Tour Toys
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I don't have a good picture of my FOH on my work computer but I had to get an analog console into the thread as soon as I could.
I don't have a good picture of my FOH on my work computer but I had to get an analog console into the thread as soon as I could.
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Yes, it's one of the best equipped Vista 5s in the country. The only plug-in we're using is Waves C6 via Waves MultiRack on a Studer-branded VST host. To be honest, the only reason we're using any plug-ins is because we needed a multiband compressor.
The Studer has a sound all its own that is truly amazing and the last thing I want to do is alter its pristine clarity. It remains a very featureless console when compared to the rest of the industry, but those who are chosing them for tours and whatnot are after that Studer sound that you really can't get anywhere else. I especially liked being able to move EQs by half a db and hear the difference.
As for adding plug-ins into the package, I'm very into the C6, but was able to hear it alter the sound of the channel even when it was not actively compressing anything. At the same time, I wasn't expecting it to sound as good as the processing on the Studer. I'm still one to highly recommend the C6 if you're looking to do multiband compression and dynamic eq-ing.
I too have also spent time on the Pro6. It's an awesome sounding console and definitely sounds like a Midas, which as all of us sound guys know is ''the goal.'' Unfortunately, I really wasn't into the user experience. As a good friend of mine put it so well: ''you can tell where in the design process the sound guy got fired.''
I always enjoying seeing pics of people's touring rigs. Here's a cool pano from my fall tour.
Hey Adam
Is that a Vista 5 ? What are some on your favorite VST plugs ? A buddy of mind loves the Stillwell stuff
Peace
Yes, it's one of the best equipped Vista 5s in the country. The only plug-in we're using is Waves C6 via Waves MultiRack on a Studer-branded VST host. To be honest, the only reason we're using any plug-ins is because we needed a multiband compressor.
The Studer has a sound all its own that is truly amazing and the last thing I want to do is alter its pristine clarity. It remains a very featureless console when compared to the rest of the industry, but those who are chosing them for tours and whatnot are after that Studer sound that you really can't get anywhere else. I especially liked being able to move EQs by half a db and hear the difference.
As for adding plug-ins into the package, I'm very into the C6, but was able to hear it alter the sound of the channel even when it was not actively compressing anything. At the same time, I wasn't expecting it to sound as good as the processing on the Studer. I'm still one to highly recommend the C6 if you're looking to do multiband compression and dynamic eq-ing.
I too have also spent time on the Pro6. It's an awesome sounding console and definitely sounds like a Midas, which as all of us sound guys know is ''the goal.'' Unfortunately, I really wasn't into the user experience. As a good friend of mine put it so well: ''you can tell where in the design process the sound guy got fired.''
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My vantage point at a concert I teched in St. John's Nfld. Sweet sounding KF740 rig. Gotta love Smaart 7!
My vantage point at a concert I teched in St. John's Nfld. Sweet sounding KF740 rig. Gotta love Smaart 7!
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From the last No Angels club tour:
For Audio we carried FOH, microphones, wireless, monitor from FOH (4 IEM, 4 conventional with remotes for the band, sometimes sidefills), speaker-based intercom, MADI-recording for the last 2 gigs.
Amazing band btw., very professional and fun to work with.
From the last No Angels club tour:
For Audio we carried FOH, microphones, wireless, monitor from FOH (4 IEM, 4 conventional with remotes for the band, sometimes sidefills), speaker-based intercom, MADI-recording for the last 2 gigs.
Amazing band btw., very professional and fun to work with.
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I'm jealous. You guys get to play with all of the COOL toys! I'll have to settle with the ole' analog for now.
Pat
I'm jealous. You guys get to play with all of the COOL toys! I'll have to settle with the ole' analog for now.
Pat
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Had to get a few more pics of analog equipment into the thread. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, but I don't have my camera with me on the road right now.
Midas Heritage 3000
Racks
Left - Eventide H3000, 2 SPX990's, SPX90II, 2290, 8 channels of BSS Gates and 12 Channels of BSS Compressors.
Right - Klark Helix with slave, Klark 9848, Klark DN60, Line Driver, Clearcom.
Recording Rig - Big Ben, 2 Alesis HD24XRs
Had to get a few more pics of analog equipment into the thread. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, but I don't have my camera with me on the road right now.
Midas Heritage 3000
Racks
Left - Eventide H3000, 2 SPX990's, SPX90II, 2290, 8 channels of BSS Gates and 12 Channels of BSS Compressors.
Right - Klark Helix with slave, Klark 9848, Klark DN60, Line Driver, Clearcom.
Recording Rig - Big Ben, 2 Alesis HD24XRs
Robert "VOiD" Caprio
Sophomore
Robert "VOiD" Caprio
Sophomore
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This was my monitor world at the Deluna Fest I did with Randy and crew:
Three days on a '5D and I liked it!
This was my monitor world at the Deluna Fest I did with Randy and crew:
Three days on a '5D and I liked it!
Robert "VOiD" Caprio
Sophomore
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Summer 2010 Hip Hop Festival Tour - if you squint around the damn wigglers, you can see 12/side 4889, and 4 deep W8C outfills. Subs were 24x4880:
Summer 2010 Hip Hop Festival Tour - if you squint around the damn wigglers, you can see 12/side 4889, and 4 deep W8C outfills. Subs were 24x4880:
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+100
I may be biased, but I am fine with a few of these!
+100