Thanks for the advice, I'm going to start making some prototypes soon (and for those who've already, would you post some pictures?). I read about someone who built one, and after wearing it constantly was able to (reportedly) control their heartbeat with their mind. By focussing, they could increase...

I'm interested in making something small that will allow me to amplify the sound of my heart. The most basic idea consisted of a contact mic attached to a female 1/4" jack/battery powered speaker. I wanted to consult with you geniuses before I wasted my time though. Would a contact mic attached...

As fas as editing goes yes they're not too sophisticated, but look we're talking about upgrading from a fucking TAPE RECORDER. This is true. I talked to some more people today, and I figure I could spend $1200 on the Yamaha (which has gotten pretty solid reviews from those I've spoken to), or a $10...

The offending party: http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/ContentDetail/ModelSeriesDetail/0,,CNTID%25253D48575%252526CTID%25253D228500,00.html I've been a cheap Tascam 4-track (424mkII) purist for years regarding my home recordings. This weekend, I attemped an ambitious project requiring many bounces...

I still say check your 4-track documentation for bouncing tracks. There's usually a way to route tracks 3-4 into tracks 1-2 so you can do a mix in the 4-track itself--freeing up the extra channels--without mixing out to another source. Indeed there is, but the problem I've had so far is that there ...

Mix them down later onto another cassette (Cassette 2). Take Cassette 2, put it in your 4 track and now you've got the stereo mix balance you were hoping for with tracks 3 and 4 free for overdubs. The loss of one generation shouldn't be a big deal if the equipment is clean and the tapes are of reas...

why can't you run the board mix to tracks 3-4? want to save for overdubs? That's it. Well, also it'd be handy if I were to run out of tapes, I could use the remaining two tracks for a whole 'nother (part of a) show. I'm a fan of recordings where everything is done in the most basic manner possible,...

Take Main Mix left and right out of the mixer and plug straight into tracks one and two? Or: Use two room mics (like PZM's) and use as stereo pair? I'm only going to record two tracks at one time, and if I use the mics, I'll probably lose the vocals, and if I use the main mix lines, I'll lose instru...

ps. nebraska was not done on cassette! m Initially, Springsteen recorded demos for the album at his home with 4-track cassette recorder. The demos were sparse, using only acoustic guitar, electric guitar (on "Open All Night"), harmonica, and Springsteen's voice. Springsteen then recorded ...

Curious if anyone has a list of such a thing. Anything from Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" to Ween's "The Pod". Thanks for anything you can offer. EDIT: Should have clarified, I'm referring specifically to recordings made on something like a Tascam Portastudio and the like. Big B...