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Post by topshelfmg on Nov 23, 2016 0:38:22 GMT -6
I have a bad habit of watching just about any piece of pro audio gear that I find either interesting or unique, in addition to the normal stuff (mics, pres, compressors, etc). Needless to say, I get a lot of notifications. Anyways, I just got a notice that an Interwound RV100 spring reverb went on sale (I don't particularly remember watching it), and I could get it for a decent price. The EQ alone on this thing looks killer, and it seems to be in excellent shape. I've wanted to grab a rack spring verb unit for a while now, and just haven't gotten around to it, but this may have given me the excuse I needed. Anyone know anything about this unit? The seller claims they have a "cult following"... which thinking about it, so did some serial killers and that didn't mean they were good.  Ideally, I was looking at some stereo or dual mono units, or even something like the Demeter with 2 separate channels with different decay times, but this thing seems pretty cool. Has wet/dry in addition to the 4 band EQ, and that just about does it for parameters besides input gain. I also see it has a "peak" LED indicator, so I'm not sure if that implies some half hazard limiter, or simply a clip indicator. I'm guessing the latter. Waiting to hear back from the seller on roughly what the decay time is. Also waiting to hear back on its age, and if it's balanced or unbalanced (I'm guessing / hoping balanced), and if it's balanced is it transformer coupled or what. Can't find a manual anywhere online, and the only schematics I can find, I'd need to buy. Worth picking up, or should I hold off for something like a Demeter, Orban, AKG BX-5, etc? Or maybe even a Furman RV-2 or similar Furman model as I've heard they sound surprising nice? |
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Post by topshelfmg on Nov 23, 2016 10:57:42 GMT -6
Bump now that it's not 1am?
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Post by john on Nov 23, 2016 11:35:35 GMT -6
I have tried quite a few springs. Not the one in question but... I ended up sticking with the Master Room 305 and the Fisher Space Expander. The Master Room has a lot going for it in terms of eq and vibe. Its very smooth and 'dark' if you will. Something magical about that one for me. I keep it on my mixer's aux line. The Space Expander is just plain fun. I love it on percussion like clave and well, just about anything where you want the spring to be a bit more obvious. If and when I come across an AKG locally she will be mine.
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Post by topshelfmg on Nov 23, 2016 11:45:25 GMT -6
I have tried quite a few springs. Not the one in question but... I ended up sticking with the Master Room 305 and the Fisher Space Expander. The Master Room has a lot going for it in terms of eq and vibe. Its very smooth and 'dark' if you will. Something magical about that one for me. I keep it on my mixer's aux line. The Space Expander is just plain fun. I love it on percussion like clave and well, just about anything where you want the spring to be a bit more obvious. If and when I come across an AKG locally she will be mine. Thanks! Darn, I saw a well priced Master Room not too long ago that I let slip. Now the only one I see is about $1,200! I guess that is only $600 per channel, but is it worth that price to you? Anyone else have any recommendations, or know anything about the Innersound? I'd love to have a spring verb for vocals, keys, guitars, aux percussion, etc. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 23, 2016 11:53:32 GMT -6
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Post by john on Nov 23, 2016 12:04:59 GMT -6
I have tried quite a few springs. Not the one in question but... I ended up sticking with the Master Room 305 and the Fisher Space Expander. The Master Room has a lot going for it in terms of eq and vibe. Its very smooth and 'dark' if you will. Something magical about that one for me. I keep it on my mixer's aux line. The Space Expander is just plain fun. I love it on percussion like clave and well, just about anything where you want the spring to be a bit more obvious. If and when I come across an AKG locally she will be mine. Thanks! Darn, I saw a well priced Master Room not too long ago that I let slip. Now the only one I see is about $1,200! I guess that is only $600 per channel, but is it worth that price to you? Anyone else have any recommendations, or know anything about the Innersound? I'd love to have a spring verb for vocals, keys, guitars, aux percussion, etc.
I would not pay that much. In fact I keep an eye on them in case I can grab a cheap spare and that $1200 unit has been up for a long time. I think it actually started at $1500 which is 'flower pot guy' crazy talk. I paid $650 for mine on auction. That was 3 years ago. Most recent sales are around the same price. I can say that if mine ever went down I would find another as soon as possible. It really works for my style of music. A friend has the AKG BX-5 and its really good too. Has adjustable decay time which the Master Room lacks.
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Post by topshelfmg on Nov 23, 2016 15:41:52 GMT -6
Wow, now that is quite a bit of cash for some spring reverb. Granted, its 4 channels and 2 decay times, with EQ, but still... I unfortunately don't think I could justify that right now haha. Sounds nice based on that short video, though I'd love to heard what 100% wet sounds like to get a better feel for what I'd be using as a send. Again, the end result sounds nice. I am kind of leaning towards a Demeter now, as it would be whisper quiet and gives me 2 decay times. Heck, I could probably even get 2 eventually and essentially have the IGS minus the EQ, and either EQ on the buss in my DAW, or throw an EQ after the reverb. |
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Post by topshelfmg on Nov 23, 2016 15:43:30 GMT -6
Thanks! Darn, I saw a well priced Master Room not too long ago that I let slip. Now the only one I see is about $1,200! I guess that is only $600 per channel, but is it worth that price to you? Anyone else have any recommendations, or know anything about the Innersound? I'd love to have a spring verb for vocals, keys, guitars, aux percussion, etc.
I would not pay that much. In fact I keep an eye on them in case I can grab a cheap spare and that $1200 unit has been up for a long time. I think it actually started at $1500 which is 'flower pot guy' crazy talk. I paid $650 for mine on auction. That was 3 years ago. Most recent sales are around the same price. I can say that if mine ever went down I would find another as soon as possible. It really works for my style of music. A friend has the AKG BX-5 and its really good too. Has adjustable decay time which the Master Room lacks.
Gotcha. I was going to say, that seemed like a lot for that unit. There is a BX5 up now for $800, which still seems a bit steep. Kind of leaning towards the modern side VS the vintage side at this point after some research... |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 23, 2016 15:57:57 GMT -6
Wow, now that is quite a bit of cash for some spring reverb. Granted, its 4 channels and 2 decay times, with EQ, but still... I unfortunately don't think I could justify that right now haha. Sounds nice based on that short video, though I'd love to heard what 100% wet sounds like to get a better feel for what I'd be using as a send. Again, the end result sounds nice. I am kind of leaning towards a Demeter now, as it would be whisper quiet and gives me 2 decay times. Heck, I could probably even get 2 eventually and essentially have the IGS minus the EQ, and either EQ on the buss in my DAW, or throw an EQ after the reverb. I haven't heard the IGS in person, but I think this video sounds killer. ...I'm not gonna plunk down 3 large either though, FWIW. |
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