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Originally Posted by Frequency
Thanks, RainbowStorm.
Well, actually I haven't been using the Fostex in years, but I brought out some old tapes a couple of days ago and was stunned about how good things sounded.
The analog chain I was using would be:
Soundcraft Spirit board straight to the R8. Just the preamps in the board.
I even remember when I was mixing years ago I used that board and I didn't have a clue about proper EQ use. I would boost rather than cut... Still it sounds better. I'm using Waves plugs for EQ now.
I have my studio in a different room these days, that could be part of the problem...
I don't have sound clips here and now. I'll see what I can do.
Ok, in other words it could be a combination of things and it probably is.
I noticed that you said you are cutting the EQ right now instead of boosting. In my ears that sounds a little like it could have something to do with it. When you cut you should be aware of that you are then compromising the signal, especially when you are not using a top of the art EQ effect and not an ideal monitoring environment. Compromising the signal is good, it makes more important instruments in the mix shine. But when you cut the wrong instruments you kill the mix. Also the wrong use of the trim/volume faders could be a part of your problem.
But instinctively I think your main problem happens much earlier in the process, I think it happens in the tracking process. Were you tracking in a different room when you were using the Fostex R8? Were you using different mics or a different miking technique? Instinctively I recommend a Distressor + Universal Audio 2194 converter and tracking in a different room. That's the first thing I would try. Then I think you should think about upgrading your control room monitors. Try something like a pair of Genelec 1031A, they respond a little like radio speakers.
That's what I think, but if I would hear some clips I think I would have a better clue...