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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 23, 2016 21:42:09 GMT -6
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 23, 2016 21:45:32 GMT -6
Although I know he's using the Convert 2 and 2 Bus + now...but he is dead on about the D-Box. Really changed my stuff for the better.
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Post by ryanwestmusic on Mar 23, 2016 21:52:23 GMT -6
Although I know he's using the Convert 2 and 2 Bus + now...but he is dead on about the D-Box. Really changed my stuff for the better. Yeah, man! I'm now using an almost entirly Dangerous rig for mixing. 16 channels of Convert 8 , 2Bus+, Apogee Trak2 front end (for now:-), Convert 2 for my main output D/A and a Monitor ST. Very, very powerful! |
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Post by mrholmes on Mar 23, 2016 22:03:24 GMT -6
Although I know he's using the Convert 2 and 2 Bus + now...but he is dead on about the D-Box. Really changed my stuff for the better. Experience goes on and now I think some real gear in the game, front or backend, can be a big help. Depending on the material digital saturation mud dirt can sound annoying to the ears. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 23, 2016 22:24:48 GMT -6
Although I know he's using the Convert 2 and 2 Bus + now...but he is dead on about the D-Box. Really changed my stuff for the better. Yeah, man! I'm now using an almost entirly Dangerous rig for mixing. 16 channels of Convert 8 , 2Bus+, Apogee Trak2 front end (for now:-), Convert 2 for my main output D/A and a Monitor ST. Very, very powerful! |
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Post by tasteliketape on Mar 23, 2016 22:41:24 GMT -6
I've been Gassing for either a Dbox+ or the burl vancover but I've only seen Vidio on both no real life experience with them . They both have some nice features I'm trying to find some way to hear both before buying hmmmmmm. Maybe worth paying shipping to demo
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Post by mikec on Mar 24, 2016 7:17:34 GMT -6
I'm a believer. Just upgraded my Apollo 8 Quad I bought in November to a new Apollo 16 and while I was at, it after reading John's first post a while back on his experience with the D-Box, added the D-Box and the 2 Bus+. Even my wife asked what I did different on a mix I've been working on over the past couple of weeks because the difference was so noticeable. Now just waiting for the Fedex truck to show up today with my matched stereo pair of Retro Powerstrips so I can try those in the switchable analog inserts in the 2 bus+. Haven't tried linking the Apollo 8 and 16 for 24 track summing since I rarely have that many tracks, so will probably end up selling the 8, but nice to know the capability is there for linking both the Apollos and the D-Box and 2 Bus+. Since I don't do this for my living and don't get to spend as much time as I like recording, I was also very pleased in how easy and intuitive is was to get everything set up and routed so I could be mixing and taking advantage of all the features very quickly.
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 24, 2016 8:29:20 GMT -6
I'm a believer. Just upgraded my Apollo 8 Quad I bought in November to a new Apollo 16 and while I was at, it after reading John's first post a while back on his experience with the D-Box, added the D-Box and the 2 Bus+. Even my wife asked what I did different on a mix I've been working on over the past couple of weeks because the difference was so noticeable. Now just waiting for the Fedex truck to show up today with my matched stereo pair of Retro Powerstrips so I can try those in the switchable analog inserts in the 2 bus+. Haven't tried linking the Apollo 8 and 16 for 24 track summing since I rarely have that many tracks, so will probably end up selling the 8, but nice to know the capability is there for linking both the Apollos and the D-Box and 2 Bus+. Since I don't do this for my living and don't get to spend as much time as I like recording, I was also very pleased in how easy and intuitive is was to get everything set up and routed so I could be mixing and taking advantage of all the features very quickly. Damn! mikec won the lottery!  Did you find what I found? Improved punch and separation? |
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 24, 2016 8:34:24 GMT -6
I've been Gassing for either a Dbox+ or the burl vancover but I've only seen Vidio on both no real life experience with them . They both have some nice features I'm trying to find some way to hear both before buying hmmmmmm. Maybe worth paying shipping to demo I'm sure the Vancouver is awesome. Probably even more colored in a euphonic way...kind of different philosophies..but the D-box is SO much bang for the buck. The DA is fantastic - I could have been suckered into buying it JUST for the DA...but then you get the summing...and I don't even use the monitor switcher, talkback and HP outs because I use a Hearback system. |
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Post by ericn on Mar 24, 2016 9:44:40 GMT -6
It's all about what works for you, glad you guys are happy!
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Post by mikec on Mar 24, 2016 10:46:56 GMT -6
I'm a believer. Just upgraded my Apollo 8 Quad I bought in November to a new Apollo 16 and while I was at, it after reading John's first post a while back on his experience with the D-Box, added the D-Box and the 2 Bus+. Even my wife asked what I did different on a mix I've been working on over the past couple of weeks because the difference was so noticeable. Now just waiting for the Fedex truck to show up today with my matched stereo pair of Retro Powerstrips so I can try those in the switchable analog inserts in the 2 bus+. Haven't tried linking the Apollo 8 and 16 for 24 track summing since I rarely have that many tracks, so will probably end up selling the 8, but nice to know the capability is there for linking both the Apollos and the D-Box and 2 Bus+. Since I don't do this for my living and don't get to spend as much time as I like recording, I was also very pleased in how easy and intuitive is was to get everything set up and routed so I could be mixing and taking advantage of all the features very quickly. Damn! mikec won the lottery! Did you find what I found? Improved punch and separation? Yea, blew the tax refund and then some. I do find the punch and separation noticeably improved. Since I don't get to mix full time my skills are not where I would like them to be so the D-Box and 2 Bus+ are kind of like training wheels for me and make my mixes better with less plugins. The Harmonics, Paralimit, and X-former features on the 2 Bus+ are also very cool to work with. |
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 24, 2016 17:04:06 GMT -6
For the few that I work with that actually bother me with recalls, I ordered a A Dangerous 2 Bus+ a while ago.
It should be here tomorrow. (as they have been back ordered for a while)
My plan is to use it along with my original Apollo 16 convertor (Black Lion modded) into my second batch of 16 Helios type 69's feeding the 2 Bus+ inputs
Then mix out of the 2 Bus+ thru my ADL 670, or whatever the hell works for the damn song.
Who knows.
I own 46 compressors. One of them should do the trick on a mix, ya think?
It never ends.
Will keep ya posted.......
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 24, 2016 17:54:45 GMT -6
Oh you dirty, dirty dog. [mouth watering emoji here]
Please do report back
Btw, since the Helios don't have an output transformer, (right?) do they add as much color?
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 24, 2016 18:01:28 GMT -6
46 fuck me !! |
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 25, 2016 13:15:54 GMT -6
HEY GUYS, WILL REPORT SOON!
Just found out that my 2Bus + will be delivered next Wed., not today as they previously said.
What else is new right...
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 25, 2016 15:06:40 GMT -6
Hey Kcatthedog,
After seeing your post, I actually took a count of what I have here, and I might have been slightly mistaken
So here's the actual count as of this afternoon:
1 x Neve 33609C
1 x Universal Audio 1178
2 x Joe Meek SC-2
2 x Empirical Labs EL8X Distressors
1 x Empirical Labs Fatso
1 x Universal Audio LA-2A
2 x Universal Audio LA-3A
1 x Requisite Audio L2A Stereo Limiter
1 x ADL 670 Stereo Limiter
1 x SSL G384 Stereo Limiter
1 X Chandler EMI TG-12413 Stereo Limiter
1 x Smart SC-2 Stereo Limiter
5 x Valley People Gain Brain II Limiters
3 x Valley People DynaMites (Stereo Limiter / Gates)
6 x Daking 91579 Limiters
1 x Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor
1 x Manley Slam Mastering Comp / Limiter
4 x Helios 760 Limiter Modules
(and if needed I also use the limiters in my 2 x Manley Vox Box's)
In 500 series...
8 x Shadow Hills Mono Optograph Limiters
2 x Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Stereo Limiters
2 x Retro Double Wide Limiters
2 x Smart C1LA Stereo Limiters
I think that's it?
At least for the moment, as I have my eye on a few new things.....
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 25, 2016 15:09:30 GMT -6
looks like 48 but who's counting |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Mar 25, 2016 15:11:30 GMT -6
Hey Kcatthedog, After seeing your post, I actually took a count of what I have here, and I might have been slightly mistaken So here's the actual count as of this afternoon: 1 x Neve 33609C 1 x Universal Audio 1178 2 x Joe Meek SC-2 2 x Empirical Labs EL8X Distressors 1 x Empirical Labs Fatso 1 x Universal Audio LA-2A 2 x Universal Audio LA-3A 1 x Requisite Audio L2A Stereo Limiter 1 x ADL 670 Stereo Limiter 1 x SSL G384 Stereo Limiter 1 X Chandler EMI TG-12413 Stereo Limiter 1 x Smart SC-2 Stereo Limiter 5 x Valley People Gain Brain II Limiters 3 x Valley People DynaMites (Stereo Limiter / Gates) 6 x Daking 91579 Limiters 1 x Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor 1 x Manley Slam Mastering Comp / Limiter 4 x Helios 760 Limiter Modules (and if needed I also use the limiters in my 2 x Manley Vox Box's) In 500 series... 8 x Shadow Hills Mono Optograph Limiters 2 x Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Stereo Limiters 2 x Retro Double Wide Limiters 2 x Smart C1LA Stereo Limiters I think that's it? At least for the moment, as I have my eye on a few new things..... Do your JoeMeek boxes see much use? If so, on what? |
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Post by ericn on Mar 25, 2016 18:35:44 GMT -6
Hey Kcatthedog, After seeing your post, I actually took a count of what I have here, and I might have been slightly mistaken So here's the actual count as of this afternoon: 1 x Neve 33609C 1 x Universal Audio 1178 2 x Joe Meek SC-2 2 x Empirical Labs EL8X Distressors 1 x Empirical Labs Fatso 1 x Universal Audio LA-2A 2 x Universal Audio LA-3A 1 x Requisite Audio L2A Stereo Limiter 1 x ADL 670 Stereo Limiter 1 x SSL G384 Stereo Limiter 1 X Chandler EMI TG-12413 Stereo Limiter 1 x Smart SC-2 Stereo Limiter 5 x Valley People Gain Brain II Limiters 3 x Valley People DynaMites (Stereo Limiter / Gates) 6 x Daking 91579 Limiters 1 x Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor 1 x Manley Slam Mastering Comp / Limiter 4 x Helios 760 Limiter Modules (and if needed I also use the limiters in my 2 x Manley Vox Box's) In 500 series... 8 x Shadow Hills Mono Optograph Limiters 2 x Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Stereo Limiters 2 x Retro Double Wide Limiters 2 x Smart C1LA Stereo Limiters I think that's it? At least for the moment, as I have my eye on a few new things..... Paul' your my hero! |
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 25, 2016 19:50:50 GMT -6
jcoutu1,
I love the Meeks on acoustic & electric guitar buss. Actually purchased the second unit while mixing DonR's (B O C) record. We both loved the sound of the thing.
Also background vocals, and I gotta tell ya, if you're going for the old school thick and gooey 60's drum sound it really rocks on a drum buss!
Great color piece.
Ericn
more to come buddy!
When I moved out of my old building into this small one room set up, I had to sell some stuff simply due to lack of space.
Here's the short list of comp / limiters that I sold just before moving.
Off the top of my head... what went:
1 x TLA stereo Tube Comp
3 x ADL 1000 Tube Limiters
2 x Empirical Labs EL-8 Distressors
8 x Daking 91579 Limiters
10 x Valley People Gain Brains
1 x Summit Audio TL-200 Stereo Tube Limiter
3 x Altec 5179 Limiters
2 x Altec 436C Tube Limiters
1 x Drawmer 1960 Stereo Tube Limiter
I'm sure there were a few more that I've forgotten about..
As you can see I love compression / limiting, as flavors, even more then Equalizers.
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Post by donr on Mar 25, 2016 22:57:54 GMT -6
jcoutu1, I love the Meeks on acoustic & electric guitar buss. Actually purchased the second unit while mixing DonR's (B O C) record. We both loved the sound of the thing. Also background vocals, and I gotta tell ya, if you're going for the old school thick and gooey 60's drum sound it really rocks on a drum buss! Great color piece. Ericn more to come buddy! When I moved out of my old building into this small one room set up, I had to sell some stuff simply due to lack of space. Here's the short list of comp / limiters that I sold just before moving. Off the top of my head... what went: 1 x TLA stereo Tube Comp 3 x ADL 1000 Tube Limiters 2 x Empirical Labs EL-8 Distressors 8 x Daking 91579 Limiters 10 x Valley People Gain Brains 1 x Summit Audio TL-200 Stereo Tube Limiter 3 x Altec 5179 Limiters 2 x Altec 436C Tube Limiters 1 x Drawmer 1960 Stereo Tube Limiter I'm sure there were a few more that I've forgotten about.. As you can see I love compression / limiting, as flavors, even more then Equalizers. I was gonna say we used it on Paul's BOC recordings. I was only slightly disappointed it didn't make everything sound like "Telstar." |
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 26, 2016 7:25:26 GMT -6
Haha...
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Post by ericn on Mar 26, 2016 21:13:59 GMT -6
jcoutu1, I love the Meeks on acoustic & electric guitar buss. Actually purchased the second unit while mixing DonR's (B O C) record. We both loved the sound of the thing. Also background vocals, and I gotta tell ya, if you're going for the old school thick and gooey 60's drum sound it really rocks on a drum buss! Great color piece. Ericn more to come buddy! When I moved out of my old building into this small one room set up, I had to sell some stuff simply due to lack of space. Here's the short list of comp / limiters that I sold just before moving. Off the top of my head... what went: 1 x TLA stereo Tube Comp 3 x ADL 1000 Tube Limiters 2 x Empirical Labs EL-8 Distressors 8 x Daking 91579 Limiters 10 x Valley People Gain Brains 1 x Summit Audio TL-200 Stereo Tube Limiter 3 x Altec 5179 Limiters 2 x Altec 436C Tube Limiters 1 x Drawmer 1960 Stereo Tube Limiter I'm sure there were a few more that I've forgotten about.. As you can see I love compression / limiting, as flavors, even more then Equalizers. [br Most would give their right arm for the list of what you sold off! I do have to say and I seldom have ever recommended something I heard on the show floor but I kept coming back and wanting that New Chandler Abby Road Comp ! As much as I tried couldn't make that thing sound bad! |
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Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 27, 2016 8:26:44 GMT -6
Eric,
Might have to give the Chandler a listen, although not sure where I'd put it if I like it?
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Post by ericn on Mar 27, 2016 11:31:23 GMT -6
Eric, Might have to give the Chandler a listen, although not sure where I'd put it if I like it? You can always "barrow " some rack space here in KC! |
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