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All of the above and more for one of BC's trusted veterans buy and sell with confidence:) Cheers Mark!

I think a mismatched sub can actually make things worse and my recommendation would be to get a nice set of studio monitors ('Active', the sort with an amplifier inside) and preferably ones with at least 6" cones for the woofers, or better still 8" - not to be loud, but to move some air and grace you with a bit of audio depth rather than reaching for the bass control on the amp. I was lucky to pick up a pair of decent monitors from a studio doing an upgrade many years ago and they are still going strong for what I listen to all day and play through (of course when I am doing remote session work too). You needn't blow silly money - there's some good offerings out there at a reasonably budget, such as the Rokit models by KRK. The other options is to buy a really nice set of studio earphones (No, not Beats..) My tracking cans in my studio space are a set of Beyerdynamic DT770's which I managed to buy new for a total steal! They're a classic and well performing can which are enclosed so you won't get complaints about noise bleed.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1504257712' post='3363675'] Isn't that when you swap an SU for a Weber..? [/quote] You've just reminded me of my Dad's Triumph Dolomite 1850 Sprint!

[quote name='MrDaveTheBass' timestamp='1504264040' post='3363744'] Surely the track needs to be 'Ashes to Ashes'? [/quote] Yes, but don't call me Shirley...

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1504257400' post='3363671'] [i]Non illegitimis carborundum.[/i] [/quote] Italian dish from Rome made with spaghetti, pancetta and cheese sauce!

Maybe [url="https://www.newtonestrings.com"]Newtone Strings[/url] can wind you a custom set.

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[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1504204380' post='3363424'] Cheers pete. The spec says it needs 40mA max to power it, the recommended power supply is rated 500mA. I'm trying to find specs for the Hartke Bass Attack as it works prefectly with both mixers via phantom power. I'm more confused than normal [/quote] The manual suggests that the DI switch must be in the GND position for Phantom Power to work. I'm sure you'll have tried it, but in case you haven't..

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1504080717' post='3362478'] So... How would I configure my X18 to run stereo to a P2, or do I need a fancy lead? [/quote] I've also just spotted the the X18 also uses Ultranet. When I am playing with my own band, I actually use the Behringer P16m for my stereo ear mix. In this case I wouldn't use my Fischer or any other cables - everything is connected via one single Ethernet cable. I love using the iPad app for my mixes, but I find for me personally the P16m gives me access to everything I need in the whole mix, so much so that I can adjust it mid-song, where as my little iPad screen is a bit fiddly when using the Behringer app.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1504087790' post='3362546'] Get OBBM to build you a Y cable into which you can insert a standard XLR lead. The XLR lead going to you pack is the one that is going to take the abuse, so you may as well make that bit standard and leave the OBBM magic at the mixer side. [/quote] Which is the really obvious bit to mention! The cable that OBBM made for me is just that, a short run and of course yup, use a standard XLR lead to take you from backline up to you wherever you are on stage. Good point, I totally missed adding that to my reply.

D'Addario rounds, either Nickel or Steel. Sometimes I like to change things around a bit. The NYXL's are ace and despite being discontinued I have FlexSteels in my drawer which I also really like. Oh and the Balanced Tension Nickels. The only exception being for my unusual instruments that need strings that are outside of D'Addario's catalogue, in which case Newtone Strings here in the UK are amazing for custom work and are my go-to when it's time to order more. The customer service is superb too.

p.s. Once you've gone stereo, you'll never want a mono mix ever again! It makes so much sense to spread the instruments across the stereo field as if you were listening to a band normally. Nothing worse than hearing a congested sound where instruments (like synths and keys that are supposed to be stereo) mixed to mono sharing the same space as the drums, in mono, vocals, guitar nyargh!

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1504080717' post='3362478'] So... How would I configure my X18 to run stereo to a P2, or do I need a fancy lead? [/quote] I guess it depends on how Behringer configure their socket, but if they have done a direct copy of the Fischer Stick, then yes, its a special lead that takes a stereo signal and uses the three pins of the XLR plug/socket to deliver the separate channels. This is not the same as balanced line, thus the usual 'two XLR's to one XLR' merging cables will not work and shouldn't be used. Fischer actually make their own cables to go with the stick, but our favourite custom cable designer, Dave 'OBBM' built my cable for me and thus knows how to make them. - I would of course wholly recommend going to him, as you'll be able to specify exactly what lengths and connectors you need. For your Mixer, you will set up two aux XLR outputs, one for left and one for right. That will send out your stereo mix to your IEMs. Then it's just a case of hooking up the custom cable to the mixer and then the P2 (or Fischer Stick). I've not gone in to any detail about setting up your mixer for stereo, as that can vary from band to band depending on needs.

The[url="http://fischer-amps.de/en/in-ear-monitoring/in-ear-stick-new.html"] Fischer Stick[/url] I have certainly has a lower noise floor, is lighter, doesn't require two XLR cables to weigh you down to go stereo /dual mono. My Fischer Stick also seems to run forever on two AAA batteries, yet my keyboard player has given up using her P1 as she's always reaching for fresh batteries (we gig a lot). Yes there are probably other offerings including Behringer's cheaper copy of the Stick coming out, the P2. That could be a good option, but I think I'd still be inclined to stump up for the Fischer. It's a great bit of kit. - I do run stereo IEMs and love that the stick can carry a stereo signal down a single XLR cable, which works well over long cables. I've had OBBM make me a splitter cable, which is AWESOME and I highly recommend his custom cable work.

I've just posted for sale a flight case that will happily house the Helix or Helix LT. It's going cheap..