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Post by mrholmes on Nov 1, 2016 16:46:25 GMT -6
Guitar student did ask me about my choices for starting with HW on a extrem low budget.
FMR
Art Pro
Behringer
Any other hint is welcome too...second hand market etc...?
Cheers .... Holmes
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Post by drbill on Nov 1, 2016 17:05:18 GMT -6
Aphex 651 / 661. Very high end. Super cheap used.
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Post by ericn on Nov 1, 2016 18:51:29 GMT -6
Dbx160x/tx/a sub $200 used best comp metering ever, and as The Dr said Aphex. For some grit Old Ashley and Furman.
The Audioarts are considered by many to be the poor mans SSL buss comp, never got that myself but they can be had at good prices.
Old broadcast comps like Innovonics can be had for sub $400 and get a taste for opticals.
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Post by ragan on Nov 1, 2016 19:00:38 GMT -6
Symetrix 501 is one I like that can be had for dirt.
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Post by wiz on Nov 1, 2016 21:38:27 GMT -6
modified dbx163x
killer
cheers
Wiz
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Post by svart on Nov 1, 2016 22:26:40 GMT -6
Symmetrix or aphex. Very under appreciated.
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Post by jazznoise on Nov 2, 2016 3:40:57 GMT -6
FMR RNC is a perfectly good beginner comp/limiter. I use mine on vocals, ac. guitar or bass when tracking.
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Post by druu on Nov 2, 2016 4:01:11 GMT -6
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Post by Ward on Nov 2, 2016 5:35:10 GMT -6
Aphex 651 / 661. Very high end. Super cheap used. That is WORD FOR WORD what I was going to say!! So, you got a 'second' on that motion. |
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Post by Guitar on Nov 2, 2016 13:41:01 GMT -6
agree with a lot of these
symetrix 501
Aphex
ART Pro VLA II
FMR RNLA
also DBX 560A if 500 rack is in the kit. I got mine for $100 each brand new.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 16:50:33 GMT -6
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Post by Ward on Nov 2, 2016 20:29:24 GMT -6
Shhhhh STFU... you'll drive the price up. These guys are asleep. So don't wake them. |
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Post by gearshoot on Nov 4, 2016 16:59:25 GMT -6
Building one of the DIY 1176 style compressors can be a good idea if you have the basic tech type skills.
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Post by timcampbell on Nov 5, 2016 5:24:00 GMT -6
As I mentioned in another thread, my favorite "budget" compressor that can be found used for a decent price would be the SPL Dynamaxx.
I own a ton of compressors but the Dynamaxx is one of my favorite for drums (I own 3), especially snare drum. You can literally crush something and still retain it's acoustic qualities. To me it's better than my old favorite, the SSL channel compressor (the strong point of which is really the incredible gate). The Dynamaxx's gate on the other hand is unusable. The SPL also sounds terrific on anything else and as I stated previously, makes a very good mix bus compressor. If I didn't have my wonderful Vari Mu on my mix buss I'd probably use the SPL.
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Post by jimwilliams on Nov 5, 2016 9:48:09 GMT -6
Non-fashion pieces are great values, besides Aphex, Symetrix and others made good designs, some with dbx VCA's as well.
I live on my 5 651 Expressors here, they are problem solvers. 661 users can bypass the tube stage on the internal jumper or do as I do, add a front panel bypass switch. Then you have more options than with any other comp.
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