Another EV mic poplular around that time was the RE10. I would put more money down on being a 635.

Has anyone ever used one of those TC Electronic Finalizers. Either the 96K or the Finalizer Express? I understood those are stand alone mastering processors, but do they have preset settings? Maybe possible to be used as a nice mix down pre-master compressor?

Try EMG pick-ups. The SA's are great. I have a Stratocaster installed with them, also added a booster and expander. David Gilmor of Pink Floyed used EMG's in most his 57' Re-issued Strats.

I bought a used dbx 160X.
Any comparison of the 160X vs. the newer 160A's? And... has anyone slave up an older 160X with a 160A?

I've had my Mackie 24/8 console for about 6-7 years now, but always thought if I upgrade the console, i'd go for a Yamaha 02R96. The question I like to toss out... what would are some of the most important advantages of going to a digital console, instead of keeping the ol' standard analog? Automati...

What is the concept of baking tape? I've always heard or read about studios doing this, but never in detail. how long do you bake? Temp? What kind of oven?

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I would look into the Avalon M5. I've read about a lot of vocals being tracked with the M5, and makes any mic sound to its full potential.