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    NBD - Custom Overwater J5 (Trans Red)

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    3 hours ago, CookPassBabtridge said:

    Very cool indeed. Another spooky coincidence is that I also used to have a Streamer (S1 though) and decided to move it on. I think I just need to accept my fate and order an Overwater 😬

     

     

     

    You won't be disappointed. I'd never played one but took a punt... Certainly paid off. 

    NBD - Custom Overwater J5 (Trans Red)

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    Posted

    2 hours ago, CookPassBabtridge said:

    Now you've had it for a week and she's settled in how's it sounding? Seriously tempted to get something similar, did I mention already that I love the look of this spec? 😜

     

    Yes very nice. The Uni Pre is very cool and versatile with the mid sweep. Really like the reverse P + Soapbar combo. Reminds be of a PJ but with extra punch. 

     

    The sets ups on the overwaters are incredible. I've never picked up a bass that's been remotely close. As soon as my first Overwater arrived I had my Warwick SSII up on marketplace the day after 😅

    NBD - Custom Overwater J5 (Trans Red)

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by bassmansam

    My 2nd Overwater J5 Contemporary. 

     

    I went for something different this time as oppose to standard j pups. Reverse P and Soapbar combo with a John East Uni Pre, Birdseye maple fretboard, 35 scale. 

     

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    I've only played through headphones so far but will be taking for a test run at tomorrow's gig. 

     

    I wasn't sure about the colour but wanted something a bit more vibrant than my black/grey burst. 

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    The IEM (in ear monitors) Bible thread - a guide to help every musician

    in Accessories and Misc

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    4 hours ago, burno70 said:

    Thanks EBS. So, would a specialist hearing place be more likely to take a better impression then? I'm just thinking that I'd hate to shell out for a pair of UE6's and they don't fit as well as they should?

     

    I went 3 times to an audiologist for my UE6s and every time they were rejected as they weren't quite right. I ended up biting the bullet and driving to IEM Company in Hertfordshire to get them sorted. Perfect fit from the start. 

    The IEM (in ear monitors) Bible thread - a guide to help every musician

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    Posted

    1 hour ago, EBS_freak said:

    Shure PSM300 with premium pack is probably what you are looking at. (not a bad system if you haven't got to co-ordinate any other wireless IEMs from a different brand. The PSM300 has fixed bands - you can't set your exact frequencies - only the ones that come baked into the unit).

     

    If you think you need the flexibility of tuning, that would push you to the EW300 or PSM900.

     

    Another option is to look into the MI-58 (not the 909 or 24). I haven't tried them personally - but they are getting great feedback from my friends. Digital and pretty low latency to make them a viable option for IEM use.

     

    Do make sure your singer invests in good IEMs too... no purpose having all this lovely wireless if it's being compromised by the last unit in the chain!

     

    Thanks! Yes I think she's looking at the UE7s 👍

    Can I use Line Out with IEM?

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    1 hour ago, itu said:

    Phones is an output with powerful enough amp to drive headphones.

     

    Line output is designed to drive an amp input, and its level may be adjustable, or not. It has not power to drive headphones. Maybe you will hear something but the level is really low. You would need an extra amp between the unit and the headphones.

     

    Thanks I can use a spare amp. Would there be any loss in sound quality doing it this way?

    Ditching the RCF subs?!

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by bassmansam

    44 minutes ago, Dan Dare said:

    The advantage of a sub (or subs) is that you do not need large top boxes. Anything more than 10s is overkill, really, unless the venue is massive. Subs really need to be of high quality. Budget offerings are prone to suffer from poor definition, overhang and the dreaded one note bass. It's better to have one good 'un (low frequencies don't need to be in stereo) than multiple cheapies. One of the best sounding compact rigs I ever heard was a little Nexo PA, comprising two 10" + horn tops and a single 12" sub. It didn't sound in any way small. It did, however, have some pretty serious amplification (made by Yamaha, which owns Nexo). Size doesn't always matter.

     

    I think you're right and our current rig sounds great (732as + 8003 AS Sub) however as I've said we're now facing a transport issue which means we'll only be able to take tops with us...So either RCF 735s/745s or the new 935s/945's to put the whole band through. 

    Ditching the RCF subs?!

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    47 minutes ago, Phil Starr said:

    I guess it depends upon how you see it and of course how it works out in practice. A pair of 932's are around £1500 and a single RCF sub around £1000 depending upon which you choose. That's £2500 vs £3200 for a pair of Evox 12's. If you wanted two subs then the conventional system would be £3500. The column then sits in the middle price wise. Then it comes down to performance and practicality.

     

    Performance wise the conventional system is a better known system for me and with two subs will probably exceed the maximum output of the Evox. In practice I'm not likely to use the subs very often on past performance. The practicality of the Evox is that I'd be using the same system for every gig and it has a smaller footprint than speaker stands so is actually going to be better for smaller venues. The directional properties are appealing too, a broad flat fan of sound so most of the audience get the same sound and less spilling back onto the stage all sounds good. Moving the crossover out of the midrange is appealing too and could mean a better presentation of vocals. That's all promise though and it's how it will work out in ever changing venues each with different acoustics that remains to be discovered.

     

    As you say it's a lot of money. I'm not one of life's natural early adopters either but it's still an intriguing prospect.

     

    I think for us we'll struggle to transport even the evox 12s. I think it will be either 935s or a pair of 745s without subs which seem to pop up from time to time. 

    Ditching the RCF subs?!

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    Posted

    21 hours ago, Phil Starr said:

    I've had systems with subs for years 'just in case'. I only take them out when I know there is a need and have used them once a year or maybe less. Essentially they've only gone out for open air gigs with no hired PA or indoor gigs where they've been there as robust stands to stop people knocking over the PA. How often do you play functions with 500+ guests I wonder? This is all with 12" tops 15's will give you a little more so the times when you'd 'need' subs are going to be very limited. 

     

    I'm thinking of upgrading our PA if we get back to regular gigging again, I'm seriously looking at some of the RCF Evox type systems, these would solve your space issues for transport and to my mind look really professional for a function band compared with the look of 15's on stands.

    The Evox 12 looks lovely. Pricey though! 

    Ditching the RCF subs?!

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    Posted

    My wedding band are all electronic now with iem & electric kit...no backline. 

     

    We're currently using 2 x RCF 732a tops and 1 x RCF 8003 II sub. Unfortunately transport is getting tight and we need to ditch the sub and run everything through the tops. 

     

    Been looking at the new RCF 935's. Think that would be decent for weddings/functions as stand alones? 

     

    Thanks 

     

    PJ Pickups - recommendations please

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by bassmansam

    Now decided to go for some PJ pickups in my 5 string order

     

    In terms of tone I'm not keen on anything too bright or harsh but solid lowend/mids with plenty of punch - modern as oppose to vintage (hopefully that makes sense). 

     

    Although subjective I'll want something that can do a decent Slap tone too. 

     

    I'll have a pre. Probably either an East or Bartolini. 

     

    Been looking at Bart, Delano, Aguilar, Linda Fralin pickups but never owned a PJ so any advice welcomed. Thanks 😃

     

     

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