97 Reply by BitPop

(44 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

Well, that was disappointing.  I just went to a local music store and they had a similar Soundcraft desk in.  It was shit. The knobs were all grindy and the faders were sticking.   I think it must have been kicked around the warehouse a few times sad

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98 Reply by BitPop

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arottenbit wrote:


magic's everywhere in this, bitch.


http://www.cracked.com/blog/learn-your- … h-the-icp/  XD

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99 Reply by BitPop

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akira^8GB wrote:

After a lot of thought I think I would go for the Mackie if I was you. It will last you a looooooooooooooooong time, on-stage and off it.

Yeah...after cooling off a little, I think the only one I can justify spending the cash on is the cheaper one, which doesn't have good enough FX unit, I'd end up getting an outboard eventually.

Soundcraft is still looking the favourite.  Just wish a couple of those channels were stereo to get a smaller footprint...

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100 Reply by BitPop

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I've spoken to a friend who works for one of the big online music resellers - he has emphatically warned me against getting a Behringer.  He says they get more complaints and returns about them than any other manufacturer.  He was really, really adamant - don't get one. 

Still, the price tag is so tempting big_smile

EDIT : I have a Behringer headphone amp, it's 12 months old and one of the pots failed this week.  I think it's a sign....

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101 Reply by BitPop

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I am definately leaning toward the Soundcraft.  Just torn between the 8 or the 12 channel.  The 8 is a better size for gigging. But 12 is more useful.

Decisions, decisions!

EDIT : Hubba Hubba

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102 Reply by BitPop

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You've been lucky then, the venues I've been to took a stereo feed from us using two DIs, and the desk was stereo, but the amp was bridged/mono.  According the the sound guys I've spoken to,  this is pretty much the norm.  Perhaps it's just UK venues which suck?

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103 Reply by BitPop

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e.s.c. wrote:

im saddened/worried that you said most venues you deal with run mono, i find it incredibly uncool when a venue isnt at least set up for

proper stereo
sad

I assumed when I started gigging that everything would be stereo. It's been round since the 70s right?  Well, no.  Most venues (in my experience at at

least) are mono.

chunter wrote:

I think if you want stereo in a rock venue you must ask for it. Playing keys with my friend's rock band the soundman usually only ever

gave me one DI sad

You could ask, but I think in most cases they would look briefly down at the DMG in your hand before saying "No"

BRKCOREKID wrote:

I have the Behringer Xenyx 1204FX and it pretty nice tongue

Tell me more, what is the FX unit like?  Does it have decent adjustment?

Nullsleep wrote:

I'd go for the Mackie ProFX12.

Yeah, that was my hot favourite, then I realised that the FX are not adjustable other than levels.  I want at least delay time adjust, if not tap

tempo!

Dot.AY wrote:

I am considering one of these I know 10k has one... much hardier than most and a 5year warranty also kinda light which is something to

think about
http://www.yamahamusic.com.au/products/ … g/MG82.asp

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104 Reply by BitPop

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Got me thinking now Jellica....would be gutted spending that money on a mixer just to have beer spilled on it.

But then, the rest of my gear costs even more.....maybe I'll just stay in the studio? big_smile

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105 Reply by BitPop

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Sage advice!

A local muso I know has also recommended this :

Soundcraft EFX12 Multi-Purpose Mixer with Lexicon Effects Link

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106 Topic by BitPop

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I'm looking for a live mixer, suitable for my live rig as well as jamming/writing in the home studio.  Not bothered about full stereo as most venues run mono anyway :

1 x DMG (split stereo) = 2 channels
1 x Sammichsid  = 1 channel
1 x Virus  = 1 channel
1 x RM1x = 1 channel
These three may be interchangeable depending on the gig
1 x vox = 1 channel
1 x Digital Piano = 1 channel
1 x Guitar/Bass = 1 channel

So I recon from that I'm best off with a 12 channel with at least 6 faders. I'll need some on board FX too, basic reverb and tempo delay.  The main options I think, in order of price :

Behringer Xenyx 1204FX Link
I know Behringer is a bit Marmite, but at this price, it's hard to ignore.  From what little reviews and feedback I've seen, the latest gen acutally seem alright. It has 6 faders and lots of routing options, so should do the trick.
Mackie ProFX12 Link
For only another £60, there's this Mackie.  They aren't famous for being cheap, so my concern here is that the build quality might not be "all that".  I've no idea how good the FX are on this beastie.
Allen & Heath ZED 12FX Link
There's quite a jump in price here. But from what I hear, this is the bees knees. Good FX, Good routing options. Good sound. Good internals.  And it's made in the UK, which is nice smile
Mackie CFX12 MKII Link
I don't know much about this, but it's only slightly more than the A&H.  That said, it's more than double the price of the Xenyx.
EDIT:
Soundcraft EFX12 Multi-Purpose Mixer with Lexicon Effects Link
This is my current favourite, although it's a bit larger than the others as it has a fader for every channel.  The Lexicon FX sounds blissful, and this

is a important factor in my choice. It has lots of parameters which can be adjusted and tap tempo too.
Any advice/opinion welcomed.  (appreciated even more if based on actual experience rather than rumour wink )

Cheers Guys!

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107 Reply by BitPop

(42 replies, posted in Audio Production)

I have of pair of JBL Control 1

Running off a Cambridge A5

The sound is absoloutly crystal*, but lacks bottom end.  I've been wanting a sub for a few years but can't justify it right now.

I was window shoppign for monitors a little while ago and was very tempted by those KRK VXTs.  Of course, money-no-object I'd get some Genelecs cool

*I've compared them directly to 3K worth of Spirit monitors, these were clearer :-o

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108 Reply by BitPop

(99 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

Oooh!  Three ins!  Is that three discrete 1x3 or are they all echoing each other?

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109 Reply by BitPop

(32 replies, posted in Audio Production)

herr_prof wrote:

Yea but that can backfire too.. forcing a singer to be uncomfortable like that can lead to a stilted performance.

That's why I say as still as comfortably possible.  A professional vocalist soon get's used to it.  The big difference is live vs studio, two totally different styles! Someone who's done lots of live work can be a bit of a nightmare in the studio.

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110 Reply by BitPop

(29 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

There'll be a way to do this automatically too I'm sure : both my Virus and RM1X bounce to mono when only the left jack is plugged in cool

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111 Reply by BitPop

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fluidvolt wrote:

Experienced singers with mike technique back off the microphone a bit during louder moments, and come in closer during those intimately quiet sections. This certainly helps cut back on the amount of compression you have to use, because too much compression and you lose the dynamics anyway. Or so I've heard...

Mic control is mainly just for live work. 

In the studio the vocalist should stay as stationary as is comfortably possible, let the voice channel comp sort out any loud bits and/or bring up the quiet bits.   If they start moving about you can get weird phasing type noises, especially with any sibilance.

You can always spot a singer who has done mainly studio or live by their mic technique smile

EDIT : I would add, that (with the exception of mild vocal channel comp) it's best to get the vocal take right first before you start doing any processing.

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112 Reply by BitPop

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Mono?  You soldered the thing together! Change it to mono tongue

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