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[quote name='dazpainter' timestamp='1392802590' post='2372823'] by the way, can I post videos on this site? is there a facility for uploading / viewing video tutorials and suchlike ? [/quote] You can > [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191620-how-to-add-a-picture-to-your-post/page__view__findpost__p__1985711"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191620-how-to-add-a-picture-to-your-post/page__view__findpost__p__1985711[/url]

Similar to this.. one track (no playlists) embedded to play on request (rather than autoplay) - takes around 2-3 lines worth of sig space.

[quote name='dazpainter' timestamp='1392796683' post='2372744'] for all the sound quality fed into the laptop, wouldn't a crappy soundcard render it futile ? [/quote] an interface will you vastly superior sound quality than a mixer into onboard sound ( both in and out) - as you suggest above, the cheapy onboard sound is the weak link...

[quote name='dazpainter' timestamp='1392757036' post='2372487'] maybe I should be going from control room line out from mixer to mic in on the laptop ? [/quote] That would work.. also make sure to select line in as opposed to mic in the laptop audio preferences for recording. I started recording way back when, with a phonic mixer very similar to setup you describe.... from experience, do yourself a favour and get an interface designed for audio recording like this kind of thing [url="http://uk.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-2i2"]http://uk.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-2i2[/url]

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1392743767' post='2372244'] I thought the SM58s did need phantom power? Just googled it and you oare right (whcih you clearly knew already ) Looks like its the Focusrite[size=4]'s phantom power may be the issue!![/size] [/quote] An SM58 will put up with an accidental 48v injection in its backside, surprisingly well... doesn't sound like phantom power is the problem - if you are getting a signal of some sort with the Rode. You could try Rode support... [url="http://www.rodemic.com/support"]http://www.rodemic.com/support[/url]

Excellent!, I'm hoping I'll be able to embed in my signature - as well as in posts... sound ok?

Ok.. on further investigation it seems that linked widget is flash based - and therefore could be a problem for slower connections to view. Apparently the HTML5 version is muchly better - but I can't seem to get access/permission to the link on the IP board... [url="http://community.invisionpower.com/files/file/5359-souncloud-html5-bbcode/"]http://community.invisionpower.com/files/file/5359-souncloud-html5-bbcode/[/url]

[quote name='Nodd' timestamp='1392650967' post='2371065'] . I'd love to see lefties with Filtersonics or Humbucker p/ups like the 'Tele' and 'Cabronita', can't even find these p/ups as spares. [/quote] Oh yes, Me too... Basses and guitars ( lefty Cabronita Telecaster is my guitar GAS). As for pickups - how about these.... [url="http://tvjones.com/pickups-2/bass-pickups/"]http://tvjones.com/p...2/bass-pickups/[/url]

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1392567339' post='2370093'] Thank heavens it's sorted - I had a real "need to know" vibe going on over this LOL [/quote] I was getting that too - good that its sorted....

Thank you... linkage to save you looking - [url="http://community.invisionpower.com/files/file/3025-soundcloud-audio/"]http://community.invisionpower.com/files/file/3025-soundcloud-audio/[/url]

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1361413433' post='1985711'] All you do with YouTube is copy the URL of the page you are looking at in YouTube and paste it on the page where you want it to appear. The forum software does the rest for you. [/quote] Any chance of the same for soundcloud? or just the ability to tag [soundcloud] and [/soundcloud] would be great... pretty please.

I will add my offer to take a look - I'm intrigued now... Are you anywhere near Rushden?

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1392021797' post='2363560'] No I haven't, as I don't really need an active set, but it didn't stop me wanting them though. I wouldn't mind changing my monitors though as they are a bit bass heavy, and my mixes can sound bass light as a consequence. What are you comparing them against? If they really are that good, they must be something of a bargain. [/quote] I was using a set of entry level M-audio StudioPro 3's ( forerunner of the AV30) for nearfield - and/or a Technics reference amp through Tannoy Mercury speakers. The M-audio's are now my TV speakers and the Technics/Tannoy rig is so far behind in sound quality as to be redundant.... Bass reproduction on the RAVM's is clear,detailed and full (floor shakingly so if you wish) - a delight to work with after struggling with the bass sounds on my previous setup. Seperation and detail throughout the range is stunning,worth mentioning that I can now hear andwork with reverb accurately. Yes.... They are that good!

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1391971727' post='2363156'] [url="http://www.red5audio.com/acatalog/Active_Monitor_Speakers.html"]http://www.red5audio...r_Speakers.html[/url] They are doing a special for existing customers for £160 if you write a review... their other stuff is good value [/quote] Did you go for a set? I got mine last week - detailed review to follow, but these are stunningly good!

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1391433651' post='2357051'] The mixes are excellent and I love the song but I honestly felt a bit depressed by the time I'd listened through all of the mixes. It's down to two for me and I'm not sure which way it will go. The song is quite deep and heavy and can wear you out emotionally. Something upbeat next month please. [/quote] I think this is why I didn't get a mix out.... I tried manually riding the vocal -but just couldn't get through it. Will try harder next time.

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1391349902' post='2356048'] i thought everones 1st bass was a westone thunder 1A [/quote] [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1391373350' post='2356469'] If only. They were wayyyyy too expensive for me when I started out - a Kay EB-0 copy with higher action than scale length was my limits. [/quote] Same here... A Westone was highly coveted - and that's a very accurate description of the Kay... wish I still had the little valve amp I used to play it through.

Cheers Gareth, sounds good... were you using neck, bridge or both on the clip there?

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1391263024' post='2355096'] If this is a new bass, take it back. [/quote] I was assuming the bass was used - but yes, if new it needs returning for a set up at least....

A shim would sort it... my Tokai was fitted out with one from new. I'd shim the pocket (at the heel/body end - just covering the rear screws, to tilt the neck in the pocket) ,then refit the neck (just pinched on the screws) and strings. when you're happy the strings are in line with the neck correctly, tighten up/tune up.. when the strings are under tension, back the neck screws off slowly and evenly - until you hear the click of the neck seating against the body. Tighten up the neck a final time then check intonation and set up. A thin card shim is all that's needed and the neck seating trick needs a good body/neck fit to attempt in the first place ( works wonders for tone/sustain - so well worth a try) HTH

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1391118327' post='2353595'] I never use wire wool as it ends up all over pole pieces etc. Mask off, nice cloth and some T-cut. Polishes them up really nicely and had my 28 year old jazz looking brand new again! :-) Used it on a fair few basses/guitars over the years and it always works a treat. [/quote] +1, I was gonna type nearly the same...

Sounds good - I'd come along to check out your right handed basses and amps.....

I can only help you with linkage, rather than an embedded player... from the top, right click on the file in your dropbox folder > left click 'share dropbox link' go to BC forum topic reply box and select 'more reply options' (next to post) select link (9th icon from left on toolbar) and a box to enter URL will appear right click and paste in the dropbox link post and share... HTH