Crowella Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Dem monitors. Still waiting for some isolation pads for the monitors, soundproof pads for behind the monitors and my MOTU828 MkII so I don't have to use that stupid Behringer desk anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 They look pretty tiny. Can you feel any subs coming out of them? I guess not. Still, not 100% necessary for mixing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowella Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Not really. They are rated for 64Hz at the lowest which is still a good bit of range for small monitors. The 6.5" version goes to 60Hz. I can buy a sub for these monitors later on but subs tend to complicate things and for now the current setup is good. Anything I notice sub wise I can adjust via reference sources like my car sound system, different headphones, other computer speakers and what not. Nothing we make really requires the full detail of a sub anyway. I just want a setup where I can make things sound like a decent recording rather than just a home demo using one mic. It all helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 yeh, it's not necessary at all. I've been looking at monitors and just wondered your opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowella Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I'll give you a hint. On your budget like you mentioned before, expect that size. Well, new anyway. Not many people were selling older monitors around here or even in the larger cities To their credit though, these are much better than older systems of this size. Worth trying a lot out if you can. I went for something that seemed bright in the store I tried it in but settles really well in my small room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I'm sticking with my sub and NS10 copies for now, until I get used to the new control room, so I probably won't buy for another month. My mate has the little KRKs and they are very impressive. I like to hear the low end you see. It's not that important, it's just a personal preference. I'm also looking at Equator D5s etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 NS10 copies? I love NS10's, shame they don't make them anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 studio spares SN10s, they sound the same to me, just lacking in low end - probably 'cos of my room, so I use a sub with them. They might be good enough without the sub in the new control room... will have to wait and see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Well, they're supposed to lack low end! They have a detailed midrange to let you hear what's going on, so you have to use experience to judge the low end. Don't use a sub with them, just get some larger monitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I can't find larger monitors! I bought them to hear the details in the mids, which they're great at. I bought the sub to hear the details in the lows, which it's great at. I understand it's a frowned upon by pro engineers because of timing issues, but it's working for me so far. Anyway, recommendations for larger monitors? I've been trying to bag some old 2nd hand ones but they're very thin on the ground. I can't afford more than 600 for the pair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Honestly, no idea, though I am a massive fan of Mackie's if you can afford it. http://www.chemical-records.co.uk/sc/servlet/Info?exs_lnsrc=google&exs_lnty=products&Track=HR824MK2S&gclid=CJ6o46iy4LYCFXIPtAodYFwACw You could do worse than getting some old PA speakers mounted up. Don't forget that most people will not be listening on high-end gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqbalsn Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 First post Its quite heavy. Basically the original black manson with all the gadgetry in it. Fuzz factory, phase 90, kill switch, led lit wah proximity sensor, sustainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowella Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I did warn you it would be hard to find larger size monitors Jaicen will be right about the Mackie's. They were next on my list, followed by JBL's which fared well when I compared them to some higher end monitors. Could always go the 6.5" Tannoys. They are larger than mine but great and could be possible to buy at your price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 well I have some Mackie HR24s on my watch list, but the drivers are only half an inch bigger than what I have, so not sure if they'll have any more bass extension? I did consider a PA rig but the room isn't big enough really. I'm heading up there later, they've just started building the wall to seperate live and control rooms. Maybe I'll get a better feel for it there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowella Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 What did you end up using for CreepJOINT? You seemed to get a good mix out of that even in the low end. I even ran that album through my monitors and thought it was good. What you have on watch should do fine. The construction and ports will also help with bass. If that's important, might be worth checking some specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 well I'm just casting around for opinions really. There's no point buying anything until I'm actually in the room and can hear what my current rig sound like in there The CJ stuff is done on the NS10 copies in conjunction with the sub. The sub is almost on zero, it's just adding that tiny bit extra. Obviously I'm used to mixing on that rig in that room, and I reference my stuff on a couple of shitty systems and cars so it should all translate pretty well. I'm more concerned about impressing customers with the sound in the control room. Anyway, shouldn't be a big problem, I'm going to set up one of those little transmitters so people can tune in in the car park and reference the mixes in their car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander DeLarge Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/487566_599943806684743_55314846_n.jpg Vox Amp AD50VT 1x12. Picked it up off Craigslist for $100. Damn it sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveno1 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Better video of my silver manson replica in action. Going to post in the for sale section to see if theres any interest as im saving for expensive holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowella Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Oh man, oh man, oh man! Sounds amazing. A bit "darker" than my other cabinet but that growl now comes out of the Ampeg when I want it too and the slap tone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewez26 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Awesome rig! My god that thing is huge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I would post some of my own pics but they're naff quality, so I'll steal Phil's instagram'd one all lovely jubbly. Think I may need to get those fine tuner things as the bigsby is a ballache if you use it too much. Soundwise, so much brighter than the Reject, guess it sorta sounds strat like. Nice for Biffy stuff Since it's my main guitar now will sort out my amp settings around it somepoint. Feels lovely, killswitch is cool, neck is a lot thicker and rounder than the Rejects as well Not sure which I prefer of the three pickups settings, think it's the single bridge and parallel I use most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Looking good! I always found those necks slim and thin haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I think my Ibanez one is just insanely thin! Phil said it was a lot less chunkier than his LP as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3adstar Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I would post some of my own pics but they're naff quality, so I'll steal Phil's instagram'd one all lovely jubbly. Think I may need to get those fine tuner things as the bigsby is a ballache if you use it too much. Soundwise, so much brighter than the Reject, guess it sorta sounds strat like. Nice for Biffy stuff Since it's my main guitar now will sort out my amp settings around it somepoint. Feels lovely, killswitch is cool, neck is a lot thicker and rounder than the Rejects as well Not sure which I prefer of the three pickups settings, think it's the single bridge and parallel I use most ....well....that...is...freaking...AWESOME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oh and it is a LOT bigger than the Reject, makes me feel normal sized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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