Is there a basic online DAW that my friend in another city and I can use to collaborate on music? We want to do an album in 24 hours, and we're looking for a site where we can upload parts of audio tracks we are working on and do basic editing on them.
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posted by pantufla
on May 22, 2012 -
4 answers
I need a new amplifier/receiver for music and TV/home-cinema. I've looked at the Onkyo "network" range, especially entry level around £350-£400, but I am sure I could get my hands on an amp from a few years ago with all the features I desire, and save a bundle. I'd really appreciate your advice.
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posted by 0bvious
on May 8, 2012 -
3 answers
Audiophilia-on-a-budget advice needed: I want to upgrade my desktop listening experience for around $200 or less. Currently reasonably happy using Sennheiser HD-280 plugged straight into my Mac Pro, but borrowing a friend's Total BitHead has inspired me to look further.
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posted by supercres
on May 4, 2012 -
11 answers
I need a USB interface to connect 2 mics, a midi keyboard, and an ipod to a computer, for both live mixing and recording. Hope?
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posted by crookedneighbor
on May 4, 2012 -
7 answers
Surpriseish birthday gift filter: Shirley, the hive mind knows more than me for radios, and can pull together a Sirius XM radio recs/kit recs for installation in a 2006 Toyota Prius (currently has factory radio)?
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posted by anonymous
on May 4, 2012 -
4 answers
What are your favorite current recordings with good dynamic range, preferably jazz and blues?
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posted by thrasher
on Apr 25, 2012 -
9 answers
Are there any simple wireless audio adapters that plug directly into 1/8" (or 1/4") audio jacks on a laptop or other mobile device? Perhaps bluetooth or some sort?
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posted by Kolath
on Apr 18, 2012 -
5 answers
I have high-pitched ringing in my the recording set-up of my new home voice recording studio (it seems to have a pulse, not steady, and occaionally disappears). Where should I start trying to get rid of it?
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posted by acm
on Apr 11, 2012 -
21 answers
Looking for a small, cheap amplifier to sit between a
Sony D250 portable CD player and a pair of Energy e:XL 15 or 16 speakers. Toying with the idea of a DIY gainclone but not sure I have the smarts to put a kit together without killing myself, or even to know whether that sort of amp is suitable for my needs.
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posted by obiwanwasabi
on Apr 1, 2012 -
3 answers
Can you give me recommendations for portable, yet powerful speakers for a laptop? Audio quality not necessarily the #1 priority.
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posted by jeremias
on Mar 31, 2012 -
7 answers
How to automatically mute (or pause) one audio source if any other audio source is playing.
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posted by Akeem
on Mar 15, 2012 -
6 answers
YAHQ (yet another headphone question) -- what's the best all-around pair, good for running *and* working?
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posted by sesquipedalia
on Mar 15, 2012 -
7 answers
One of the rear surround outputs on my receiver causes any speaker that's plugged into it to constantly produce a quiet but noticeable sound of static or white noise. What could be causing this?
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posted by strangely stunted trees
on Mar 13, 2012 -
6 answers
Mac question: how can I convert a 3ga audio file to mp3 or other friendly format?
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posted by treepour
on Mar 9, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm going back to school in the Fall for a 2-year biomedical equipment tech degree which will hopefully lead to a decent long-term career. Yay! In the meantime (until the Fall and during the 2 years) though, I need to make some money. I've thought that maybe A/V or home theater installation might fit the bill as something I have some interest in and wouldn't be completely dead-end. Is it a good job?
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posted by SampleSize
on Mar 9, 2012 -
10 answers
Audio filter: My beloved Sennheiser HD 202 desk headphones died last weekend. What should I replace them with?
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posted by koucha
on Mar 2, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm looking for recommendations on great over-ear headphones I can use with my iPhone. I've been using Klipsch earbuds, but they don't stay in my ear that well, and I'm concerned about hearing loss, so I'd like to keep a small distance from my sound source.
I've seen in previous questions that the Sennheiser HD-280 and Sony MDR-V6 have been recommended for general use. I'm not sure about the viability of a hugely long cord for using these while walking around, however, nor do I know if the iPhone could drive these cans. I'm looking for accurate sound reproduction (no pumped-up bass, please) and comfortable wear. I'll be using them both outside and indoors, but they don't need to be sound-canceling.
posted by the sobsister
on Feb 20, 2012 -
13 answers
Buying advice for audio equipment that can be used for both home video and for field recording?
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posted by facetious
on Feb 17, 2012 -
8 answers
Need advice on recording my lectures. I use presentation software and I move around the lecture hall/room interacting with students. I want to record audio directly to my computer while moving around a classroom.
What equipment and software do I need to do this? I am open to all suggestions.
posted by jadepearl
on Feb 9, 2012 -
4 answers
I pay the band to play, I shoot the video and photos and record the audio. But who actually owns the media?
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posted by thrasher
on Feb 7, 2012 -
7 answers
I'm a drummer in an indie-rock band with a 5-piece kit who is looking to expand my setup to include a drum sampling pad. I want something that has unique percussion sounds (not just cheesy electronic beats), built-in effects, plenty of storage space to upload my own samples, and the ability to record and loop live drumbeats. Any advice?
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posted by jonnyalvarez
on Feb 7, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm with a buddy working on his Tumblr page. We've noticed more and more visits from iOS devices and this shuts them out of his audio posts because Tumblr uses Flash. Is there any way around this with html5 plugins that support Tumblr and actually do? I am googled out with this. So much conflicting information. With so many visits from iPads (especially), it seems there
has to be a way. Any help would be appreciated.
As always, thanks in advance!
posted by Gerard Sorme
on Feb 6, 2012 -
7 answers
Does software exist that can search for an audio clip inside the larger audio file and return the timestamp?
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posted by raddevon
on Feb 6, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm embarking on a new stage in a family history project, in which I'll be interviewing my grandmother and great aunt for their knowledge and stories about our relatives. What is the best technology by which to do so - that is, how should I best record and preserve these conversations?
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posted by AthenaPolias
on Feb 3, 2012 -
12 answers
I'd been using
Voice Recorder to make the occasional field recording. I finally listened to them - and they sound awful. Is something better available?
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posted by unmake
on Feb 1, 2012 -
4 answers
How do I make my computer stop using the built-in microphone when recording sound? Is my sound card so poor that it can't record from anything but the built-in mike?
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posted by Termite
on Jan 26, 2012 -
11 answers
Humming sound through newly acquired amplifier when TV tuner is plugged in (even when tuner input is not active, even when amplifier is in standby mode). How to solve?
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posted by reeddavid
on Jan 25, 2012 -
18 answers
What reasons are there for a video not play the Voice over part on some Macs and some PCs?
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posted by xetere
on Jan 25, 2012 -
8 answers
Any experiences or recommendations for Bluetooth audio transmitters (3.5mm to Bluetooth)?
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posted by JMOZ
on Jan 14, 2012 -
3 answers
Why is audio quality so lacking in consumer audio goods, when it is so easy to improve upon it?
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posted by krilli
on Jan 10, 2012 -
23 answers
Fixing an HDMI connector: I broke the connector on one end of an in-wall HDMI cable. Is fixing it possible? This
AskMeFi thread proceeded with some of the answers I found on the internet until the poster realized they had a DVI cord.
So, I have an HDMI cable, one connector is broken, it runs 35 feet on a convoluted run through the walls and ceiling of an old house, so running new cable will not be as simple as just affixing a string to the old one and pulling it through.
Is fixing it possible?
posted by oneironaut
on Jan 9, 2012 -
9 answers
What's the best way to record audio (or video) of myself sleeping? Yes, ideally, eight hours of low-quality audio in one shot.
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posted by stroke_count
on Jan 6, 2012 -
11 answers
I accidentally booted my two mismatched WD SATA AHCI drives in a RAID0 array and now the audio output from the media stored on those drives is static-filled and echoing (when it plays at all). Have I hosed my mp3 collection completely?
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posted by carsonb
on Dec 31, 2011 -
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