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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 19, 2018 15:53:20 GMT -6
So, truth be told, you guys running the se, any dissapoinments or issues? Would you buy again tomorrow knowing what you know now ?
Thx!
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Post by aremos on Dec 19, 2018 17:56:35 GMT -6
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 19, 2018 18:29:27 GMT -6
There was a shoot out a while back not se and I preferred the symphony sounds more Euphonix, tbought avid sounded a little sterile, so I presume I will prefer the se all the more ?
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Post by ragan on Dec 19, 2018 18:52:18 GMT -6
That Avid vs Symph MKII is one of the things that got me interested in the Symph as well.
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Post by mikec on Dec 20, 2018 8:21:23 GMT -6
I added the 2x6 SE module to my 16x16 a while back, and yes, I would do it again today. No issues, no buyers remorse. It gave me the extra I/O I wanted in my hybrid analog summing workflow and it sounds great. I also sold my Dangerous Source and now all monitoring is via the 2x6 se module and I print back from the 2Bus+ via the 2x6 se pair of analog ins. I also like using the Apogee remote for my monitor control. There are a lot of great options out there, but if you already have a Symphony MKII and need some additional I/O with great conversion and have an open slot in your Symphony chassis, I think this is a great option. I really like the Dangerous Convert since I am a Dangerous fan, but having everything in one box is nice. I also don't notice any difference in my fan in the Symphony after added the 2x6.
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 20, 2018 8:58:09 GMT -6
yes, I have the slot and the se adds back all the i/o the 16x16 lost.
I only use one set of monitors but what is it you like/prefer with the dangerous box ?
Did you have a Convert and sell it or just demoed?
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Post by mikec on Dec 20, 2018 9:09:38 GMT -6
yes, I have the slot and the se adds back all the i/o the 16x16 lost. I only use one set of monitors but what is it you like/prefer with the dangerous box ? Did you have a Convert and sell it or just demoed? No, never owned the Convert, but it was one I considered when I wanted to add the extra I/O since I've had great luck with any other Dangerous gear I've owned. I think when you get to the level of the 2x6SE or Dangerous Convert it is going to come down to personal preference. |
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Post by aremos on Dec 20, 2018 9:27:45 GMT -6
Unless you end up monitoring with digital monitors ( Genelec 8351, Dutch & Dutch 8C, etc) then the conversion would most probably happen at the speakers & the SE would only be used for tracking?
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Post by mikec on Dec 20, 2018 9:39:39 GMT -6
I don't track through my SE. I have two of the analog outs feeding my main monitors and the two analog ins are permanently connected to the summed output of my 2Bus+. I also use the SPDIF out on the SE to feed a headphone amp.
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Post by yotonic on Dec 20, 2018 20:46:06 GMT -6
I have two of them and love tracking through them.
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Post by aremos on Dec 21, 2018 16:05:43 GMT -6
Can you describe any audible difference when tracking the SE's v. the "regular" ones?
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Post by yotonic on Dec 21, 2018 21:35:39 GMT -6
It's really a different unit / board than the regular Symphony and it sounds that way. Just more true with no hype anywhere and excellent detail. The highs always seemed a little hyped or slightly annoying to me on the Mark I and Mark II.
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Post by ragan on Dec 21, 2018 21:49:56 GMT -6
It's really a different unit / board than the regular Symphony and it sounds that way. Just more true with no hype anywhere and excellent detail. The highs always seemed a little hyped or slightly annoying to me on the Mark I and Mark II. That's interesting since the go-to criticism of the Symphony (for folks who don't dig it) has always been that the top was too soft and mellow. |
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Post by yotonic on Dec 21, 2018 22:03:54 GMT -6
To me the top always bugged me on vocals. What went in is not what came out. Not as noticeable as when you're unhappy with what a certain compressor does to a vocal but the same sort of nagging dissatisfaction. The SE is mastering level and there are no subtle artifacts or shifts. First time I've ever been completely happy.
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