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Post by gouge on May 20, 2021 15:52:12 GMT -6
Looking for suggestions for eq to pair with aml 1081 preamps. Prefer diy however if the perfect partner exists elsewhere then ill look there too.
Thx.
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Post by nudwig on May 21, 2021 9:45:44 GMT -6
Looking for suggestions for eq to pair with aml 1081 preamps. Prefer diy however if the perfect partner exists elsewhere then ill look there too. Thx. Little Devil EQ would be pretty cool. Different than the EQ on my AML 1081's but a really awesome 500 series eq. On the DIY side perhaps one of the CAPI's? I haven't used one but I do love my 550a's, can't imagine the CAPI version wouldn't be awesome (just make sure you use the CA-0252's). On the not-DIY front but priced like it I also really enjoyed the Iron Age Audio LH95 I demoed, that thing is seriously awesome. |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2021 10:01:23 GMT -6
AMS 1073LBEQ or something similar would be my first choice, agree with the CAPI stuff also.
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Post by gouge on May 21, 2021 15:44:20 GMT -6
LH95 does stand out and neve has the tone to suit. thx.
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Post by plinker on May 21, 2021 16:30:23 GMT -6
That LH95 really sounds good!
Probably in my future, future, future...
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Post by ericn on May 21, 2021 18:49:41 GMT -6
The AML EQ would give you a Neve Channel, but Matt’s EQ is impressive as anything.
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Post by gouge on May 22, 2021 1:37:44 GMT -6
Cheers. Is the aml eq only working with the 1073 pre?
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2021 13:16:38 GMT -6
Cheers. Is the aml eq only working with the 1073 pre? If I understand what you mean, no.. You could use many types of pre-amps, I used a Shadow Hills Mono Gama with the 1073 EQ 500.. In terms of sound can't go wrong with a Neve EQ IMO.. Sorry if I'm missing something here though, we keep saying AML and I mean actual Neve as in AMS: www.ams-neve.com |
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Post by gouge on May 22, 2021 20:43:56 GMT -6
Cheers. Is the aml eq only working with the 1073 pre? If I understand what you mean, no.. You could use many types of pre-amps, I used a Shadow Hills Mono Gama with the 1073 EQ 500.. In terms of sound can't go wrong with a Neve EQ IMO.. Sorry if I'm missing something here though, we keep saying AML and I mean actual Neve as in AMS: www.ams-neve.comSome eq's are designed to only work with the pre from the same manufacturer. Its specific to neve style because they are trying to recreate a console signal path. Is more common with the diy gear. As an example though im pretty sure one of the prorietary neve eq's only works with the propriertary preamp. |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2021 4:34:49 GMT -6
If I understand what you mean, no.. You could use many types of pre-amps, I used a Shadow Hills Mono Gama with the 1073 EQ 500.. In terms of sound can't go wrong with a Neve EQ IMO.. Sorry if I'm missing something here though, we keep saying AML and I mean actual Neve as in AMS: www.ams-neve.comSome eq's are designed to only work with the pre from the same manufacturer. Its specific to neve style because they are trying to recreate a console signal path. Is more common with the diy gear. As an example though im pretty sure one of the prorietary neve eq's only works with the propriertary preamp. Not in my experience, as far as I'm aware any VP Alliance 500 module should be compatible. Although there are certain features that will only work between certain modules. Take the 1073 pre / EQ there's an "insert mode" which allows you to put the EQ between the input / output stages of the pre, it'll still work with XLR out though and that's what I used. I have heard anecdotal rumours that it sounds better in insert mode but TBH it wasn't words apart IMO. Although if this is a concern I have another recommendation and this will sound like blasphemy as the 1073 is a staple. The Rupert Neve 551 inductor, now I haven't tried this one personally but if it's anything like the EQ in my Shelford channels (which AFAIK is of similar design) then it's definitely worth a look.. For me, the fact that I don't have any 1073's anymore speaks volumes. Oh and the Rupert Neve stuff doesn't have any feature reliance between modules either (the one's I looked at anyway). I can't speak for prices over in the US but here at least everything Rupert Neve is more expensive than the AMS stuff but I prefer RND (for several reasons).. |
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Post by gouge on May 23, 2021 6:28:12 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2021 10:03:41 GMT -6
I see  , my overarching experience with 500 series equipment is somewhat limited because I stuck to named brands mainly. I think the CAPI stuff was my only venture outside your usual API / Shadow Hills and Neve (although I had an Acme 500 series comp). Whilst I like trying out new / shiny equipment my current methodology is to buy the best and only buy once so I have no need to search around or replace. Also, it helps when I can't blame the equipment  .. |
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Post by ericn on May 23, 2021 10:40:41 GMT -6
Most of the 500 series Neve 80 series inspired EQ’s don’t have the input transformer so if you want the sound of iron on the input you need the matching pre amp.
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Post by gravesnumber9 on May 23, 2021 11:13:14 GMT -6
Some eq's are designed to only work with the pre from the same manufacturer. Its specific to neve style because they are trying to recreate a console signal path. Is more common with the diy gear. As an example though im pretty sure one of the prorietary neve eq's only works with the propriertary preamp. Not in my experience, as far as I'm aware any VP Alliance 500 module should be compatible. Although there are certain features that will only work between certain modules. Take the 1073 pre / EQ there's an "insert mode" which allows you to put the EQ between the input / output stages of the pre, it'll still work with XLR out though and that's what I used. I have heard anecdotal rumours that it sounds better in insert mode but TBH it wasn't words apart IMO. Although if this is a concern I have another recommendation and this will sound like blasphemy as the 1073 is a staple. The Rupert Neve 551 inductor, now I haven't tried this one personally but if it's anything like the EQ in my Shelford channels (which AFAIK is of similar design) then it's definitely worth a look.. For me, the fact that I don't have any 1073's anymore speaks volumes. Oh and the Rupert Neve stuff doesn't have any feature reliance between modules either (the one's I looked at anyway). I can't speak for prices over in the US but here at least everything Rupert Neve is more expensive than the AMS stuff but I prefer RND (for several reasons).. I’m liking the 551 a lot. Zarconis, do you have the 535? How are you supposed to link those things? I’m not even sure I want to but I want to be ABLE to. Research coming up empty in online and real world. Gonna just call RND tomorrow I suppose. |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2021 11:27:19 GMT -6
Not in my experience, as far as I'm aware any VP Alliance 500 module should be compatible. Although there are certain features that will only work between certain modules. Take the 1073 pre / EQ there's an "insert mode" which allows you to put the EQ between the input / output stages of the pre, it'll still work with XLR out though and that's what I used. I have heard anecdotal rumours that it sounds better in insert mode but TBH it wasn't words apart IMO. Although if this is a concern I have another recommendation and this will sound like blasphemy as the 1073 is a staple. The Rupert Neve 551 inductor, now I haven't tried this one personally but if it's anything like the EQ in my Shelford channels (which AFAIK is of similar design) then it's definitely worth a look.. For me, the fact that I don't have any 1073's anymore speaks volumes. Oh and the Rupert Neve stuff doesn't have any feature reliance between modules either (the one's I looked at anyway). I can't speak for prices over in the US but here at least everything Rupert Neve is more expensive than the AMS stuff but I prefer RND (for several reasons).. I’m liking the 551 a lot. Zarconis, do you have the 535? How are you supposed to link those things? I’m not even sure I want to but I want to be ABLE to. Research coming up empty in online and real world. Gonna just call RND tomorrow I suppose. No, I have Shelford channel strips that contains the 551 Diode comp. Essentially there should be a link jumper switch in your rack you need to switch on, then you enable the link button on both.. Whoever has the highest amount of compression is the master, unfortunately not every rack comes with this functionality. ericn , fair enough.. As said I'd go for the RND stuff anyway if possible. Hmm, I think I'm starting to remember why I got rid of the lunchbox.. |
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Post by gravesnumber9 on May 23, 2021 11:35:48 GMT -6
I’m liking the 551 a lot. Zarconis, do you have the 535? How are you supposed to link those things? I’m not even sure I want to but I want to be ABLE to. Research coming up empty in online and real world. Gonna just call RND tomorrow I suppose. No, I have Shelford channel strips that contains the 551 Diode comp. Essentially there should be a link jumper switch in your rack you need to switch on, then you enable the link button on both.. Whoever has the highest amount of compression is the master, unfortunately not every rack comes with this functionality. ericn , fair enough.. As said I'd go for the RND stuff anyway if possible. Hmm, I think I'm starting to remember why I got rid of the lunchbox.. Aha. Yeah, no link on my box. Chain. But no link on the 500ADAT. But man those things sound great. |
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Post by ab101 on May 23, 2021 12:14:21 GMT -6
I really hear the transformers and that neve sound on the Heritage 73eq jrs. (I once had the Heritage 500/1073s and these jrs remind me of the eq on that. Maybe if you found some used it might work. I just received the CAPI LC25s and have not had a chance to check them out yet.
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, my overarching experience with 500 series equipment is somewhat limited because I stuck to named brands mainly. I think the CAPI stuff was my only venture outside your usual API / Shadow Hills and Neve (although I had an Acme 500 series comp). Whilst I like trying out new / shiny equipment my current methodology is to buy the best and only buy once so I have no need to search around or replace.
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