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also argue come extremely close to emulating vintage Neve, API, and SSL console sounds. With the release of their SSL-inspired line of software as a more specific example, you can use SSL filters to tighten up your sound as well as make gain adjustments to your production within your DAW. The four-band equalizer in Figure 2, modeled on the SSL G Series EQ292, is very helpful in giving your productions that “vintage SSL” sound. Nonetheless, as mentioned before it’s a good idea to infuse some true analog processes into your productions if you want to nail that sound exactly. Plug-ins are great tools, but they’re still reliant on digital technology. There’s no need to keep everything in the digital domain, or for that matter, go all-analog. Using all of these tools together can help you produce greatsounding work, help your mixing process, and prep your work for final mastering—and provide an analog quality to a digital production. KILLER GEAR WITHOUT KILLING YOUR BUDGET: TRY A REMAKE Since even a single Neve channel may be too costly for many studio owners looking to expand their systems, an antidote to the huge price tag associated with high-end ‘vintage’ gear is to try a remake or emulation of products like the famous Neve 1073. Vintech Audio has come out with a great line of analog equipment, such as the X73i (pictured above), which captur1es the “vintage” sound. The X73i is a single-channel preamp with the layout of the original Neve 1073 design. The X73i also comes with added enhancements, such as a 1/4" instrument input on the front panel and additional equalization options (e.g., expanded midrange choices) essential for both recording and mixing. Or, consider a stereo unit such as the Vintech Dual 72, which consists of two class-A, all discrete, transformer-balanced mic pres built with the same basic circuit design and components as the classic Neve 1272 module. (You could also use a pair of X73i pres—one for the left and one for the right channel.) Once you’ve sent the mix to the mastering deck, you can further compress, limit, normalize, or equalize your final sound and lastly, make a Red Book master that retains an “analog” sound quality. A home studio owner could set up a DAW, use a pair of X73is and an Alesis MasterLink, and create amazing recordings for a comparatively low cost. cording at the Learn audio reof Recording Conservatory s. Arts & Science d 4.4 Call today! 888.60, AZ 85282 pe ool.co www.audiorecordingsch 075 , you nee career in audio recording r If you’re serious about a t is as committed to you ool tha to attend a recording sch success as you are. teaches you ording Arts and Sciences ss The Conservatory of Rec ipment in eight world-cla ing equ on state of the art record live sound room. 00 square foot studios, six labs, and a 6,0 and Platinum award dy under seasoned Gold You’ll stu to succeed. who know what it takes aart, winning instructors Tools, Logic Pro, EAW Sm in Pro You’ll earn certifications package that helps receive a laptop Waves, and more. You’ll AS Connect along in class, access CR you follow riculum delivery system), (our web based cur cational access and gives you 24 hour edu home. And before you even while you’re at as internship graduate, you’ll complete p choose. at a location you hel When it comes to audio… 2300 E Broadway Rd | Tem ) rt, AZ 85233 (satellite facility 1205 N Fiesta Blvd | Gilbe m/eq.html . LET WE ARE THE EXPERTS E MIX. US HELP YOU GET IN TH www.eqmag.com MARCH 2009 EQ 45 http://www.audiorecordingschool.com/eq.html http://www.eqmag.com

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