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Creative Sound Lab is a video series that explores out of the box recording techniques.
Creative Sound Lab is a video series that explores out of the box recording techniques.
The Poor Man's LA2A - The DBX 163X & 163A
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Innovative Tom Mics That Eliminate The Need For Gating! Lauten Audio LS-308 & LS-208
Просмотров 12 тыс.14 дней назад
The original LS-308 is a laser focused mic for toms! You'll noticed that tone of the cymbals doesn't change when the tom tracks are turned all the way up. Amazing! Join this channel to get access to perks: ruclips.net/channel/UCSCwzZX29jTILlsP4MhjQvgjoin Free Download for All 8 Years of CSL Downloads and PDF guides: www.creativesoundlab.tv/alldownloads Disclaimer: I do not have to buy many of t...
Behringer 369 Trailer - Reaction and Thoughts
Просмотров 12 тыс.21 день назад
I give an honest reaction to the trailer video for the Behringer 369, a $499 compressor inspired by the classic 33609. Free Download - Organic Recording Method: www.creativesoundlab.tv/opt-in-be2e0f30-c5a6-4973-8f78-06ad46c1a25f Free Download for All 8 Years of CSL Downloads and PDF guides: www.creativesoundlab.tv/alldownloads Disclaimer: I do not have to buy many of the products I feature on t...
In-depth Interview with Alder Audio - Sound Tests - Tech Talk
Просмотров 98428 дней назад
You can find the H44 ribbon mic here: www.alderaudio.com/ Here’s other ways you can connect with me: Discord - Hang out with me and hundreds of other studio guys on my DISCORD server at discord.gg/Qt7RNF3Gek Twitch - Subscribe to my TWITCH stream for LIVE audio experiments at www.twitch.tv/creativesoundlab Instagram - Come join me on INSTAGRAM for daily polls on video topics, behind the scene v...
Record Powerful Drums with a Single SM57
Просмотров 24 тыс.Месяц назад
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Channel Update - PUMPED!
Просмотров 3 тыс.Месяц назад
The Organic Recording Method - Chart Download www.creativesoundlab.tv/opt-in-be2e0f30-c5a6-4973-8f78-06ad46c1a25f Discord - Hang out with me and hundreds of other studio guys on my DISCORD server at discord.gg/Qt7RNF3Gek Twitch - Subscribe to my TWITCH stream for LIVE audio experiments at www.twitch.tv/creativesoundlab Instagram - Come join me on INSTAGRAM for daily polls on video topics, behin...
Steve Albini - Self-written Eulogy Hidden in TapeOp Book II
Просмотров 13 тыс.Месяц назад
From Tape Op The Book Volume 2. This is a summary, and I struggled with this, as I didn't want to censor his words, but also felt that reframing his words into a eulogy was sort of derivative work. (Not an affiliate) Link for the Book: www.amazon.com/Tape-Op-About-Creative-Recording/dp/0977990303
Mix Through 01 - Tongues of Fire - "Water"
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.10 месяцев назад
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Update - Drum Mixing 01 - Coolest Room Mics I've Heard
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.10 месяцев назад
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New Studio Building Tour - 16 Ft Ceilings - Cost, Plans, Metal Building Tips
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
Free Download for All 8 Years of CSL Downloads and PDF guides: www.creativesoundlab.tv/alldownloads Disclaimer: I do not have to buy many of the products I feature on the show, and I get to retain them. When I started making videos, I didn't even have a matching pair of LDCs, and partnerships with gear companies help me make better videos. Therefore, I'm may indicate with RUclips that this vide...
The Supportive EQ Trick
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.Год назад
Free Download for All 8 Years of CSL Downloads and PDF guides: www.creativesoundlab.tv/alldownloads Disclaimer: I do not have to buy many of the products I feature on the show, and I get to retain them. When I started making videos, I didn't even have a matching pair of LDCs, and partnerships with gear companies help me make better videos. Therefore, I'm may indicate with RUclips that this vide...
An In-Depth Look at the R84A Ribbon Mic by AEA - Vocals, Acoustic, Drums, Spoken Word
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
Free Download for All 8 Years of CSL Downloads and PDF guides: www.creativesoundlab.tv/alldownloads 0:28 Singer w Acoustic 01:27 Why a Ribbon Mic? 02:22 Acoustic 12th Fret 02:54 Same - More Distance 03:14 Acoustic Bridge 03:42 Acoustic Over Shoulder 04:27 What to Expect 6:00 Spoken Word Test 8:00 Dialing in the Sound 10:52 Cool Trick - Reduce Lows 11:50 Drum Test 13:04 Crotch or Wurst Position ...
Waves Should SELL the Company
Просмотров 21 тыс.Год назад
Without warning, Waves Audio has cut off support for past purchases of their plugins (Just like as if they were out of business), and all new purchases have to be through a new subscription model. Original video here: ruclips.net/video/erzVpZjUQBc/видео.html Free Download for All 8 Years of CSL Downloads and PDF guides: www.creativesoundlab.tv/alldownloads Disclaimer: I do not have to buy many ...
The 3X Trick - Learn to hear your gear…FAST. Kiive Audio Tape Face
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Free Download for All 8 Years of CSL Downloads and PDF guides: www.creativesoundlab.tv/alldownloads Disclaimer: I do not have to buy many of the products I feature on the show, and I get to retain them. When I started making videos, I didn't even have a matching pair of LDCs, and partnerships with gear companies help me make better videos. Therefore, I'm may indicate with RUclips that this vide...
Crazy Drum Gate Technique that Even Phil Collins Would Be Proud Of
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
Are gates just a boring utility plugin? Big Beautiful Door is amazing, and I'll show you why. Free Download for All 8 Years of CSL Downloads and PDF guides: www.creativesoundlab.tv/alldownloads Here’s other ways you can connect with me: Discord - Hang out with me and hundreds of other studio guys on my DISCORD server at discord.gg/Qt7RNF3Gek Twitch - Subscribe to my TWITCH stream for LIVE audio...
Give any plugin a Dry/Wet Knob - Works on Any DAW
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
Give any plugin a Dry/Wet Knob - Works on Any DAW
Steal this Drum Bus Trick - Make it HUUGE!
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
Steal this Drum Bus Trick - Make it HUUGE!
Epic Vocal Effects - How They Are Made
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Год назад
Epic Vocal Effects - How They Are Made
5 Items Worth Buying if You Record Drums
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
5 Items Worth Buying if You Record Drums
3 Reasons for Actually Using Sidechain Compression
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.Год назад
3 Reasons for Actually Using Sidechain Compression
Every Studio Should Have a Workbench
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
Every Studio Should Have a Workbench
How to Trust Your Ears! - 3 Practical Steps
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.Год назад
How to Trust Your Ears! - 3 Practical Steps
Soyuz Launcher Deluxe - 2 Channels, Drums, Mix Coloring, and HD Audio Download
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Soyuz Launcher Deluxe - 2 Channels, Drums, Mix Coloring, and HD Audio Download
Lawn Chair Cushions for Sound Treatment
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.Год назад
Lawn Chair Cushions for Sound Treatment
Drum Test in a House Studio + My Garage Mix Room
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Drum Test in a House Studio My Garage Mix Room
What to do when you face big challenges
Просмотров 3 тыс.Год назад
What to do when you face big challenges
A to Z Drum Recording - 8 Channels and Cheap Mics - Tuning, Mic Technique, Drum Hacks
Просмотров 39 тыс.Год назад
A to Z Drum Recording - 8 Channels and Cheap Mics - Tuning, Mic Technique, Drum Hacks
Most Hated Compressor?!? - But have you tried it on Overheads?
Просмотров 22 тыс.Год назад
Most Hated Compressor?!? - But have you tried it on Overheads?
How to Hear When Mics Work Together - R121 and SM57 on One Clip - Royer AxeMount SM-21
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
How to Hear When Mics Work Together - R121 and SM57 on One Clip - Royer AxeMount SM-21
Seriously Good Converters for ADAT! - The Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre
Просмотров 37 тыс.2 года назад
Seriously Good Converters for ADAT! - The Focusrite Clarett OctoPre
What I can’t see is if the XY mics are placed right over the snare or over the kick drum or somewhere in the middle of both, let’s say above the kick pedal. It would be nice to know if this position affects and how much. Example Position XY over drummers head Position XY over kick drum Or somewhere in the middle Regards from Mexico Nesthor
The R-88 was killer. I suppose would be interested to hear how the R-84 sounds. And the Beyerdynamic M160 and Royer R-10. I was surprised at liking the Rode NTR quite a lot, might have been in my top 3, definitely not as nice as the R-88, but still but smooth, pleasant but articulate enough on the cymbal transients. When I went to check the price, was hoping the Rode NTR would be $300-400 each, but while they are still affordable, they're in the ballpark of the Royer R-10, or Beyerdynamic M160. GAP R1-A is another intersting pretty cheap option, at about 500 a pair
Thanks for all the info! What about the 208 on voices and other instruments?
Yeah, but it’s 600 bucks and it look like it’s well-built
I hope you actually PLAYED these cans also.. upside down like djembes .. tap the side for your snare !!
Its so cool that you take your time for this, your always so invested, it makes for great content!!!
Recorder Man is a very cute technique. Not original at all. Many of us. Have been doing similar things. Since, the beginning of, Analog Recording. I know I have. It's almost a, Rudy Van Gelder like, technique. Instead of moving the musicians around. You move the microphones around. What a concept! Maybe, it'll catch on? Really all depends on the kind of, drum sound and tracks, you want. And it's a relevant, technique four, Recorder Man, set up. And so I highly approve your technique. It certainly isn't original. But you can claim fame for it. I guess somebody had to? It may have well been, you.. This was posted 7 years ago. I wonder if he survived, COVID? You just never know? RemyRAD
This is cool- thanks
You talk to much. And don't teach nothing
Good thoughts, I think to your point about cost and price, we all know, really that just because something is expensive, that doesn't mean it cost that to make. The old adage is, it's not what it cost to make, it's what the market will bear. So, if manufacturers get a good name because one of their pieces of kit got used on a well known track/studio/artist, then everyone talks about it, and the price goes up, because everyone wants it. Markets are driven by consumer desire, not cost to make. Technology has moved on in terms of manufacturing parts, and therefore are easier to make cheaper. There's a lot of nonsense talked about kit, and names, you should be able to get good results from relatively cheap stuff. I don't think having racks of expensive gear should make the engineer, a good engineer can make things work for them. and there's something creative in the process of working with limitations for me. You know, kinda, "yeah so it hums a bit, get over it, at least he/she isn't singing through an auto tuner." I like the imperfections.
The Need For Gating? Sorry, but that's bullshit. There's no need for gating!
Great that you emphasise process over technology.
Beringer can’t build these fast enough. 🧐
You are a Warm audio lapdog ...admit it .Your opinion is as lame as how Biden walking on ladders.
Ryan, r88 or a pair of Coles?
Sold out worldwide
Love it.
just amazing!
In a live venue where the band changes every gig, drummers' setups are varied to an extent that placement of closer mics will differ with every setup. For this reason, I've settled on using a stereo overhead (a Rode) and a "front" kick mic (drum sometimes has a full front head, sometimes not) as the main pickup, and then place a "floor tom side" and "snare side" mic (Advanced Audio 1084) that are placed to give me more control for those areas of the kit. I usually do a true compression of the overheads at 2:1, keying it from the lower volume playing and then adjusting the ratio depending on the dynamic range of the drummer. The drums tend to carry in the room acoustically, so sometimes I'm just trying to add presence and clarity to the attacks. Nothing is gated. As for large diaphragm mics vs small, the pattern itself is more important. A Sennheiser e965 is a large diaphragm vocal mic for live performance, only slightly larger than an SM58, but much better sounding than the 58. Onboard HPF, pad and dual pattern are switchable. In a studio setting, where one isn't having to be concerned with feedback, I would suggest trying closely placed omni mics as an alternative, on the drums and not cymbals, and then see what a single or couple of overhead mics would add. Why omni - because the bleed wouldn't be coloured, no proximity effect. If the mics are close to the sound sources, then bleed would be minimal to begin with. Try it, you might like it...
I usually see people placing the X/Y overheads directly above the snare to keep the snare as the center of the image. Maybe it's the camera angle, but those look like they're favoring the floor tom. What's the logic in their positioning versus being directly over the snare?
It’s more about centering the snare by twisting the boom arm left or right. It *is* closer to the floor tom because that often is the quietest drum in the overheads. Also turns down the hihat as well by being so far away.
Please send it to me. I need it
I've got a lot of outboard gear, like a lot. And everyone wonders what is the combination I'm using to make my MPC drums sound so amazing. What I use is a USB class compliant audio interface with eight outputs coming from my MPC going into an eight channel Rupert neve DI, then into my preamps, then four channels go into four 500 series SSL six channel modules, and the other four channels go into 4 500 series 73 jr modules. From there all eight channels go into 163X units. Occasionally, I may use a little bit of EQ, or even compression on the SSL modules, that usually makes work easier for the 163X's. Then from there into my RME interface to be tracked into my daw. I know it sounds like a lot, but if you hear the difference, you will completely understand.
I've used my 163x in front of my pedal board to great effect. It's like overdrive that's totally dependant on the volume knob on the guitar. Then you get some flattened signal going in to things like fuzz and stacked overdrives which adds some interesting character. I use it for mixing bass pretty much by default.
I got a pair of them about 10 years ago for just over $100. I track just about everything through them. Just crazy value!
The UREI was hitting too hard, by about 4-5 dB, for a direct comparo. Other than that, the similarity is pretty amazing. I remember these 160-series dbx compressors, using them sorta carelessly in live broadcast mixes in the late 70s. The 2a has a knee you can hear while the dbx don’t have a knee. Rather than onset of compression, they’re 5-10dB down with a very graceful release. A lot of work went into designing those transfer curves. The vca itself is the 202 module with admirably low distortion. A fantastic piece of design from Dave Blackmer.
bro, get that grade dirt OFF of the steel, i don't know why people do that, but you will rust that metal, i don't care how powder coated it is, expose and always make sure you can see 6" of the footing from the outside, i am a licensed building contratcor
Do you have a link to all of your music?
thanks for this, what a great voice for the test
Great review. The 163 sounds neutral and smooth with no discernible coloration. Whispers and hushed vocals sound rich.
Sounds really similar to the art pro VLA II as well- another great price to performance comp
I'm gonna assume you haven't heard this track as it's pretty new. If you like Jazz at all you'll certainly dig it. It's by Will Smith's daughter music.ruclips.net/video/8txXdr4kkqQ/видео.html&si=TcUxhAjnNJXtysxM
I still use DBX266 compressors and they do the job still well, they are nice work horses. Got them for cheap and use them on the inserts on drums on an analog desk. They have gates on them too but I never use those, I prefer the Drawmer gates above anything else.
Really nice video.. Which audio interface should I buy, and does it will affect the tone or audio quality of the Mics ? Should I go for Audient id4 or Volt 276 ? Thanks for the informative video it really helps.
the program dependency of the knee on the dbx is a rly cool feature on hardware. i feel like you can dial it in to sound the same as an la2a even if the broader range of settings is a different variety of flavors
I have a 163x that I purchased back in late 80's or early 90's. Also have a 463x that can be "stereo strapped" to the 163x for stereo compression.
Great on bass guitar.
Sounds completely different than a la2a, it's a dbx.....
Great review! it quite clean and natural sounding.
your channel is the reason I have two DBX 163x paired up in stereo! Thank you for all you do!
I had two. They sounded horrible to me..or maybe it was my music that sounded horrible...maybe both. Who knows.
Bob Horn uses one on vocals too I’m pretty sure. Cool vid
Since the Snare and Tom mic came out. What made you choose the larger body versions of those mics instead of the newer models?
Uad La2A 2:51 dbx163A 5:56
Love my little 163x. Use it on bass quite a bit. May try it on vocals now, just to see what it sounds like. Thanks for another cool video Ryan!!
cool
I use a 32 channel analog Midas board with DBX 160, 160X’s and 163’s as well as 1176’s and an LA-2A clone wired to all the channel inserts. I buss out my mix across the board from my Mac, choosing channels specifically for which comp is on which channel. I then mix through this board with a dedicated custom made SSL style mix buss comp and eq I had made for me by Dustin at Regularjohnrecording to a converter and then recorded to another Mac. I have loved these DBX’s. They sound absolutely great in a mix. Totally underrated. They can make drums insanely punchy. Maybe even too punchy… The 160X’s were Dre’s secret for super forward pumping kicks and snares back in the day. I think these DBX comps are a great secret and are really overlooked in today’s flashy compressor market. If you want some phat hifi snap to your snare or a great smooth sounding guitar, there is no better cost to performance ratio to be had from any hardware gear than an old DBX 160X (just stay away from the later model 160A as is does not sound nearly as good). Or even the 163. Just realize that the original 160 is far more expensive when you find them and they are not as snappy, but is much better for vocals. 🎸
I basically have the same setup.
Great now these are gonna go from 70 bucks to 500 thanks
First compressor I ever used. Still rocks. Kinda love a stereo pair in parallel on drums.
Thank you! So very much!
Wow, nice little unit and the sound surprised me honestly! Great video! Do you still have your 903 in a dual card rack? I am about to get a bunch of them in a lot i spotted with some para eqs,gates and desser. I would live to see you drive the 903
Smashing stuff with 20db of compression certainly makess the compression in the demos blatantly obvious and i suppose be audible to even people who don't understand compression but doesn't seem very real world if you want things to actually sound good. Might be ok if one is doing parallel compression but other than that trick multiple compressors at much lower amounts of gain reduction is a much better way to go.