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Apr 25, 2024
SsButerbal
Ringing in PC38X's
I recently got this headset, and wow is it good. My only issue is when certain people talk on discord, I can hear a really high pitched ringing. I fiddled with a bunch of settings, computer audio and discord, and nothing seems to solve the issue. It is primarily if not all in my right ear only. Is there something wrong with my headset, or was that ringing always there I can just hear it cause the headset is THAT good? I haven't had any issues with any other application, though I have yet to test if I can hear the ringing on a different version of discord, say on my xbox instead of my pc. Only other issue I've had is occasional static, but I can't tell if it's from the headset or the show/game/etc.
Apr 24, 2024
itsamepe
Sennheiser PC37X randomly goes bad after disconnecting the cable ?
Greetings, Yesterday I was using my headset like normal with my macbook, just listening to music and on a call with people like usual, and the headset was perfectly fine. The stock wire that came with the headset is extremely long and yesterday it annoyed me very much that it kept getting tangled with itself, so I decided to see if the cable is replaceable. I pulled out the cable from the headset and saw the adapter, and looked online for a replacement. Upon plugging it back in, the audio sounded extremely muffled and washed out. Im not sure what I did wrong to make it mess up like that as I've always taken good care of it, ive had it for about 2 years and its always just been chilling on my desk, but anywho I thought the cable just went bad and ordered a replacement. The replacement came, and the issue is still persistant, so I am not sure what the issue is I've tried multiple different headsets and the issue is not with the port, and I also tried it with my windows laptop and...
Apr 23, 2024
MrChiSox
Big changes coming to my tiny little music room, I've recently purchased a new stack. Currently figuring out where to locate it all and ordering up the necessary cables, it won't be too long before I'm up and running. I am now the proud owner of a brand new stack. It's a European brand called Earmen. Amp, DAC, Streamer & Linear Power Supply. It won't be long!
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Apr 23, 2024
Briankan
Recommendation for my next headphone set? I have Koss 95x
Hey all, What would you recommend I get next and why? I have Koss ESP-95x electrostatic massdrop headphones. These are my first and only audiophile set. I love them. I think my only real requirements is $500 or less for the headphones and that they have a little more low end. I don’t need thump but these are really light on lows…but the experience is still awesome. Also any recommendations on an amp? I only have my electrostatic thingy. I am using the Topping D50 DAC. thx!!
Apr 22, 2024
Simthaniel
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Modded headphones with qudelix at the core
When I received the Qudelix 5K, I had already modified a pair of Superlux HD-681 headphones. I previously soldered my own balanced connections to the drivers, providing multiple ways to connect and...
Apr 14, 2024
brothamike
A decent set of IEMs
I am in the midst of a 300 hour burn-in but, I will say I am enjoying how this set sounds so far. Before I received these which was btw late by a few weeks, I purchased a Sony/Kimber Kable MMCX...
Apr 12, 2024
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here are both, compared:
I will gladly add my own two-cents...and three-cents...and maybe a dollar or two of advice and commentary. Tube mics are amazing, period, however, that said you must be using them in conjunction with the right equipment to extract their full potential. They are warmer, more true to the source in reproduction, and excellent for capturing nuances of whatever you might be recording. That said, they also need to be run through an equally good tube preamp, compressor and board; with an engineer who has experience using said mics. If you are looking to capture clean audio, whether for instrument, vocals, voice overs and the like, an FET will be just as good. They are also more quiet. What I mean is they don't get all the "noise" tube mics will pickup. That also being said, if you are not trying to get that grit, that raw acoustic feel from your recording, but good clean audio, perhaps you are building out your first studio or making a second smaller one; these mics are great.
There is no loss in source reproduction, quite the opposite, you will hardy be able to tell the difference. To a trained ear, definitely, but the average person, including engineers, can't tell after mixdown which mic was used. Just remember: WHAT YOUR SIGNAL IS FED INTO MATTERS JUST AS MUCH AS THE MIC YOU USE TO CAPTURE IT, IF NOT MORE.
Avalon M5
This is by far one the best mic preamps out there in my honest opinion. Clean is not the word I would use in describing the clarity and pristine reproductive qualities of this pre. There are few preamps as far sounding, that will not only smooth out a grainy signal, but add warmth while not altering a mic's natural voice. It also sports one of the shortest signal paths in any preamp, which cuts down on signal noise tremendously. Not to mention it is Class A, so it has a direct signal path from point-to-point. The only draw back is you have to go analog the whole way, no digital outputs for going into a DAW. I could go on and on, but I think you get the idea. The price point is a high, MSRP $1850, but worth every, shinny penny For more information, just use the link above.
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DBX 376/386
http://dbxpro.com/en-US/products/compare?utf8=%E2%9C%93&product_ids%5B%5D=376&product_ids%5B%5D=386&commit=Compare+Selected+Products At about a third of the price of the Avalon M5, this tube mic preamp; available in a single and dual tube version, is one of my go to rack pieces for over 14 years. It has a slim, sleek, compact design, just taking up one rack space. It is practically plug and play, practically self explanatory. It is clean as a bell aurally. It also has a digital out, which is great for going direct into a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) or laptop. The on-board compressor is pretty good as well, a little sensitive and perhaps overbearing, but nice to have if you do not already have a separate unit. Balanced and unbalanced XLR inputs allow for a variety of mics to be used, versatility is always important. I used this for electric and upright bass in multiple bass rigs, also was my go to mic preamp for recording. I know a dozen high end recording studios that keep a few of these in their racks. MSRP is $649.95, great for the novice or expert.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/yamaha-hs8-studio-subwoofer?s=subw
Also...
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/studio-sub-woofers
Let's make a preamp drop happen, would love to see more rack gear coming up for drops; compressors, equalizers, channel amps, etc.
I just added the DBX 376 to the poll, maybe it will get selected.