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Post by Ward on Apr 6, 2024 11:22:48 GMT -6
as the French say, plus ca change plus la même. I hope I got that right, lowlou! Stuff arriving soon will change this and I'm out of space anyhow as shown by the lonely Orban EQ sitting atop the rack   |
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Post by Ward on Apr 6, 2024 11:23:15 GMT -6
oh there are other racks . . . full of overflow gear
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Post by poppaflavor on Apr 6, 2024 12:32:43 GMT -6
as the French say, plus ca change plus la même. I hope I got that right, lowlou! Stuff arriving soon will change this and I'm out of space anyhow as shown by the lonely Orban EQ sitting atop the rack View Attachment View Attachment This is a beautiful setup. My racks are metal. It's the reference point I have to show my lady so that she better understands context that what I've got is a paltry pittance which pales in comparison to true collections. Also, gotta to ask what's your perspective on the Orban longevity? I like the approach that he uses and the devices look interesting, but I've seen a lot of comments that the build quality is not high enough, such that pots get scratchy and the overall build might perhaps be construed as flimsy. |
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Post by plinker on Apr 6, 2024 13:15:02 GMT -6
One of the racks, & my dumb face  High rack Low Lou |
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Post by easyrider on Apr 6, 2024 13:46:26 GMT -6
76A incoming  |
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Post by Ward on Apr 6, 2024 14:19:47 GMT -6
Stuff arriving soon will change this and I'm out of space anyhow as shown by the lonely Orban EQ sitting atop the rack This is a beautiful setup. My racks are metal. It's the reference point I have to show my lady so that she better understands context that what I've got is a paltry pittance which pales in comparison to true collections. Also, gotta to ask what's your perspective on the Orban longevity? I like the approach that he uses and the devices look interesting, but I've seen a lot of comments that the build quality is not high enough, such that pots get scratchy and the overall build might perhaps be construed as flimsy. They're all tools of the trade. Tools like a mechanic has . . . The Orban just had it's semi-annual checkup and repairs, this one was a little more than others due to a recapping and $180 bill! But gear must be maintained. It isn't there for looks, pardon the apparent irony. |
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Post by chessparov on Apr 6, 2024 14:43:32 GMT -6
I've got a nice cosmetic condition light blue Orban de-esser "stored away". I think it's either a 526A or 536A. Are those pretty good? I could probably pack it up and sell it for on the (very) cheap. * Not much above the shipping cost.  Nowadays, even with "Plugs and all"... Not sure how handy these are. *Shipping would have to wait after my scheduled Surgery/April 15th. Hopefully one day Outpatient. Haven't switched it on. Has that weird wiring. LOL! I suppose it would be subject to Buyer testing. To determine actual value. Thanks, Chris |
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Post by basspro on Apr 6, 2024 14:53:52 GMT -6
  After months of shuffling things around, buying, selling and having gear repaired, my mobile setup is nearly complete. The only thing missing is a Heritage OST-8 ADAT rack that I'm waiting to get back from being repaired. The pres that will be in it are a Chandler Tg-2 500, an API 512c, a pair of CAPI VP26, a pair of Avedis MA5 and pair of RND 511s. I used to have a 4 room tracking space, but I unfortunately had to move out due to slow business during Covid. Have taken the last few years off and switched careers, but have recently gotten the itch to get back into tracking again. The goal was to have a solid rig that was completely mobile. I've put a lot of thought into what gear I wanted and how to make everything as easy as possible to move around and set up quickly. Getting super excited to get out and put everything to use!  |
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Post by poppaflavor on Apr 6, 2024 23:42:03 GMT -6
They're all tools of the trade. Tools like a mechanic has . . . The Orban just had it's semi-annual checkup and repairs, this one was a little more than others due to a recapping and $180 bill! But gear must be maintained. It isn't there for looks, pardon the apparent irony. Thanks for the info and context. For sure. I need to do more checkups on older stuff at least to be sure all is working according to spec. Got a scratchy Urei 565T filter set recently. I've been buying a fair bit of used kit lately and it's astounding how different the conditions of two of the same devices from different owners can be. |
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Post by tackhouse on Apr 7, 2024 14:05:43 GMT -6
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Post by plinker on Apr 9, 2024 15:49:59 GMT -6
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Post by gwlee7 on Apr 9, 2024 18:25:59 GMT -6
Where are the banjos?
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Post by chessparov on Apr 9, 2024 19:04:45 GMT -6
Out a drinkin' Gettin'... Strung out with a case. In a nearby wine rack joint.  |
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Post by ericn on Apr 9, 2024 20:24:43 GMT -6
At Banjo Depot of course. |
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Post by plinker on Apr 9, 2024 22:05:07 GMT -6
My wooden wife! |
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Post by Shadowk on Apr 15, 2024 20:20:06 GMT -6
It’s important the ATC mid driver is at ear level … it doesn’t have very good off axis dispersion in the vertical plane - horizontal movement is ok - but in the vertical plane is only really works well and as intended at ear level. The manual covers this in detail. Yep. I have both the MKI and MKII. Although in real-time real world daily work, I will slouch, scoot in, sit up straight, adjust my chair back, lean back, roll back, stand up, sit to the side etc...each one of those changing the ear level / driver/tweeter relationship a bit. I consider it a very holistic balance and it just is not as critical as ATC mentions. Its a rough guide at best like all pro audio. These monitors are all over the planet, often in non ideal compromised placements. It's just audio. Its the relationship with human to room to gear that is far more critical.
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Post by bobeschism on Apr 16, 2024 9:19:22 GMT -6
Finally got round to getting the ears for the UCXii and slotting it in to the homemade scaffold board rack. There's a Nekotronics SSL bus comp being built and on the way, and I'm umming and ahhing about getting a 500 rack. I also tidied up all the cabling today, and derived way more satisfaction than a grown man is entitled to. 
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Post by ericn on Apr 16, 2024 13:37:12 GMT -6
Tidy setup you have there, very nice.. What do you think to the Focals vs. ATC's? I hope there are pics showing now, apologies for the multiple attempts here ya'll - Thank you man, the space is small. It’s well wired to keep tidy. The small size reality comes with its own set of issues for monitoring, no way around it (here is a shot of where I sit with the MKIIs in place) The MKIs from the other shot went to my media studio. I think in the end we all know it’s about living and learning the room with what you have. I have never had a studio so small or whacked, so it has taken some practice. And I am still very much on the fence about Trinnov, though you can see the ARC studio box in play. In a generic summary, the Focals have more low mids and a slightly forward tweeter/high end. I am in the camp that enjoys the Be tweeters. I liked the Focals horizontally better of course. Bigger sound field, though I find the contrast between the two pair is very complimentary. From a visceral standpoint, (I hate audio lingo) the ATCs ‘become’ the room. Whereas the Focals project ‘into’ the room. ATCs deliver great L/M/H detail with a pillowy kiss on the cheek, Focals deliver great L/M/H detail, but sort of gently bitch slap you. Both experiences are valid. I feel like I could use either, but very happy to have both for contrast.  Having (30+) instruments, several tube amps, bass amps, 70+ effect pedals, DATs, ADATs, Tape Machine, rack effects etc in the overflow/gig room. I pull what I need for the gig/session and just keep essentials plugged in. 100% of what is racked is fundamentals and gets used regularly. Almost all of it is in play. Not my favorite way to work, but I am cool with it at this stage as I need the room/space for mental vibes and older analog gear is bulky. Prepping for a live video guitar session end of week, I pulled out the Delta Labs ADM1024 Effectron II (The 2290 killer) same converters, but better sounding. Super sweet box tone. My not so secret weapon for electric guitars mixed with a few of my D-Style pedals. I'll start getting tones tonight.
 meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg Oh come on admit it your really tempted to find a decent cheap active cross over mount the ATC’s below the Focals and see what the Be sounds like crossed over to the ATC non s Dome 😁 OK maybe it’s just me. |
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Post by FM77 on Apr 16, 2024 13:53:36 GMT -6
Oh come on admit it your really tempted to find a decent cheap active cross over mount the ATC’s below the Focals and see what the Be sounds like crossed over to the ATC non s Dome 😁 OK maybe it’s just me. Haha, Eric, I would dig that.
I feel like when ATC was forced to find/develop implement the new tweeter, they may have been so pressured by legacy to reproduce the tonal spirit of the original, they may have overlooked other possibilities. Who knows? I am just spit ballin'. I like the new tweeter, but I really like the forward nature of the Be.
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Post by ericn on Apr 16, 2024 14:01:46 GMT -6
Oh come on admit it your really tempted to find a decent cheap active cross over mount the ATC’s below the Focals and see what the Be sounds like crossed over to the ATC non s Dome 😁 OK maybe it’s just me. Haha, Eric, I would dig that.
I feel like when ATC was forced to find/develop implement the new tweeter, they may have been so pressured by legacy to reproduce the tonal spirit of the original, they may have overlooked other possibilities. Who knows? I am just spit ballin'. I like the new tweeter, but I really like the forward nature of the Be.
A quick trip to storage and FedEx and we could hear😁 Your right but not in the way you think, The design of the ATC tweeter was definitely influenced by both the original Audax and later Seas ATC used but mostly trying to get a driver that could take the power and heat. I find this absolutely hilarious as I look at my EAW’s in the live rig and the EAW’s rated at 500 watts that EAW says should see 1000 watts, the LF is a 75 watt rated ATC 12. |
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Post by WKG on Apr 19, 2024 20:42:05 GMT -6
I've tried to keep most stuff in a single rolling rack for convenience. The silver/black pieces with the blue meters are from HCL, their two channel opto comp and tube pre. Here's a pic along with one of my space. It's messy and a little cramped after the move but it's comfortable and efficient.   |
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