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Post by terryrocks on Apr 6, 2017 9:32:41 GMT -6
i use a presonus central station. It's a bit fiddly and I wouldn't mind upgrading.
like it for the monitor switching, mono option and headphone amp. I don't require the headphone amp as I have extras that could be used.
what does everyone else use and why?
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Post by Tbone81 on Apr 6, 2017 9:39:33 GMT -6
I have a Coleman, TB4 I think? It's rock solid, transparent, and I got it used for a great price. One of the most functional and useful pieces I've ever bought.
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Post by tasteliketape on Apr 6, 2017 9:43:22 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 10:11:22 GMT -6
i picked up a used Dangerous D-box last month. The unit is killer.. I've also being messing with the summing section in it which also cool as f...
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Post by Calvin on Apr 6, 2017 11:41:17 GMT -6
i picked up a used Dangerous D-box last month. The unit is killer.. I've also being messing with the summing section in it which also cool as f... D-box in use here, as well. Great D-A, great headphone amps, multi-input select, alt speaker select, mono, talk-back, and 8 channel summing. Everything absolutely top-notch, fidelity-wise. Sure, I could use another 8 channels of summing, but even the 8 channels of summing come in quite handy. Lately, I've been using the summing section as my zero-latency monitoring solution for tracking. I take taps off my patchbay from the various mics (usually just one or two mics and a single musician/vocalist) and a cue mix from the DAW and presto - headphone mix for tracking. The D-box is a very high quality, very versatile unit. Great center piece for a smaller studio. |
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Post by keymod on Apr 6, 2017 12:01:21 GMT -6
I have the Sound Skulptor Monitor Controller. Six stereo inputs, four stereo outputs, mute, dim, mono, reverse and a killer headphone amp.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 12:19:41 GMT -6
www.tcelectronic.com/bmc-2/very nice piece of gear, transparent DA, user friendly, jitter reduction technology from TC6000 and fair priced
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 6, 2017 12:51:02 GMT -6
Another +1 for the Dbox...killer, killer DA
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Post by drbill on Apr 6, 2017 12:55:45 GMT -6
Tascam DS-M7.1 Very slick remote controller with NO audio lines cluttering the desk.
Mandatory for me - detented and easily recalled, calibrated monitor levels.
AES in, Analog out from mono to 7.1. Any speaker easily mutable or solo-able.
Delays on all lines for easy room tuning. Beautiful fold down options. Great D/A.
Only up to 96k though, but that's OK for me. Hard to find these days. And stands a good chance of needing to be recapped.
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Post by indiehouse on Apr 6, 2017 12:59:06 GMT -6
Drawmer MC2.1. Features are great, with a nice big volume control knob. I do wonder how much it's coloring the sound, though. Most of the reviews seem to suggest it's fairly transparent. I think though that I may have to jump up significantly in price to get something better.
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Post by jeromemason on Apr 6, 2017 13:05:13 GMT -6
I use the Satori, amazing box.
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Post by winetree on Apr 6, 2017 14:52:59 GMT -6
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Post by ericn on Apr 6, 2017 16:35:30 GMT -6
The surround capeabilities are over kill but I use a Martin Audio Multimax with remote, Need to talk to JW about doing his thing to this.
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Post by swurveman on Apr 6, 2017 18:04:52 GMT -6
I use the Satori, amazing box. Any idea what the thinking was behind the first inputs being XLR, 2-4 TRS and 5-8 Dsub? |
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Post by Tbone81 on Apr 6, 2017 18:26:00 GMT -6
Any one use the Mammoth Cave audio controllers? I'm almost tempted to buy one just because they look so cool.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 6, 2017 18:28:16 GMT -6
Any one use the Mammoth Cave audio controllers? I'm almost tempted to buy one just because they look so cool. I have one. Thing is boss. But, I think his business fell apart. Threads on the other site of people who paid for product and never took delivery. I would avoid unless you're buying used. |
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Post by terryrocks on Apr 6, 2017 21:43:59 GMT -6
I almost bought one (mammoth cave) two years ago, right when the shit started to hit the fan.
Very happy I didn't follow through
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 6, 2017 22:10:13 GMT -6
I almost bought one (mammoth cave) two years ago, right when the shit started to hit the fan. Very happy I didn't follow through It's really a bummer. Tim seemed like a cool dude with strong values and he was passionate about his work. I like supporting companies like that. I was really rooting for his company. |
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Post by jin167 on Apr 6, 2017 23:29:56 GMT -6
Flexible routing + pristine DA. Best in its price range if not the best monitor controller.
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Post by winetree on Apr 6, 2017 23:36:10 GMT -6
I almost bought one (mammoth cave) two years ago, right when the shit started to hit the fan. Very happy I didn't follow through It's really a bummer. Tim seemed like a cool dude with strong values and he was passionate about his work. I like supporting companies like that. I was really rooting for his company. I supported Tim by buying this from his first batch when he was painting them on his back porch. What took him under was when he offered a tube setting and didn't charge previous owners for the upgrade. It involved changing the case and adding the tube and parts, basically getting a new unit and leaving him with a pile of old cases. Also too many products with too many options.  |
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Post by massivemastering on Apr 7, 2017 0:24:16 GMT -6
Crane Song Avocet.
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Post by jeromemason on Apr 7, 2017 1:24:05 GMT -6
I use the Satori, amazing box. Any idea what the thinking was behind the first inputs being XLR, 2-4 TRS and 5-8 Dsub? Basically all inputs are stereo inputs... The first 4 inputs allow you to hook up your D/A or anything else in stereo you'd want to switch through. Inputs 5-8 is 4 stereo inputs via d-sub that feed the summing section. Also, you can monitor just your summing inputs in comparison with your buss input to quickly see if you've got too much compression, eq, saturation etc. going on the buss. It also has 4 separate HP outs that can be assigned different inputs. This box is packed full of features that are incredibly useful. Best buy I've made all year. |
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Post by winetree on Apr 7, 2017 12:36:48 GMT -6
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Post by formatcyes on Apr 7, 2017 15:04:09 GMT -6
It's really a bummer. Tim seemed like a cool dude with strong values and he was passionate about his work. I like supporting companies like that. I was really rooting for his company. I supported Tim by buying this from his first batch when he was painting them on his back porch. What took him under was when he offered a tube setting and didn't charge previous owners for the upgrade. It involved changing the case and adding the tube and parts, basically getting a new unit and leaving him with a pile of old cases. Also too many products with too many options. This is sad news. I have one (passive monitor controller) and love it Tim seemed like a good guy. |
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Post by bwoe on Apr 8, 2017 19:26:03 GMT -6
On the very low end, Mackie has just come out with the "Big Knob Passive" which is only $69.99 US.
2 sources, two sets of monitor outs, volume knob, mono, mute and dim. That's it, no summing or conversion etc., and it does not look fancy. I think I'm justifying the purchase just for the mono button.
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