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    Tell me about Warwick

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I've had my Streamer LX5 (5 string, bolt neck with twin jazz pickups) for nearly 20 years - still love it to this very day. They're distinctive with plenty of note definition so are particularly good at keeping you something like present in the mix both live and in the studio.. Love 'em..

    Yamaha 02R Digital Mixing Desk..

    in Accessories and Misc

    Posted

    Hey Mike..

    The Cluny was cool - he'd got it set up lovely especially the parallel vocal group with a TL Audio 5021 inserted. The other outboard was equally impressive with Drawmer 441s on the 'normal' channels and DBX 160s on the vocals, XTA Eq units on L/R & wedges plus Lexicon FX units - best analogue setup I've ever used.

    The RCF boxes were nicely setup with plenty of horsepower on tap although the room would benefit from a little treatment.

    As for the DM, it's very impressive to say the least. I've only used it on an acoustic night (3 channels - it'll do 96!) but it'll go into service at the studio hopefully later this week (I'm waiting on some Y splits) as there's a live album waiting to be mixed. It's like an 02R but on mega steroids with a gazillion more options, channels, routing facilities and fx - like I said, very impressive - can't wait to get this album started on it! 😀

    Peavey Classic 400 with 4x10 and 1x15

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    These were a true 'classic' - always loved the absolute brawn them - especially the black / steel grille versions..

    Not entirely sure what they're worth these days but I'd expect to pay upwards of £500 as suggested above. Also suggested above is reference to the cabs - the 4x10 actually sound good but both are heavy and probably worth ~£100 each at best - probably less..

    Trace Elliot V-Type V4 MK2

    in Amps & Cabs

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies, gents..

    I think there's little difference between all the '4 valve' Trace power stages going back to even the Quattra let alone the V-Type ranges although I'm happy to be corrected on that point.. Regarding the V-Types, the original all valve head and MK1 V4 are essentially the same thing bar a few cosmetic differences - I don't believe there's any electrically. My V4 is a different kettle of fish, however as the MK2's are a hybrid of the V8 preamp (which has a valve type compressor and a gnarly diode gain boost facility) and the 4 valve power stage. Arguably they could be seen as the MK1 being the smaller sibling to the V6 and the MK2 the smaller relation to the V8.. :drinks:

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    Class AB head used on its own?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Depends on the type of class A/B amplifier..

    If it's an all valve affair or has a valve output stage (Boogie 400+, SVT CL, CTM100 etc) then the answer is usually a firm 'no'.. The valves / output transformer need to 'see' an electrical load to prevent damage / meltdown. Some may have an internal dummy load / output mute to facilitate no speaker connection but this is not that common - check the spec.

    On the other hand, if it has a transistor output stage (as per Ashdown ABM, SWR SM, SVT 3 etc) then it will be fine - I used to use my old Trace 400SMX as just a pre-amplifier stage for recording many times.

    No idea what a sled is but I hope this helps..

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    Buss Compressor on a budget ~ £300

    in Recording

    Posted

    I've got the 266XL on the duty at the min but being terribly honest, it's not really up to it..

    As for the FMR, I also spotted the RNLA in their range and found a few people using those as a buss compressor. They're apparently 'thick with lots of character' which generally works well.

     

    Buss Compressor on a budget ~ £300

    in Recording

    Posted

    I put this on the SOS forum and got some decent replies but I thought I'd float it here too and see what came - cheers in advance.. :drinks:

    Ever wanting to improve the setup at the studio, I'm looking add a hardware L/R buss compressor.

    ImageMl5k lamps mid by VTypeV4, on Flickr

    I currently have 4x DBX 166XL on the 8 audio subgroups which do their job very well.

    So far - in no particular order - I've considered the following:

    DBX 166XL
    DBX 1066XL
    Drawmer DL251
    Studiomaster VTX2 (Behringer - not so sure about this?)
    TL Audio C5021
    Art VLA pro2
    Art Levelar
    TL Audio Fatman
    Focusrite Platinum Penta
    TC Electronic Triple C

    In addition to these, over on SOS, it was suggested also that a consider the FMR RNC and RNLA. I also have a spare DBX 266XL knocking about so might give that a whirl in the short term.

    Any thoughts / feedback for these or any other suggestions welcome..

    Trace Elliot Hexavalve

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Sounds like you have a lovely bit of kit inbound. 😀

    I've never had a Hexa but I currently own a V-Type V4 Mk2 and a while back, I owned a Twin Valve combo - both are superb..

    Regarding the fan, I wouldn't worry too much about it - as suggested above - if it's lasted this long (with it's original valves) then I'm sure it'll survive without for a good few years yet. And speaking of those original valves, it might be worth looking at replacing them in the near future or at least having them tested as they'll be at least 25 years old by now - valves do wear with use. I had PM branded 6550 and also Tung Sol branded 6550s in my Twin, both worked well in it plus I've also had good service from Shuguang KT88-98 and EHX KT88 types in the V4..  

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    Dynacord Imperator valve amp.

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Nice amp - love stuff like this..

    As for your Celestions, they're at least mid seventies if not early eighties - that frame gives it away. Look up the 'T' number - it'll be on the frame or cone somewhere - and msg Celestion, they're usually pretty helpful..

    Yamaha 02R Digital Mixing Desk..

    in Accessories and Misc

    Posted

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    I've had a bit of a change about at the studio so I've thoroughly jacked the 3rd (formerly analog card) 02R up by installing TWO TC Electronic Unity cards. It'll be used as my mix console at the home studio - it'll be a mix monster!

    How was your gig last night?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    2 hours ago, cheddatom said:

    Friday night at The Underground in Hanley, local for me. We were supporting Spear Of Destiny who were apparently a big deal in the 80s? We've played with them a few times, and they're pretty good

    We got a very basic line check and for the first couple of songs it sounded like nothing was coming out of the PA from FOH. There was a big cheer when the sound man sorted it out. No idea what went on there but it put me in a sh*t mood. I played OK but too hard so my hands were knackered when we finished, and still are now. We went down well, sold a bunch of merch, got paid extra by the promoter for selling the most tickets (it was sold out) so all good

    They were having all sorts of problems the other night - a processor had gone bad which is why the top-packs weren't working correctly. Joe was having a nightmare. They managed to borrow another by the time I mixed SOD but it was a tough evening.

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