1/4". If I neede to overdub, I could alway get a decent outboard micpre or 2. Any recommendations on decent low cost pre's?

Studio Monitors:Mackie HR824's. I hear they are very good but a bit pricey. Any comparable lower priced powered monitors recommended?

Comps and gates: DBX 1046 & 1074. Presonus ACP-88 ok for studio use? Maybe a tube based comp or 2 for the money channels?

Reverbs, Delays & Multi FX: Lexicon MPX-1 MPX-500, Yamaha Rev-500, TC Electronic M1/D2 and maybe the cheapo TC M300? Should I just scour the used gear ads for a PCM 70 or 80?

CDR: Denon DN-C550R(specs look good and dual well for copies)

Mastering: TC Finalizer or the dbx quantum 2. Would Stienburg wavelab be just as good because I haven't used standalone mastering stuff yet. I do like wavelab and have had good results so far.

Any and all recommendations would be appreciated. I would also like recommendations on whether or not used gear would be the best best way to go or should I just buy all new stuff in case I need to get rid of it all for resale value.

TYIA,
Best wishes,
Slidefader

18th June 2002	#1
slidefader Gear interested Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Uncasville, CT Posts: 4 Thread Starter	Help setting up a small post production facility I need to setup a small post prodution facility for mixing down 24 tracks out of a Mackie MDR 24/96 and was wondering if you could give me pros and cons of what I had in mind for gear. Most if not all sessions so far are recorded live out of a modified A&H 3300 (Pre-fader/Pre-EQ) utilizing the channel direct outs. While I am pleased with the results, its a PITA to shlep around from 1 studio to another working around other peoples studio schedules and would like to setup something in my home to make the job easier. Console:Mackie 32 ch analog 8-bus w/meterbidge. I can get a b-stock for around $2600US. Full Warrenty. I know they don't have the best mic pre's but the outputs from the MDR are balanced TRS 1/4". If I neede to overdub, I could alway get a decent outboard micpre or 2. Any recommendations on decent low cost pre's? Studio Monitors:Mackie HR824's. I hear they are very good but a bit pricey. Any comparable lower priced powered monitors recommended? Comps and gates: DBX 1046 & 1074. Presonus ACP-88 ok for studio use? Maybe a tube based comp or 2 for the money channels? Reverbs, Delays & Multi FX: Lexicon MPX-1 MPX-500, Yamaha Rev-500, TC Electronic M1/D2 and maybe the cheapo TC M300? Should I just scour the used gear ads for a PCM 70 or 80? CDR: Denon DN-C550R(specs look good and dual well for copies) Mastering: TC Finalizer or the dbx quantum 2. Would Stienburg wavelab be just as good because I haven't used standalone mastering stuff yet. I do like wavelab and have had good results so far. Any and all recommendations would be appreciated. I would also like recommendations on whether or not used gear would be the best best way to go or should I just buy all new stuff in case I need to get rid of it all for resale value. TYIA, Best wishes, Slidefader __________________ If it wasn't for the long hours and low pay, I would have been out of the music business years ago.