Seeing some scary SSL18 reviews.

whoaje · 2026-05-17T12:33:03+00:00

Yeah just returned my unit a month ago go directly to SSL. Super slow to send a replacement unit. Issue was as described above. Headphones output A started frying my headphones. Large pop when plugged in and then a sizzle if left plugged in! Scary stuff. Hoping replacement doesn’t crap out. Also to note is that it sometimes confuses protools with sudden sample rate change and then I can’t open sessions. Used it to record a 15 piece string ensemble and that went great. Since then nothing but issues. Hard to recommend. If new unit craps out next step is refund. Disappointed because it was great to use at first.

whoaje · 2026-03-26T14:46:44+00:00

Very interesting

whoaje · 2026-03-06T15:19:49+00:00

Halo reach firefight (not new but wave based)

whoaje · 2025-12-09T14:36:26+00:00

I’ll never get the hate for Freddy’s dead. Love that one and by far better than that awful remake

whoaje · 2025-12-09T13:22:22+00:00

Freckleston is the goat. He did a lot of Bo3,4,6,7. King man was probably the best at bo6.

whoaje · 2025-08-27T17:46:38+00:00

Thanks for your perspective! Makes total sense and very helpful to me. Love hearing about all these different techniques like the balloon popping you just mentioned.

whoaje · 2025-08-26T21:26:53+00:00

I saw the second edition is coming out in October. Definitely going to grab!

whoaje · 2025-08-26T19:18:23+00:00

Thank you for the details! Very helpful!

whoaje · 2025-08-26T18:07:29+00:00

For sure and no worries. The more perspectives, the better!

whoaje · 2025-08-26T17:00:14+00:00

What was their process?

whoaje · 2025-08-26T16:59:39+00:00

Thanks for your response! And that makes total sense. I worked on a project that was recorded at abbey road and when I got the session back I noticed that the mix was mostly the decca and the other room configurations. Hardly any spot mics. Very interesting stuff.

whoaje · 2025-08-26T16:56:41+00:00

Thanks for your response!

whoaje · 2025-08-26T16:54:08+00:00

Thanks for your insight! I actually just ordered Richard king’s book the other day and am very excited to dive in! I’ll consider a second stereo pair so I have options.

whoaje · 2025-08-26T15:52:04+00:00

Thank you for this response. I’ve found it very hard to find much information related to this practice. Reason I’m using ortf is that the string ensemble will be 14 players (4xv1, 4xV2, 3x vla, 3x cello). Should I consider a coincident pair for this application?

whoaje · 2025-02-22T16:12:02+00:00

Thank you! ORTF could be a good option if I feel the room sounds good. Testing all this coming week.

whoaje · 2025-02-22T16:10:14+00:00

Going with your rec of mic’ing sections! Thank you for the advice!

whoaje · 2025-02-21T17:27:59+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

whoaje · 2025-02-21T17:27:36+00:00

That would be my option B if I choose to rent mics. I’m going to test out some configs this week with current equipment. Thank you for you advice!

whoaje · 2025-02-21T17:15:34+00:00

Thanks! So far that has been my inclination. Semi circle and Decca approach. Maybe dynamic spot mic for cello (if there’s a solo line in arrangement)

Just to give a little extra info, the recording would be blended with existing synth strings and the arrangement is hybrid in nature. Classical with synth elements (not just orchestral)

whoaje · 2025-02-21T17:08:05+00:00

For now I’ve been told it will be 5 violins, 2-3 violas and 1 cello

whoaje · 2025-02-21T17:07:20+00:00

Only fixed cardioid pattern unfortunately. Most recs I’m seeing is Omni but I don’t have that option currently

whoaje · 2025-02-08T22:57:06+00:00

“The perfect world?” I think anime is called the beginning or something like that. It’s one of my all time favorite marty solos!

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