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Post by nick8801 on Mar 16, 2024 19:14:04 GMT -6
A while back, I posted some comparison loopback files between an Apollo X6, Motu 828es, Lynx Aurora n, and a Cranesong HEDD Quantum. Pretty sure that thread is one of the reasons I ended up with the Lynx.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 16, 2024 19:11:51 GMT -6
I also picked up an extinct audio bm9 recently. Can’t wait to try it on my horn.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 14, 2024 16:05:46 GMT -6
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 14, 2024 15:56:44 GMT -6
I work with one of the great trumpet players in my country, and he insists on a Coles ribbon > to the point that I convinced him to buy his own so he could walk into any studio and get the sound he loves. That’s awesome. The Coles is pretty magical. I’ve gotten very very similar results with my fathead lundahl. The Royer never sounds cool to me. Like it’s great for big section work, but for a soloist it feels a little too natural.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 14, 2024 10:33:37 GMT -6
Trumpet player here…I love a good ribbon, but sometimes they can be a little dark so I’ll throw up my Warm47. Both work great.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 14, 2024 7:41:17 GMT -6
It's not about a "safe space". I never said that. Please don't put words in my mouth. You're coming off as not such a nice person. A little kindness goes a long way. I'm a veteran educator, so I am well versed in telling the truth, however the way in which it is delivered often determines how effective it's message will be.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 14, 2024 7:07:48 GMT -6
Can't really go wrong with either of them! I forgot to answer your mixing question...Lynx's N control software takes a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, you can dial up a nice template to integrate all your outboard. I have one setup for tracking, and one setup for mixing. It's actually really useful, as you can set it up in multiple ways, depending on your workflow. The Burl is much more straight forward. But I think a mothership would be much more expensive than Lynx on a per channel basis. I'm just rocking an 8 channel btw. That's more than enough for me, but the fact that you can get 32 channels into 1 rack space on the Lynx is pretty awesome.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 14, 2024 4:04:59 GMT -6
The reason I come to this forum is because of all the great people. I never feel judged, and even people with way more experience and talent are willing to share and discuss things with me. No one is saying you can’t have an opinion, but calling someone’s work sub par on a public forum is pretty classless if you ask me. I’m very sorry if you’re going through a rough spot, but that doesn’t excuse that kind of behavior.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 14, 2024 3:51:38 GMT -6
I have an Aurora N which I think is pretty close the Hilo. A friend of mine has the HEDD. I've never directly shot them out, but both are pretty incredible. Whichever one you get; I don't think you will feel the need to upgrade. I’m in a quandary between getting an Aurora N or a Burl Mothership B16 for 8 channels of hybrid mixing. Have you compared the two? Which lends itself best to mixing? I’m touch concerned with the Burl I’m stuck with transformer colouration, which might be nice for tracking at times but too much for hybrid channel mixing? Thanks I used to have a B2 with my old Apollo. I much prefer the Lynx. But, you can run those Burls clean if you want. You just dial back the output control.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 13, 2024 12:37:54 GMT -6
Well, anyway I'll find out tomorrow. Pair of $15.5K monitors on their way tomorrow, they'll either blow me away or I'll be seriously underwhelmed. Either way, I'll know where I stand.. What did you order?
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 12, 2024 18:09:22 GMT -6
No way! Sounded like Kurt Elling!
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 12, 2024 17:49:51 GMT -6
Hmmm....first of all, good choice on the Kurt Elling. I would eliminate some variables? Maybe take the Trinnov out of the equation? When I used to run Sonarworks, it would change the volume. Do you have the Lynx mixer for the computer? That do have levels for every out on there. It's a possibility that it's turned down. Maybe try going Lynx just out to your monitors as well. No monitor controller just to see?
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 12, 2024 16:18:12 GMT -6
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 12, 2024 8:27:19 GMT -6
Still happy with 12’s, thought at all about a sub ? Yes! Got a sub like a year ago maybe? It’s an Adam. I forget which model. I like it. Really completes the “picture” of the music. It’s just dialed in enough to hear that bottom octave in the music. I also ditched the P1 a while back. Mine was having some issues with the LED’s, and while it was getting repaired I picked up the Behringer class D amp. I know it’s sacrilege, but I liked it better. Cleaner, punchier and like 10 times cheaper than the P1. P1 was beautiful sounding from what I remember, but it didn’t wow me for the price.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 12, 2024 7:11:18 GMT -6
I have an Aurora N which I think is pretty close the Hilo. A friend of mine has the HEDD. I've never directly shot them out, but both are pretty incredible. Whichever one you get; I don't think you will feel the need to upgrade.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 12, 2024 7:08:33 GMT -6
I use the Ozone dynamic all the time. It's most useful to help control bass or presence peaks. It can be really subtle, but it helps my compressors and final limiter to work the way I want them to.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 12, 2024 3:50:10 GMT -6
KRK Rokit 5’s and a month long vacation.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 11, 2024 16:09:54 GMT -6
He said they have plenty of the de-essers still!
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 11, 2024 14:53:38 GMT -6
Never compared the two but if you’re looking for a LA3A sort of thing I can recommend the JLM LA500A. After reading very positive reports about them for some years I’ve just built one and I can say the same. You can buy them built also. They are a really nice’3A style flavour with some more versatility than the original. Excellent support from the owner Joe Malone as well. I own a few of their pieces now and like them all very much. Nice…I actually just grabbed one of the Audioscapes on Reverb. Looking forward to checking it out! I also talked to Warren at Zenpro today. Apparently Xqp are not really making the optical compressors anymore so that ended that search!
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 11, 2024 6:00:06 GMT -6
I checked out some samples on the clipalator. The standard optical is really nice. Very clean. Could be cool, but maybe too clean for my tastes. The disruptor is really hip, but maybe too dirty? I know that's the point lol. I also have my eye on the Serpent Chimera for an LA3A kind of vibe. I've always dug 3A's more than 2A's. Maybe the Audioscape could work in that spot as well. Anyone every compare the two?
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 9, 2024 12:22:28 GMT -6
Getting back into outboard…grabbed an Iron Age LH95 eq, a pair of HRK bax style eqs, Pete’s place fet comp, and trying to figure out what to fill up the last few slots.
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XQP Audio
Mar 9, 2024 12:00:01 GMT -6
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 9, 2024 12:00:01 GMT -6
www.xqpaudio.net/They’ve been around for a long time, but it’s near impossible to find sound clips/experience with these. Particularly interested in the two compressor modules. I recall looking at the optical deesser a while back but never pulled the trigger. Ended up getting the Empirical Labs Derresser for the HF Limit function. Just reread all the features of the XQP 2531 and listened to the examples. It had some nice features, I like the idea of rotary switches not pots and it sounds stellar. Just purchased one and looking forward to digging in! Thanks for the heads up. Awesome! Did you see that mono console they made? So cool. I think I might pick up the two comps. I have 2 spots left in one of my lunchboxes, and I don’t need something super high end. Just want a good tracking opto. The optical disruptor thing looks super cool too.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 9, 2024 5:26:18 GMT -6
www.xqpaudio.net/They’ve been around for a long time, but it’s near impossible to find sound clips/experience with these. Particularly interested in the two compressor modules.
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 3, 2024 13:23:16 GMT -6
Update…ordered an Iron Age LH95….Matt kind of directed me to their H9 but after listening to some demos of the 95, and checking out my sieq plugin vs my Helios plug, I kind of preferred the Siemans thing for a general purpose tone shaper. Anyway, I want a pair eventually, so instead of the Chandler opto, I went with the Pete’s Place BAC. I only have a 3 space rack (on purpose).
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Post by nick8801 on Mar 1, 2024 19:47:42 GMT -6
At this point, I've stopped thinking about versatility with plugs or hardware and just go with effect now. Versatility is a fancy word for boring! lol. It's also a way to convince yourself to buy something that does stuff that you probably already have available. Figure out what special thing you want and THEN figure out what you need to buy. That’s definitely what I’m going for. Something that will impart a little sonic signature.
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