Come to think of it.....if I was to mix with an outboard EQ (as
detailed in my previous post) and save the subsequent mix as a "save
as" instead of writing over the working mix then I'd still be in good
shape right?
On Apr 8, 2004, at 12:28 AM, Brandon Burke wrote:
> I see what you're saying about keeping the initial capture as "raw" as
> possible. I am doing this already. But why would making subsequent
> mixing adjustments with plugins be a better idea than using an outboard
> EQ if, in either case, I'll have the original capture to fall back on
> if I don't like the mix? Are you suggesting that I only use
> applications that I would have the option of "undoing"? If that's the
> issue you're trying to raise then I think what you're suggesting makes
> sense. On the other hand, if you're suggesting that mixing with an
> outboard EQ (post-capture, mind you) threatens the integrity of the
> document more than a plugin then I'm not sure that I understand.
>
> In any case, thanks for the input guys. This is exactly why I posted
> this inquiry here.
>
> Brandon
>
> On Apr 7, 2004, at 8:42 PM, John Spencer wrote:
>
>> My last message was sent without my explanation (have you ever hit the
>> send
>> button by mistake?).
>>
>> I would advise the transfer be made native, and any eq added should be
>> experimented within the plugins used in your digital applications.
>>
>> You can always go back to the original source material.
>>
>> John
>> --
>> John Spencer
>> http://www.bridgemediasolutions.com/
>>
>>
>>> From: Steven Smolian <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Reply-To: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
>>> <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 21:18:49 -0400
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Seeking suggestions for an EQ device.
>>>
>>> Try WAVES. Just pick out the modules you need. It's a nuisance to
>>> install
>>> because of unaurorized use paranoia but works fine.
>>>
>>> Steve Smolian
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Brandon Burke" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 2:26 PM
>>> Subject: [ARSCLIST] Seeking suggestions for an EQ device.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi folks,
>>>>
>>>> It's becoming painfuly obvious that we really need some external EQ
>>>> in our
>>> lab.
>>>> All that we have now is a 3-band EQ situation [low/mid/hi] on items
>>>> as
>>> they
>>>> enter the computer to get captured, Waves Restoration and then
>>>> whatever
>>>> plug-ins come standard with Pro Tools LE. I was thinking along the
>>>> lines
>>> of
>>>> something that we could pump our Pro Tools sessions through during
>>>> mixdown
>>> and
>>>> then pump right back into PT. Any suggestions on models or alternate
>>> methods?
>>>> Is what I'm suggesting even a possibility?
>>>>
>>>> I should add that our budget is modest but I can usually find ways
>>>> of
>>> getting
>>>> things done. This to say, nothing too fancy but nothing from Guitar
>>>> Center
>>>> either. Know what I mean?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Brandon Burke
>>>>
>>>> Brandon Burke
>>>> Graduate Research Assistant
>>>> Digital Library Services
>>>> University of Texas at Austin
>>>> Austin, TX
>>>> phone: (512) 495-4439
>>>> email: [log in to unmask]
>>>>
>>>> ********************************************************************
>>>> *
>>>> * "Stand up and face the full force of a dissonance like a man."
>>>> *
>>>> *
>>>> *
>>>> * -- Charles Ives
>>>> *
>>>> ********************************************************************
>>>> *
>>>>
>>>
>>>
> Brandon Burke
> Graduate Research Assistant
> Digital Library Services
> University of Texas at Austin
> Austin, TX
> phone: (512) 495-4439
> email: [log in to unmask]
>
> *********************************************************************
> * "Stand up and face the full force of a dissonance like a man." *
> *
> *
> * -- Charles
> Ives *
> *********************************************************************
>
Brandon Burke
Graduate Research Assistant
Digital Library Services
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
phone: (512) 495-4439
email: [log in to unmask]
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* "Stand up and face the full force of a dissonance like a man." *
*
*
* -- Charles
Ives *
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