i'm looking at this mint FM3 on Reverb right now that I can pay for each month, i'm REALLY temped, but not sure if I should considering it's not sold from Fractal Audio, i'm always a bit weary about this, but the price, reviews, and return policy looks right, tell me what you think if I should buy it, I'm ok with the FM3, just not sure if I should get this one.
yeah I got no plans yet on any crazy low tuning of my guitar, if I take up bass guitar i'd assume a subwoofer might be needed?This will get you started.
https://wiki.fractalaudio.com/wiki/index.php?title=Describing_sound
While the guitar in standard pitch won't normally output below 80Hz, dropped tunings and baritone guitars can be below that point. Also, a double-stop 4th on the E and A strings creates a sub-harmonic when we're running a distorted sound that seems like it's about 40Hz. It can shake a room.
I don’t think so, but some people use them.
I wouldn't do that!
ok yeah you are problay right, I'll wait till I have the cash outright, this should be in a few months, maybe sooner, in the mean time i'm setting up my guitar to how I like it
also, what 3.5 mm TRS to Dual XLR Male Pro Stereo Breakout Cable would you recommend so I can hook up the monitors to my PC? Or would that not be the best way to go about that? I bought theses ones Amazon product ASIN B0824WV22B, but I think they are garbage since I am hearing what I think is 50hz to 60hz hum cycle or some sort of other buzzing humming with the monitors plugged into the same power strip as my PC, not sure if it's a ground loop issue or a bad cable, I'd think it's not the Monoprice cables you mentioned, or the monitors, so it's either my PC's motherboard's integrated sound, or that Breakout Cable, or both, either way I need some more advice
I was trying to hook them up to my PC's "line in" 1/8 jack, and yes, I only have onboard audio if I understand what that is, I suppose these monitors will have to be saved for just the FM3 once I get one, i was aware that the sound quality would not be the best, but I didn't know there would be hum in my monitors, that stereo splitter must be total garbage lol
It is not that one in perticular. It is the combo of using the onboard audio in your computer and it not being meant to connect to pro gear. Most stereo and computer equipment is considered consumer gear and there are different voltages, line values, resistance, and connectors. You could get an inexpensive usb A/D+D/A that can do what you want, for now. It won't be a top of the line or even great, but a work around that you could use to play games or something, on your monitors, when you want.
ok! Thanks for the info, I may also want to get a power strip for the monitors and PC so I can further deduce hum noise? or would the usb A/D+D/A boxes be good enough for now?
If you don't have good power where you are at, a power strip is just a start, but not what you will stick with. A true power conditioner for pro gear is a must.
the power in my old house is rather spotty, lights often dim out of nowhere, or if other things are running, and sometimes just flat out make the circuit breakers trip, so yeah I may need a new power strip and those conditioners
Don't use them together!! Start with that Furman strip and upgrade to 2 of those Furman racks later. One for your computer gear and the other for your audio gear on separate racks.
oh yeah I know that, I didn't mean use both of them together, sorry I miss-worded that
Most newbies overlook the need for a foot controller and the added expense. If that’s you, and you don’t have a rack full of other gear to control via midi, you might want to consider the Fractal floor versions.
no, I only rent the house, or rather a room in said house, but yes, I do plan on getting some devices for power management
The OP decided on the FM3 and is collecting a few things while he gets everything together.