Monday, October 25, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Dub FX
Live? It looks Austrian...Australian. In Youtube, to the right you'll see Dub FX Featuring Woodnote. That bassline and all the notes coming from the sax sound trip me the fuck out.
Friday, September 24, 2010
AK-69
I hung out with some buddies in Ageo last night, and OkonOmiyaki has never tasted better. The dudes voice in this track sounds wimpy, (try great) maybe a little homosexual.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
A little something I found on - www.topline-2000.com
Growing Worms
Each species of earthworm has different requirements, habits, and needs. People who raise worms must be aware of these idiosyncrasies taking advantage of the worms nature where possible and staying one step ahead of them when their more feral traits, are less compatible with cultivation.
Those who try and fail, (whether with home vermicomposting or commercial) to keep a healthy worm population, probably have not done there homework or perhaps they have trouble with the concept of "enclosed ecosystems". The cure for the first of these problems is to get some books on the subject, read them, and apply the gleaned knowledge. The second is a tad more complex as it requires a rudimentary understanding of 'ecology' and the life sustaining interaction between the various plants, animals, and inorganics.
When one domesticates an animal, which worms are, the welfare of that animal becomes the moral, (if not financial), responsibility of the perpetrator. To properly care for any such animal, particularly those with feral habits, one must provide conditions which will be conducive to the animals well being. To be able to provide such an environnment, in a restricted area with highly concentrated populations, (abnormal but useful) without detrimental impact on the animals, requires extensive knowledge of the animal being raised. This knowledge allows one to stay a step ahead of potential problems, or to avoid those problems entirely by producing and maintaining, for the animal, an environment with which it is compatible. The handler/user is the one who put the worms in the box, bin, or pit...so that person is responsible for their welfare. Fotunately, it isn't really all that complicated...
In other words ya gotta be smarter than the worms to successfully raise them. I think it is safe to say that just about anyone willing to invest the time in learning about the worm variety they intend to raise and putting forth reasonable effort and dilligence in their care, should find that their worm populations will do very well indeed! It really isn't that big a deal.
Each species of earthworm has different requirements, habits, and needs. People who raise worms must be aware of these idiosyncrasies taking advantage of the worms nature where possible and staying one step ahead of them when their more feral traits, are less compatible with cultivation.
Those who try and fail, (whether with home vermicomposting or commercial) to keep a healthy worm population, probably have not done there homework or perhaps they have trouble with the concept of "enclosed ecosystems". The cure for the first of these problems is to get some books on the subject, read them, and apply the gleaned knowledge. The second is a tad more complex as it requires a rudimentary understanding of 'ecology' and the life sustaining interaction between the various plants, animals, and inorganics.
When one domesticates an animal, which worms are, the welfare of that animal becomes the moral, (if not financial), responsibility of the perpetrator. To properly care for any such animal, particularly those with feral habits, one must provide conditions which will be conducive to the animals well being. To be able to provide such an environnment, in a restricted area with highly concentrated populations, (abnormal but useful) without detrimental impact on the animals, requires extensive knowledge of the animal being raised. This knowledge allows one to stay a step ahead of potential problems, or to avoid those problems entirely by producing and maintaining, for the animal, an environment with which it is compatible. The handler/user is the one who put the worms in the box, bin, or pit...so that person is responsible for their welfare. Fotunately, it isn't really all that complicated...
In other words ya gotta be smarter than the worms to successfully raise them. I think it is safe to say that just about anyone willing to invest the time in learning about the worm variety they intend to raise and putting forth reasonable effort and dilligence in their care, should find that their worm populations will do very well indeed! It really isn't that big a deal.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
API Lunchbox 5006B, cause Ima hungry gear junkie.
The API Model 500-6B Lunchbox is a six position rack designed to accept all API standard 5.25" X 1.5" modules. This allows an engineer the flexibility to bring along specialized EQ effects to any situation: 550A, 550B or 560. The Lunchbox is self-powered, with a rear panel selected AC voltage switch, and a removable power cord. The input/output jacks are XLR.
Features:
API makes several modules for the 500-6B, such as the 512C mic preamp, the 525 compressor, the 560 Graphic EQ, and the 550B four band EQ. Combinations of these modules make perfect stereo recording packages (two 512C's and two 550B's) or vocalist's box, (one 512C, two EQ's and one 525 compressor).
Other uses for the versatile Lunchbox include:
Features:
- Holds 6 API standard modules
- 48 Volt internal phantom power supply
- Self-Powered, 100 to 250 Volts, 47 to 63 Hz, Switchable
- Rubber feet & carrying handle for portability
- Rugged steel chassis
- Perfect for remote recording of Vocalist and Instruments
- FREE if you purchase any (4) NEW 500 Series modules.**
API makes several modules for the 500-6B, such as the 512C mic preamp, the 525 compressor, the 560 Graphic EQ, and the 550B four band EQ. Combinations of these modules make perfect stereo recording packages (two 512C's and two 550B's) or vocalist's box, (one 512C, two EQ's and one 525 compressor).
Other uses for the versatile Lunchbox include:
- Multitrack Recording of Acoustic and Electronic Audio Sources.
- Sound Reinforcement Systems and Recording Live to Multitrack formats.
- Multiple facility projects where portability is a plus.
- Broadcast and Audio for Video Production.
- Custom Channel Input Strips.
The Pros, cause theres no Cons.
The API 512C is a mic/line/instrument preamp designed to provide a low noise, unusually good sounding front end for all types of audio systems. Sonically, it is at the top of the "Mic Preamp List", regardless of price. Offering low noise (-129 EIN) and 65 dB of gain, the 512C includes phantom power, switchable polarity, -20 dB pad and Mic/Line or Instrument selector. Front panel XLR and 1/4 inch connectors combined with rear panel mic access allows for additional flexibility when installed in an API LunchBox, Six Pack, 10 position vertical rack, a 2 position horizontal rack, or an API console. What makes the API 512C unique is its long evolution from the original 1967 era 512, the first modular mic pre, to the current full featured 512C, while preserving the original sound character that made it so much a part of the early days of recording. Offering high headroom and a wide variety of inputs and input access ponts, it is ideal for unusual and demanding applications.
Imagine a situation where only a few preamps are needed, yet the smallest available console has a proportonally "small" mic preamp, making it useless for the demanding application, or conversely, imagine where you need a large number of preamps, and a console of sufficient inputs and quality would be too large to transport or rack mount. The 512C hits the spot with its quality and famous tone. Expand, combine or downsize at any time without trade-ins or product obsolescence. In addition, the 512C's sound and performance exceeds most "console mic pres" in every respect.
The beauty of the entire API 500 Series is its long term flexibility and lasting value when needs change over time. With a range of mounting frame options, the 512C will be a valuable asset to your performance critical applications.
The 512C Mic/Line Preamp makes use of the 2510 and 2520 op-amps and therefore exhibits the reliability, long life, and uniformity which are characteristic of API products.
Features
Imagine a situation where only a few preamps are needed, yet the smallest available console has a proportonally "small" mic preamp, making it useless for the demanding application, or conversely, imagine where you need a large number of preamps, and a console of sufficient inputs and quality would be too large to transport or rack mount. The 512C hits the spot with its quality and famous tone. Expand, combine or downsize at any time without trade-ins or product obsolescence. In addition, the 512C's sound and performance exceeds most "console mic pres" in every respect.
The beauty of the entire API 500 Series is its long term flexibility and lasting value when needs change over time. With a range of mounting frame options, the 512C will be a valuable asset to your performance critical applications.
The 512C Mic/Line Preamp makes use of the 2510 and 2520 op-amps and therefore exhibits the reliability, long life, and uniformity which are characteristic of API products.
Features
- Mic Preamp with 65 dB of gain
- Front and Back Panel Mic Input Access
- Line/Instrument Preamp with 50 dB of gain
- Front and Back Panel Line/Instrument Input
- LED VU meter for monitoring output level
- 20 dB pad switch, applies to mic/line/instrument
- 48v Phantom switchable power
- Traditional API fully discrete circuit design
- Uses the famous API 2520 Op-Amp
- Beautiful Colors
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)