mr zed

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1388667087' post='2324503'] mr zed -- how did you get on? [/quote] Errrrrrr...........well.............ashamed to say that the Sennheiser G2 and the Westone UM2's are still boxed. After receiving these for Christmas the only time the band has been together with the PA was on NYE for a gig. Didn't want the pressure of setting up for the first time, getting a decent mix then getting used to the system on a gig. I would much rather take my time under controlled rehearsal conditions when we don't have to perform to a good sized audience. So, next week I will pop my in-ear cherry! I'll let you know how I get on.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1387930313' post='2317414'] [/quote] Class :-)

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1387865218' post='2316549'] So its either nothing, buy your own or in some cases a bass related item then. The photo from daughter in navy tops it so far. Great photo and gift. Its not about what you get but more about family time. Dave [/quote] This ^ absolutely. Although I'm also looking forward to receiving an in-ear monitoring system which will be used in anger on our gig on new years eve :-) Merry Christmas to one and all.

Why would we want to lower ourselves?

Strangers in the Night - UFO. Nuff said!

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1386328733' post='2298771'] Just to proove that it exists! [IMG]http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp165/russ_h_photos/20131206_110336.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] Looks neat!

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1386321292' post='2298632'] Best of luck with the scan! I remember mine - found out I had a vascular loop in my left ear. I remember saying to the specialist - well that doesn't look right!! Turns out that it's harmless but looks pretty cool on a scan. As for the ambient pack... Well, don't want to say too much until I've tested it in anger but yeah, it's certainly a pretty special piece of kit... I think that it's potentially a big game changer. I've done two gigs on it since I picked it up on Wednesday - pretty much gigging everyday in some capacity for the next two weeks in a variety of different places (corporate peak season what with Crimbo parties and the odd winter wedding) from pokey venues to huge venues so I shall be able to get a good feel for it by the end of it all. Of course, shall post my finding for you all as it may influence where you choose to go next. [/quote] Thanks Russ, much appreciated. I bottled out of the MRI scan - didn't know I was claustrophobic. Horrible experience. So CT scan next. Looking forward to hearing your views on the ambient pack and it good that you're giving it such a good workout.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1386214029' post='2297337'] Called in via ACS on the way down to a gig... did a gig on my ACS T1s with an ambient pack... but more on that later. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING HOW THIS WENT. HOPING FOR A EUREKA MOMENT. I had a test not too long back - still better hearing than the majority of people my age... and thats with tinnitus (gained when I had a pretty horrific ear infection when I was 21) in my left ear! [/quote] Had a test myself not long ago. Investigations are progressing - CT scan booked for 19th Dec.

Tonyf uses them - see thread entitled 'in ear monitors - help needed' in this very boutique.

If you are looking for sex drugs and groupies check out either Motley Crüe - The Dirt or Duff McKagan - It's so easy and other lies. Another good read is Inside Out by Nick Mason.

I have just bought a Stageclix pack wireless system from Dan. The whole deal was conducted in less than 24 hours - that's from me contacting him to say i'd have it - to it being in my sticky paws - and we live around 300 miles apart. The Stageclix is in brilliant, as new condition and I couldn't be happier. Dan kept me informed all the way through the process - a top guy to deal with. Buy from or sell to Dan with absolute confidence. Thanks Dan.

Start churning the Facebook propaganda machine to encourage people to buy a download of a track that was released 30 odd years ago by a band that was started 40 years ago. That should do it!

Done - currently at 290.

[quote name='tonyf' timestamp='1384865181' post='2281535'] I have :-) With more of Russ's invaluable assistance over the past few weeks, I've made a start on putting together our IEM solution. My band consists of two main vocalists, a keyboard player, a guitarist, the drummer and me. Our keyboard player and drummer are now going wired IEMs, both of them having purchased some Shure SE215s as a toe into the earbud market. Both seem really happy for the moment but intend on investing on better buds as and when funds are available. With the sale of a bass a few weeks ago, I had some spare cash so went out and purchased a LD Systems MEI1000X with a couple of receivers. The plan is for me and the guitarist to try these out over the next couple of gigs and iron out any problems. The MEI1000X allows you to run in mono, stereo or use the "focus mode" which allows one to pan from one side (left or right) into a centre mono mix. This means we can potentially use the one transmitter for two separate mixes. Well, that's the theory. We need to have a think about how we set it up as we're currently limited with AUX outs on the desk so it maybe that me and Paul (the guitarist) share the same mix in focus mode (from left) and then the vocalists share the same mix in focus mode (right). That'd be a compromise for the moment (until we upgrade the desk) meaning we'd just need to buy a couple of more receivers for the vocalists to use the single transmitter. Dunno, we'll see if that can work if we can get me and Paul happy with the one mix. In terms of buds, I've had a pair of Shure e2cs for a few years which have given good service with my iPhone but I wanted something better for the IEM solution. Russ has done wonderful work in making me realise that it's a whole world of wonder in choosing buds but I've had to really limit myself with how much to spend. Perhaps at some point in the future I'll splurge out on some serious custom molds kit but in the meantime, I've managed to score a pair of Shure SE535s which seem to be pretty amazing compared to the e2cs. The triple drivers in the SE535s really do make a world of difference compared to the previous single driver pair. I guess it's all relative though, when you compare lesser spec'd monitors to higher spec'd ones. Hence the reason why I've told Russ I REALLY MUST NOT listen to anything else now for a while after splashing a load of cash on the SE535s. I've got a small Mackie 12 channel mixer at home so have tested the system with a mic, bass and some music from my iPhone. it's surprising how much easier already it is to sing with the isolation in the phones and my vocals properly mixed into the foldback. I've always struggled at some gigs to pitch as the monitors are generally prioritised for the vocalists. However, with wearing IEMs, this seems to be a positive move for monitoring my bvs and bass. Looking forward to gigging this weekend to see how it all hangs together in the "real world" Yet again Russ, thanks for the invaluable help and I think from this point forward, you should now be known as IEM_Freak Cheers T [/quote] Congrats on the new system Tony - glad it's all starting to come together for you. Let us know how you get on with your IEMs after your gig this weekend.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1384866025' post='2281551'] Thanks for the name check! Glad that you have sorted yourself out - that's a great deal you've scored for the money! The EW300 will serve you well I am sure... nice find. Have you gigged with them yet? How do you find them if you have? A revelation? I think the 1964s are perfect - a quad with double bass drivers at a great price (not cheap but very competitively priced compared to the competition) Good luck and let us know how you get on! [/quote] Only had a chance to test that everything works ok before Mrs Zed snaffled said newly acquired kit, wrapped it in shiney red & white paper with pictures of reindeers on and proudly stated "these are for Christmas". Bit harsh if you ask me - I mean they're not even a toy are they? So, these will be used in anger for the first time on our new years eve gig. Looking forward to it, and i'll report back early in the new year.

Mr Zed has also been buying...........gone for a secondhand Sennheiser EW300 G2 model with a secondhand pair of Westone UM2's to get me started. All look brand new and sound brilliant. Total cost was £450 which to mind mind is a budget price for a quality system. Agreed, it is not the latest up-to-date kit but it sounds great to me and does the job extremely well. As money allows, i'll go for custom molded buds to further improve things (probably the 1964 quad drivers) but for the time being, i'm a happy bunny. Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Russ (EBS Freak) who really has gone above and beyond with advice on these threads and for the many detailed PM's we have exchanged which has put me right on the in-ear journey. Russ, you are a fine example of what makes basschat so good!

Another big UFO/Pete Way fan here. Been into them since the late 70's/early 80's gigs at the Freetrade Hall and Apollo Theatre in Manchester. Last saw them at the Carling Academy in Liverpool probably 5 years ago. Think Pete left them shortly after for medical reasons (liver?). Anyway, one of the greats and a huge inspiration to me. Get well soon Pete.

Whatever it's strung with - it looks very nice indeed. Congratulations on your nbd.

[quote name='tonyf' timestamp='1383578691' post='2266091'] Sorry Mr_Zed, hijacked the thread a bit. [/quote] Hi Tony - no need to apologise - I'm learning all the time which is the whole point I think. Any questions asked/answered here can only benefit us all. BTW, I'm still researching all available 'quality' options and am currently weighing up some quad driver 1964 buds with whatever system I go for - and this may even be the wired option. Seriously interested in the Rolls PM 351 and the functionality this seems to have. The search continues.

Brilliant!

Thanks for the input guys - this is really helpful so far. I'm really interested in the results of the tests. So I guess we're looking for clarity and response of the frequency extremes here?

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1383062701' post='2259702'] Can't help with the LD systems I am afraid... but I would be keen to hear people's impression of them. If they are good, they should be cleaning up - the PSM200 seems to be the go to system, probably because of the Shure brand... but I'm far from convinced by it's performance. The Senn EW300 and Shure PSM900 still seem to be the systems to go for without going into crazy, crazy money but if the LD systems can get within a whif of them, that's got to be good. As for the digital IEMs, I am still very skeptical - the latency is my main concern. In the worst situation, you are going to be getting some significant latency - if you went digital wireless, through a digital desk and then through digital monitoring. I'm convinved the delay would make it very confusing to sing due to hearing the real time in your head and a noticable delay in your ears. Your brains going to hate it. Of course, if you aren't using digital anywhere in your chain, it may be acceptable... but given the fact that everything is going digital, I wouldn't want to take that step until the latency figures are well, well, well lower than where they are currently at. Have to say also, that I've been auditioning alot of CIEMs of late - and I'm not convinced that ACS are the best bang for buck either... but that's a completely different story! [/quote] Hi Russ, thanks for your valued imput to this. The problem I have is that the LD Systems unit gets great reviews from owners/users but, no disrespect to them, do they only think they are great because they haven't experienced better? I think you mentioned in the other IEM thread that PSM200 users think that their systems are brilliant until they hear the PSM900. They then re-evaluate what their perception of brilliant is. Without being able to 'try before you buy', user reviews are all we have to go off and I have so far found nobody that has A/B'd the LD Systems MEI 1000 & the Sennheiser EW300. I'm happy to spend the money on the Sennheiser if I know that there is a noticable difference in quality, but the ideal would be to spend 1/4 of the cost of the EW300 on a system that I would be happy with. If it sounds crap then I wouldn't use it as the pleasure of playing and making a nice sound is all a part of the experience for me. Regarding digital IEM's, yep I think the latency issues are the stumbling block to the development of digital IEM's and is what is stopping Line 6 and Stageclix from releasing their product offerings to the market. There is a strong demand out there and whoever overcomes this issue first will benefit from first mover advantage. I won't be convinced though until they are proven. I would be really interested to tap into your views of the CIEM's you have been testing recently. Will you be sharing your thoughts/reviews with us?