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Post by Bat Lanyard on Dec 15, 2023 15:37:46 GMT -6
I have ordered a pair of Chandler Microphone Cassettes- one in stock, the other back-ordered (bah!). It is one sexxxy piece! Besides its obvious use as a preamp, I'll be using them as an insert during mix. The compressor is accessed separately, which opens up the possibilities.
I am addicted to Chandler Limited gear!
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Post by Bat Lanyard on Dec 15, 2023 21:19:11 GMT -6
Upgraded my patchbays to Bittree ProStudio's which are built like tanks. Reminds me of Burl quality. Looking forward to getting them hooked up.
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Post by sean on Dec 16, 2023 8:29:36 GMT -6
My year end final tax write offs are a pair of Neumann KH150's and a RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE converter to upgrade my (mostly) in the box mixing rig at home. I went with the 2/4 because I wanted an analog loop for a mix buss chain of a High Voltage Audio EQ-6S, Alan Smart C1, and Overstayer MAS...going to do some A/Bing with pretty much a plug-in version of that chain and see if it's worth the hassle.
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Post by dok on Dec 17, 2023 0:23:14 GMT -6
I was on a John Williams kick and wanted one to match with the A80 for history’s sake... I was imagining that you had said you were on a Paul Williams kick... Now that would be something. View Attachmentmy avatar agrees |
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Post by lee on Dec 18, 2023 22:37:37 GMT -6
One CAPI BT50 with GAR 1731s turned into TWO BT50s with a GAR1731 + CA0252 combo. Everything's better in stereo, innit?
LATER... I'm gonna bitch slightly. These things sound GREAT. But the blue frequency selection knobs, while retaining a certain design cohesion, are really difficult, particularly in low light, to see or feel where they are in position. Also difficult to photograph for Snapshot. I would gladly swap them out. Combine that with the deep blue on black silk screening and I have to get the flashlight out a lot.
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Post by Ward on Dec 19, 2023 7:19:49 GMT -6
Just got my Chambord BF500.
"The Bax with the Bump!"
Coffee time is my RGO time . . . otherwise, too busy to do any demoing now. But I will try!
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Post by poppaflavor on Dec 19, 2023 11:51:40 GMT -6
AEA R84A ribbon with the RPQ500. Both wonderful so far.
Although I hesitated on the RPQ500 since the R84A doesn't actually need it's high input impedance, I'm glad I did get it (in a bundle at SW) 'cause the RPQ500 is a really nice pre for lots of clean and tone-shaping purposes. I'm especially liking the RPQ500 with a Samar MG-20, with just a bit of HF lift at about 11 oclock (guessing 8 khz) -and a HPF at about 9 oclock (guessing 60 hz). And, some Vishay resistors and Switchcraft RCA jacks from Mouser to mod my SA-87T and repair a step down stereo transformer box, respectively.
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Post by poppaflavor on Dec 19, 2023 12:03:56 GMT -6
Just got my Chambord BF500. "The Bax with the Bump!" Coffee time is my RGO time . . . otherwise, too busy to do any demoing now. But I will try! Nice! I've been looking for a 500 series standalone HPF/LPF module. This looks quite nice. Would love to hear what you think once you've had a chance to dig in. |
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Post by plinker on Dec 19, 2023 13:26:37 GMT -6
I have ordered a pair of Chandler Microphone Cassettes- one in stock, the other back-ordered (bah!). It is one sexxxy piece! Besides its obvious use as a preamp, I'll be using them as an insert during mix. The compressor is accessed separately, which opens up the possibilities.
I am addicted to Chandler Limited gear!
Man, that is ONE expensive monkey on your back! You should switch to something less expensive, like...cocaine. |
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Post by unit7 on Dec 19, 2023 14:16:57 GMT -6
This year has been exciting and I've sold a bunch of gear to finance new stuff for the hybrid setup with 56 i/o, a Mac mini M2, 3 Avid S1s, 1 Avid Dock and a beautiful custom made desk and a 43" screen. After selling a lot of outboard, the "only" new outboard I got for the new setup is a Chandler REDD47 (to complete a stereo set), an AnalogueTube AT-1, three Chandler RS660 (my new favorite comp), a Sonic Farm Xcalibur JC and finally a Sonic Farm Creamliner III. After mixing with a Harrison desk for 15 yrs I'm now searching and experimenting to get the sounds that I'm used to, or hopefully even better.
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Post by robschnapf on Dec 19, 2023 15:01:08 GMT -6
Goldo vibrato.
Kinda like a Jazzmaster / Hagstrom but maybe more aGoya.
Anyways Goldo makes the trems for Duesenberg and these are really good.
Put them on two guitars and work fantastic have the beautiful feel for shimmering
And vibratoing….
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Post by paulcheeba on Dec 19, 2023 19:02:45 GMT -6
A pair of Periscope microphones that are crazy good with built in compression I use for instant room vibe. Built out of bent brass pipes they have become essential for me. They bring so much flavour, once I press mute I wonder how I ever lived without them!
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Post by jacobamerritt on Dec 19, 2023 19:07:52 GMT -6
A pair of Periscope microphones that are crazy good with built in compression I use for instant room vibe. Built out of bent brass pipes they have become essential for me. They bring so much flavour, once I press mute I wonder how I ever lived without them! I wondered about those, good sale on VK recently… however I was afraid they’d be a 1 trick pony |
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Post by recordingengineer on Dec 19, 2023 19:37:06 GMT -6
however I was afraid they’d be a 1 trick pony That’s been a concern of mine too… Not really the one trick pony part, but more of concern that that will be everyone’s sound. Maybe not a valid concern… I really should have a pair already! |
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Post by sean on Dec 20, 2023 11:14:30 GMT -6
One final year end tax write off…pair of Audeze LCD-5 headphones so I don’t have to annoy my wife when I work from home
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Post by rob61 on Dec 20, 2023 13:22:44 GMT -6
A new Soyuz 017 FET mic. They raised the price a few hundred, but they now include a shock mount that's built like a... ahem... Russian tank. Plus they include a 20db pad and ship in a really nice larger wood box.
I also grabbed a new Shure Beta 57a, which looks totally different than the one I bought in the 1980's.
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Post by ericn on Dec 20, 2023 13:28:45 GMT -6
A new Soyuz 017 FET mic. They raised the price a few hundred, but they now include a shock mount that's built like a... ahem... Russian tank. Plus they include a 20db pad and ship in a really nice larger wood box.
I also grabbed a new Shure Beta 57a, which looks totally different than the one I bought in the 1980's.
Yeah the A got a pretty grill, nobody really liked the look of the original Beta57, it looked to much like the Holy Grail of Unidynes the 548. The capsule is supposed to be improved but not sure how. |
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Post by drbill on Dec 20, 2023 18:17:59 GMT -6
One final year end tax write off…pair of Audeze LCD-5 headphones so I don’t have to annoy my wife when I work from home Wait....if I buy headphones I'll no longer annoy my wife? Seriously? I'm going to need several pairs I think....  |
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Post by sean on Dec 20, 2023 18:33:44 GMT -6
One final year end tax write off…pair of Audeze LCD-5 headphones so I don’t have to annoy my wife when I work from home Wait....if I buy headphones I'll no longer annoy my wife? Seriously? I'm going to need several pairs I think.... She doesn’t appreciate hearing the same song coming from the basement hours on end 😆 And now I can say “but honey I bought these for you!” |
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Post by chessparov on Dec 20, 2023 19:52:45 GMT -6
Hopefully it'll be music to her ears too.
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Post by drumsound on Dec 21, 2023 8:03:42 GMT -6
I'm sure I mentioned them when I bought them, but I found a deal on a pair of Muro Acoustics AC7 SDCs a while back. I have had really good luck on OH, which allowed me to use one of my Octava MC012 on snare which has been cool. This week I got to use the pair on acoustic guitar and I really like what they did. The song started with finger picking and switched to strumming with a pick. Both sections spoke nicely and I'm really happy. Plus, they are really good looking mics.
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Post by poppaflavor on Dec 21, 2023 11:13:18 GMT -6
Chandler Germanium Comp, I've wanted one for a few years ever since getting the plugin. Germ Comp is every bit as spicy as I'd hoped, and will heighten my overall sauce factor quite dramatically and on demand. Sure glad there is a wet/dry on there! Like probably lots of others have noted, the Germ Drive and Neg FB alone are quite delicious.
For vocals tracking I'm using Germ Comp right after the mic Pre to cut some intrusive tidbits off the top (GR ~2 db), then I go through the WA2A rolled with some NOS tubes (GR ~ 3 db). On the Germ Comp, early days yet but so far Clean Mode, fast attack (1-2) & release (3-4) and Germ Soft or Med Knee with Ratio ~4 and ~30% Dry then drive the output Germ Drive to 3 oclock and use lots of CCW dialing of NFB (~9 oclock) to brighten it up and reduce the output signal. What a sweet beast.
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Post by ab101 on Dec 21, 2023 14:24:06 GMT -6
Pair of Wes Audio ng76s.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Dec 21, 2023 15:03:21 GMT -6
I'm sure I mentioned them when I bought them, but I found a deal on a pair of Muro Acoustics AC7 SDCs a while back. I have had really good luck on OH, which allowed me to use one of my Octava MC012 on snare which has been cool. This week I got to use the pair on acoustic guitar and I really like what they did. The song started with finger picking and switched to strumming with a pick. Both sections spoke nicely and I'm really happy. Plus, they are really good looking mics. Do you know much about where/how the Muro's are made? Im intrigued but fear they're rebadged random Chinese mics |
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Post by sparkey on Dec 21, 2023 18:37:35 GMT -6
Chandler Germanium Comp, I've wanted one for a few years ever since getting the plugin. Germ Comp is every bit as spicy as I'd hoped, and will heighten my overall sauce factor quite dramatically and on demand. Sure glad there is a wet/dry on there! Like probably lots of others have noted, the Germ Drive and Neg FB alone are quite delicious. For vocals tracking I'm using Germ Comp right after the mic Pre to cut some intrusive tidbits off the top (GR ~2 db), then I go through the WA2A rolled with some NOS tubes (GR ~ 3 db). On the Germ Comp, early days yet but so far Clean Mode, fast attack (1-2) & release (3-4) and Germ Soft or Med Knee with Ratio ~4 and ~30% Dry then drive the output Germ Drive to 3 oclock and use lots of CCW dialing of NFB (~9 oclock) to brighten it up and reduce the output signal. What a sweet beast. I have one and love it on guitars. but now I need a second one. I wish they still made the germanium tone control. |
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