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Post by bluegrassdan on Aug 20, 2017 1:19:56 GMT -6
Another video - food for thought.
Comparing my tube preamp and its low shelf filters to API, Grace, and Hairball Audio Lola. This video demonstrates an ensemble recorded with each type of preamp using a pair of the venerable AKG 414s on guitar, Shure KSM44 on upright bass, and Flea 47 on vocals. Comments are welcome.
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Post by bluegrassdan on Aug 20, 2017 1:20:36 GMT -6
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Post by M57 on Aug 20, 2017 5:02:57 GMT -6
Really a fantastic shoot out. Love that I can see the strips, what plugs you're using (and not using), and that it's relatively easy to move around - not to mention that takes are downloadable (I haven't downloaded them). I didn't spend a lot of time trying to pick things apart, but your pre-amp sounds lovely. I was focusing on the vocal when I listened:
I think the API may be the most transparent, but I wonder that it was strident at times. The Lola was nice, but off the bat, yours and the Grace were the top two for me; both flattered your voice, especially on the high notes, and I have to say I think yours (padded) beautifully thread the needle in the color vs. open and transparent department. Really nicely done all around. Thanks for this Dan. Are you going to be producing the DB for sale?
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Post by jampa on Aug 20, 2017 5:07:23 GMT -6
Thanks Dan was really interesting
Didn't have a favourite but would depend on what side of the bed I woke up on. Solution: have them all
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Post by bluegrassdan on Aug 20, 2017 6:37:28 GMT -6
The Lola was nice, but off the bat, yours and the Grace were the top two for me; both flattered your voice, especially on the high notes, and I have to say I think yours (padded) beautifully thread the needle in the color vs. open and transparent department. Really nicely done all around. Thanks for this Dan. Are you going to be producing the DB for sale? Thanks for the thoughtful response. Having lived with these files for a few days, I agree that the tube preamp with the padded input is quite special. I have 10 cases and will be selling them for $2,500. Once they're gone, they're gone. |
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Post by iamasound on Aug 20, 2017 12:26:33 GMT -6
Your DB is truely sensational and is just plain aural lucsiousness. The Hairball sounded great too though a distant second, the Grace in this instance perhaps a tad overly revealing. When you finally let loose this beast upon the world, I do believe it is going to make a positive creative impact with folks with the ears to hear it and the inner eye to understand the wisdom of placing this preamp within the context of their audio chain. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 20, 2017 16:49:28 GMT -6
Damn, man. Your pre sounds fantastic! I thought the Lola came in second...and the API last.
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Post by bluegrassdan on Aug 20, 2017 20:32:01 GMT -6
Your DB is truely sensational and is just plain aural lucsiousness. The Hairball sounded great too though a distant second, the Grace in this instance perhaps a tad overly revealing. When you finally let loose this beast upon the world, I do believe it is going to make a positive creative impact with folks with the ears to hear it and the inner eye to understand the wisdom of placing this preamp within the context of their audio chain. Thanks for sharing. You, my friend, are a wordsmith! |
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Post by ericn on Aug 20, 2017 21:02:54 GMT -6
Damn Dan ! That's all I can say!
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