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Old 06-01-2009, 05:11 PM
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Default Building a Post & surround system with Protools Le ...need some advice

Im building a system to do post & surround mixing in LE. here is what i got

003 rack+
big ben clock
Surround 5.1 speaker system
Complete Bundle
New Mac pro 8 core with lots of ram
2 24inch monitors
waves surround bundle native.

now the question. To make this work well. what else do i need or am i missing?
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:17 PM
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What kind of new mac? Mac Mini, Mac Pro?
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:18 PM
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:24 PM
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Looks to me like you're pretty set! The only concern would be the room you're mixing in. Is it acoustically treated? Also, what monitoring system are you using with the speakers, and can it be calibrated? If yes to both, I think you're good to go!
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:30 PM
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Default Re: Building a Post & surround system with Protools Le ...need some advice

all jbl speakers. Im working n getting the room treated. Do i need something to monitor the mixes?
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:46 PM
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you're probably going to be needing some monitor control, maybe some Dolby measurement and possibly some Dolby E encoding, depending what work you're doing. You ain't done yet! I would also think about some extra video monitoring, treatment for the room and RTA and SoundMeter in your iPhone for calibration
I couldn't mix without faders but YMMV!
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To make this work well. what else do i need or am i missing?
Lose the Big Ben and spend that money on your wife.
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Old 06-02-2009, 05:45 AM
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agreed, the big ben is not necessary.
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