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  1. ben604
    Selling an M-Audio Audiophile 2496 PCI Soundcard. On its own, no box or cables, works fine. £20 collected in Upton on the Wirral or £25 delivered.
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    Hello! I'm emigrating to New Zealand in December (woo!), so I'm getting rid of my gear. First up is my Presonus 16.0.2 mixer. Tip top condition as it's been flightcased for it's entire life. Sounds great, really easy to use and loads of functionality. Here's the tech spec: [color=#686868][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]8 mono mic/line channel inputs, each with:[/font][/color][list] [*]High-headroom Class A XMAX™ mic preamplifier [*]XLR mic and balanced ¼" line inputs [*]60 mm precision fader [/list] [color=#686868][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]4 stereo line channel inputs, with:[/font][/color][list] [*]High-headroom Class A XMAX™ mic preamplifier (Ch. 9, 11, 13, and 15) [*]XLR mic inputs (Ch. 9, 11, 13, and 15) [*]Balanced ¼" line inputs (Ch. 9-16) [*]Unbalanced RCA line inputs (Ch. 13-16) [*]60 mm precision fader (4 stereo) [*]4 Auxiliary buses (pre/post-fader send) [/list] [color=#686868][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2 Internal FX buses[/font][/color] [color=#686868][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2 stereo 32-bit digital effects processors with customizable reverb and delay presets[/font][/color] [color=#686868][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Fat Channel signal processing on all channels and buses, with:[/font][/color][list] [*]3-band semi-parametric EQ (individual band on/off) [*]Full-featured compressor [*]Standard downward expander [*]Limiter [*]Phase reverse (12 mic preamplifiers only) [*]Pan with dedicated 15-LED display [*]Stereo link for input channels and aux buses [*]High-pass filter [/list] [color=#686868][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]One 31-band stereo graphic EQ (on main outputs only)[/font][/color] [color=#686868][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]16-in/16-out FireWire recording interface (24-bit/44.1 kHz and 48 kHz)[/font][/color][list] [*]Compatible with most audio software via ASIO, Windows Audio, Core Audio [/list] [color=#686868][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Scene store and recall[/font][/color] [color=#686868][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Settings can be copied among channels and buses and saved as user presets.#[/font][/color] Selling for £600. I'd like it collected, ideally, from Upton on the Wirral, although I get about, so I'd probably be able to meet up/deliver around the North West. I'll chuck the flightcase in. It's a [url="http://www.studiospares.com/cases-mixer/studiospares-trojan-mkii-popup-mixer-case-12u/invt/458700"]Studiospares Trojan[/url], cost me £80ish.
  3. ben604
    [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1375110834' post='2156806'] I enjoyed that, nice sound and tight! I'm a sucker for the harmonising Les Paul/Marshall combination... loved it! [/quote] Cheers! Here's another, just for you then! Sunshine of your Love [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZL1pxAGcVA&hd=1[/media]
  4. ben604
    Barump.
  5. ben604
    Managed to record our gig earlier today with my little Panasonic DMC-GX1 Micro Four Thirds with the audio coming through the desk, so I've had a quick fiddle and here's the first track: Kiss - Watching You [media]http://youtu.be/OOlzt5ZDhoY[/media] Obviously not at the standard that some of you lot are, but that else are we gonna do on a Sunday afternoon...
  6. ben604
    Yeah, sounds like just the thing. God knows how we'll get it sorted from such a distance though...
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    My brother bought some Behringer active cabs, one failed within a month, so I'd be wary if you're pushing them hard, might be worth looking at RCF or Mackie as suggested above. Saying that, I've got a Behringer B205d which I use on my mic stand as a monitor and it's excellent, so that may be a foldback option for you, they're only £120 each. I'd get a sub too, if you can stretch. We got a 15" Active Mackie SW1501 for £250 and it's ace. It'll really make a difference to your sound to get the kick running through the PA.
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    Hello! I'm selling my big rig: Traynor YBA300 It's a 300w all valve amp, I've had it for about a year, it's been rock solid. Surprisingly light for a valve head at 23kg, nearly half the weight, easy to manage for me alone. It's got 12 (TWELVE!) power valves which are in banks of two, so when one valve fails, those two are powered down and the rest keep pumping out bass. Reassuring for a gigging bassist. It's powerful, round and warm. I'm complimented at every gig on the tone (not my playing!) It's in mint condition, having lived under a fitted cover all it's life. Some Manufacturers bumpf: [size=2][color=#000000]All Tube Bass Head[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Power @ min. impedance (Watts)[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]300 @ 2/4 ohms switchable (250W into 8 ohms)[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Minimum Impedance (Ohms)[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]2[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Channel 1 - Controls[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Gain,[/color][/size] [color=#000000][size=2]Master Volume Control[/size][/color], [size=2][color=#000000]Treble, Mid, Frequency, Bass[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Master Outputs[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Pre-amp out (Pre Master)[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Line Out (type / configuration)[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]XLR Balanced (Pre/Post, Grnd Lift)[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Effects Loop / Location[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Pre-amp out, Power Amp in, Loop Thru[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]External speaker output / location[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]2 x 1/4inch, 1 Speakon (Rear)[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]O[/color][/size][size=2][color=#000000]ther Features[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Bright, Deep & Resonance Switches Tubes: 3x12AX7, 1x12AU7, 12x6L6[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Dimensions (DWH, inches)[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]11.5 x 24 x 10[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Dimensions (DWH, cm)[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]29 x 61 x 25.4[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]Weight (lbs / kg)[/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000]51 / 23[/color][/size] Also selling my SWR Goliath Snr 6x10 1200w at 4 ohms. It's in slightly more "gigged" condition than the traynor with scrapes in the carpet on the underside, but all the visible surfaces are in great condition. The horn isn't working, but I run it completely off anyway, so it hasn't been a problem. A new diaphragm is about £12 from the interwebs, just never got round to replacing it. Together they look ace and sound wonderful, and do fat/warm to punchy/cutting. Priced to sell at £750 for the pair, which is a bargain considering the head cost me £500 alone. Or I'll trade for a light powerful head + 8-ohm cab. Anyone's more than welcome to come and look/try it out before they buy, I'm on the Wirral in Oxton. Pics: [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53759590@N04/9355132827/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53759590@N04/9357905070/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/53759590@N04/9355131809/"][/url]
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    I've had it for a while at different venues/plugged into different sockets etc, that's why I think it's internal. I'll speak to Thomann, they're usually pretty good with stuff like this. Thanks guys!
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    I think there's something up with my Harley Benton amp, it's only my backup, but when I do use it, I get shocks from my microphone, and other bits of kit too. Only gentle, but consistent and annoying. Any ideas as to where to start looking to get it sorted? Tried a different cable, but that had no effect. Must be something internal? Ta, Ben
  11. ben604
    That's reassuring to hear!
  12. ben604
    We're well into Weezer and were considering going down the tribute route, which gots me to thinkin': Don't active bands get miffed when tributes roam the country getting paid for doing their job?
  13. ben604
    Yeah, I've got mine in a rack case. You're right about the channel count though, if we're doing anything bigger, I've got access to an X32 with an S16 (which is awesome, if a little difficult to get your head around initially). My only concern with having an iPad (which I trialed with our Presonus desk, although you need a computer inbetween which is a pain in the arse, although it worked well) is that I don't really want to be stood in some occasionally dodgy pubs with a £400 device, looking like a bit of a smarmy b*stard.
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    I've got a 16.0.2 and it's ace. The Capture software is very handy for recording, I simply get all the gains set, open capture on my laptop, select the tracks to arm for recording and hit record. The desk is fully featured too, dynamics, fx and para eq on each channel. Very easy to use. They're cheap too ~£600 2nd hand?
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    As the bassist in our band, I obviously play the bass....AND do the promotion, make the posters/banners, source/store/carry/maintain/set up/control the PA and make the coffee. I like to think we have a decent FOH sound, but we occasionally play venues where they have a big analogue desk and a bunch of outgear that confuses the hell out of me. We use a Presonus digital desk and it's very straight forward, I've even started recording our gigs, but I'd like to know how work the analogue stuff and get a better idea of house to work our gear, with a view to possibly mixing/recording other bands around here. Are the courses you can find advertised around the interwebs any good or should I just keep learning on the job as I go? I can't afford the time or money to go to, say SAE, or other University courses, but there are more independent trainers around which offer single day to 2 week courses for £280 - £3000... Anyone completed one and have an opinion? Ta, Ben
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    I thought the Macca part was the least enjoyable bit. The song they wrote is useless, it sounds like a song they had 2 hours to write during a break in Macca's schedule.
  20. ben604
    I'm happy with the Behringer stuff I've bought (headphone amp, BDI21) and other "cheap" brands. My Harley Benton BA500H sounds ace and cost me, what, £170 for a light powerful amp? I use it to practice and as a gig backup for my Traynor YBA300 and no-one's ever complained! Not to mention the X32/S16 that we've just ordered for the school. Same as most brands, some good stuff, some rubbish, some of it works forever, some of it breaks within 10 minutes.
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    Opened our first set with this last night. It's ace, but as above, choose your venue. Play the songs you want to play, that'll shine through when you play them, people buy into that. I'd rather watch a band having fun playing good songs that I might not necessarily know inside out, than 4 blokes plodding through the usual rubbish.
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    We play this, takes some time to get up to speed, practice is the only way... with the band too, it's getting back into the little run down to the verse that's hard to get right together.
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    In my opinion, it was pretty cringeworthy for the most part. The Stereophonics did the best job, I hate all these slowed-down, string sectioned, quivering voiced covers doing the rounds on adverts at the moment and a few of the covers went down that route. Please Please me was particularly rubbish, at least play the chords of the song! The most interesting part of the program was seeing how they recorded it. All open, no screens, half with headphones...some handy tips.
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    We do the studio version, that's what the punters are likely to have heard. Our guitarist goes off and watches the live stuff though, to see if there are any funny chords/get hints for the solos that you might miss by ear.
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