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good hardware eq for bus and mastering
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PoM
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Posted : May 21, 2012 00:49
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no problem man thanks for your input.
i will think to this and try some monitors if i go this way..have 2 or 3 months to think about it . |
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Posted : May 21, 2012 11:31
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Posted : May 27, 2012 22:14
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I've spent some time with the Bax now, a couple of weeks of daily use. I have to say that I am VERY impressed. It's one of those devices (rather like a dimensional chorus, or a subtle reverb), where you think it's not really doing much, until you hit the bypass switch and say to yourself, "OMFG! It sounds shit without it!!! How did I ever get by without this?"
Of course, take that with a grain of salt, as I am still in the honeymoon period with it, but I really am very, very impressed! As well as being "just" an EQ, the filters seem to be able to impart a lot of clarity and depth to a mix.
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PoM
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Posted : May 28, 2012 00:19
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nice man , your description is similar to what i have read on gearslutz ,look like a great piece but pricy ! |
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Posted : May 28, 2012 11:05
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Posted : May 29, 2012 22:36
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Babaluma
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Posted : May 29, 2012 22:54
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it's almost a complete "channel strip", i.e. mic pre, compressor and eq all in one, only it doesn't have a mic pre. it was actually one of the first commercially successful channel strips, and avalon gear has a good reputation for clean sound. the last 15 years or so, they seem to be very beloved of hip-hop producers, but i know that justin broadrick (godflesh/jesu) also has one and loves it.
never tried one myself, but i use an avalon U5 and it's the cleanest/best DI i've ever used.
they have a very bad customer service reputation, but if you can find one cheap then go for it!
hardware EQ for €1500, for what purpose, tracking/mixing/mastering? if you define your desired use it will be easier to offer suggestions. you might be able to find a used API 5500 for that price, and i hear they are great!
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TimeTraveller
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Posted : May 30, 2012 01:58
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hey that's nice a read  main purpose would be tracking , I guess more additive equalizing. But of course would love to make all whats possible . Gonna check your advice. Cheers
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Posted : May 30, 2012 15:34
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from a friend the comp is uselss , the eq can be nice.
here the reputation of avalon is that some of their gears are slow/lazy , it s often bashed ...but good for slow smooth music , dunno if s it true but heard it few times.
their eq are suposed to be good though i would like to try one ! |
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Posted : May 30, 2012 17:35
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the comp is really useless? ..damn.. that snot good.. ok how much cost a good comp.. I mean best would be for 1000 euro .. maybe a bit more..
What is your opinion on this?
http://www.thomann.de/de/tl_audio_5052_ivory_ii_demo.htm
any other alternatives in this price range?
Also what are the costs for accoustic treatment - only the material of very good quality- for 20 m^2 ..dont need really any technical detail advice (but love always to read) just the more or less costs.. gonna measure the room with sweep etc it myself with a befriended engee and must build it ourselves. Need for ceiling for corners . high mid and bass absorbers of course, but what material is really good and what cost all for ca 20 ^m together?
Thank you very much!
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PoM
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Posted : May 30, 2012 18:04
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about the avalon it s what my friend say, he use lot of highend gears so i trust him but the best would be to make you own judgment by trying..maybe you will like it who know
for comps not very expensive that are supposed to be good
http://overstayer.squarespace.com/stereo-vca-compressor/
http://www.fmraudio.com/
http://www.tkaudio.se/
for acoustic treatment with 1000 euros if you make it yourself and do it good you will have way better acoustic but you can start with less...i think i started with 600/700 euros to cover early reflexion ( flexcl on walls ) and a few basstraps ... what i want to do is a room into the room with flexcl walls and maybe fiberglass or rockwool on top + basstraps in corner , for this i guess around 2000 euro is needed or a bit more and then you get a cancer in 5 years lol |
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TimeTraveller
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Posted : May 30, 2012 18:17
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Thank you so much! yeah room into a room would be great.. but more costs.. and for now 20 m^is not optimal I think or wouldnt make big sense. Thanks mate
thats all comps withou valves.. Id love to have valves but gonna deepen a read into it looks interesting.
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PoM
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Posted : May 30, 2012 18:20
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you should ask on gearslutz about the avalon and cheap compressors or try a search there.
if it s for updating the quality of your mix you look for a hardware comp or cause you need one when recording ?
cause you may need way more hardware than just a comp to make a big difference in digital mix.. or maybe one with mojo with tubes/transformers , like the varis mu but its a bit more expensive |
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Posted : May 30, 2012 18:25
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yeah good idea . Thanks
comp for recordings mainly but also fro bringing form digital to analog domain for an additional boost etc.
I also looking for an rme for 4 mics.. i was planned this
http://www.thomann.de/de/rme_fireface_ucx_2.htm
but thats only for two..
a few mics already here, probably an u87 comes to it, although personaly for my voice its not the best choice, but good universal mic for instruments etc with lots of charecteristics. https://soundcloud.com/shivagarden |
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Posted : May 30, 2012 18:33
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if you want vavle and want to bring warmth into your mix find a used culture vulture..this thing can make big difference as its not that subbtle  every plugins you saturate/limit into it will sound more hardwarish ,more real ... there will be the before the vulture and the after it.. your mix will never sound the same |
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