What steps are needed to create a home and or mobile recording rig? Chris and Jody walk you thru the trials and tribulations of setting up a recording system from scratch. The do’s and don’ts of what can get you up and recording quickly with the least amount of hassle and cost. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
The EQ that Changed the World – API 550a
A deep dive into the API 550a EQ, an classic and oft used EQ from the Automated Processes Inc company. We look at the history of it invention and go thru the inner workings of how the EQ works. Who bought one of the first ones? What frequencies does it cover? What kind of EQ is it? It’s all right here. Plus the Friday Finds with what Chris and Jody have found for you this week. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
Which is better, Passive or Active Pickups?
Guitar players are an opinionated bunch. Jody and Chris discuss the differences between passive and active pickups. What are the differences? What should you be using? Is one better than the other? Listen and find out. Don’t forget there are Friday Finds inside. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
Whatever you do, don’t leave your guitar plugged in while not playing.
Answering A Listener’s Question About Pre Amps
Chris and Jody dive in on a question sent in by listener Ignacio. He asked about using pre-amps for tracking things at home with limited inputs. What type of things is he recording? What kind of pre-amps did they suggest? It’s all inside for your listening pleasure. What are this week’s Friday Finds? (one is based on a major classic for guitar players) And, what is this episode’s Gold Star word? It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.