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I need a preamp/eq for my guitar
the pendulum sps is perfect except for 2 things- it's 2 channels and I only want one, and it's a full rackspace and I want something more portable for flying.
we've sort of been through this before on this group- it seems the speck is the best option. but it's 2 half rack modules. I want one module that can accept a hi z pickup feed and preamp and eq it. I've been using a baggs DI and it's ok but not ideal for a number of reasons. for the price it's unbeatable though. if there were something of the quality of the speck, had a mic pre and eq in that size or slightly larger case, I would be very happy. then I could use the pendulum preamp module that preamps the signal at the jack- but it requires a mic input and 48v. a single channel rnp with built in parametric eq would be GREAT! I don't think it exists, with the exception of some of the high end channel strips like the neve portico... am I missing something? anyone have an idea on something to try? N |
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Nate Najar wrote:
the pendulum sps is perfect except for 2 things- it's 2 channels and I only want one, and it's a full rackspace and I want something more portable for flying. we've sort of been through this before on this group- it seems the speck is the best option. but it's 2 half rack modules. I want one module that can accept a hi z pickup feed and preamp and eq it. I've been using a baggs DI and it's ok but not ideal for a number of reasons. for the price it's unbeatable though. if there were something of the quality of the speck, had a mic pre and eq in that size or slightly larger case, I would be very happy. then I could use the pendulum preamp module that preamps the signal at the jack- but it requires a mic input and 48v. a single channel rnp with built in parametric eq would be GREAT! The RNP is not the right impedance to be a guitar input (especially a peizo ). I don't think it exists, with the exception of some of the high end channel strips like the neve portico... am I missing something? anyone have an idea on something to try? N Hank raves about the Red Eye frequently. No EQ, but... What about the K&K Pure Preamp? Same problems as the Baggs? They make both a 1/4" and XLR output version, so... There's a K&K internal to my K&K setup, and I don't hear anything wrong with it. It's very small. I don't see this particular model on offer any more. Seems closest to the Pre-Phase. -- Les Cargill |
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Again, no EQ, but...try out the Groove Tubes Brick. It's a very, very
good preamp for pickups (only fair for microphones, but that's irrelevant here). It'll put out a line-level signal; If you desperately need EQ, you could carry it separately. Peace, Paul |
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PStamler wrote:
Again, no EQ, but...try out the Groove Tubes Brick. It's a very, very good preamp for pickups (only fair for microphones, but that's irrelevant here). It'll put out a line-level signal; If you desperately need EQ, you could carry it separately. Sorry missed the start of this thread, but wouoldn't Fishman have something 'lust right' ? geoff |
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Les Cargill wrote:
Nate Najar wrote: the pendulum sps is perfect except for 2 things- it's 2 channels and I only want one, and it's a full rackspace and I want something more portable for flying. we've sort of been through this before on this group- it seems the speck is the best option. but it's 2 half rack modules. I want one module that can accept a hi z pickup feed and preamp and eq it. I've been using a baggs DI and it's ok but not ideal for a number of reasons. for the price it's unbeatable though. I thouht the Baggs PADI was pretty good until I tried the Red Eye, and then I sold the Baggs immediately. Yeah, features, schmeetures - I miss none of them now, though I always thought I had to mess with the PADI's EQ to get closer to what I wanted. But as always, note the Red Eyes are intended for use with passive pickups. They are not glorious with active pickups. if there were something of the quality of the speck, had a mic pre and eq in that size or slightly larger case, I would be very happy. then I could use the pendulum preamp module that preamps the signal at the jack- but it requires a mic input and 48v. a single channel rnp with built in parametric eq would be GREAT! The RNP is not the right impedance to be a guitar input (especially a peizo ). The RNP's DI input is not bad, really, though I thought the Mackie Onyx DI input was better. I've yet to find something that works as well for me as the Red Eyes. I don't think it exists, with the exception of some of the high end channel strips like the neve portico... am I missing something? anyone have an idea on something to try? N Hank raves about the Red Eye frequently. No EQ, but... One could run a Red Eye under battery power into the Speck ASC. Still satisfied with the Red Eyes to the point that looking for something else doesn't occur to me. For manodlin and guitar I'm presently using a new version, Red Eye Twin Mix, with an additional switch that moves it from A/B source swticihing to A+B source mixing. Shaidri is using a Red Eye Twin for her guitar and fiddle. We both still use the original single-input Red Eyes for gigs where only one instrument is needed. What about the K&K Pure Preamp? Same problems as the Baggs? They make both a 1/4" and XLR output version, so... There's a K&K internal to my K&K setup, and I don't hear anything wrong with it. It's very small. I don't see this particular model on offer any more. Seems closest to the Pre-Phase. -- shut up and play your guitar * http://hankalrich.com/ http://www.youtube.com/walkinaymusic http://www.sonicbids.com/HankandShaidri |
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"geoff" wrote in message ... PStamler wrote: Again, no EQ, but...try out the Groove Tubes Brick. It's a very, very good preamp for pickups (only fair for microphones, but that's irrelevant here). It'll put out a line-level signal; If you desperately need EQ, you could carry it separately. Sorry missed the start of this thread, but wouoldn't Fishman have something 'lust right' ? geoff Jeepers, early-morning posting not my strong point. " wouldn't " and " just right ". geoff |
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hank alrich wrote:
Les wrote: snip The RNP is not the right impedance to be a guitar input (especially a peizo ). The RNP's DI input is not bad, really, though I thought the Mackie Onyx DI input was better. My bad then - and I looked one over online. I thought all it had was an insert-hole & XLR input. I've yet to find something that works as well for me as the Red Eyes. I don't think it exists, with the exception of some of the high end channel strips like the neve portico... am I missing something? anyone have an idea on something to try? N Hank raves about the Red Eye frequently. No EQ, but... One could run a Red Eye under battery power into the Speck ASC. Still satisfied with the Red Eyes to the point that looking for something else doesn't occur to me. For manodlin and guitar I'm presently using a new version, Red Eye Twin Mix, with an additional switch that moves it from A/B source swticihing to A+B source mixing. Shaidri is using a Red Eye Twin for her guitar and fiddle. We both still use the original single-input Red Eyes for gigs where only one instrument is needed. What about the K&K Pure Preamp? Same problems as the Baggs? They make both a 1/4" and XLR output version, so... There's a K&K internal to my K&K setup, and I don't hear anything wrong with it. It's very small. I don't see this particular model on offer any more. Seems closest to the Pre-Phase. -- Les Cargill |
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yeah well more important than the preamp is the eq. I really just need a good parametric eq in a portable format. I can run it in the loop of my walter woods amplifier. but if I had a mic input, I can use my little pendulum endpin preamp (requires 48v) and send mic level down, then eq, then hit the WW flat and also go to FOH.
so it seems the speck is the best I can do. The price is also right I believe. It just seems like a compromise- almost there but not the entire package. One half of a pendulum sps1 in a smaller package would be ideal, but Greg isn't interested in doing that and I don't blame him. N |
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Nate Najar writes:
the pendulum sps is perfect except for 2 things- it's 2 channels and I only want one, and it's a full rackspace and I want something more portable for flying. we've sort of been through this before on this group- it seems the speck is the best option. but it's 2 half rack modules. I want one module that can accept a hi z pickup feed and preamp and eq it. I've been using a baggs DI and it's ok but not ideal for a number of reasons. for the price it's unbeatable though. if there were something of the quality of the speck, had a mic pre and eq in that size or slightly larger case, I would be very happy. then I could use the pendulum preamp module that preamps the signal at the jack- but it requires a mic input and 48v. a single channel rnp with built in parametric eq would be GREAT! Hi Nate - Two suggestions: 1. Get the right transducers and perhaps you can do away with the EQ completely, maybe even the pre! Did sound design this weekend in one of the medium houses in town for a holiday show (1200 seats); 120 voice chorus and small 8-piece orchestra, including guitar. Guitarist had a traditional "classical" guitar, played with a traditional classical technique. He had some small little amp with very simple tone controls (low, mid, high). To my delight he had an AT835 (or very similar) clipped on near the sound hole. No pickups at all. (This is the mic I love as a spot clipped on to the double bass when I'm doing orchestra recordings that are more "pop" in their arrangements. This mic is amazing in that application; gives good bass "presence" in the mix but still with accurate and real tone.) I dialed down the mid a touch at his amp, and the thing just sounded superb in the hall. No need at all to put it into the house PA. The sound was just the like the natural guitar tone, but just "louder enough" to fit in with the rest of the orchestra. From past experience I know this is somewhat unusual, but no complaints on my side! Don't know what amp he was using, but it was small, maybe 14"x14"x10", with a single 10" or 8" driver. No feedback issues, and he was darn near sitting on it and playing. I can find out what it was if you wish. But the idea of a such simple and clean signal path is appealing. 2. Grace Designs has some pretty cool new channel strips: one of their superb preamps mated with their new EQ and comp in a single 1U rack. (Might be more than you want to carry, and by no means is this a cheap solution.) Be aware, though, that if your pickup(s) (or mic) are iffy all the magic possible from the Grace probably isn't going completely fix it. I'd sure check out #1 if I were in your position. Good luck with it. Frank Mobile Audio -- |
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On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:39:42 -0500, Les Cargill wrote
(in article ): Hank raves about the Red Eye frequently. No EQ, but... Les, Where are your brains today? There is a HF adjustment on the Red Eye and Red Eye Twin. I own a twin. It does very nice things to the K&K Pure Western Mini in my Martin. 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=yWaPRHMGhGA |
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On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:19:46 -0500, PStamler wrote
(in article ): Again, no EQ, but...try out the Groove Tubes Brick. It's a very, very good preamp for pickups (only fair for microphones, but that's irrelevant here). It'll put out a line-level signal; If you desperately need EQ, you could carry it separately. Peace, Paul Paul, Last time I checked I thought I saw it was discontinued? I have a Brick and a Ditto. Lovely sound, very much like a pre-CBS Fender front end. I was lucky to get them when they were around. Regards, Ty --Audio Equipment Reviews Audio Production Services Acting and Voiceover Demos http://www.tyford.com Guitar player?:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWaPRHMGhGA |
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I forgot to mention that one nifty aspect of the original Red Eye is
that it will fit easily into most guitar cases. -- shut up and play your guitar * http://hankalrich.com/ http://www.youtube.com/walkinaymusic http://www.sonicbids.com/HankandShaidri |
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Ty Ford wrote:
On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:39:42 -0500, Les Cargill wrote (in article ): Hank raves about the Red Eye frequently. No EQ, but... Les, Where are your brains today? As closely as I've been able to discern Les has so many brain cells that there'd be no practical way to know where they all are at any given point in time. There is a HF adjustment on the Red Eye and Red Eye Twin. True, that, but when folks are thinking EQ like a Speck ASC they might well overlook that. If balance problems originate within a pickup system more serious EQ might well be needed. The K&K's for flat top guitars have three elements, and one of them is designated for placement between the other two, perhaps to address the kind of imbalance Nate is experiencing. With the K&K I find the HF adjustment sufficient, and rarely move the pot as much as five or six degrees of rotation. I own a twin. It does very nice things to the K&K Pure Western Mini in my Martin. Maybe Nate will buy one and come back here to say I'm full o' ****. -- shut up and play your guitar * http://hankalrich.com/ http://www.youtube.com/walkinaymusic http://www.sonicbids.com/HankandShaidri |
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"Nate Najar" wrote in message news:9637354.481.1323711097934.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@yqxx6... the pendulum sps is perfect except for 2 things- it's 2 channels and I only want one, and it's a full rackspace and I want something more portable for flying. we've sort of been through this before on this group- it seems the speck is the best option. but it's 2 half rack modules. I want one module that can accept a hi z pickup feed and preamp and eq it. I've been using a baggs DI and it's ok but not ideal for a number of reasons. for the price it's unbeatable though. if there were something of the quality of the speck, had a mic pre and eq in that size or slightly larger case, I would be very happy. then I could use the pendulum preamp module that preamps the signal at the jack- but it requires a mic input and 48v. a single channel rnp with built in parametric eq would be GREAT! I don't think it exists, with the exception of some of the high end channel strips like the neve portico... am I missing something? anyone have an idea on something to try? For a completely different approach - what could be done with the RDL 3 band parametric eq that is 5 11/16" x 3 1/4" x 1 7/16" ? http://www.rdlnet.com/pdf/Data_Sheets/fp-peq3.pdf |
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Nate Najar wrote in
news:9637354.481.1323711097934.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@yqxx6: the pendulum sps is perfect except for 2 things- it's 2 channels and I only want one, and it's a full rackspace and I want something more portable for flying. we've sort of been through this before on this group- it seems the speck is the best option. but it's 2 half rack modules. I want one module that can accept a hi z pickup feed and preamp and eq it. I've been using a baggs DI and it's ok but not ideal for a number of reasons. for the price it's unbeatable though. if there were something of the quality of the speck, had a mic pre and eq in that size or slightly larger case, I would be very happy. then I could use the pendulum preamp module that preamps the signal at the jack- but it requires a mic input and 48v. a single channel rnp with built in parametric eq would be GREAT! I don't think it exists, with the exception of some of the high end channel strips like the neve portico... am I missing something? anyone have an idea on something to try? N http://www.d-tar.com/equinox.shtml Steve Hawkins |
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Ty Ford wrote:
On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:39:42 -0500, Les Cargill wrote (in ): Hank raves about the Red Eye frequently. No EQ, but... Les, Where are your brains today? I don't know. I saw them around here somewhere, earlier.... insert relevant Cosby riff here There is a HF adjustment on the Red Eye and Red Eye Twin. Ah, there you go. Thanks for the correction. Although what I had done was check this: http://www.littlelabs.com/redeye.html before posting, and I don't see any HF adjustment. You just can't stick your hand in the same river twice... I own a twin. It does very nice things to the K&K Pure Western Mini in my Martin. 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=yWaPRHMGhGA -- Les Cargill |
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On Dec 13, 7:05*am, Ty Ford wrote:
On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:19:46 -0500, PStamler wrote (in article ): Again, no EQ, but...try out the Groove Tubes Brick. It's a very, very good preamp for pickups (only fair for microphones, but that's irrelevant here). It'll put out a line-level signal; If you desperately need EQ, you could carry it separately. Peace, Paul Paul, Last time I checked I thought I saw it was discontinued? I have a Brick and a Ditto. Lovely sound, very much like a pre-CBS Fender front end. I was lucky to get them when they were around. Whoops, so it is -- it went away when I wasn't looking. They seem to show up fairly regularly on the used market, though. Peace, Paul |
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On Dec 12, 6:55*pm, Nate Najar wrote:
yeah well more important than the preamp is the eq. *I really just need a good parametric eq in a portable format. Nate, have you looked into the Taylor K4? http://www.swee****er.com/store/detail/K4/ I haven't used one but I saw one on a bandstand and the guitarist sounded great. I like having my BaggsPADI and RNP both in my bag for acoustic gigs, but I agree with you and Hank about being less than overwhelmed by the eq. It's one of those on the side of the fence of being great surgically for problem solving but not really for sending out an accentuated helping of what's already nice about the instrument. Anyone used the Summit FeQ-50? The Portico is a great sounding unit but a bit overkill. The Summit at $900 is interesting for a channel of the non-surgical variety eq in a small box. Put it with any small preamp, maybe even in the Baggs fx loop, and you might have something. v |
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Les Cargill wrote:
Ty Ford wrote: On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:39:42 -0500, Les Cargill wrote (in ): Hank raves about the Red Eye frequently. No EQ, but... Les, Where are your brains today? I don't know. I saw them around here somewhere, earlier.... insert relevant Cosby riff here There is a HF adjustment on the Red Eye and Red Eye Twin. Ah, there you go. Thanks for the correction. Although what I had done was check this: http://www.littlelabs.com/redeye.html before posting, and I don't see any HF adjustment. Ah, yes, the other Red Eye. Little named his product well after Daren named his, but the Littlelabs stuff is much mor widely known. http://www.fire-eye.com/ You just can't stick your hand in the same river twice... And the bridge ain't what it used to be, either. I own a twin. It does very nice things to the K&K Pure Western Mini in my Martin. -- shut up and play your guitar * http://hankalrich.com/ http://www.youtube.com/walkinaymusic http://www.sonicbids.com/HankandShaidri |
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red eye arrived today. it does what it's supposed to do. very nice. we'll see how I do with the gigs this weekend. I still would like a parametric eq but I can probably manage without it. If I do decide I need the parametric, I'm calling Rick Ruskin and getting the speck. I have a feeling the speck in the loop of the redeye is probably a nice combination.
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