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anonymous 18 January 2005

I'm looking for a 2nd compressor to put in my chain after my Gyraf Gyratec X Vari-Mu.

I use the Vari-Mu for warmth, mix-glue, and 2-3dB of compression.

I was/am considering another Gyraf, the Electro-Optical Gyratec III, but I would appreciate any other suggestions, something which main purpose is extra compression for levelling out before going into limiting. Perhaps something a bit more transparent.

Price idea, $5.000

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Ammitsboel Tue, 01/18/2005 - 16:13

Lagerfeldt wrote: I'm wondering if this summing comp from the SSL4000E is the right choice in this case? Hm, also I think this is one of his DIY projects..

Yeah, it's not uncolored.
But give it a try, maybe Jacob has one around for testing?

What the heck... maybe i should give it a try... for that dirty SSL sound!! YEEEAAHH!!

anonymous Wed, 01/19/2005 - 07:17

Thanks,

For mixing and mastering I use ADAM S2.5A monitors, for mixing also NS-10M, and finally some white Minipods because because the chicks dig them.

I'm very satisfied with the S2.5A's. The only other monitors I like almost as much are the Klein + Hummel O 300 D's.

My main job is production, song writing and mixing, and some mastering on the side.

iznogood Wed, 01/19/2005 - 12:54

the ice hotel is in the north of sweden.... and if you don't like cold weather stay away from october to may

you'd be amazed of copenhagen in august.... the girls are here...

and let me say..... helena christensen isn't that special when you live in denmark....

me and henrik will buy you coffee for the money we saved joining audio forums :wink:

anonymous Wed, 01/19/2005 - 13:38

Michael Fossenkemper wrote:
If I were to go to Denmark for a vacation, when should I go and where should I go. I saw that Ice castle hotel thing but I don't think I can take anymore cold weather. In august I know all the girls head south for vacation so that's probably not a good time to go either.

I've visited 38 countries around the world, and the best girls are in Sweden and Denmark, no doubt. In the summer time you will *not* be able to walk around in Copenhagen without twisting and popping your head off every 30 seconds.

If you come to Denmark you can stay at my parents cozy Bed & Breakfast, 25 minutes away from Copenhagen, near the forest and 18 holes golf course, in a thatched village house anno 1790.

Ammitsboel Wed, 01/19/2005 - 16:09

Oh, I think we have to get a scotch for Mike to go with the coffee!

I'm living with my girlfriend so you are not alowed to be anywhere near my apartment!... Just kidding!
You are more than welcome to stop by if you are in Denmark some time so we can talk about the world situation and future of mastering.

BTW: my girl thinks you look MUCH cuter than those sterlingsound guys!... It was a good thing you didn't whent there :lol:

Best Regards

anonymous Fri, 01/21/2005 - 05:35

Another audio Viking !!

Ammitsboel wrote

What the heck... maybe i should give it a try... for that dirty SSL sound!! YEEEAAHH!!

I've got some spare THAT2180LB chips that you can buy cheap if you decide to built Jacob's SSL clone. I bought 25 but only use 6 for two SSL clones, that I just finished. The 2180LB has slightly more distortion than 2180LA but is still much better than the old 2150 chip. The project is fairly simple compared to some of the other projects.

Best regards,

Klaus Mogensen (Copenhagen)

Ammitsboel Fri, 01/21/2005 - 09:19

Mogensen wrote: I've got some spare THAT2180LB chips that you can buy cheap if you decide to built Jacob's SSL clone. I bought 25 but only use 6 for two SSL clones, that I just finished. The 2180LB has slightly more distortion than 2180LA but is still much better than the old 2150 chip. The project is fairly simple compared to some of the other projects.

Hi Klaus,

Do you have a unit i could audition?
I would like to hear it before i decide if I'm going to build it.

Best Regards

Michael Fossenkemper Fri, 01/21/2005 - 15:49

Oh, not audio note again. Just kidding.

I have the utmost respect for the Danish. I think they do build some of the finest gear out there. And they like to let us know it. Soon they will be sailing their Viking boats to conquer first the Germans, then the Sweds. After that, It's the US and Japan. Soon they will return to their previous glory as dominators of the world, well at least in regards to audio.

Ammitsboel Sat, 01/22/2005 - 04:10

Lagerfeldt wrote: [quote=Ammitsboel]So minipods are a "top company"?

Actually Minipods is just a brand, Scandyna is the company. And, yes, it's a top company in terms of design and sales success.

He he....

Is a sale success also the ability to sell 10Watt triode amps for the price of a Ferrari?

Best Regards

anonymous Sat, 01/22/2005 - 04:36

Ammitsboel wrote: Do you have a unit i could audition?
I would like to hear it before i decide if I'm going to build it.

I've got two. You are welcome to borrow one of them for a couple of days. I can't of course guarantee that they are 100 % flawless, but couldn't find any error to the best of my abilities.

I don't normally read mails during the weekends because I haven't got internet at home, but you can try calling 35 38 78 56.

BTW, I think I once read somewhere that the inventor of the loudspeaker was born in Denmark (even though he did the invention while living in U.S.) and that he later regretted his invention when he heard Hitler's propaganda using the loudspeaker.

Best regards, Klaus

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