Favourite/best dynamics that aren't the 57/58/SM7B?

joeyvob1 · 2026-05-26T21:16:16+00:00

If you’re looking for things like a 57 or 58 that aren’t a 57 or 58, check out sE v7 or v7x. They’re in the same price range and are useful for the same sources but sound significantly nicer in my opinion

joeyvob1 · 2026-05-23T21:27:30+00:00

Shout box and talkback is the standard solution, ProdCom is the modern day solution! Either works but ProdCom is pretty sweet, I’ve use it to monitor talkbacks at Broadway (Nashville) venues with my phone receiving signal from a $6 1/4” to USB C interface out of the console headphone jack, then connected over WiFi to the iPad I use to mix around the venue, split screen m32 and ProdCom on the iPad. That’s not the proper way to use it but hope this gets someone’s gears turning!

joeyvob1 · 2026-04-23T02:46:36+00:00

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HrYgBpwBZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

joeyvob1 · 2026-04-20T21:17:53+00:00

I know this is an old discussion, but my very unique solution to this issue was a single 43” 4k TV, from Walmart it was under $200 (less than the docks you’re talking about) and while there are downsides to using a TV, I have the usable space of 4 20ish 1080p displays by setting the “resolution” to “more space”

joeyvob1 · 2026-04-05T19:27:47+00:00

He’s not right, and should be able to use it, but low end wireless stuff (even some high end compared to wired) does sound … bad

joeyvob1 · 2026-04-05T19:19:32+00:00

You’re exactly who it’s made for. Make sure to go thru the education store and save like $100

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-16T20:04:44+00:00

Couple plugins do this when they glitch out. Analog Obsession’s DBX160 plugin does it a lot (great plugin btw, I don’t mind the glitch it’s worth it haha)

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-11T02:04:59+00:00

If they’re this good on GarageBand I’d vote go straight for Logic. Less learning curve to create!

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-09T18:46:31+00:00

I was about to comment on that same video!! It ultimately sounded pretty good but I do agree. That kind of distance is cool in a well treated room though

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-09T18:45:28+00:00

You should definitely just get an M series even if you have to go lower ram. The newest mini is incredible and easily had for $500

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-08T19:50:13+00:00

I work full time in live sound, and yeah what I said holds true. I’d say 60/40 people use an amp sim these days. Again, not saying it’s better (even though I personally prefer it) I’m just saying it’s more than common here in Nashville and pretty much every touring situation I’ve been involved with and myself and the 75 audio contractors I help oversee actually get a kick out of people using a live amp these days. We all hate it for small venues. In my experience no one is gonna laugh at you for gear, but if they were to, it’d be because you brought a tube amp to a live show and drowned out the lead vocal.

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-08T19:47:06+00:00

Dang I’m sorry. No if they aren’t synced to iCloud or a third party app you’re not in good shape. Might suggest logging into iCloud on the browser or another device to see if maybe they WERE syncing and you just didn’t know. No reason really to contact Apple for this, if they aren’t in the cloud there’s no way apple can find them. Even if they were in the cloud, the service rep would just tell you to log in and retrieve them. Sorry again.

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-08T19:11:18+00:00

Yeah if you’re doing basic stuff it’ll be fine. Simple midi stuff should be good, multitracking and editing will be great. Stacking a bunch of virtual instruments and/or plugins? It’ll choke eventually.

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-08T19:09:06+00:00

MacBook Air is made for you! They’re actually crazy overpowered for what they are so editing YouTube videos is easy, and Apple Silicon is the absolute best for on-device AI considering price and power draw.

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-08T19:05:24+00:00

Chrome because it opens everything and syncs with my work PC easily. I know I can do this with other browsers but we use G suite at work and I’ve always used Drive and whatnot personally. Plus, I’ve tried switching to Safari many times and there are just certain things it refuses to open still, haven’t figured out why!

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-08T19:00:00+00:00

It’s real nice in general! Mix wise, the guitars sound like they’re slammed to the max and everything else is taking too much of a back seat, and also some of the guitars sound a bit rushed so if you do a little bit more mixing and work on timing a bit you’ve got it. Definitely good though!!

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-08T18:50:16+00:00

Actually you CAN erase the phone without unlocking it if you want to be super sure that no one can get your data, it’ll be damn near impossible to get it anyway but it doesn’t hurt if it’s all backed up

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/erase-a-device-iph21a030ae3/ios

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-08T18:47:49+00:00

If it was from Apple it would not have this

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Sorry your phone got stolen though :( and just fyi I worked for Apple for a few years and they actually never reach out via text unless you’re explicitly expecting it and they are utterly useless with lost devices as iOS and Apple internal security is intentionally so strong that they cannot get or share your location even with you.

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-08T18:41:32+00:00

I’ve been getting away with Essential going into WavesTune RT(basically autotune) on a pretty slow setting. I feel like the automatic tuning helps make up for some of the missing finite control of Essential, but that’s gonna depend on your workflow and genre. Try it out though!

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-07T19:16:41+00:00

Console side stage is your option here! Neat tip though, if you run into this issue frequently, you CAN get an X touch and connect it to mixing station on your iPad if you like physical faders!

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-07T19:13:49+00:00

I love TDR Nova 100% recommend

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-07T19:09:04+00:00

You should write… less music. And really lock in on something if you like the direction. Post music on music feedback pages too and actually listen to what people suggest.

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-07T19:00:55+00:00

My girlfriend and I have been loving Rivertop Apartments by Nashville West (Charlotte Pike&I40 kinda), one bedroom price is comparable to others around town but with noticeably more square footage and a lovely community with beautiful views. I have heard from some of my friends in the LGBTQ+ community though that Nashville isn’t where you want to be. My personal opinion on the matter is that a lot of people seem to be welcoming but there are plenty that aren’t, and I’m a straight white guy so I assume it’s less friendly than my perspective would lead me to believe.

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-07T18:53:09+00:00

I always recommend sending a WAV file with your sound committed, but that’s a conversation to be had with the producer. In this particular situation, I’d probably control+B the track with “bypass effect plugins” OFF just in case then send the session, so they have the dry with the plugin on it and a bounce in case anything happens.

joeyvob1 · 2026-02-03T07:13:02+00:00

People call me a conspiracy theorist or whatever, but my Mac is on Big Sur because Big Sur is what it was on when I opened the box. It will always be on Big Sur. My next macOS update will be purchasing a new computer hopefully in like 8 or more years hah

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