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Post by nudwig on Oct 31, 2019 10:44:42 GMT -6
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Post by mdmitch2 on Oct 31, 2019 10:50:59 GMT -6
Cool! Wish there was a kit version....
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Post by Guitar on Oct 31, 2019 10:54:48 GMT -6
that thing looks really cool, hope it sounds as good as it looks!
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Post by din on Oct 31, 2019 11:14:11 GMT -6
Cool! Wish there was a kit version.... +1! |
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Post by Blackdawg on Oct 31, 2019 14:48:42 GMT -6
Cool! Wish there was a kit version.... Agreed. I've noticed more and more that places that used to do kits are making just units now. I'm sure there is more money to be made doing that. But still a little sad. |
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Post by mulmany on Oct 31, 2019 14:54:14 GMT -6
Cool! Wish there was a kit version.... Agreed. I've noticed more and more that places that used to do kits are making just units now. I'm sure there is more money to be made doing that. But still a little sad. Less headache to support... That's my guess. |
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Post by Blackdawg on Oct 31, 2019 17:49:28 GMT -6
Agreed. I've noticed more and more that places that used to do kits are making just units now. I'm sure there is more money to be made doing that. But still a little sad. Less headache to support... That's my guess. Definitely that. I know that's why Mike stopped. |
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Post by winetree on Oct 31, 2019 19:04:00 GMT -6
Tempting, but just over $2,000 and probably get hit with duty or tariffs. I wish they were kits.
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Post by bricejchandler on Nov 1, 2019 14:55:13 GMT -6
I’d be interested in hearing this,
The 1081 pre-eq has always been one of my favorite circuits.
I had the aml 1081 500 series preamp But i have to admit I was a bit underwhelmed.
I didn’t think it sounded very good, and definitely not like the 1081s I compared it to.
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Post by nudwig on Nov 1, 2019 22:51:56 GMT -6
I’d be interested in hearing this, The 1081 pre-eq has always been one of my favorite circuits. I had the aml 1081 500 series preamp But i have to admit I was a bit underwhelmed. I didn’t think it sounded very good, and definitely not like the 1081s I compared it to. I always wondered about those pre's, I've only recorded with 1081's with the eq engaged so didn't know how it'd be without. It's one of my favorite circuits as well, tried to fake it with a BAE mpf and Royal Blue Stage 2 which while a great sound as one would expect it just wasn't the same. I'll probably order this one sooner than later, be great if it has the sound (and I do enjoy recording with a bit of eq on the way in). On the earlier mentioned tariff, VK seems to carry the pre-built/non kit AML pieces at the current conversion rate so I'm guessing in time they'll have this as well. Or so I hope. |
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Post by rowmat on Nov 1, 2019 23:58:32 GMT -6
I've said it before but the deal with the 1081 is predominantly the EQ. To seperate the preamp from the EQ and expecting it to be magical is like ordering a scoop of vanilla ice cream and expecting it to taste like a chocolate nut Sundae. I’d be interested in hearing this, The 1081 pre-eq has always been one of my favorite circuits. I had the aml 1081 500 series preamp But i have to admit I was a bit underwhelmed. I didn’t think it sounded very good, and definitely not like the 1081s I compared it to. |
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Post by nudwig on Nov 11, 2019 17:25:33 GMT -6
I saw Front End had these which relieved any tariff worries so I pulled the trigger. I'll report back when it arrives and I've had time to play with it.
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Post by nudwig on Nov 22, 2019 15:55:10 GMT -6
Mine has arrived! Quick vocal tests with a c38 sound pretty damn good. Heading off to the studio now for a day of demos, should provide a good chance to dig in. I'll have to dig up some sessions I did with the rental 1081s to see how close it matches.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 17:34:36 GMT -6
I'll have to dig up some sessions I did with the rental 1081s to see how close it matches.
Alright.. that's pretty cool..
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Post by nudwig on Nov 22, 2019 23:18:38 GMT -6
It performed very well while tracking a demo song today. Lately I've been using a BAE 1073mpf to an LTL Royal Blue (or Mass Driver both of which I really love in this combo). In general the EZ1081 felt a little faster and without eq definitely leaner, so I popped the eq in and there was the sound. After cutting the demo I pulled up a session where I had run a P-bass through a vintage 1081, did my best to match the EZ to my session notes and had a listen. It's close, very close and only with flipping back and forth in PT did I feel the EZ perhaps has an oh so slightly fuller bottom and a tiny bit cleaner (for the record I have no clue on the maintenance of the rental pair, they sounded great but were quite beat up) I was looking hard for differences and after a bit realized to by ears it has the vibe and is close enough that I'd be happy to use it as the 3rd sibling in the pair I rented as they didn't sound exactly the same either. I'm a happy camper. Time to start saving again for a second to make a pair.
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Post by EmRR on Nov 25, 2019 12:57:55 GMT -6
Agreed. I've noticed more and more that places that used to do kits are making just units now. I'm sure there is more money to be made doing that. But still a little sad. Less headache to support... That's my guess. For sure, DIY support can eat all your time which is the same as eating your margin. |
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Post by Blackdawg on May 27, 2021 21:20:29 GMT -6
Hm this had a short life. No longer made?
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Post by nudwig on May 27, 2021 23:00:33 GMT -6
Noticed that too, I asked about it in the thread at the other place but got no reply. Shame really, awesome piece of gear.
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Post by lando on May 30, 2021 23:35:05 GMT -6
I guess the closest priced alternative is the cheaper Heritage HA-81 A. Anyone tried it or know if they cut any corners to get the price down? It’s only 1 RU which is great IMO.
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Post by Blackdawg on May 31, 2021 0:01:26 GMT -6
I guess the closest priced alternative is the cheaper Heritage HA-81 A. Anyone tried it or know if they cut any corners to get the price down? It’s only 1 RU which is great IMO. Space is the same since the ez1081 was a stereo unit I believe. Plus the heritage unit is a 1073 mic pre with 1081 eq. So not a true 1081 which is a clas A/B amp setup vs a class A setup of the 1073 |
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Post by rowmat on May 31, 2021 0:18:06 GMT -6
I guess the closest priced alternative is the cheaper Heritage HA-81 A. Anyone tried it or know if they cut any corners to get the price down? It’s only 1 RU which is great IMO. Well it’s surface mount construction, uses IC’s and different inductors, caps, resistors, transistors, switches etc. Also it’s Heritage’s ‘hybrid’ 1073 pre/1081 EQ which is a 1073 style Class A pre with a 1081 style EQ as the original 1081 was a Class A/B preamp. I have some Heritage 8173 and 6673 series 80 pre/EQ’s which use pretty much period correct components and are based on a 1073 Class A pre and the 8173’s use much of the 1081’s EQ stage but omits the switchable ‘Q’ and low pass filter. The 8173 module is more than twice the cost of a HA-81A and requires a powered rack (or an 80 Series Neve console) to house the modules. The original 1081 was predominantly favoured for it’s EQ more than it’s Class A/B preamp which is fine as a preamp but the EQ was far more flexible than a 1073 or 1084 and is the primary reason for its desirability. |
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Post by anders on May 31, 2021 16:03:10 GMT -6
Hm this had a short life. No longer made? I have noticed earlier that items tend to disappear entirely from the AML website when out of stock. As far as I know, there's been backlogs at for instance Carnhill earlier, so it could be down to a simple parts outage. |
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Post by svart on Jun 1, 2021 19:17:29 GMT -6
Agreed. I've noticed more and more that places that used to do kits are making just units now. I'm sure there is more money to be made doing that. But still a little sad. Less headache to support... That's my guess. Almost certainly this. |
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Post by lando on Jun 2, 2021 1:39:06 GMT -6
I emailed Colin at AML and he replied that they will return, apparently they have had issues with the metalwork provider but will build them again when they have everything they need.
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Post by gouge on Jun 2, 2021 4:45:13 GMT -6
i wonder if there is any tonal value in combining the 1081 aml pre with the line amp
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