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Post by ab101 on Dec 27, 2020 19:37:54 GMT -6
Hi great people. I am thinking of the BAE G10. Thoughts on that 500 series eq or other recommendations.
Mostly percussion - hand drums, tablas, etc.
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Post by bluegrassdan on Dec 27, 2020 20:40:45 GMT -6
The API 550A is pretty amazing on percussion.
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Post by matt@IAA on Dec 27, 2020 21:01:13 GMT -6
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Post by sean on Dec 27, 2020 21:38:57 GMT -6
A lot of times hand drums are tuned to the track, so you may want to consider something that sweeps so you can find the resonant notes and bring them up (or down)
Not sure if it’s still on sale but I believe the Tonelux EQ5P was $349 direct from them
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Post by ab101 on Dec 27, 2020 21:49:12 GMT -6
Check out the LH95. www.ironageaudioworks.com/lh95/shameless plug Thank you - that is one I had not heard about. I will check it out more. I do like some more heftiness in the bass as long as it is on muddy. The tonelux mentioned above I have tried before and it is excellent. |
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Post by tasteliketape on Dec 27, 2020 22:02:12 GMT -6
I love my pair of Iron Age LH95 eq’s ! Only had the chance to use them on bass gtr, acoustic Gtr so far with killer results.
I’ve got some drums to track and mix in a couple days and I’m pretty sure there going to get used there also !
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Post by ab101 on Dec 27, 2020 23:41:51 GMT -6
I definitely want to know more about the Iron Age LH95s. I tried to do some reading on them. I am not looking for transparent. I am looking for color.
And this may be it. (Though I am curious about the BAE 500s - that appear to be unavailable for a while. But maybe they do not do much more than my heritage 73eq jrs.)
addendum: I looked at Matt's website - whoever did the website did a great job.
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Post by 000 on Dec 28, 2020 9:40:30 GMT -6
Not sure about hand drums specifically- but the pair of Kush Electras gets used quite a bit over here for percussion sounds.
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Post by Blackdawg on Dec 28, 2020 9:43:33 GMT -6
Lh95 is great. Would recommend.
But if you want 10 bands still for a graphic style, the capital LC25 OR LC40 is way better than the G10 which is a clone of the api560. Better control with the switches and easy recall vs the sliders.
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Post by drbill on Dec 28, 2020 10:38:47 GMT -6
API 550A's are definitely at the top of the game. I also like the LC25's (prefer them over 40's for your application due to Freq choices, but that's a personal choice - yours may differ). The Iron Age EQ's are definitely also on my short list. Haven't used them though....
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Post by jcoutu1 on Dec 28, 2020 10:57:42 GMT -6
I agree that sweepable would be best for hand drums. Being able to find the note seems paramount.
The Tonelux deal is good. Does Kush still have a sale going direct?
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Post by ab101 on Jan 3, 2021 1:00:04 GMT -6
I am trying out a couple of phoenix gyrator 500 units, with a HPF mod at 40 hz. I still want to try other units as well.
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Post by zonkola on Jan 3, 2021 14:07:50 GMT -6
If you're considering the BAE G10 you might also take a look at the Avedis E12G, which is the same basic idea with two additional frequencies (but no HPF or LPF): avedisaudio.com/e12g/ |
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Post by ab101 on Jan 3, 2021 16:33:09 GMT -6
Thank you. I think I would go with the Avedis over the Bae G10. Frankly, a 80hz hpf is too high up for my use. But I am curious now about the BAE 73eql - if it ever gets manufactured and available!
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Post by ab101 on Jan 3, 2021 20:33:43 GMT -6
If anyone has an idea of when more of the Avedis e12g may be available, please feel free to share! I know of one demo unit, but I really like to buy in pairs.
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Post by nathaneldred on Jan 5, 2021 20:45:57 GMT -6
The Buzz Audio Tonic is top shelf IME.
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Post by timcampbell on Jan 5, 2021 20:51:45 GMT -6
The very, very best eq for any drums is not a 500 series but the old TC Electronic 2240
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Post by the other mark williams on Jan 6, 2021 0:42:01 GMT -6
The very, very best eq for any drums is not a 500 series but the old TC Electronic 2240
Man, I love that thing. I don’t own one, but I used to use one back in the 90s. |
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Post by timcampbell on Jan 6, 2021 9:46:10 GMT -6
The very, very best eq for any drums is not a 500 series but the old TC Electronic 2240
Man, I love that thing. I don’t own one, but I used to use one back in the 90s. I own 4 of them just for drums. Today with digital eq they are not as important. I would never, ever consider graphic eq's no matter what brand. The phase problems inherent in them are not worth the ease of use. There is good reason they went out of fashion. |
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Post by the other mark williams on Jan 6, 2021 9:47:38 GMT -6
Man, I love that thing. I don’t own one, but I used to use one back in the 90s. I own 4 of them just for drums. Today wuth digital EQ they are not as important. I would never, ever consider graphic eq's no matter what brand. The phase problems inherent in them are not worth the ease of use. I do like an API 560, though. For the right things, it's just perfect. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Jan 6, 2021 9:51:36 GMT -6
I own 4 of them just for drums. Today wuth digital EQ they are not as important. I would never, ever consider graphic eq's no matter what brand. The phase problems inherent in them are not worth the ease of use. I do like an API 560, though. For the right things, it's just perfect. I love 560s on kick drums and electric guitars. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Jan 6, 2021 9:51:48 GMT -6
I do like an API 560, though. For the right things, it's just perfect. I love 560s on kick drums and electric guitars. Bass too! |
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Post by ab101 on Jan 6, 2021 10:29:34 GMT -6
The other one I am considering for drums is the BAE EQL - www.baeaudio.com/products/73eqlBut the availability appears to be up in air. Anyway, I am not looking for a clean eq - I am looking for a character eq. The Api 550a is still a contender. I do wonder if Avedis figured a way around the phasing issues. |
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Post by timcampbell on Jan 6, 2021 11:50:43 GMT -6
All eq causes phase issues. Graphics are bad because you have many narrow band filters close together and all in circuit all the time. Some have tried to improve this by having bands selectable or true bypass at null points. A parametric is only better in that you can more precisely choose what phase problems you prefer  |
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Post by ab101 on Jan 6, 2021 13:42:50 GMT -6
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