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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 29, 2013 11:39:14 GMT -6
Great capsules are a must and are not cheap. Tim makes an amazing c12 capsule. I have one in my AA CM12se and it really is great. I think the best bang for buck is Chunger's C12 kit with a great capsule.
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 28, 2013 13:36:58 GMT -6
Oh man.. I don't like the sound of this.
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 28, 2013 13:18:17 GMT -6
Its so sad to me. Is there any info on cause of death? He seemed to be very healthy and full of energy.
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 28, 2013 13:00:14 GMT -6
Nope just 8 channels of HPF and LPF. They are sweepable. If you need more, I HIGHLY recommend the Great River Harrison EQ's. Those are probably my favorite all purpose 500 series eq. Sound great, super flexible and of course the fantastic HP and LP filters.
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 28, 2013 12:28:46 GMT -6
Let me see if I can help. I am a fan of great filters!
The Harrison Ford Filters are very nice sounding and easy to implement in any studio. They are also a pretty easy DIY build. They are based off of the original filters in the Harrisons. 8 channels fit in a 1U case with DB25 connections on the back for IN/OUT. Very slick IMHO! I have a Roll Music Systems Folcrom that I sum through while I am rebuilding my little Neve console. I have 8 channels of the filters in between my DA and the Folcrom for mixing. Works very nicely. I know Marc at Strange Weather Studios has 16 or maybe even 24 channels of them and loves them. His studio is amazing!
They are not transparent in sound. But they are not ugly or overly colored at all. To me they add a little vibe. The filter range covers a lot of ground. If you turn the HPF and the LPF all the way up you can almost cut out all of the sound. So you can do some subtle filtering or some pretty extreme stuff with them. They work great on Guitars, Synths, tightening up kicks and a bunch of other things. Once I get my Neve back in the studio I may build another rack of them if they are needed. But I am getting by now with the first 8 and my Missing Links.
Because the HFF's are IC based they can be modded a little to personal taste. Over the years I have spent a bunch of time listening to different IC's and 2520 op amps. I do this so I know how to tailor my personal gear for a sound I like. I started trying my favorite IC's and I found an IC I like for these a little better then the stock IC. But, I do remember liking the stock IC. I found the upgrade IC to be a little punchier then the standard IC for the filters and I installed that in all 8 channels of them. The original IC sounded good and has a vibe to it for sure but I liked the slightly more modern sound I got with the upgrade chip. I will have to pull mine out of the rack or see if I marked it down in my build notes if anyone wants to know what IC I used. I also remember finding another IC that was to modern and fast. It was much more clear but lacked vibe. So I landed in the middle with my choice.
So if you like variable filters these are a great option. Honestly, I see these as a piece of gear that fills a big hole but, for some reason hasn't caught on like it should? Kind of like the Send n Blend unit that Serpent Audio and I have worked up. Great stuff for any studio.
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 27, 2013 19:08:28 GMT -6
Yeah, I want to know what you have created!
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 26, 2013 18:17:37 GMT -6
That's the first time I've ever heard that, Dan! I tend to like the Sta-Level - more color. I know. That is why I wonder if it was busted but we sent it in and it still sounded lame. It was pretty to look at but just lame. The only thing we ever used it on was the Side Snare mic. That is a pricey compressor for that single use. haha The Sta Level sounds great in general. Retro, Drip or Vintage!
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 26, 2013 18:14:56 GMT -6
I am still a little sad we haven't seen the Dr here yet. You know I mean drBill. I'll get him here!
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 26, 2013 12:40:10 GMT -6
Oh, BTW we need Jim Williams here. He is a smart guy who is great at what he does. His desired sound isn't right for everything but when it is he is one of the best. He has poured out so much knowledge over the years. It would be nice to have his thoughts around here as well.
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 26, 2013 12:38:03 GMT -6
Wow, I never saw that but that was about the time line when it really slowed down over there with good threads. I also wondered where narcoman went.
Oh well, It has been really hard to keep posting over there because it seems newbies don't bother to read or search. I get sick of re typing the same good info over and over. John can we do something so the same thread doesn't start up again every week from some newbie who is to lazy to read. I am all for helping but they need to put some effort into it as well. There has to be some reasonable way to deal with this.
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 26, 2013 12:22:13 GMT -6
We had a 176 for a few years and never used it. We even sent it back to retro for repair because it sounded strange. They said they fixed something but it still was lame so we sold it. The DIY LA 2A killed it. Maybe we had a funky one but the Retro 176 isn't on my list at all. Looks cool but you still need to use it. haha
I have heard fantastic things from guys who have built the Drip 176 and Sta Level's. I have also like the Retro Sta Level a lot. I haven't had a chance to compare any of them to each other but I am guessing all the Sta Level versions sound pretty great.
I have a Drip BA 6A coming very soon and I am hoping that I love it!
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 24, 2013 23:45:13 GMT -6
Anyone build a pair of VP28's with minimal DIY experience? How much time did it take? Any problems with the build? Any advice? Between the precision of Jeffs kits, and the perfectionist nature of a Chunger build thread(link below), you really can't go wrong if you know how to solder a cable together, just follow the directions, double and triple check yourself, and you'll have a killer pre! www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=48610.0We need Chunger's here. He does great stuff. (oops! I hit edit on yours instead of quote...this moderator thing is awesome...I feel my ego expanding as we speak...)
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 24, 2013 23:43:44 GMT -6
I have the 528's and use them tracking and on the 2 buss...They really tighten the mix, seem to round the transients... These really are a must have for me! I'm building more once they are in stock....JEFF!
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 24, 2013 22:05:12 GMT -6
I have a pair that are modded and love them. I honestly like them more then my distressor. They get used on every mix.
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 23, 2013 11:03:28 GMT -6
I'm glad you did this. GS seems to look down on discussions of how great DIY gear can sound. It doesn't benefit them. It would be nice to have a forum that discusses the sounds and applications of DIY gear. Here is my link to add to your master list as well. www.collectivecases.com/
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 21, 2013 20:10:42 GMT -6
I have a pair. They are great.
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