Post by: Rod Affleck on April 16, 2006, 09:05:55 PM
I know that Electrical has had some cats in the past (rip Fluss). I have a little cat in my home studio who feels he has to "help" me out when I do recording. The problem: Scraps's idea of helping is to attack and chew any and all wires he sees. Speaker cables, patch cords, you name it.
Do you have any ideas I could try to keep him from chewing wires and making a general nuisance of himself? I suppose I could just have some kind of exposed live 110V wire and he'd soon learn, but I'd prefer a more humane solution (not to mention one that would ensure I'd still have a cat after he's been trained.)
Thanks,
r a
Post by: Rail Jon Rogut on April 18, 2006, 02:43:08 AM
Rail
Post by: electrical on April 18, 2006, 03:41:12 AM
Post by: jlamour on April 18, 2006, 04:13:51 AM
Post by: Bryson on April 19, 2006, 07:55:47 PM
| jlamour wrote on Tue, 18 April 2006 01:13 |
So could vaseline and cayenne pepper. |
Great in the bedroom though!
Post by: Ronny on April 19, 2006, 07:59:03 PM
I keep my cats out of the bedroom.
Post by: John Ivan on April 19, 2006, 08:17:49 PM
.. He didn't shed much in general and I loved him but, I finally decided to keep him out. This pissed him off a little for a while but, he got over it. My step son now has him and I think he misses his Mixing gig
I get to see him a few times per year. We miss him. JI................................................
Post by: Harland on April 26, 2006, 03:04:24 PM
Harland
Post by: hollis on April 29, 2006, 03:19:53 AM
Steve, have you NEVER had a client with cat allergies? Personally I probably could not work in your studio because of the cats. I know of a few other engineers that have cats, and I'm curious how that goes with clients.
It seems like in a studio, where people spend hours on end in this one space, cats would be bad for business.
Post by: crm0922 on April 29, 2006, 04:10:38 AM
It isn't that rare either, another guy who was in the band almost had to be hospitalized with asthma attacks.
I do think that some cats' hair dander and saliva are far more allergenic than others. That one was a real killer.
I do think it is a bit of a turn off for potential clients. And plenty of people just plain don't like cats. I don't necessarily hate them, but I can't get close enough to find out anyways.
Chris
Post by: Jim Williams on April 30, 2006, 02:14:26 PM
My new cat, Calista, is a cute as a bunny Calico Manx with a funny nub tail that wiggles. I can't keep her off the gear, it's too funny to watch.
When she walks/sits on the console she invariably pushes down a few switches. When I power up I do a check now for solos and bussing that's a bit off.
Post by: Ronny on April 30, 2006, 07:27:24 PM
My ex-wife, may she rest in peace, was allergic to cats. She'd sometimes have a reaction just going into a room where a cat has been, so the physical presence of the cat isn't always necessary to get the sneezing, watering eyes and runny nose.
Post by: Daniel Farris on April 30, 2006, 08:51:27 PM
| Jim Williams wrote on Sun, 30 April 2006 19:14 |
When she walks/sits on the console she invariably pushes down a few switches. When I power up I do a check now for solos and bussing that's a bit off. |
My cat is a wannabe mix engineer as well. I have to un-buss, un-mute, un-HPF, and un-solo all her hard work each day.
She's not allowed around when clients are present.
She apparently likes Portugese Absinthe as well.
DF
Post by: Rod Affleck on May 01, 2006, 10:50:04 AM
I'm also relieved to know that I'm not the only one with an alcoholic cat.
Post by: Invisible Member on May 01, 2006, 03:01:55 PM
I bought a used console from a guy recently and upon inspection noticed a cat had at some point urinated on it. Took the automation out via corrosion where the wiring from the control/display connected to the mainboard. An easy fix that could have been disasterious on a Mackie PCB design or something with an internal PSU.
Needless to say cats are not allowed within the womb unsupervised. Kids either...
Cat dander isn't good for the faders either.
Rice Crispies tend to make a mess.
Post by: ted nightshade on May 01, 2006, 09:15:21 PM
I'm very lucky to have a cooperative studio cat.
He never disturbs anything, can be trusted around mics,
and will let you know when the mix is just right.
The cat has seriously affected my recording work-
I think if all mixes had to be cat-approved they'd
be a lot easier on human ears too...
Post by: Wayne Kirkwood on May 03, 2006, 10:54:17 PM
Post by: j.hall on May 04, 2006, 01:30:56 PM
imagine my reaction when i went to tweak a compressor and had a pair of eyes looking at me through the dark hole in the rack.
this is the same cat that at 3 months of age he knocked over a beer of mine and was lapping it up off the carpet as fast as he could until i heard something strange, looked down and lept up to clean up the mess. notice i didn't punish him.......beer drinking is strongly encouraged in my house.
Post by: amorris on May 05, 2006, 01:57:43 PM
Post by: Greg Norman on May 05, 2006, 04:49:25 PM
| electrical wrote on Tue, 18 April 2006 02:41 |
We keep the cats away from the studios and performance spaces. They are only allowed in the lounge and other "public" spaces. We can even remove them entirely if a client wishes, though nobody ever has. |
Steve may not remember, but people have requested that in the past, and we've removed them for a period.
Unfortunately, Steve does not believe that people can be allergic to cats. I am sensitive to this, because I am allergic to cats. The common areas are usually kept clean enough to not bother me though.
Post by: CHANCE on May 08, 2006, 01:49:09 PM
Post by: john abney on May 11, 2006, 11:00:40 PM
best,
john
Post by: CHANCE on May 20, 2006, 09:21:19 PM
| john abney wrote on Thu, 11 May 2006 20:00 |
I couldn't find any info using a quick google search, but I seem to recall reading some comments that suggested that ionic purifiers and delicate electronics gear may not get along that well. It could be that I'm mis-remembering, but the stories I (think I) read were sufficiently scary to cause me to not get an ionic purifier. best, john |
I've had one in the tracking room, one in the CR, and 3 at home now for several years with no problems. Keep in mind, the ones I have are not weapons grade, they are the "Pure air" brand name and are somewhere between $50 and $75 each
Post by: Joe Crawford on May 21, 2006, 10:11:00 AM
| john abney wrote on Thu, 11 May 2006 23:00 |
I couldn't find any info using a quick google search, but I seem to recall reading some comments that suggested that ionic purifiers and delicate electronics gear may not get along that well. It could be that I'm mis-remembering, but the stories I (think I) read were sufficiently scary to cause me to not get an ionic purifier. best, john |
Many of the ionic type generate a good bit of ozone which reacts with (neutralizes) odors and makes the air smell slightly sweet. I don’t know if you have noticed, but that expensive one they have been pushing on TV (something like ‘5 easy payments of $69.95’) came out with a new version a few months ago that contained a catalytic converter to remove the ozone. I seriously doubt if they did that as strictly a marketing ploy.
Anyway, ozone is great for removing smells, oxidizing mildew in damp places, rusting iron and steel, corroding up electrical contacts, etc. It will even ‘rot-out’ your carpet and cushion covers if they are exposed long enough. It’s probably OK to use one occasionally for a couple of days, but I wouldn’t recommend using one continuously in a studio.
Joe Crawford
Stony Mountain Studio
Shanks, WV 26761
Post by: twonky on May 23, 2006, 03:51:47 PM
Post by: Ronny on May 23, 2006, 05:14:48 PM
| twonky wrote on Tue, 23 May 2006 15:51 |
How this animal can sleep on eq knobs and faders for hours, is beyond me. |
It's all that built up cat hair stuck in the fader grooves, it makes for a soft bed.
Post by: Andy Peters on May 24, 2006, 01:24:36 AM
| Joe Crawford wrote on Sun, 21 May 2006 07:11 |
Many of the ionic type generate a good bit of ozone which reacts with (neutralizes) odors and makes the air smell slightly sweet. I don’t know if you have noticed, but that expensive one they have been pushing on TV (something like ‘5 easy payments of $69.95’) came out with a new version a few months ago that contained a catalytic converter to remove the ozone. I seriously doubt if they did that as strictly a marketing ploy. |
Consumer Reports wrote a scathing negative review of the "Ionic Breeze," basically saying that it's not only ineffective as an air purifier, it generates an excessive amount of ozone. Natch, CR was sued by the manufacturer over the review, and the lawsuit was thrown out of court.
-a
Post by: CHANCE on May 24, 2006, 12:24:12 PM
As far as cats on the console? Highly not recommended. Cat hair and dander getting into the faders and pots will eventually result
Post by: CHANCE on June 15, 2006, 11:24:11 PM
Post by: maikol on June 16, 2006, 07:42:48 PM
| twonky wrote on Tue, 23 May 2006 21:51 |
How this animal can sleep on eq knobs and faders for hours, is beyond me. |
Man, i'm afraid i downloaded your cat... he woke up in my armchair!
Post by: Podgorny on June 24, 2006, 02:22:17 PM
But as far as having animals (cats, dogs, birds, whatever) in a commercial facility, it's very unprofessional. The cats at Electrical are reason enough for me to never book a session there.
Post by: Leo on June 25, 2006, 06:15:18 AM
Post by: Duke on June 27, 2006, 03:01:08 PM
B.O.P.
The Lizard Ranch and Spa
Orlando FL
Post by: Neon Noodle on January 13, 2007, 10:25:02 AM
Post by: RSettee on January 28, 2007, 05:49:07 PM
Now the internet---she don't like that too much, she always walks in front of the keyboard and gets in the way, but the console she never ever goes on. Never had to tell her that, either.
Post by: RickRhino on January 29, 2007, 05:26:07 AM
I read that Siammes are good for those satin highs and punchy lows if you get two of them they are great for master stereo balance.
But the british short hair cat is suppose to be the best
but the prices these day are ridiculous for a british short hair cat.
I know, I know there are modern versions(clones) of them made from companies like Dan Alexader,Brett Averill, Vintech,ect.
which offer them at 1/2 the cost of an original
then there's plugin versions which some people swear that you can't tell the difference.
Post by: Shaggy on January 29, 2007, 04:00:17 PM
As you can see, Echo likes hanging out with me in my office. Unfortunately she things the mouse cursor is the best show on television.
Post by: blaccard on January 30, 2007, 10:55:43 AM
This picture is taken right now!
Post by: Greg Norman on January 30, 2007, 11:04:26 AM
| Podgorny wrote on Sat, 24 June 2006 13:22 |
I don't understand how someone can invest so much in a studio and necessary equipment, and let a cat walk all over everything. But hey, if it's your home studio, you do whatever you want. But as far as having animals (cats, dogs, birds, whatever) in a commercial facility, it's very unprofessional. The cats at Electrical are reason enough for me to never book a session there. |
Oh well.
Post by: Tomas Danko on January 30, 2007, 11:07:31 AM
| blaccard wrote on Tue, 30 January 2007 15:55 |
I have a studio cat, but he stays in the office. He even has his own webcam. This picture is taken right now! |
I don't believe you.
If that cat had his own webcam he'd be pointing it towards mice and food and stuff. Not aim it towards himself.
Post by: zmix on February 06, 2007, 01:02:56 AM
My own cat tends to go after the LEDs on my Keypexes and Gain Brains when I'm mixing...
Post by: zmix on February 06, 2007, 11:26:05 PM
My girlfriend's cat is such a lush.....
Post by: carival on March 04, 2007, 09:54:19 PM
Post by: M Carter on March 05, 2007, 04:03:19 PM
She left a couple 'treats' under my boss' desk a couple times though.
Matt
Post by: Greg Norman on March 07, 2007, 12:55:24 AM
Post by: fraz on March 09, 2007, 04:46:45 PM
Once in a while, something will seem to annoy her and she'll climb down. It's usually when something is out of balace or overly eq'd or proccessed.
Inevitably, once I get the mix together, she resumes her place on the speaker cabinet and stays until the end of the session (or until I break for lunch).
And no, I can't say that I've noticed my stereo image leaning to the left to compensate for any high frequency absorption that she may supply.
I don't know what I'll do if I am ever without my mixes' most insightful critic!!
Post by: LouD. on March 15, 2007, 11:51:45 AM
Post by: mcolbert on March 21, 2007, 05:05:16 PM
Post by: U1176 on April 01, 2007, 09:04:43 PM
Here he is three years ago between takes before I moved the studio out of the house.
Post by: bblackwood on April 01, 2007, 10:06:47 PM
| U1176 wrote on Sun, 01 April 2007 20:04 |
My dearly departed Bailey went to kitty heaven last monday. He succumbed to aenemia induced heart failure. |
I'm sorry to hear that - I know how hard it can be. I lost my cat of nine-plus years in January and it was far more difficult to deal with than I ever anticipated...
Post by: Larrchild on April 01, 2007, 10:56:26 PM
Fur-Children reset your settings, and cause image-shift due to asymmetric absorption, but we love the hell out of them, anyway.
Post by: U1176 on April 01, 2007, 10:59:05 PM
Post by: Larrchild on April 01, 2007, 11:44:41 PM
Post by: U1176 on April 02, 2007, 01:03:55 PM
| Larrchild wrote on Mon, 02 April 2007 00:44 |
Are you sure? I think he's sending a reverb return over to track 1 on the bus assigns with his rear left paw.=) He's sayin: "print your effects" |
How very astute of you! Dude I roared when I read your reply thanks alot for the laugh Larry!
Post by: Larrchild on April 02, 2007, 09:19:57 PM
Post by: bblackwood on April 02, 2007, 09:35:52 PM
Post by: Version on April 03, 2007, 03:11:15 PM
Post by: zmix on April 04, 2007, 10:40:41 AM
Post by: LouD. on April 06, 2007, 02:25:53 AM
| zmix wrote on Wed, 04 April 2007 16:40 |
My cat is at war with the single moving LED on my Kepex and Gain Brains.... |
hahaha of course he is!
Post by: GoobAudio on April 27, 2007, 03:40:17 AM
| jlamour wrote on Tue, 18 April 2006 05:13 |
Ditto, close the door. Cat hair could be uninviting to clients. So could vaseline and cayenne pepper. |
Yes I had a client just the other day and she told me" no baseline or Cayenne pepper on my pussy"
badda boom
Post by: zmix on May 19, 2007, 07:41:15 PM
Clearmountain getting schooled while mixing this cat's 'greatest hiss' record.....
Post by: minister on May 20, 2007, 11:32:50 PM
| LouD. wrote on Thu, 15 March 2007 10:51 |
Yeah, well - my cat honed his skills and TOOK MY JOB! |
Did I just hear something funny in that left guitar?
Post by: zmix on May 21, 2007, 10:43:20 AM
"....Mmmmmm! Tweeters!!..."
Post by: longfade on July 02, 2007, 07:52:57 PM
Post by: M Carter on July 04, 2007, 03:45:00 AM
Guess he didn't like the solo because out of nowhere he slaps the damn space bar and shuts the guy down!
luckily the guy was a friend, so it didn't make a difference.
It's nice to be able to have a sense of humor at those types of things eh? Reminds us that we don't fly airplanes and we don't do brain surgery.
Matt
Post by: Larrchild on July 04, 2007, 03:25:16 PM
And the look in my eyes says I mean it. They know.
Or, "In China, you'd be a Happy Meal!" ... that gets em.
"Well the middle Pultec sounds a little softer, so maybe the top one...Hmmm..I dunno."
Post by: J-Texas on July 06, 2007, 11:22:58 AM
I wonder what pet dander will do to tape heads?
Do you have to clean out the fans in the gear periodically?
Post by: Barry Hufker on July 24, 2007, 08:19:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lem31STDfYw
Barry
Post by: NelsonL on July 24, 2007, 08:50:27 PM
Post by: M Carter on July 24, 2007, 08:54:30 PM
Cool room by the way !