Well since the last update i realized that i was getting short of space in the patchbays, to be more exact i couldnt even install all the new gear in them. Well i decided to get some bantams instead, which i did:
Well while i was looking around for bantams i found something else aswell, and after some dealing it’s getting shipped tomorrow:
I used to have a 32 channel Soundtracs M-series in the studio before i got the Tascam DM3200 (well i still have it but it’s stored in my parents garage). I’ve been missing the sound of it and i have been on the lookout for a smaller console that sounds big, which hasnt been easy to find. They’re either too small, too big or too expensive for a project studio like mine. Well i found this Soundtracs CM4400, 18 channel, 8 bus console and just had to have it. The sound is apparently very reminisent of the M-series, but from reading the manual i’ve noticed that the EQ’s are much much better for mixing purposes. It also has a digital routing system and other features which makes it absolutley perfect for what i intend it to do. I also read that there’s an optional Transformer upgrade to be made on the Master output, which is something i’m gonna do. The question is should i swedify it with Lundahls? Or should i keep it english and get some Carnhills? Please comment if you have any suggestions on this.
Well basically what i will use the console for is mixing on it, using the Tascam, CM4400, the outboard gear and DAW together in a true hybrid system. So right now i’m soldering like a madman, trying to get everything connected until the beginning of January. I’m gonna try and have the CM4400 in full working order by then if possible and use it’s channels instead of the DM3200 for recording while i’m still located in the room i work in now. Zpeedfreak was rebooked to the first weekend in January since i wasnt able to give them my all, and i have 2 more bands that wants to get in as soon as possible and i already have 2 tracks planned for the first mix on the console.
These upgrades are forcing me to pretty much rearrange the entire studio, and as soon as i have all the patches working, the console fully fixed and the planing done i’ll have some more pictures for you. Might update once or twice before that, but we’ll see. Which brings me to another point!
If you’re interested in more day-to-day updates and arent already a fan of my facebook site, that’s where you’ll find alot of stuff i dont put here. You can check it out at http://www.facebook.com/worshipnothingstudios.
Oh and i almost forgot, the logo for local thrashmetal band ShrednekK is finished!
That’s it for now!
