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My combo amp for my older workstation is leaving the planet.
Anyone with Mackie Big Knob comments or other options? Regards, Ty Ford --Audio Equipment Reviews Audio Production Services Acting and Voiceover Demos http://www.tyford.com Guitar player?:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RZJ9MptZmU |
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On Mar 19, 7:51 am, Ty Ford wrote:
My combo amp for my older workstation is leaving the planet. Anyone with Mackie Big Knob comments or other options? Regards, Ty Ford --Audio Equipment Reviews Audio Production Services Acting and Voiceover Demoshttp://www.tyford.com Guitar player?:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RZJ9MptZmU Ty, I don't know what kind of functionality you need, but if it's just handy volume and speaker switching the big knob is great. I had one when they first came out, and only got rid of it when i got a real console. The thing about the big knob though is the whole unit is HUGE. but it's super handy. i liked that it had a master mute on it in easy reach. Nate |
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Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the
control room. It will kill things like the big knob and it is in the box. Their new organization for plugs and the plugs that come with it are alone worth the price and it is just a little more than the big knob. But then again there is nothing like a big knob to reach for when the computer decides to go its own way. peace dawg "Ty Ford" wrote in message . .. : My combo amp for my older workstation is leaving the planet. : : Anyone with Mackie Big Knob comments or other options? : : Regards, : : Ty Ford : : : --Audio Equipment Reviews Audio Production Services : Acting and Voiceover Demos http://www.tyford.com : Guitar player?:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RZJ9MptZmU : |
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On Mar 19, 9:09 am, "Deputy Dumbya Dawg"
wrote: Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the control room. It will kill things like the big knob and it is in the box. Do you know what a Big Knob does? How can Cubase possibly do that in the box? The Big Knob provides multiple inputs and outputs as well as hands-on controls. I suppose that you could assign outputs of a multi- out sound card to different speakers and have on-screen buttons to mute and un-mute them, and have an on-screen volume and mute control, and what about the RIAA equalized phono input? And the headphone outputs? And talkback mic? |
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On 19 Mar 2007 07:18:18 -0700, "Mike Rivers"
wrote: Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the control room. It will kill things like the big knob and it is in the box. Do you know what a Big Knob does? How can Cubase possibly do that in the box? The Big Knob provides multiple inputs and outputs as well as hands-on controls. I suppose that you could assign outputs of a multi- out sound card to different speakers and have on-screen buttons to mute and un-mute them, and have an on-screen volume and mute control, and what about the RIAA equalized phono input? And the headphone outputs? And talkback mic? Yeah. Like you say, if you ARE computer-based, Cubase 4's Control Room very likely does everything you'd use the Knob for. Not quite everything, and not necessarily in exactly the same way of course. But if your mind is open to computer solutions, it's well worth a look. CubaseFAQ www.laurencepayne.co.uk/CubaseFAQ.htm "Possibly the world's least impressive web site": George Perfect |
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Mike Rivers wrote:
On Mar 19, 9:09 am, "Deputy Dumbya Dawg" wrote: Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the control room. It will kill things like the big knob and it is in the box. Do you know what a Big Knob does? How can Cubase possibly do that in the box? The Big Knob provides multiple inputs and outputs as well as hands-on controls. I suppose that you could assign outputs of a multi- out sound card to different speakers and have on-screen buttons to mute and un-mute them, and have an on-screen volume and mute control, and what about the RIAA equalized phono input? And the headphone outputs? And talkback mic? Doh! I guess you haven't looked at Cubase/ Nuendo's control room section! I guess you will now :-) |
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On Mar 19, 12:05 pm, Romeo Rondeau wrote:
Doh! I guess you haven't looked at Cubase/ Nuendo's control room section! I guess you will now :-) No, I won't bother. For me, what the Big Knob and its brethren and sistern provide is more input and output jacks and hands-on controls. If your DAW hardware consists of a stereo audio interface, how's the Control Room section going to help you switch between two sets of monitors? Or connect a talkback mic? Or a turntable? If you can tell me how the software control room section replaces physical hardware, I'll take a look. Otherwise, I'll take a hike. |
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On 19 Mar 2007 08:43:48 -0700, "Mike Rivers"
wrote: Doh! I guess you haven't looked at Cubase/ Nuendo's control room section! I guess you will now :-) No, I won't bother. For me, what the Big Knob and its brethren and sistern provide is more input and output jacks and hands-on controls. If your DAW hardware consists of a stereo audio interface, how's the Control Room section going to help you switch between two sets of monitors? Or connect a talkback mic? Or a turntable? If you can tell me how the software control room section replaces physical hardware, I'll take a look. Otherwise, I'll take a hike. You're striking a silly attitude. Unless you can show me how a Big Knob replaces your multitrack recorder? CubaseFAQ www.laurencepayne.co.uk/CubaseFAQ.htm "Possibly the world's least impressive web site": George Perfect |
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"Mike Rivers" wrote in message ups.com... : On Mar 19, 12:05 pm, Romeo Rondeau wrote: : : Doh! I guess you haven't looked at Cubase/ Nuendo's control room : section! I guess you will now :-) : : No, I won't bother. For me, what the Big Knob and its brethren and : sistern provide is more input and output jacks and hands-on controls. : If your DAW hardware consists of a stereo audio interface, how's the : Control Room section going to help you switch between two sets of : monitors? Or connect a talkback mic? Or a turntable? : : If you can tell me how the software control room section replaces : physical hardware, I'll take a look. Otherwise, I'll take a hike. I have a hardware solution myself but a lot of people have lots of tracks in and as many outputs as inputs. In a stereo system only two outputs are configured. This means that if you have a 24 track DAW system, like I do you, have 22 spare outputs. ( I actuall have 23 spare outputs since I use the SPDIF out to a high end DAC and one out to run the midi click sounds back into the board so I can mix it into the headsets) You could make three 5.1 mixes and three stereo. Or lotsa headsets out and a few stereo and a surround. Get it? Peace. dawg : : |
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Mike Rivers wrote:
On Mar 19, 12:05 pm, Romeo Rondeau wrote: Doh! I guess you haven't looked at Cubase/ Nuendo's control room section! I guess you will now :-) No, I won't bother. For me, what the Big Knob and its brethren and sistern provide is more input and output jacks and hands-on controls. If your DAW hardware consists of a stereo audio interface, how's the Control Room section going to help you switch between two sets of monitors? Or connect a talkback mic? Or a turntable? Well, if you're monkeying around with toys... If you can tell me how the software control room section replaces physical hardware, I'll take a look. Otherwise, I'll take a hike. See above... |
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On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:05:44 -0400, Romeo Rondeau wrote
(in article ) : Mike Rivers wrote: On Mar 19, 9:09 am, "Deputy Dumbya Dawg" wrote: Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the control room. It will kill things like the big knob and it is in the box. Do you know what a Big Knob does? How can Cubase possibly do that in the box? The Big Knob provides multiple inputs and outputs as well as hands-on controls. I suppose that you could assign outputs of a multi- out sound card to different speakers and have on-screen buttons to mute and un-mute them, and have an on-screen volume and mute control, and what about the RIAA equalized phono input? And the headphone outputs? And talkback mic? Doh! I guess you haven't looked at Cubase/ Nuendo's control room section! I guess you will now :-) Um, guys. I'm looking for a hardware solution. Presonus makes something similar BTW. Ty --Audio Equipment Reviews Audio Production Services Acting and Voiceover Demos http://www.tyford.com Guitar player?:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RZJ9MptZmU |
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"Ty Ford" wrote in message . .. On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:05:44 -0400, Romeo Rondeau wrote (in article ) : Mike Rivers wrote: On Mar 19, 9:09 am, "Deputy Dumbya Dawg" wrote: Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the control room. It will kill things like the big knob and it is in the box. Do you know what a Big Knob does? How can Cubase possibly do that in the box? The Big Knob provides multiple inputs and outputs as well as hands-on controls. I suppose that you could assign outputs of a multi- out sound card to different speakers and have on-screen buttons to mute and un-mute them, and have an on-screen volume and mute control, and what about the RIAA equalized phono input? And the headphone outputs? And talkback mic? Doh! I guess you haven't looked at Cubase/ Nuendo's control room section! I guess you will now :-) Um, guys. I'm looking for a hardware solution. Presonus makes something similar BTW. Ty I'm gonna have a Big Knob for sale here in a week or less. Just waiting on my console to get in. I bought it new from Swee****er about a year ago. Mint condition, and I still have the original box. Email me if you're interested at -- Thanks, John --Audio Equipment Reviews Audio Production Services Acting and Voiceover Demos http://www.tyford.com Guitar player?:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RZJ9MptZmU |
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"Mike Rivers" wrote in message ups.com... : On Mar 19, 9:09 am, "Deputy Dumbya Dawg" : wrote: : Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the : control room. It will kill things like the big knob and : it is in the box. : : Do you know what a Big Knob does? How can Cubase possibly do that in : the box? It sure as hell does and more and more of what the big knob designers would wish it does. If you ever see the demo you will know. * Any output you setup in the DAW can be an input to the control room. * Multiple monitors can be selected and volume matched if desired, * Talkback mic and selectable routing * Sends and outputs for cue mixes with presets * It can also handle 2 tk, and every version of surround you may want to use for mixdown. * Single keystrokes to route surround to 2tk or mono and 2tk to mono * Single keystrokes to solo or mute speakers. (individualy and by group) * Volume controls that do not affect the mix level. * No switching noise ( except maybe when you switch the daw off and on. Very well thought out. The Big Knob provides multiple inputs and outputs as well as : hands-on controls. Like I said multiple inputs and outputs but no hardware for when the computer gets a mind of its own. That is the only advantage I see unless you want to use it with the computer off and another source or something. : I suppose that you could assign outputs of a multi- : out sound card to different speakers and have on-screen buttons to : mute and un-mute them, and have an on-screen volume and mute control, So did Charlie Steinberg, but he did something about it. THE CONTROL ROOM And the headphone outputs? Got it and with well thought out presets for what drives the phones and you can insert compression or limiters in the sends. And talkback mic? Can rout that too. : : and what about the RIAA equalized phono input? Just like every console used for this job. The control room assumes you have a phono stage for your moving magnet Grado Statement cartridge. The Big Knob does not have enough gain in it's phono input to handle the 0.5mV output of high quality cartridges. It needs 5-79mV input. But who has a turntable any more and the OP did not mention that. Hey Mike! Did ya find that speaker and the designers claims for the variovent to the another chamber? peace Dawg. : : : |
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Deputy Dumbya Dawg wrote:
"Mike Rivers" wrote in message ups.com... : On Mar 19, 9:09 am, "Deputy Dumbya Dawg" : wrote: : Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the : control room. It will kill things like the big knob and : it is in the box. : : Do you know what a Big Knob does? How can Cubase possibly do that in : the box? It sure as hell does and more and more of what the big knob designers would wish it does. If you ever see the demo you will know. You have made it clear that you do not understand what the Big Knob offers. -- ha Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam |
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"hank alrich" wrote in message ... : You have made it clear that you do not understand what the Big Knob : offers. You are so observent and have great reading comprehension. You are my hero! peace dawg |
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Deputy Dumbya Dawg wrote:
Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the control room. It will kill things like the big knob and it is in the box. Their new organization for plugs and the plugs that come with it are alone worth the price and it is just a little more than the big knob. But then again there is nothing like a big knob to reach for when the computer decides to go its own way. Reads to me like you have not met a Big Knob, and also do not understand what's good about stuff that is not "in the box". -- ha Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam |
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On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:16:17 -0800, (hank alrich)
wrote: But then again there is nothing like a big knob to reach for when the computer decides to go its own way. Reads to me like you have not met a Big Knob, and also do not understand what's good about stuff that is not "in the box". I've never personally met a Big Knob. But I know about it, and its specifications are easy to understand. There may be occasions where a Big Knob is a godsend. But alongside a mixing desk, I find it over-featured. Is it possible that there are contributors to this thread who HAVEN'T even heard of Cubase 4's Control Room until today, but nevertheless have opinions about it? :-) CubaseFAQ www.laurencepayne.co.uk/CubaseFAQ.htm "Possibly the world's least impressive web site": George Perfect |
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On Mar 19, 11:29 am, Laurence Payne
There may be occasions where a Big Knob is a godsend. But alongside a mixing desk, I find it over-featured. That's probably true, but it's intended to be used by people who don't have a mixer. It answers the call from people who think they have a whole studio in their computer and can't figure out how to do something as simple as adjusting the listening volume without a few mouse clicks. Is it possible that there are contributors to this thread who HAVEN'T even heard of Cubase 4's Control Room until today, but nevertheless have opinions about it? :-) I haven't heard of it and I don't have an opinion about it. But I will question how it makes hardware where there's no hardware. That's the most significant feature of the Big Knob. If it can do that, please explain to me how. |
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Mike Rivers wrote:
On Mar 19, 11:29 am, Laurence Payne There may be occasions where a Big Knob is a godsend. But alongside a mixing desk, I find it over-featured. That's probably true, but it's intended to be used by people who don't have a mixer. It answers the call from people who think they have a whole studio in their computer and can't figure out how to do something as simple as adjusting the listening volume without a few mouse clicks. The Big Knob does exactly what the monitor control module on a typical large format control does. If you're stuck mixing on something like a Mackie console that has no talkback and minimal monitor controls, it's a good addition. If you're on a DAW it's a very handy addition as well. If you're on an SSL it's totally superfluous. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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Mike Rivers wrote:
On Mar 19, 11:29 am, Laurence Payne There may be occasions where a Big Knob is a godsend. But alongside a mixing desk, I find it over-featured. That's probably true, but it's intended to be used by people who don't have a mixer. It answers the call from people who think they have a whole studio in their computer and can't figure out how to do something as simple as adjusting the listening volume without a few mouse clicks. Is it possible that there are contributors to this thread who HAVEN'T even heard of Cubase 4's Control Room until today, but nevertheless have opinions about it? :-) I haven't heard of it and I don't have an opinion about it. But I will question how it makes hardware where there's no hardware. That's the most significant feature of the Big Knob. If it can do that, please explain to me how. Well, for starters you can assign any of your knobs from your controller surface to do anything in the control section. Don't have a control surface? My, my, my... however do you "mix with a mouse?" |
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"Laurence Payne" lpayne1NOSPAM@dslDOTpipexDOTcom wrote in message ... : : Is it possible that there are contributors to this thread who HAVEN'T : even heard of Cubase 4's Control Room until today, but nevertheless : have opinions about it? :-) I just got the demo earlier this month from the Steinberg Rep, Greg Ondo. They rolled it out at NAM last month. peace dawg |
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On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:00:30 GMT, "Deputy Dumbya Dawg"
wrote: : Is it possible that there are contributors to this thread who HAVEN'T : even heard of Cubase 4's Control Room until today, but nevertheless : have opinions about it? :-) I just got the demo earlier this month from the Steinberg Rep, Greg Ondo. They rolled it out at NAM last month. What took you so long? We've been using it since early October 2006. CubaseFAQ www.laurencepayne.co.uk/CubaseFAQ.htm "Possibly the world's least impressive web site": George Perfect |
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"hank alrich" wrote in message ... : Deputy Dumbya Dawg wrote: : : Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the : control room. It will kill things like the big knob and : it is in the box. Their new organization for plugs and : the plugs that come with it are alone worth the price : and it is just a little more than the big knob. : : But then again there is nothing like a big knob to : reach for when the computer decides to go its own way. : : Reads to me like you have not met a Big Knob, and also do not understand : what's good about stuff that is not "in the box". : : -- : ha : Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam Read the review in either Recording or Tape op dude. I know exactly what it does and can't do. But don't worry you will be seeing every other DAW copying something just like it real soon. But of course the copies will claim to be the original and the first ones with this feature and they will have cooler sounding more original names. peace dawg |
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Deputy Dumbya Dawg wrote:
Read the review in either Recording or Tape op dude. I have. There are no hardware connections provided by the software. There is no hardware phono preamp. Etc. -- ha Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam |
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On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:06:15 -0800, (hank alrich)
wrote: Read the review in either Recording or Tape op dude. I have. There are no hardware connections provided by the software. There is no hardware phono preamp. Etc. Obviously the only meaningful comparison is between the BK and a DAW INCLUDING a multi-output soundcard. Didn't Mike establish this very early in this thread? Else we're just being silly. Like buying software and whining "But you didn't say I'd need a computer as well!" Or buying a radio mic and "What do you mean - I need an amp and speakers TOO?" (Actually, I've heard that last one more than once :-) CubaseFAQ www.laurencepayne.co.uk/CubaseFAQ.htm "Possibly the world's least impressive web site": George Perfect |
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"hank alrich" wrote in message ... : Deputy Dumbya Dawg wrote: : : Read the review in either Recording or Tape op dude. : : I have. There are no hardware connections provided by the software. : There is no hardware phono preamp. Etc. I did not remember a phono in from the review of the big knob, so I just looked it up on the Mackie web page spec sheet and it sure as **** does have a phono input today on that spec sheet. And I do not recall any software in the big knob, it is hardware. If you do not understand the hardware connections of the Cuebase IV CONTROL ROOM I can not help you there but you need to understand that Control Room needs a multiple out soundcard(s) not an M-Box or other stereo, single mic at a time solution. peace dawg : : -- : ha : Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam |
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hank alrich wrote:
Deputy Dumbya Dawg wrote: Read the review in either Recording or Tape op dude. I have. There are no hardware connections provided by the software. There is no hardware phono preamp. Etc. Oooh, now THAT's a feature that EVERYBODY needs :-) You sure told him... |
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On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:58:12 +0000, Deputy Dumbya Dawg wrote:
"hank alrich" wrote in message ... : Deputy Dumbya Dawg wrote: : : Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the : control room. It will kill things like the big knob and : it is in the box. Their new organization for plugs and : the plugs that come with it are alone worth the price : and it is just a little more than the big knob. : : But then again there is nothing like a big knob to : reach for when the computer decides to go its own way. : : Reads to me like you have not met a Big Knob, and also do not understand : what's good about stuff that is not "in the box". : : -- : ha : Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam Read the review in either Recording or Tape op dude. I know exactly what it does and can't do. But don't worry you will be seeing every other DAW copying something just like it real soon. But of course the copies will claim to be the original and the first ones with this feature and they will have cooler sounding more original names. Can you solo input channels to the control room speakers without it affecting the headphone mixes? I've been using a Cubase4 rig for some mixing, but did not get into the new monitoring in any depth. peace dawg |
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"philicorda" wrote in message ... :: Can you solo input channels to the control room speakers without it : affecting the headphone mixes? I seemed liked those two functions would be seperate but I do not know for sure. I can even do that with Nuendo 2.0 if I were to put the phones out an aux, so long as the talent does not mind the ................................latency! : : I've been using a Cubase4 rig for some mixing, but did not get into the : new monitoring in any depth. Go for it dude. peace dawg |
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Deputy Dumbya Dawg wrote:
Look into Cuebase IV. It has a new feature called the control room. That's a coincidence. Cubase 4 has something similar. Still , nothing like a physical control, independant of the vaguaries of a computer to operate. geoff |
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"Ty Ford" wrote in message
. .. My combo amp for my older workstation is leaving the planet. Anyone with Mackie Big Knob comments or other options? Regards, Ty Ford Hi Ty, I know it's on the expensive side but I really love my Coleman Audio M3PH http://www.colemanaudio.com/ An alternative to the Mackie would be the NHT PVC pro http://nhthifi.com/2006/products/pro/pvcpro.html About $149 street and looks pretty nice (I haven't tried one) John L Rice |
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"John L Rice" wrote in message
... "Ty Ford" wrote in message . .. My combo amp for my older workstation is leaving the planet. Anyone with Mackie Big Knob comments or other options? Regards, Ty Ford Hi Ty, I know it's on the expensive side but I really love my Coleman Audio M3PH http://www.colemanaudio.com/ An alternative to the Mackie would be the NHT PVC pro http://nhthifi.com/2006/products/pro/pvcpro.html About $149 street and looks pretty nice (I haven't tried one) John L Rice And don't forget the $99 A-Designs ATTY! : http://www.adesignsaudio.com/atty.htm |
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John L Rice wrote:
"John L Rice" wrote... "Ty Ford" wrote.. My combo amp for my older workstation is leaving the planet. Anyone with Mackie Big Knob comments or other options? Regards, Ty Ford Hi Ty, I know it's on the expensive side but I really love my Coleman Audio M3PH http://www.colemanaudio.com/ That one has nice specs - .05 dB left-right tracking accuracy. An alternative to the Mackie would be the NHT PVC pro http://nhthifi.com/2006/products/pro/pvcpro.html About $149 street and looks pretty nice (I haven't tried one) John L Rice And don't forget the $99 A-Designs ATTY! : http://www.adesignsaudio.com/atty.htm Anybody compared that directly to the PVC from NHT? I think I saw a place selling it for the same $99. -- ha Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam |
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hank alrich wrote:
John L Rice wrote: And don't forget the $99 A-Designs ATTY! : http://www.adesignsaudio.com/atty.htm Anybody compared that directly to the PVC from NHT? I think I saw a place selling it for the same $99. I thought the PVC had been discontinued. Basically, all you care about is the tracking accuracy and how the thing feels in your hand. That's the marvelous thing about simple designs... there isn't much to screw up. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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On Mar 19, 3:51 am, Ty Ford wrote:
My combo amp for my older workstation is leaving the planet. Anyone with Mackie Big Knob comments or other options? Regards, Ty Ford --Audio Equipment Reviews Audio Production Services Acting and Voiceover Demoshttp://www.tyford.com Guitar player?:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RZJ9MptZmU No opinion on the MBK but other options that work well for me are Coleman Audio MP3PH and Presonus Central Station. The cool feature of the Central Station is the ability to control it with a corded remote and move around in the room while A/Bing speakers. bobs Bob Smith BS Studios we organize chaos http://www.bsstudios.com |
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Ty Ford wrote:
My combo amp for my older workstation is leaving the planet. Anyone with Mackie Big Knob comments or other options? Just found another bunch: http://www.goldpt.com/ -- ha Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam |
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hank alrich wrote:
Ty Ford wrote: My combo amp for my older workstation is leaving the planet. Anyone with Mackie Big Knob comments or other options? Just found another bunch: http://www.goldpt.com/ Those are some damn expensive pots :-) |
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Romeo Rondeau wrote: hank alrich wrote: Ty Ford wrote: My combo amp for my older workstation is leaving the planet. Anyone with Mackie Big Knob comments or other options? Just found another bunch: http://www.goldpt.com/ Those are some damn expensive pots :-) Yes, if you're going to be up in that range you might as well get the ones from Shallco. Penny and Giles also makes some precision pots in that price range too, but you'll have to put them in a box. The difference between the $5 Alps pot from Radio Shack and the $450 P&G is that the P&G has four gangs so you can do real balanced line, and it has extremely accurate tracking, so the right and left channels are the same level and the balanced lines stay balanced. The Goldpoint SA1-X, though, is a real stepped attenuator in a box for $439, which is pretty good. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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Romeo Rondeau wrote:
hank alrich wrote: Ty Ford wrote: My combo amp for my older workstation is leaving the planet. Anyone with Mackie Big Knob comments or other options? Just found another bunch: http://www.goldpt.com/ Those are some damn expensive pots :-) Look again - those are not "pots". -- ha Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam |
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