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anonymous 25 December 2005

As always, I appreciate your opinions on these matters, you guys helped me out a ton with my initial purchases. I have some extra cash to blow on more gear, I just don't know which route to go, mic, rack pricessing, or hardware processing...

Here are my thoughts with the $1500 I have:

I have a TC Powercore, but would like to get a UAD-1 for more processing power.

Or, I could get another good piece for processing. I currently have the UA 4110, Sebatron 4000, and Focusrite ISA428 for pres. I have no dynamic processing outboard.

I have various mics including a couple 421's, a Soundelux iFet7, and a Blue Kiwi. I'm considering an AKG 414, or an SE Gemini.

To cut to the point, if you were in my position, what would be next for you? (all accessories are covered, ie, cables, RAM, stands, etc.)

Thanks in advance for your opinions!

-K

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anonymous Sun, 12/25/2005 - 18:40

backinthelab wrote: I would like to get more processing power.

I guess you are referring to reverb units and outboard effects units? I hope, or this reply is a waste of your time.
As far as outboard processors, I like the Eventide gear alot. And now that I have a couple of them, I would NEVER want to use another processor. They have AWESOME reverb, loads of delay's, and are easy to use. I bought an Eventide Eclipse from Soundpure.com for around $1495 (close to that if not exactly). It's a fanstatic unit. And, there are used ones (like the H3000 & H3500 the & 4000) that are still awesome, and appox $1500 (or so) for sale on ebay, all the time.
Hope this helps :roll:

anonymous Mon, 12/26/2005 - 17:57

I have that Mindprint unit. The single channel version. It's a pretty nice single tube design mic pre. The EQ is nice as well. I've had it for years. Mindprint is a sister company of Hughes & Kettner. (if anybody cares)
However it's not nearly as nice as my API or my Great River either. It's an O.K. unit, but far from the "best".
My guess is that the Sebatron is a better unit than the Mindprint. But I still have never done an A B test on the two mic pre's.

anonymous Tue, 12/27/2005 - 09:26

Yes yes....good ideas....I really dig the Waves bundles, I'm just worried about CPU load, that's why my thoughts were to get a UAD-1. On the other hand my G4 is blown out so I should be alright...

A distressor is a good idea, but only one channel will make me want more..which I can't afford!!! :cry:

Now that I think about it, my pre setup is damn sufficient, 12 channels with some great sound. I could run with the Waves Platinum bundle and worry about my mic closet later down the road. I dunno...

anonymous Thu, 12/29/2005 - 18:06

get the maxed out UAD-1.. and join the hoards of rabid UAD fans (myself included).. you wont' be disapointed!!!

not that the UAD replaces vintage outboard gear, but it comes close.. so it's almost like you're getting both more plug in processing and outboard gear at once.. (sort of)...

anyway.. the UAD and its associated optional plug ins would be a killer purchase you'd be quite happy with.

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