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Post by porkyman on Dec 23, 2014 23:25:31 GMT -6
what do you think about using the Harball Lola on the 2. like you would a vp28 or missing link. the output transformer on it is supposed to be based on the one used in a neve console. would it give you the same effect as the capi's only neve flavor over api. the biggest difference, and the reason i ask is because they seem to work a bit differently where the vp28 attenuates and the lola only has make up gain.
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Post by mdmitch2 on Dec 23, 2014 23:47:18 GMT -6
There's a tapeop review of the sigma (500 series summing box) which briefly discusses using the Lolas in this way: www.tapeop.com/reviews/gear/102/sigma-500-summing-box-500-series-frame/Personally, having compared to neve style preamps, I don't think the lola's are that similar to neve flavor when using the 990 opamps. If that's what you're after though, they get a lot closer to the neve sound IMO if you use the BA512 opamps. Sounds clips are pretty revealing: www.hairballaudio.com/elements/samplesVP28's would definitely be easier to use on 2buss since they're fully switched, whereas the lola's have switched gain and non switched attenuator. I'm planning on trying it out whenever I get around to building my second lola in the next few weeks. I'm guessing I'll still prefer the sound of the vp28 on 2buss and use Lolas for other buss duties. |
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Post by porkyman on Dec 24, 2014 3:48:09 GMT -6
i actually bought the copper to get me closer to the neve but once i finished i realized theres no line level....
thanks. please post back with results.
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Post by tonycamphd on Dec 24, 2014 8:06:15 GMT -6
Lola's = balanced fully differential design, lots of clean gain, not something I'd imagine using on 2 buss, but for so many other things yes! I'm eventually looking at 3 of these bad boys, I am imagining they will be perfect on ribbon mics
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Post by baquin on Dec 24, 2014 8:21:52 GMT -6
i actually bought the copper to get me closer to the neve but once i finished i realized theres no line level.... thanks. please post back with results. You could use an Avedis line pad to get the copper at line level. |
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Post by porkyman on Dec 24, 2014 10:56:17 GMT -6
Does a pad the same as line level because the copper has a pad. Its the same exact layout as the lola except lola says line and copper says pad. Are the really the same thing just different wording. i actually bought the copper to get me closer to the neve but once i finished i realized theres no line level.... thanks. please post back with results. You could use an Avedis line pad to get the copper at line level. |
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Post by mdmitch2 on Dec 24, 2014 11:12:28 GMT -6
Pad is probably around -20 db and line would be closer to -40db, so not the same. Pad would be too hot.
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Post by jsteiger on Dec 24, 2014 11:16:38 GMT -6
All you need is 3 resistors to form a u-pad to run line in on a mic preamp. Use 4k99's in series and then a 160R shunt and you are golden. This can be built into a Switchcraft xlr tube which I happen to stock at the store. Sorry to be a whore  |
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Post by porkyman on Dec 24, 2014 15:39:03 GMT -6
All you need is 3 resistors to form a u-pad to run line in on a mic preamp. Use 4k99's in series and then a 160R shunt and you are golden. This can be built into a Switchcraft xlr tube which I happen to stock at the store. Sorry to be a whore seems pretty easy. thanks jeff. you da man. |
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Post by baquin on Dec 24, 2014 20:35:16 GMT -6
All you need is 3 resistors to form a u-pad to run line in on a mic preamp. Use 4k99's in series and then a 160R shunt and you are golden. This can be built into a Switchcraft xlr tube which I happen to stock at the store. Sorry to be a whore Great! Gonna build a couple too, thanks for sharing jsteiger |
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Post by winetree on Dec 25, 2014 14:50:38 GMT -6
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Post by noah shain on Dec 27, 2014 15:37:25 GMT -6
I've used Lolas for make up on a folcrom. They worked great. Sorry so un-scientific. I just dialed em up and went about mixing.
I love them on my overhead mics though so I think of them as smooth. Hope this helps.
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