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    [quote name='bremen' timestamp='1341930803' post='1726390'] I don't understand the reference to the transformer...? [/quote] I wasn't referring to the transformer having a fault, but as you know a transformer will have an impedance (or DC resistance when read with a multimeter) I simply wanted to know if the tester unit was meant to be used without anything plugged in to get a proper result or if the loading of the mains transformer on the circuit (if the amp is switched on of course) would interact with the tester? I mean, for example, you wouldn't try to measure the impedance of a speaker whilst it is connected to another speaker cabinet as the reading would not be true. I wanted to know if the tester simply measured open/short circuits or if it relied on resistance too. If it did, would loading on a mains socket cause the threshold for those readings (and alarm) to change. Make sense?
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    I have just watched the video for these. They look great and the toneprints are a great idea. That Octaver example by Uriah tracked all the way down to B. That's worth it in itself!
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    Wow! these amps are like buses! Wait ages for one to come along then two appear!! I bet these sound great! - I'd love to hear one!
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    [quote name='bremen' timestamp='1341917113' post='1726030'] I don't see why you'd need to unplug everything else. Anyone? (LOL at Gust0o) [/quote] I wondered if the loading of the devices (such as transformer impedance) would have an affect on the gadget's ability to read certain fault conditions. Would love to hear from a PAT tester who knows these units inside and out. I guess there's only so many fault conditions that it can test anyway - but the most important ones, such as 'no earth' would be easy to detect.
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    Guys, Would this tester work if, say it was plugged in to the end of an extension lead that was plugged in to a faulty (say bad earth) mains socket? I'm thinking yes it would. I was wondering as I have a spare outlet on the extension fitted to the back of my rack case. I'd happily leave one of these plugged all the time as a visual guide to the status of the socket I am plugging in to. [edit] actually, I'd have to unplug all the devices from the extension first for a proper clear reading wouldn't I?
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    I can find a use for this! PM incoming.
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    Ahh! Thom beat me to a reply! Yup, the MB's are 1u high. I keep mine in a 4u rack with a 1u distortion preamp and probably will slip my compressor and half rack digital EQ in there too.
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    Bump!
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    I've not got a half width rack, but I've put my GK MB800 in to a Gator Shallow abs rack case with some other bits n bobs for a super light and convenient system. It is full 19" width though.
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    Slots available for the summer holidays! Book now to avoid disappointment!
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    Cool! Let us know how you get on! It'll be successful I am sure!
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    Hi Mark, yup, I reckon this would be a very straight forward job for a tech/pro and shouldnt take any more than 30mins. It's easy to buy those types of jack sockets and are readily available. With a minimum of tools, anyone who is capable with a soldering iron should be fine. My best friend for getting the old socket out would be a decent 'solder sucker' to remove solder from the old connections. The new socket should push straight into the holes in the PCB left by the old socket, then just a case of reapplying some good quality solder in the normal method. The sockets themselves are probably about £2.50 and you may find them in Maplin, but certainly companies like Farnell / CPC / RS should carry them too.
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    Firstly, does the Radium have a USB MIDI connector on it? If yes, go here: www.iosmidi.com to see if the Radium is capable of MIDI via the built in driver. I had a quick look in the list and couldn't see the Radium so I suspect not. I have just taken delivery of a Sonuus I2M and this very moment I have connected an eBay 'clone' camera kit to it and my iPad2 and am happily playing MIDI in garage band. So yes, they *can* work depending on your devices. You may get an 'unsupported device' message but I understand some 'clones' will still work ok.
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    [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1341620130' post='1722069'] .... And I've never heard of anyone finding the limits of a single one. [/quote] That's because no one has sent a big twin to me yet I'd take a pair to test, Mr Claber!
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    My friend who owns this bass also owns a 4 string version exactly the same. I heard it at a concert on Wednesday and it sounded so good. I mean, really good! If i had the cash, i'd be tearing his arm off right now! Lovely instrument.
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    Mark King

    Dood replied to loki's topic in General Discussion

    Awesome!!
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    and replied!
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    It'd sit very nicely on the top of my Tec-Amp XL612!!
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    Wow!! I'd been hanging on and on for a Puma 900 to arrive in the UK but gave up hoping and went for the GK MB800 instead for my 'tiny rig'. Bet it sounds great.
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    I bought the Tone Pump for a project because of it's brilliant FET preamp circuit that soft clips in a similar way to that of valves do. I got as far as mounting it in a pedal sized box to use as an external preamp. But that is exactly how it has stayed, on my shelf, not being used! So I am offering it up for sale as a great upgrade to your bass. I know that a lot of people have given the preamp stick, but I reckon it's because they treat it like any other active pre that has centre notches for the 0db setting. The TonePump is a little different - much like the passive tone stacks that have a certain bit of boost of lows and trebles built in to their zero position. Paired with passive pickups, this preamp really livens up the sound - it works great with active EMG pickups too. You can really get that 'Spector bass' sound paired with EMG DCs! Anyway, here's the web info' for you: http://www.spectorbass.com/store/store.php?crn=227&rn=446&action=show_detail I had to pay all of the customs, excise and shipping costs on top of this price, that I am not forwarding on to you. My bad luck I suppose! £50+P&P which is probably going to be about a 5er as I ship recorded/insured/tracked depending on value. Yes, it is the model with the trimpot output gain control as seen above. - The design is such that despite using a 9v battery, the schematic uses a voltage doubler so you are infact getting the headroom of an 18V system with it according to the guy who designed the preamp.
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    [quote name='Bass-Thing' timestamp='1341598586' post='1721723'] Folks I am SOOO sorry. I had been led to believe that this bass had already been sold and I thought those enquiring after it still might be interested in mine. I realise whatever that I was bang out of order and I promise I won't do it again. [/quote] Good man Carry on all!
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    Great reading! I look forward to getting to hear one of these and a Streamliner eventually. I have to say, after reviewing the MB800 for iGuitar Mag, I was sold without wanting to wait it out for the GB's. I have to say it really surprised me how good it sounded. However, I think you're probably right when it comes to flexibility. The Shuttle has a wider EQ selection for different tones and flexibility, that's for sure. The GK has 'that sound' about it and I'm not sure what the 'flat' settings of the EQ are yet. I have to say that I was won over also by it being 1u high! it sits nicely in a rack case with my distortion preamp etc! Volume wise, like the Shuttle, I reckon they are both stupidly loud Thank you for the review!
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    Thank you John, you got to the thread before me.
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    [quote name='Shonks' timestamp='1341595719' post='1721654'] hijacking someone else's post to flog your own bass seems a bit out of order to me [/quote] It is, unless the OP was asking for trades, which in this case he isn't. Bass-Thing, feel free to bump your own advert but please try not to hijack others threads with unrealted discussion.
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    Check out Cold Amp and Hypex who also manufacture ready built D Class modules. They are great companies too. For the 'Daddy' of D Class modules I'd look at Powersoft's offerings as well as B&O. Both of which I think OEM for some of our favourite lightweight heads!
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