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Originally posted by cryophonik I guess it depends on how we're referring to "room". In terms of acoustics (i.e., the sound of the room), I agree that the room is probably less important in a hobby studio, but in terms of noise floor and related issues that usually need to be addressed, it's pretty important.

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Originally posted by cryophonik well we were not just talking about vocals so i would say the room is pretty important for anything that isn't closed mic'd. More important than the mic or preamp. All those classic albums recorded with shitty micrphones, all great rooms. but for EDM, ya i guess room isn't such a big deal.

Well, suppose I'm kind of taking for granted that the room is at least decently quiet (i.e. can't hear busses going by etc). I thought when you said room, you meant like shape or treatment etc.

Even having said that, for EDM you're really only ever going to be close mic'ing for the majority of things such as guitars etc,

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Originally posted by DJ RANN Well, suppose I'm kind of taking for granted that the room is at least decently quiet (i.e. can't hear busses going by etc).

...or 4-yo boys playing Super Mario in the next room. Is there a preamp that has a filter for that?

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Originally posted by cryophonik ...or 4-yo boys playing Super Mario in the next room. Is there a preamp that has a filter for that?

lol, I will give you around 10 to 12 more years and you will have a different sound coming from that room lol, trust me, have been there

Cheers Dave,

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just raise your kid to be socially awkward and never teach proper hygiene. problem solved

had a pair of distressors recently. great for room mics/stereo overheads. not really a Pre though, more of a comp/brick wall limiter. do you need them? no. are they nice to have in a recording situation? yep!

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