The API Model 500VPR is powered externally by a tri-polar power supply (included) and is designed to accept API standard format 5.25" X 1.5" modules. The 500VPR is internally wired for PIN 2 hot, and comes with the API L200PS. The input/output jacks are both XLRs. The 500VPR can hold up to ten API modules. API makes several modules to fit this rack, including the 550A, 550B, 560, 525, and 512C. Like all API products, the 500VPR rack enjoys API's standard 5 year warranty. Features
Holds 10 API Standard Format 5.25" X 1.5" Modules
XLR Jacks for Inputs and Outputs
Pre Wired Rack
Externally Powered
19" Rack Mount, 3U Tall
Rugged Chassis
Perfect for Outboard EQ / Mic Pre Modules
FREE if you purchase any (8) NEW 500 Series modules.*
The 500V can be ordered with an optional 48 volt phantom power supply, bussed to pin 15 for the API 512C to access. It must be noted that the older API 560A series equalizers used pin 15 for a "direct output" and must be disabled on the 560A circuit board edge connector by cutting a trace. This will eliminate 48 volts from damaging the 560A series equalizers.
API makes several modules to fit this rack, including the 550B, 560, 525, and 512C. These modules are designed to help expand existing limited input console configurations, allowing a facility an option to a larger console.
Multitrack Recording of Acoustic and Electronic Audio Sources.
Sound Reinforcement Systems and Recording Live to Multitrack formats.
Multiple facility projects where portability is a concern.
Broadcast and Audio for Video Production.
Custom Channel Input Strips.
ADAT Type Portable Recording Setups.
API 500VPR 10 Slot Rack w/PSU Free when you buy any (8) NEW 500 Series Modules!
3U Vertical rack with external power supply that holds up to ten 500 Series modules *Modules must be NEW and purchased at online price of $549 or more.
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The A Designs 500HR is a dual slot, single space, rack mounted frame with power supply for A Designs and other 500 Series compatible audio modules. (Note: the 500HR will not work with the Neve 1073LB). You are able to use the 500HR and A Designs module combinations in four basic ways: 1. Loaded with two preamps it becomes a dual channel Mic Pre 2. Loaded with two EQ’s it is a dual channel EQ 3. Loaded with one preamp and one EQ it is a complete pre/post EQ recording channel 4. Use one preamp and the EQ in the 500HR and bypass your pre on your guitar/bass/keyboard amplifier and have a totally different amp for any live situation! Features:
Compatible with all the A-Designs 500 series modules
Internal regulated power supply w/ 48v phantom power
Steel chassis construction
LED 48v indicator
Included power cord
Connections Two XLR Inputs, electronically balanced, Two XLR, electronically balanced
Power Requirements are100/120/230 VAC - 14W
DC Power Output / Channel is 140mA @ "16VDC
Dimensions are 19" x 1.75" x 8.25" [1RU]
Weight (empty) 6 lbs
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Recording Saxophone with A Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ
Recording Piano with A Designs Pacifica and EM-PEQ
Recording Acoustic Guitar with A Designs Blue and Hammer
Recording Male Vocals with A Designs Pacifica
Recording Female Vocals with A Designs Hammer
Recording Electric Guitar with A Designs Hammer
The next generation of Shorti Patchbays has arrived; this 2x48 audio patchbay is wired to DB25 connectors. This unit features exceptional flexibility with the Audio Accessories, Inc. exclusive Quick-Switch normalling system located on the rear of the panel. The Quick-Switch normalling allows you to set the individual normals on a per jack pair basis. This enables you to full-normal (FN), half-normal (HN) or non-normal (NN) by sliding the switches into the appropriate position. You also have grounding options: isolated, bussed, or grounds vertically strapped (GVS).
We have an excel template that most people find useful for labelling the db25
shorti.
The Chandler Limited TG2 is a recreation of the rare EMI TG12428
pre amp used in EMI/Abbey Road recording and mastering consoles used in
the late 60's and early 70's. The sound was used on many famous
recordings done at Abbey Road including The Beatles' "Abbey Road" and
Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" and its amplifiers used in many EMI
circuits of the time.
This pre features the same discrete transformer balanced amplifiers
as the TG series limiter and offers a creamy, smooth tone with a
surprisingly open, clear top end, similar to a Neve. The sound, as
explained by many users, has a familiar Neve "warmth" and punch, but
with a "nicer" expanded top end. In fact the unit does have a small rise
in its top end frequency response and some warmth inducing distortion
which contribute to its sound.
The Placid Audio Copperphone ,
unlike full range high fidelity microphones, operates within a limited
bandwidth of frequencies which lends a nostalgic quality to the signal.
Some might compare the sound to an AM radio or a telephone. The sound is achieved through a
combination of vintage telecommunications components and a mechanical
filtering effect. The microphone’s element is rear ported into a hollow
resonant chamber. As sound passes through the diaphragm and into the
hollow chamber, upper mid range frequencies are accentuated while low
and high frequencies are reduced. An everyday example of this mechanical
filtering effect can be demonstrated by pressing a paper towel tube up
to your mouth and talking into it.
Features
Vintage passive magnetic moving coil transducer Tuned ported resonate chamber High Quality Switchcraft 3 pin XLR connector Adjustable aircraft aluminum mounting bracket to fit North
American style stands (will fit European style stands with common
threaded adapter) Handcrafted in the U.S.A Rugged copper housing and components Lifetime operational warranty
Specifications
Type: Dynamic Polar Pattern: Cardioid Frequency Response: 200Hz – 3kHz Impedance: 150 ohms Output: 115 +/- 2dB SPL @ 1 kHz Dimensions: 2.5 inch x 6 inch Weight: 1.75 lbs.
Originally designed in 1974, the Neve 2264A mono Limiter/Compressor unit quickly became a legend. Delivering similar facilities and performance as the earlier 2254 Limiter/Compressor type, it did so despite being packaged in a more compact form factor. Discrete, Class A/B design and transformer-coupled circuits used in the input, innovative bridge-driver design, side-chain and output stages ensured a totally unique sound. The original 2264A units are still sought after, decades after production stopped, and they remain one of the milestone pieces of studio equipment. Now crafted in England by Neve engineers, the classic 2264A is available again. Not only does it retain the original 2264A’s unique sonic characteristics by using the same architecture, matching components and original hand-wound transformers as its historic counterpart, but it is also available in both vertical and horizontal orientations. Being electrically and mechanically the same D.L.1 format as the Neve 1073 and 1084 Mic/Pre modules, the 2264A can be inserted into any compliant console or rack that houses the 1073 or 1084 module types.Features Classic mono limiter/compressor, available in Vertical or Horizontal orientations Transformer-coupled circuits used in Input, Bridge-driver, Side-chain and Output stages Independent Limiter and Compressor IN/OUT selectors BYPASS switch connects input terminals directly to output terminals Multiple units can be linked together to provide multi-unit side-chain control from a single unit Analogue meter with approximate PPM ballistics indicates 0dB to 20dB of gain reduction 3u Vintage King Audio rack that holds 2 AMS-Neve 2264a Modules These racks are beautifully constructed and utilize a proper low noise grounding scheme. Lots of bang for the buck here! Vintage King 3U Neve Dual Channel Rack Information Switchcraft™ E-Series gold XLR's. ¼” front panel line input (this is NOT an instrument input unless requested/optional). Low noise VK Custom power supply utilizing toroidal transformer capable of 600mA+ at 24V DC and 100mA at 48V DC. The current rating is over spec for the module. 48V ramp circuit to eliminate “pop” when engaging 48V. Ramp time is approximately 30 seconds. High quality NKK™ lighted switch for 48V. Output “fader” wired to insert on module. Proper grounding techniques, per Neve™ documentation, are utilized for low noise. Chassis: 0.050” steel with aluminum front/rear panels and 6-32 steel press nuts. Chassis is an excellent blend of strength and weight. IEC power cable included. 1 Year Warranty Options (Contact a sales associate): Cinemag™ CM-DBX D.I. transformers available upon request.
Gefell M300 Stereo Set - Vintage King Edition Includes:
2x M300 2x 10m XLR cable 2x elastic suspension or 2x standard mounting EH93.1 1x stereo bar for ORTF and XY Aluminum Case
The Gefell M 300 is a studio quality compact
condenser microphone. The frequency response is practically linear for a wide range of sound
incidence and has a smooth treble boost rising to about 3 dB between 6
and 10 kHz. The miniature microphone is well suited for vocal and
instrumental soloists, permitting a lifelike recording in a multitude of settings.
The M 300 is designed for studio applications in radio, television
broadcasting and films; for live performance and recording of
instruments, vocals and speech; and sound reinforcement in the
professional and semiprofessional market - including adverse acoustic
conditions such as churches.
A new low-noise integrated hybrid circuit and the transformer-less
circuit design guarantee an extremely wide dynamic range, with a low
equivalent loudness level and a high reliability in operation. RFI susceptibility is very low.
The microphone is powered by a 3-pin XLR connector with the C 70
microphone cable. The power supply is provided by 48 V phantom powering,
which is internationally standardized as P 48 in DIN 45596 and IEC
268-15. A two-channel powering is possible with the N 200 power supply.
The finish of the miniature microphone is dark bronze.
The Gefell AP 1 is an
one-channel microphone amplifier with an extreme low-noise circuit
design, a wide dynamic range and very linear transmission properties.
With the amplifier the precise transmission of low signal levels is
possible as well as the distortion-free transmission of high signal
levels. It is ideally suited for the use with condenser microphones in
large diaphragm transistor construction which have an extreme low noise
level and a very high headroom. Recommended applications are recordings
of speech, vocals or acoustical instruments. The intuitive and
uncomplicated handling of the amplifier guarantees the user an
absolutely concentration on the recording.Features Discrete transistor amplifier One microphone input – two parallel line outputs Defined and reproducible amplifier adjustment in 3 dB steps, switched by relays for avoiding of switching noise Stepless gain adjustment in a ±6 dB range with arrest at 0 dB Switchable high-pass filter for impact-sound insulation with adjustable frequency between 18 Hz and 220 Hz Switchable 48 V phantom powering according to IEC 61938 Phase inverter The Gefell M 1030 studio
condenser microphone combines modern large diaphragm capsule technology
with the latest in semiconductor circuit topology. The size of the
microphone housing is optimized with regard to the expectations of a
large diaphragm microphone for studio applications.
Features
Extreme dynamic range Noise floor 7 dB-A Large diaphragm capsule Polar pattern cardioid Universal applications Advanced circuit design Transformerless output Internal elastic suspension Optical ready indicator
The microphone is specifically designed to meet the needs of
professional and semi-professional users who demand the highest
performance. The microphones are ideally suited for universal miking
applications in broadcast and sound studios. Applications include
vocalists, announcers, dialog pickup and as spot microphones for
recording guitars, keyboard, percussion, wind and string instruments.
The
pick-up pattern is perpendicular to the direction of the microphone
axis (side addressed). The model number and pick-up pattern symbol mark
the front of the microphone. The green LED inside the protection grid
operates as optical ready indicator.
The condenser capsule
exhibits a smooth frequency response with a slight presence boost in the
8 to 14 kHz range. The polar response exhibits an exceptionally high
degree of rejection for sounds impinging from the rear (cardioid) or
sides (super-cardioid) of the microphone. The electronic impedance
converter uses a newly perfected circuit topology. This design reduces
the noise floor to an extremely low level while also raising the maximum
output capability. As a result, this microphone have a clean,
distortion free sound over an extremely wide dynamic range. RFI
susceptibility is very low.
The microphone capsule and
electronics are elastically suspended inside the compact metal housing.
This reduces the sensitivity to mechanical impact and structure born
noise.
The M 1030 connects to the microphone cable
with a standard 3-pin XLR plug. Powering must be provided by an external
48 V phantom supply according to DIN 45596 and IEC 268-15.
The microphone is finished in satin matte.
Special Discount Bundle Includes
Bock 507 Studio Tube Cardioid Microphone Power Supply Custom Cable between PSU and Mic LB PRO Spider suspension Wood Box SE Electronics Reflexion Filter Atlas SB36W 62" Mic Boom w/Wheels 15' Mogami Gold Studio Microphone Cable
The Bock 507 is a new approach
in high end microphone design for it combines new and old: a brand new
unique and patent pending elliptical capsule married to a vintage
inspired mic amplifier and power supply. Designed to be the ultimate in
studio vocal microphones, the 507 compares favorably to the best vocal
microphones, past and present.What makes it different? The
new Bock/Cardas elliptical capsule design strives to resolve the
chronic in-band resonance issues of both large and small diaphragm
microphones. Round capsules have a relatively low frequency in band
resonance, typically around 1K. Small diaphragm mics usually have a much
higher in band resonance, typically about 15K or higher. The elliptical
capsule offers the best of both, avoiding the constant distance "edge
to center" of round capsules, reducing in band resonances dramatically
and expanding the application possibilities. The ZERO capsule also has
many conventional attributes such as the time tested 6 micron gold
sputtered diaphragm used in the BOCK 251 and edge termination design.
The capsule is hand built in very small quantities in Germany. The
5-ZERO-7 also offers many other unique features. A large body
microphone, it uses a 3 layer headgrille to prevent moisture (and
therefore dirt) from becoming a continuing issue in the sound and long
term life of the capsule and microphone. A unique tube mic amplifier was
designed of very high gain, vintage 47 inspired, with David Bock hand
selected parts. No negative feedback or filtering is used in this
microphone to affect sound in any way. An extraordinary US handmade BOCK
design four section transformer is employed to complete the audio path. The
custom BOCK power supply is designed just for this microphone and
combines the best of the old with new and modern parts. It is a special
inductor based design, something not seen in modern production
microphones today. It offers the best combination of long term power,
low noise floor and high end mic sonic performance.How do I use it? The
507 microphone itself is a large body type, to give singers and artists
a familiar feel in the studio to vintage mics they know and love. The
fixed cardioid nature of the microphone guarantees it will always be in
its most popular setting without switches and other devices to decrease
long term reliability. The microphone sounds very big, utilizing a
carefully crafted proximity effect for that extra deep intimacy
preferred by artists and engineers alike. This sound is expected to be
especially popular on male vocalists but will be expected to outperform
most other mics on females as well. There will be a wide variety of
color available with distance, so this will increase it’s flexibility.
You will find that the 5-ZERO-7 brings something new to voices,
something unavailable in any other microphone, past or present, at any
price. The Bock/Cardas Elliptical capsule can be fine tuned to more specific applications such as orchestra, etc.
SE Electronics Reflexion Filter
The SE Electronics Reflexion Filter
is basically a portable device for recording live sound sources with
reduced room ambience. It is an advanced composite wall which is
positioned behind any microphone by means of a variable position stand
clamp assembly which ships with the product. The main function is to
help obtain a ‘dry’ vocal or instrument recording. This is especially
useful in studios without proper acoustic treatment, but can also be
used to help record takes in control rooms, where the performer also has
to operate the recording device, or in rehearsal studios to reduce
ambient noise. The Reflexion Filter has 6 main layers. Firstly, a
strong layer of punched Aluminum which allows sound waves to pass
through it, diffused, to a layer of absorptive wool. The sound waves
then hit a layer of Aluminum foil which helps dissipate energy and break
up the lower frequency wave-forms, and from here they hit an air space
kept open by rods passing through the various layers. The air gap acts
as an acoustic barrier. The sound waves then pass to a further layer of
wool and then through an outer, punched, Aluminum wall which further
serve to absorb then diffuse the remaining acoustic energy. The
main absorber has 4 formed pieces of state-of-the-art specialist
acoustic absorptive material attached to its face via the extended
separation rods, which further serve to absorb and then diffuse the
sound waves as they pass to the main filter. The stand assembly
comprises a mic stand clamp fitting, which attaches by means of a
vertical joint to the horizontal bar assembly onto which both the
Reflexion Filter, and any standard fitting shock mount can be fixed. The
microphone (in its shock mount) can then be moved both vertically and
horizontally along the bar, and the Reflexion Filter itself can be moved
vertically to obtain the optimum working position.How does it work? The
various layers both absorb and diffuse the sound waves hitting them, so
progressively less of the original source acoustic energy passes
through each layer. This reduces the amount of energy hitting un-treated
walls and other surfaces so there is less of the original source
reflected back as unwanted room ambience to the mic. The Reflexion
Filter also helps prevent any reflected sound reaching the back and
sides of the mic. Its shape and size have been carefully tested to
maximize absorption while keeping ‘coloration’ down to only around 1dB,
and leaving the microphone’s polar pattern unaffected.The Results 'Independent
test results from the Tongji University Audio Lab in Shanghai show
audio image coloration with and without the sE Reflexion Filter. The
tests (carried out by China's leading Acoustic Engineering University
completely independently) clearly show extremely low levels of
coloration when using a microphone with the Reflexion Filter while
recording (20Hz to 20KHz). This was one of the greatest
challenges in designing the RF. Other companies have now started to try
and copy our designs (without breaking the patents which are what make
the Reflexion Filter actually work!), but fail to achieve such good
results because the designs are too simplistic. The RF comprises
several layers of Aluminum and patented acoustic fiberboard separated by
acoustically isolating air gaps... and therefore manages to remove
large amounts of room ambience with a very compact design. The whole
idea was to make the unit as effective as possible, but in the smallest
space... otherwise what would be the point... you may as well treat a
wall behind the mic. The shape of the RF is also critical to the
design as it randomizes any Reflections back from the surface of the
filter. Products which are semicircular (without the flat diffuser
panels the RF has) will concentrate any inconsistently reflected
frequencies onto the mic... the worst possible scenario. Another
very poor design though is a simple 'V' shape behind the mic. This
creates one of the worst coloration problems you can manage to achieve
when recording audio. Think about problems of Bass Accumulation in room
corners... the bass is accentuated worst in 90 degree corners, so any
baffle placed behind a mic which is this shape creates huge coloration
problems in bass frequencies. This also adversely affects higher
harmonic frequencies because of the massive energy in bass frequencies
exciting these higher harmonics. A simple flat panel on a wall
positioned behind the mic is a much better solution, as it does not
create coloration, but still limits at least some of the early
reflections in the room. All in all, it’s a very clever and
desirable piece of kit. It allows you to record vocals, guitars etc with
a ‘drier’ sound without having to have an acoustically treated room.
It’s portable. It uses state of the art materials. It works… and it’s a
fraction of the price of acoustically treating your studio environment!
The Atlas SB-36W 62" Mic Boom w/Wheels Features Professional Boom Stand for Stage and Studio Use Caster-Equipped Model Offers Silent and Effortless Mobility Adjustable 6 or 2-lb. Counterweight Provides Precision, Balance, and Stability Wear-proof, Three-Piece Clutch Offers Secure, Fast, and Noise-Free Adjustment Variable, Piston-Type Air Suspension System on SB-36W Model Ensures Microphone Protection Rugged Construction and Heavy-Duty Components Assure Long Service Life Made in U.S.A. to High Quality Standards Mogami Premium-Grade Studio Microphone Cable
The Gold Series uses selected Mogami Neglex "Studio Quad" Oxygen Free
Copper cable. This 4-conductor cable actually cancels noise caused by
poor ground planes and high RF or electromagnetic fields. The
ultra-low-noise spiral shield is the most densely wound available. All
this engineering helps cure many of the problems encountered in a
project or home studio, creating a much quieter recording environment
with vastly improved Dynamic Range.
Virtually every major recording facility in the world is wired with
Mogami cable. This means that just about any music you choose has been
recorded using Mogami in the audio chain. This cable is famous for
unmatched accuracy, extremely low noise and remarkable flexibility. Top
engineers rave about its amazing clarity and silent background. If
accuracy in reproduction is your goal, this is the cable for you.
Features
Microphone cable for studio use Gold-pin/black body Neutrik XLR connectors Neglex quad microphone cable
Bock Audio 507 Special Free SE Reflexion Filter, Atlas Boom Stand w/Wheels & Mogami Mic Cable!
Bock 507 with Free SE Electronics Reflexion Filter, Atlas SB36W Boom w/Wheels & 15' Mogami Gold Studio Mic Cable Offer valid for a limited time.
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Built in response to demand from a professional studio community
searching for unique sonic signatures, the Dangerous Bax EQ was designed with
inspiration from the classic Baxandall shelving curves of the 60’s and
70’s and created a unique equalizer with a 21st century mastering
aesthetic. The result is pure emotive expression with audiophile
accuracy.
Stepped controls throughout for repeatability and identical stereo operation Broad Q Shelving 7-position High Pass and Low Pass Filters--2-pole Butterworth configuration (12 dB/oct) 8-position High and Low Frequency Select +/- 5dB Cut and Boost controls in 1/2 dB steps
“Unlike anything you have heard, but exactly like what you’ve been looking for.”
-Phil Demetro, Lacquer Channel Mastering
“I want this box for the 60 Hz band alone. While testdriving the
prototype I got addicted to it--the BAX gave me a foot like no other EQ
I have does. It’s no surprise that the first piece of signal processing
from Dangerous is something that currently does not exist and something
I need to have.”
-David Kutch, The Mastering Palace
“The BAX EQ is my new favorite box to put across my whole mix. It lets
me achieve that modern pop brightness without any of the usual
sibilance or harshness. The super low-end is fat without being muddy
and it’s incredibly smooth and balanced. I have never heard any EQ like
this one before.”
-Fab, FLUX Studios, NYC
Granelli G5790
The Granelli Audio Labs G5790 is
a real SM57 modified to turn 90 degrees. Granelli Audio Labs uses brand
new Shure® SM57s and inserts a custom-made aluminum part with an
acoustically-engineered internal sound path. The result is a microphone
that maintains the SM57's renowned durability and familiar tone while
increasing functionality.
Giving engineers an edge
The Granelli G5790 gives engineers more options when miking crowded drum
kits, allowing them to choose a position that minimizes unwanted bleed
and does not obstruct the drummer. It also creates a neater appearance
and takes up much less space on stage when miking speaker cabinets,
percussion, and a number of other sources.
Changing the shape, not the sound
Inside the handle of the SM57 is a small acoustic chamber that affects
the tone of the microphone. Our patent-pending design manages to change
the shape of this chamber without increasing the air volume. That is
critical to keeping the sound that engineers know and trust. Granelli
did not adjust the frequency response, alter the pickup pattern, or
change any other components inside the microphone. It's still the mic
engineers love, with the mod it's always needed.
Durability and Quality
The part that we have added is machined out of a solid block of aluminum
and then threaded into the original microphone's body. Our
modifications are done by hand without the use of power tools, welding,
or any other process that may harm the original microphone. Each unit is
individually tested after modification, and guaranteed by our two-year
warranty.
The G5790 is currently in the studio with producers Eddie Kramer (Jimi
Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss), Barry Rudolph (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rod
Stewart) and Brian Ahern (Emmylou Harris, Roseanne Cash) and on tour
with the Dave Matthews Band, Creed, Gloria Estefan and Cirque Du Soleil.
About Granelli Audio Labs
Granelli Audio Labs was started in 2009 by John Grant of Secret Sound
Studio and his friend and protégé Tony Correlli of The Deep End Studio
in Baltimore, Maryland. Each are established, full-time recording
engineers and producers who have worked with platinum selling artists as
well as countless Mid-Atlantic area bands.
About the G5790
After talking shop late one night, John and Tony decided that it would
be worthwhile to modify one of their SM57s to make it easier to position
in a crowded drum kit. They went out and got a PVC plumbing elbow and
modifed one just for their own use. Upon seeing the mic in the studio,
drummers would frequently comment on it with interest, and colleagues
began inquiring about how to get their own modified SM57. It became
clear right away that this modification would be very useful both in the
studio and live. So after many designs, tests, and refinements, the
labor of love grew into a new, high quality product that they call the
G5790. This microphone can now be found in major recording studios and
on the road with professional sound companies and freelance engineers
all around the world.
Warranty Information
Granelli Audio Labs purchases new, authentic SM57s from authorized
Shure® dealers. Our modifications are done by hand, and we inspect and
test each microphone. Our modified SM57s are no longer a Shure product,
and they are not covered by Shure's® warranty, but we guarantee each of
our microphones with our own two-year warranty.
Bundle Includes:
Neumann U 87 AI Set Z Rupert Neve 5017 Mogami Gold Studio Microphone Cable - 15'
The Neumann U 87 is probably the best known and most widely used
Neumann studio microphone. It is equipped with a large dual-diaphragm
capsule with three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and
figure-8. These are selectable with a switch below the head grille. A
10 dB attenuation switch is located on the rear. It enables the
microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without
distortion. Furthermore, the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect. Acoustic features The
U 87 Ai is addressed from the front, marked with the Neumann logo. The
frequency response of the cardioid and figure-8 directional
characteristics are very flat for frontal sound incidence, even in the
upper frequency range. The microphone can be used very close to a sound
source without the sound becoming unnaturally harsh. By means of a
high-pass filter interferences through subsonic and low frequencies are
reduced remarkably. Polar patterns The dual-diaphragm
capsule is elastically mounted and protected by a large head-grille. A
switch below the headgrille selects the three directional patterns:
omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. A window above this switch shows
the symbol of the selected characteristic. Electrical features The
letter A in the name indicates a more recent generation, as compared to
the U 87 i microphones that were built from 1967 to 1986. Modifications
apply to the electronic components of the microphone only; the capsule
remained unchanged. The present-day circuitry increases the
operational headroom of the U 87 Ai by supplying the bias voltages for
the capsule through a reduced resistance. The result is a higher
sensitivity of 10 dB for identical sound pressure levels, and an
improved S/N ratio of 3 dB. Filter and attenuation A
switch located at the rear attenuates the sensitivity by 10 dB. When
this switch is activated, the microphone accepts sound pressure levels
up to 127 dB (equivalent to a sound pressure of 45 Pa) without
distortion. An additional switch at the rear allows to change
the microphone's cutoff frequency. This reduces low frequency
interference directly at the input of the microphone amplifier. This
setting also compensates for the unavoidable bass boost that occurs
with all pressure gradient transducers when they are used at close
distance (proximity effect). The cardioid characteristic
maintains a smooth frequency response at a distance of 30 to 40 cm, the
figure-8 characteristic even at a distance of 15 to 20 cm.
Comprised of a rugged, portable chassis with world class Portico
pre-amp, compressor and DI circuits as well as two channel operation,
variphase, silk and DI/mic blending capabilities, the Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5017 is an
innovative and powerful tool for recording or live performance. In
replacing the Portico 5016 Mic Pre / Variphase DI, the 5017 Mobile DPC
adds single knob compression, DI / Mic Pre blending, and a go anywhere
design to a well established classic.
With Portico Series custom transformers and silk mode, the Mobile DPC’s
sonic signature is nothing short of legendary. It’s the 5017’s
revolutionary feature set however that make it an indispensable tool for
studio recording, live recording and stage performances.
Dual Channel Use
Used as a two channel device, a lead singer and guitar player, can take
the classic studio quality of the Rupert Neve 5017 wherever they go;
using the DPC for a Vocal mic pre and compressor, as well as a separate
DI preamplifier. To achieve this, the blend control should be selected
as fully DI (blend off), and an internal jumper can be selected to apply
the compressor to the mic pre signal. When engaged, Silk mode would
effect both vocal and guitar tracks, and the HPF control would effect
only the mic path.
Blended Use
Used as a single channel device for instruments, the 5017 can be used to
phase align, combine and compress direct and amplified signals. To
achieve this, use the DI for the instrument’s direct signal and the mic
preamp for the speaker cabinet signal. The blend control is used for
mixing direct and amplified signals to achieve the desired tonal blend
between the two sources, and the variphase is used to minimize or
extenuate phase cancellations between the two signals. To compress the
blended signal, the internal compressor jumper must be set to the blend
path (this is the default setting). This technique could also be used to
create a single, mixed output of a guitar and vocals.
The Compressor
Based around a new LDR (light dependent resister) design, the 5017’s
opto-coupler compressor has been simplified to a single threshold
control with auto make up gain. By default, the compressor is set to a
fixed 2:1 ratio with an internal jumper to change between standard and
fast time constants. To set the compressor, simply dial the threshold
control down until the desired amount of compression is achieved. An LED
light indicates when the compressor is active.
Vari-Phase
In addition to the standard polarity reverse, the 5017 also incorporates
a vari-phase control to adjust the phase incrementally. This control is
useful any time two signals derived from the same source are combined.
For instance, even with careful placement, the combination of close
miced drums and overheads, can often yield hollow sounding results. By
using the variable phase adjust, the direct signal can be phase rotated
until the signals are naturally aligned.
This technique is also extremely useful when combined with the internal
blend control on instruments. A bassist, using both direct and miced
signals can blend the two into a single output, using the vari-phase to
reach an optimal alignment. By adjusting the phase in the 5017, the
musician or engineer can find the absolute best mic position without
regard to the phase relation to the direct signal.
Two Channel Operation
With two transformer coupled outputs, the 5017 has separate line outputs
for the DI/Blend and Mic signals when the blend control is set to fully
DI. The mic output is always independent.
Silk
Much could be written about this feature, suffice to say, that it gives a
subtle option to enhance sound quality in the direction of vintage
modules. The silk button reduces negative feedback and adjusts the
frequency spectrum to provide a very sweet and musical performance. We
suggest you try it and make your own judgment.
Mic Gain
Mic gain is from 0dB to 66dB. Overall gain to restore the apparent
program level
DI Gain
DI Gain is from 0dB to 30dB
DI input
Balanced or unbalanced Hi-Z input for instruments
High pass filter
The high pass filter is a valuable aid in any signal chain but
particularly so in a microphone preamplifier. Signals below 80hz can be
attenuated at a rate of 12db / octave, getting rid of building rumble,
air handling motor hum etc.
Phantom power
Provides 48v phantom power to microphones. Controlled by a switch on the
back of the unit.
Phase invert
Reverses the polarity of the mic input
Threshold
When signals exceed the “threshold” level, the gain is reduced at a
controlled 2:1 ratio, with attack and release time constants set to
standard or fast depending on the internal jumper setting.
Indicators
Indicators on the 5017 denote signal presence and clipping on both DI
and mic signals, as well as compressor activation.
Internal jumpers
Two internal jumpers in the 5017 can be set to change the compressor
from the mic channel to the di / blend channel, and to change the
compressor time constant from standard to fast.
With the 5017, the Portico sound is always within reach.
Mogami Premium-Grade Studio Microphone Cable
The Gold Series uses selected Mogami Neglex "Studio Quad" Oxygen Free
Copper cable. This 4-conductor cable actually cancels noise caused by
poor ground planes and high RF or electromagnetic fields. The
ultra-low-noise spiral shield is the most densely wound available. All
this engineering helps cure many of the problems encountered in a
project or home studio, creating a much quieter recording environment
with vastly improved Dynamic Range.
Virtually every major recording facility in the world is wired with
Mogami cable. This means that just about any music you choose has been
recorded using Mogami in the audio chain. This cable is famous for
unmatched accuracy, extremely low noise and remarkable flexibility. Top
engineers rave about its amazing clarity and silent background. If
accuracy in reproduction is your goal, this is the cable for you.
Features Microphone cable for studio use
Gold-pin/black body Neutrik XLR connectors
Neglex quad microphone cable
Bundle Includes:
Neumann U 87 AI Set Z Daking Mic Pre One Mogami Gold Studio Microphone Cable - 15'
The Neumann U 87 is probably the best known and most widely used
Neumann studio microphone. It is equipped with a large dual-diaphragm
capsule with three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and
figure-8. These are selectable with a switch below the head grille. A
10 dB attenuation switch is located on the rear. It enables the
microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without
distortion. Furthermore, the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect. Acoustic features The
U 87 Ai is addressed from the front, marked with the Neumann logo. The
frequency response of the cardioid and figure-8 directional
characteristics are very flat for frontal sound incidence, even in the
upper frequency range. The microphone can be used very close to a sound
source without the sound becoming unnaturally harsh. By means of a
high-pass filter interferences through subsonic and low frequencies are
reduced remarkably. Polar patterns The dual-diaphragm
capsule is elastically mounted and protected by a large head-grille. A
switch below the headgrille selects the three directional patterns:
omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. A window above this switch shows
the symbol of the selected characteristic. Electrical features The
letter A in the name indicates a more recent generation, as compared to
the U 87 i microphones that were built from 1967 to 1986. Modifications
apply to the electronic components of the microphone only; the capsule
remained unchanged. The present-day circuitry increases the
operational headroom of the U 87 Ai by supplying the bias voltages for
the capsule through a reduced resistance. The result is a higher
sensitivity of 10 dB for identical sound pressure levels, and an
improved S/N ratio of 3 dB. Filter and attenuation A
switch located at the rear attenuates the sensitivity by 10 dB. When
this switch is activated, the microphone accepts sound pressure levels
up to 127 dB (equivalent to a sound pressure of 45 Pa) without
distortion. An additional switch at the rear allows to change
the microphone's cutoff frequency. This reduces low frequency
interference directly at the input of the microphone amplifier. This
setting also compensates for the unavoidable bass boost that occurs
with all pressure gradient transducers when they are used at close
distance (proximity effect). The cardioid characteristic
maintains a smooth frequency response at a distance of 30 to 40 cm, the
figure-8 characteristic even at a distance of 15 to 20 cm.
Sharing the gain structure and Class A, fully discrete transistor circuitry design of the popular Daking Mic Pre IV, the Mic Pre One additionally features a unique variable high-pass filter and ships in a freestanding 'DI-style' steel enclosure, ensuring both strength and noise immunity. Essentially a single channel of the Mic Pre IV, the Mic Pre One features switchable phase, 20dB mic input pad and +48V phantom power, plus a selectable 1/4-inch line/hi-z instrument input, all utilizing relays with gold bi-furcated contacts. Two large knurled aluminum knobs control the variable high-pass filter (0-200Hz) and continuously variable input gain, which is complemented by a full-width, twenty-segment bi-color LED meter. The rear of the unit offers a Jensen transformer-isolated mic input and fully-balanced XLR output, plus a 1/4-inch line output. A fourth connector introduces DC power from the external power supply to the unit. Features:
Class “A” Circuitry
Jensen Transformer
Discrete Transistor Design
Single-Sided Amplification
Lead Free
Rohs Compliant Noted Brad Lunde, president of TransAudio Group, "This Mic Pre One is the very definition of value - a Daking-designed high-end mic pre for those who only need one channel. It's ideal for pros on tour and studios that seek to locate the mic pre in the vocal booth for short cable runs. Small project studios on a limited budget, can now use the same high-end sounding gear as the pros."
Mogami Premium-Grade Studio Microphone Cable
The Gold Series uses selected Mogami Neglex "Studio Quad" Oxygen Free
Copper cable. This 4-conductor cable actually cancels noise caused by
poor ground planes and high RF or electromagnetic fields. The
ultra-low-noise spiral shield is the most densely wound available. All
this engineering helps cure many of the problems encountered in a
project or home studio, creating a much quieter recording environment
with vastly improved Dynamic Range.
Virtually every major recording facility in the world is wired with
Mogami cable. This means that just about any music you choose has been
recorded using Mogami in the audio chain. This cable is famous for
unmatched accuracy, extremely low noise and remarkable flexibility. Top
engineers rave about its amazing clarity and silent background. If
accuracy in reproduction is your goal, this is the cable for you.
Features Microphone cable for studio use
Gold-pin/black body Neutrik XLR connectors
Neglex quad microphone cable
Bundle Includes:
Neumann U 87 AI Set Z Atlas SB36W 62" Mic Boom w/Wheels - Chrome Stedman PS101 pop filter Mogami Gold Studio Microphone Cable - 25'
The Neumann U 87 is probably the best known and most widely used
Neumann studio microphone. It is equipped with a large dual-diaphragm
capsule with three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and
figure-8. These are selectable with a switch below the headgrille. A
10 dB attenuation switch is located on the rear. It enables the
microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without
distortion. Furthermore, the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect. Acoustic features The
U 87 Ai is addressed from the front, marked with the Neumann logo. The
frequency response of the cardioid and figure-8 directional
characteristics are very flat for frontal sound incidence, even in the
upper frequency range. The microphone can be used very close to a sound
source without the sound becoming unnaturally harsh. By means of a
high-pass filter interferences through subsonic and low frequencies are
reduced remarkebly. Polar patterns The dual-diaphragm
capsule is elastically mounted and protected by a large headgrille. A
switch below the headgrille selects the three directional patterns:
omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. A window above this switch shows
the symbol of the selected characteristic. Electrical features The
letter A in the name indicates a more recent generation, as compared to
the U 87 i microphones that were built from 1967 to 1986. Modifications
apply to the electronic components of the microphone only; the capsule
remained unchanged. The present-day circuitry increases the
operational headroom of the U 87 Ai by supplying the bias voltages for
the capsule through a reduced resistance. The result is a higher
sensitivity of 10 dB for identical sound pressure levels, and an
improved S/N ratio of 3 dB. Filter and attenuation A
switch located at the rear attenuates the sensitivity by 10 dB. When
this switch is activated, the microphone accepts sound pressure levels
up to 127 dB (equivalent to a sound pressure of 45 Pa) without
distortion. An additional switch at the rear allows to change
the microphone's cutoff frequency. This reduces low frequency
interference directly at the input of the microphone amplifier. This
setting also compensates for the unavoidable bass boost that occurs
with all pressure gradient transducers when they are used at close
distance (proximity effect). The cardioid characteristic
maintains a smooth frequency response at a distance of 30 to 40 cm, the
figure-8 characteristic even at a distance of 15 to 20 cm.
The Atlas SB-36W Features Professional Boom Stand for Stage and Studio Use Caster-Equipped Model Offers Silent and Effortless Mobility Adjustable 6 or 2-lb. Counterweight Provides Precision, Balance, and Stability Wear-proof, Three-Piece Clutch Offers Secure, Fast, and Noise-Free Adjustment Variable, Piston-Type Air Suspension System on SB-36W Model Ensures Microphone Protection Rugged Construction and Heavy-Duty Components Assure Long Service Life Made in U.S.A. to High Quality Standards Applications: This
Atlas Sound brand professional quality boom stands incorporate the
functional features and service reliability desired by performers and
musicians, as well as broadcast/recording studios,theaters, and
performance centers. All models are designed to meet the varying
operational requirements of daily recording applications by combining
maximum height and boom articulation ranges with increased mobility and
dependable performance.
General Description: These
top-of-the-line boom stands feature a variable, piston-type air
suspension system to ensure microphone protection. Model SB-36W is
equipped with silent-motion, ball-bearing swivel casters of hard rubber
for friction-free and vibration-absorbing mobility.Two-piece horizontal
boom assembly is 7/8" dia. cold rolled steel with a heavy-duty,
die-cast, gyromatic swivel and an adjustable 6-lb. counterweight for
precise and secure orientation.Tubing terminates with an adjustable mic
holder swivel with standard 5/8" - 27 thread to accept all microphones,
holders, and adapters. Guide clips are supplied for cable attachment.
Vertical tube assembly is manufactured of 11/8" and 7/8" chrome-plated
cold rolled steel and includes the wear-proof Atlas Sound grip-action
clutch for easy adjustment and positive locking.Model SB-36W includes
wheels for a height span of 49" to 73". Triangular cast metal base with
edge-concentrated weight distribution offers extra stability and is
finished in ebony epoxy with a chrome shell.
Specifications: Tube Style: Two Section Stand Height: 49" - 73" (1245 x 1854mm) Boom Length: 62" (1575mm) Boom Counterweight: Adjustable 6 lbs (2.75 kg) Triangular Base: 21"* (533mm) Stability Factor**: 1890 I.S.I. Base Finish: Ebony with a Chrome Shell Tube Finish: Chrome Weight: 40 lbs (18 kg)
The Stedman PROSCREEN 101 uses the same unique patented metal
screen as the PS100. The PROSCREEN 101 has an attached 13 inch flexible
goose neck with adjustable clamp. This clamp allows the PS101 to be
attached to any microphone stand or boom while allowing easy positioning
of the screen with the flexible goose neck. Like the PS100, the Stedman
PROSCREEN 101 can be cleaned with detergent and hot water and will
outperform and outlast fabric filter designs. It includes a lifetime
warranty. Made in U.S.A.
Specifications
Screen diameter: 4.6 inches (11.7cm)
Length: 20 inches (50.7cm)
Weight: 5.8 oz.
Clamp opening diameter: .5” to .80”
Mogami Premium-Grade Studio Microphone Cable
The Gold Series uses selected Mogami Neglex "Studio Quad" Oxygen Free
Copper cable. This 4-conductor cable actually cancels noise caused by
poor ground planes and high RF or electromagnetic fields. The
ultra-low-noise spiral shield is the most densely wound available. All
this engineering helps cure many of the problems encountered in a
project or home studio, creating a much quieter recording environment
with vastly improved Dynamic Range.
Virtually every major recording facility in the world is wired with
Mogami cable. This means that just about any music you choose has been
recorded using Mogami in the audio chain. This cable is famous for
unmatched accuracy, extremely low noise and remarkable flexibility. Top
engineers rave about its amazing clarity and silent background. If
accuracy in reproduction is your goal, this is the cable for you.
Features Microphone cable for studio use
Gold-pin/black body Neutrik XLR connectors
Neglex quad microphone cable
Instantly & effortlessly add pristine analog focus, detail, clarity, and air to any sound
Silky top end presence and air coupled with subtle, tight low frequency enhancement Innovative interface allows for rapid experimentation with 16 possible filter combination's
Meticulously tuned slopes, Q, and corners ensure foolproof operation and stunning results
From Gregory Scott aka UBK:
The Clariphonic Parallel Equalizer
is a mastering grade, parallel shelving EQ matrix with a new filter
shape that allows a single band to lift both the top and the bottom,
simultaneously but asymmetrically. To my ears the top gets lifted at
about a 3:1 ratio compared to the bottom, but I have yet to test it to
see what the proportions actually are.
The signal path is super minimal --- it's primarily a capacitance
network made up of Wima and Panasonic caps --- but the switching
architecture is extremely cool and allows for a lot of new
possibilities. I wanted to create an eq that was artistic and
right-brain in nature, to get you to think about sound in terms of
textures and colors rather than numbers.
To that end, there are 2
engines per channel, the Focus Engine and the Clarity Engine, each of
which can have 1 active band. I call them engines because they work on
both ends of the spectrum despite being a single band. Anyway, there are
4 unique bands to choose from in each engine, each with its own slope
and corner on top and bottom. So essentially it's a dual channel 2-band
eq that behaves like a 4-band hi/low eq, with 8 available filter shapes
per channel which, because of the switching network, can be configured
in 16 possible combination's.
Sonically, the filters are insanely
smooth up top and do crazy cool things to the bottom, but the general
idea is tighten/define the lows and lift/open the top with minimal
coloration or phase smear. Each engine does that in its own way.
The Focus Engine
is more of a broad push that totally clears the mud from sounds, lifts
them up and forward, and can be aggressive at max boost but is always
easy on the ears; combined with the tight-ass lows it brings a new level
of detail and immediacy to the picture.
The Clarity Engine
works further out in the spectra, with the highest band's corners being
somewhere in the 40hz area on the bottom and the 40k range up top (!).
I've never heard air or shimmer like it. You have to be careful, the top
on the Clarity Engine is like crack, it's highly addictive and really
easy to do more than is wise because it always sounds good, it just
takes the lid off the sound and opens it up. Use with caution!
But it gets better
When
your signal comes into the Clarity Control, it is passed full bandwidth
to the output. It is also multed to each of the bands, and you use the
gain control of each engine to blend that band in parallel with your
original signal via an internal mix buss. This is very different than
your typical console and channel eq's, which pass your signal thru each
band in series, with each band doing its thing on the phase-altered
signal of the band before it.
The parallel mix architecture means
the phase coherence of your signal remains completely intact, and the
bands are blended in behind it. The effect is kinda holographic and
super tight, no hash or harshness at all.
What's really cool is
that the full range signal and each engine all have their own mute
switches, so you can listen to just one or both filters in isolation and
hear exactly what you're grabbing. You can also leave the full-range
killed and bring the Clarity Control back in parallel on your own
console, where you can compress, saturate, or otherwise play with the
high and low freqs as their own entities. The creative possibilities
here can't be overstated.
Granelli G5790
The Granelli Audio Labs G5790 is
a real SM57 modified to turn 90 degrees. Granelli Audio Labs uses brand
new Shure® SM57s and inserts a custom-made aluminum part with an
acoustically-engineered internal sound path. The result is a microphone
that maintains the SM57's renowned durability and familiar tone while
increasing functionality.
Giving engineers an edge
The Granelli G5790 gives engineers more options when miking crowded drum
kits, allowing them to choose a position that minimizes unwanted bleed
and does not obstruct the drummer. It also creates a neater appearance
and takes up much less space on stage when miking speaker cabinets,
percussion, and a number of other sources.
Changing the shape, not the sound
Inside the handle of the SM57 is a small acoustic chamber that affects
the tone of the microphone. Our patent-pending design manages to change
the shape of this chamber without increasing the air volume. That is
critical to keeping the sound that engineers know and trust. Granelli
did not adjust the frequency response, alter the pickup pattern, or
change any other components inside the microphone. It's still the mic
engineers love, with the mod it's always needed.
Durability and Quality
The part that we have added is machined out of a solid block of aluminum
and then threaded into the original microphone's body. Our
modifications are done by hand without the use of power tools, welding,
or any other process that may harm the original microphone. Each unit is
individually tested after modification, and guaranteed by our two-year
warranty.
The G5790 is currently in the studio with producers Eddie Kramer (Jimi
Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss), Barry Rudolph (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rod
Stewart) and Brian Ahern (Emmylou Harris, Roseanne Cash) and on tour
with the Dave Matthews Band, Creed, Gloria Estefan and Cirque Du Soleil.
About Granelli Audio Labs
Granelli Audio Labs was started in 2009 by John Grant of Secret Sound
Studio and his friend and protégé Tony Correlli of The Deep End Studio
in Baltimore, Maryland. Each are established, full-time recording
engineers and producers who have worked with platinum selling artists as
well as countless Mid-Atlantic area bands.
About the G5790
After talking shop late one night, John and Tony decided that it would
be worthwhile to modify one of their SM57s to make it easier to position
in a crowded drum kit. They went out and got a PVC plumbing elbow and
modifed one just for their own use. Upon seeing the mic in the studio,
drummers would frequently comment on it with interest, and colleagues
began inquiring about how to get their own modified SM57. It became
clear right away that this modification would be very useful both in the
studio and live. So after many designs, tests, and refinements, the
labor of love grew into a new, high quality product that they call the
G5790. This microphone can now be found in major recording studios and
on the road with professional sound companies and freelance engineers
all around the world.
Warranty Information
Granelli Audio Labs purchases new, authentic SM57s from authorized
Shure® dealers. Our modifications are done by hand, and we inspect and
test each microphone. Our modified SM57s are no longer a Shure product,
and they are not covered by Shure's® warranty, but we guarantee each of
our microphones with our own two-year warranty.
The UBK Fatso " I had three goals in mind when I set about to modify what was already one of my favorite pieces in rack number one, Dave Derr's brilliant Fatso Jr." - UBK
1. I wanted to create a collection of fixed-setting compressors that, with the turn of a single knob, could shape and tame any sound you throw at it, and be especially adept with those that are the easiest to screw up: vocals, drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitars, and pianos. 2. I wanted these preset comps to offer up several distinctly different ‘flavors’ of compression, each of which has a ‘grab’ and ‘motion’ that is totally unlike the others, in order to give the modern engineer maximum flexibility in terms of style, attitude, punch, and squeeze. 3. I wanted to make these compressors incredibly smooth and easygoing at moderate settings, but able to go to extremes (and beyond) to create sounds that are surprising, inspiring, and drenched in vibe. No matter how much you dig in, the results should be musical; it might be too much compression for you, but it will never be *bad* compression. “How do I do this?” Once upon a time, compressors came with two knobs, and your compression options were ‘more’ and ‘less’. But make no mistake: this minimalism in design was actually an asset to the guy who had to turn the knobs and push the faders. The engineers who designed these simple boxes paid painstaking attention to every crucial aspect of envelope shaping --- the knee, the ratio, the attack and the release --- and they tweaked and tweezed the mysterious and often chaotic interplay of these parameters until they found their holy grail: a circuit whose action was incredibly musical and whose grab sounded amazing on every source and sound you feed it. “Compression was easy, and it always sounded good.” So it is with the UBK Fatso. In addition to all the tone-sweetening characteristics and features of the classic Fatso --- harmonic thickening, tape-like saturation, independent ‘warmth’ control to soften and tame high frequency harshness --- the UBK Fatso features 3 brand new presets, lovingly crafted by yours truly, tweaked exclusively by ear, and exhaustively tested in the trenches on every sound you’re ever likely to find in your mixes, and a few you probably never will… just in case. Splat - this is my take on the comps built into my favorite 3-lettered vintage console. At modest settings, it stiffens and reigns in drums, focuses a vocal, and enhances the vibe of the original sound while making it easier to manage. But when you dig in, wonderful things begin to happen. Drums develop thwack and hit you in the chest. Vocals get utterly creamy with a pleasing, old school hair. Loops come alive and breathe organically. Electric guitars get thicker, deeper, and stay pinned where you want them. But don’t be afraid of those meters: push it farther, past that red light. 20db of reduction? Don’t worry, keep going. Ever heard your drum buss do that? Didn't think so.Welcome to 'no rules' compression. Smooth - this is classic limiting, with a twist. My intent here was to craft a tracking style limiter that would allow the engineer to shave 6-10db off the peaks of instruments without sounding like much of anything happened, yet things are somehow sweeter, they behave better. When you print elements thru this preset, you’ll find your mixes come together easier and faster, with less eq and compression. Things just ‘fit’, the way they did when we tracked to tape. But again, what happens if you start to abuse this preset in the mix? ‘Fast and smooth’ begets and ‘fast and aggressive’, that’s what. Slap it on electronic drum loops and watch the Germans seethe with envy. Put it on a room mic in parallel, maybe a little Abbey Road really is what that kit needs. Crazy hip hop vocal refusing to behave? Clamp it down, ruthlessly, effortlessly.One compressor does it all. Glue - the bottom end never sounded like this. It is simply unreal how easily this preset will lock the bass in place, punch it up, let all the notes ring clear as a bell, and make it loud while getting it out of the way. Engage the transformer to make the low end sing, even on iPod docks. If gluing the bass were the only thing the UBK Fatso did, it would still be worth the price. But Glue is every bit as versatile and surprising as the rest of this box, especially when pushed. It’s an extraordinary drum compressor, imparting a distinct smack even as it makes the room explode. It’s lovely on acoustic guitars, Rhodes, sitar… whatever.When all else fails, glue the sucker down. In addition to all of these purposeful compressors, the UBK Fatso features Dave Derr’s classic“Spank” for that inimitable SSL-style smack. You can also combine any two presets, or all three, for even more unusual and unexpected results. So grab those knobs, experiment fearlessly, and ignore those meters: your ears will tell you all you need to know.
Granelli G5790
The Granelli Audio Labs G5790 is
a real SM57 modified to turn 90 degrees. Granelli Audio Labs uses brand
new Shure® SM57s and inserts a custom-made aluminum part with an
acoustically-engineered internal sound path. The result is a microphone
that maintains the SM57's renowned durability and familiar tone while
increasing functionality.
Giving engineers an edge
The Granelli G5790 gives engineers more options when miking crowded drum
kits, allowing them to choose a position that minimizes unwanted bleed
and does not obstruct the drummer. It also creates a neater appearance
and takes up much less space on stage when miking speaker cabinets,
percussion, and a number of other sources.
Changing the shape, not the sound
Inside the handle of the SM57 is a small acoustic chamber that affects
the tone of the microphone. Our patent-pending design manages to change
the shape of this chamber without increasing the air volume. That is
critical to keeping the sound that engineers know and trust. Granelli
did not adjust the frequency response, alter the pickup pattern, or
change any other components inside the microphone. It's still the mic
engineers love, with the mod it's always needed.
Durability and Quality
The part that we have added is machined out of a solid block of aluminum
and then threaded into the original microphone's body. Our
modifications are done by hand without the use of power tools, welding,
or any other process that may harm the original microphone. Each unit is
individually tested after modification, and guaranteed by our two-year
warranty.
The G5790 is currently in the studio with producers Eddie Kramer (Jimi
Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss), Barry Rudolph (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rod
Stewart) and Brian Ahern (Emmylou Harris, Roseanne Cash) and on tour
with the Dave Matthews Band, Creed, Gloria Estefan and Cirque Du Soleil.
About Granelli Audio Labs
Granelli Audio Labs was started in 2009 by John Grant of Secret Sound
Studio and his friend and protégé Tony Correlli of The Deep End Studio
in Baltimore, Maryland. Each are established, full-time recording
engineers and producers who have worked with platinum selling artists as
well as countless Mid-Atlantic area bands.
About the G5790
After talking shop late one night, John and Tony decided that it would
be worthwhile to modify one of their SM57s to make it easier to position
in a crowded drum kit. They went out and got a PVC plumbing elbow and
modifed one just for their own use. Upon seeing the mic in the studio,
drummers would frequently comment on it with interest, and colleagues
began inquiring about how to get their own modified SM57. It became
clear right away that this modification would be very useful both in the
studio and live. So after many designs, tests, and refinements, the
labor of love grew into a new, high quality product that they call the
G5790. This microphone can now be found in major recording studios and
on the road with professional sound companies and freelance engineers
all around the world.
Warranty Information
Granelli Audio Labs purchases new, authentic SM57s from authorized
Shure® dealers. Our modifications are done by hand, and we inspect and
test each microphone. Our modified SM57s are no longer a Shure product,
and they are not covered by Shure's® warranty, but we guarantee each of
our microphones with our own two-year warranty.
The vintage 251 is THE vocal sound people ask for, but the original (vintage) versions are 50+ years old and sound very different from one another. Repairing, rebuilding and “nursing” original 251’s along has been David Bock’s work spanning over 30 years. The risk for a modern studio or end user to depend on a vintage mic on a daily basis is increasingly problematic.
The Bock 251 is David Bock’s answer to the vintage mic dilemma of getting “that sound” without the headaches. It is a premier lead microphone for premier voices. It is built to last and provide the studio and user with many years of daily, high end performance.
What makes it different?
The BOCK 251 provides the user with absolute confidence that this is the mic you put in the most critical situations. The BOCK 251 uses a proprietary hand made German capsule, a proprietary hand wound multi sectioned audio transformer, a NOS tube in the mic amplifier, a hand built outboard power supply and a custom low capacitance audio cable. This is one of the best overall mic packages available on the market at any price. The BOCK 251 is the ideal microphone to choose when there is a variety of applications that must met with absolute top recording quality. With frequency response that extends well beyond the normal range of typical studio microphones, the BOCK 251 sets new standards.
For vocals, the BOCK 251 instantly delivers that huge vocal sound you have wanted for years. It sounds equally impressive on females and males. It will capture the most intimate and subtle details of a vocal yet maintain integrity at high SPL’s. It holds up track after track, “sitting on top” in extremely dense mixes without EQ.
For instruments, the BOCK 251 offers very high end performance on critical stringed instruments, orchestras, choirs and small ensembles. The outstanding transient response reveals elusive harmonic details that spell the difference between good and great in your recordings.
How do I use it?
The BOCK 251 cardioid pattern shuts off the back of the capsule to deliver extraordinary vocals when worked very close. It is recommended to use a pop filter on less experienced vocalists to enable closer working distances to take advantage of the magical proximity effect. There is no low frequency filtering used on a BOCK 251 so you will hear low frequency content you’ve never heard before.
At distance, the BOCK 251 delivers a level of definition that is amazing. The high end does not fade with distance like so many other condensers and the power and depth of the low end response is a joy to hear. The omni and Figure 8 patterns prove useful in these non-voice applications.
Bock Audio 251 Includes Free SE Electronics Reflexion Filter and 15' Mogami Mic Cable.
Large-diaphragm tube condenser mic with PSU, custom cable between supply and mic, SB Pro Spider suspension and wood box
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Mogami Bantam and Longframe Patch Cords are the first high definition audio cables specially designed for recording studio engineers and broadcast professionals, and offer following outstanding features:
Made with W2893 Neglex Quad Cable
Super-flexible Quad-Balanced NEGLEX OFC wiring and Overall Served (Spiral) Shield provide maximum definition, detail and signal transparency in addition to giving excellent protection from electro-magnetic noise.
Both analog audio and digital audio patch cables are available.
Maintenance free with durable nickel plated tip / ring / sleeve connector preventing from tarnishing. Degradation of the sound quality caused by secular change becomes extremely low on account of it.
Compact low profile molded design permits use in high density jack fields. BANTAM PLUG : Overall Diameter 7.8mm (0.307") LONGFRAME PLUG : Overall Diameter 10.6mm (0.417")
Interchangeable color rings for easy patch cord identification.
Assorted Colors : Black • Red • Yellow • Green • Blue
Adapter cable of bantam plug or longframe plug to other connector available to special order.
Neglex OFC bulk cable also available in 50m (164Ft), 100m (328Ft) and 200m (656Ft) rolls
Solid State Logic XLogic Alpha-Link
The XLogic Alpha-Link Audio I/O range is a new family of fully featured multi-channel Audio Converters for Studio, Live and Broadcast Applications. The three different models each feature our high quality 24-channel AD/DA converter circuitry.
All Alpha-Link units can be used as standalone format converters, but used in combination with a Soundscape Mixpander PCI card they provide a powerful, highly flexible I/O solution for native PC-based audio workstations.
XLogic Alpha-Link MADI AX
Professional MADI to ADAT & AD DA converter
Featuring up to 64 channels of digital MADI I/O at 48kHz (or 32 channels at 96kHz), 24 ADAT Lightpipe digital inputs and outputs at up to 48kHz (12 ADAT Lightpipe digital inputs and outputs at up to 96kHz), 24 analogue I/O, TDM® Expansion Bus and much more, the Alpha link MADI SX delivers a dependable, versatile, high quality MADI to ADAT Lightpipe based conversion solution.
Alpha Link MADI SX & MADI AX Shared Features
Featuring up to 64 channels of digital MADI I/O at 48kHz (or 32 channels at 96kHz), 24 ADAT Lightpipe digital inputs and outputs at up to 48kHz (12 ADAT Lightpipe digital inputs and outputs at up to 96kHz), 24 analogue I/O, TDM® Expansion Bus and much more, the Alpha link MADI SX delivers a dependable, versatile, high quality MADI to ADAT Lightpipe based conversion solution.
56 or 64 MADI digital inputs and outputs at up to 48kHz, 28 or 32 MADI digital inputs and outputs at up to 96kHz.
24 analogue inputs and outputs with SSL enhanced AD DA at up to 96kHz on D-Sub connectors (for use with D-Sub to XLR looms).
Word/SuperClock input and output.
Video Sync input functionality for the WordClock input: the Video Sync. signal can be converted to WordClock internally and transmitted via the WordClock output.
MIDI input and output.
Connects to Mixpander via Expansion Bus port.
All input and output channels can be used simultaneously in any configuration.
Comprehensive input/output routing & mode selection matrix
Analogue input/output metering via 24 tricolour LEDs The SSL MadiXtreme is a new family of
multichannel PCIe audio cards for Mac and PC from Solid State Logic.
Featuring our revolutionary PCIe-Core Audio Pipeline technology,
MadiXtreme is one of the first audio devices to take full advantage of
the high speeds and incredible bandwidth offered by the PCIe bus on
modern computers.
MadiXtreme 64
With one optical Madi connector for 64 simultaneous I/Os, the MADI
Xtreme 64 is the ideal interface for the SSL Alpha-Link MADI AX or SSL
Alpha-Link MADI SX. MADI Xtreme 64 is also the perfect partner for MADI
equipped consoles, live recording, installations and broadcast servers. PCIe half-length card, single-lane PCIe v1.1-3.0
1x MADI I/O (optical)
Channel count: 56/64 Ch@44.1/48k, 28/32 Ch@88.2/96k, 14/16 Ch@176.4/192k
1x Wordclock Connector (Software controlled as Input or Output)
Support for virtually any application
MadiXtreme supports a huge variety of applications through its
legendary SSL Soundscape Family Drivers. The drivers are fully
multi-client capable (allowing several applications to simultaneously
access the device) and allow seamless multi-card configurations (up to
6 Cards per System if enough PCIe Slots are available).
Windows: (XP or Vista 32 Bit): ASIO 2, WDM, MME, GSIF2, DWave
Mac OS: OS X (10.4 or 10.5): Core Audio.
Minimum System Requirements
Windows: Windows XP (SP2) or Vista (32-Bit) Intel or AMD Configuration with one free PCIe Slot
Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) G5 or Intel Mac with one free PCIe Slot
Note: PCIe (PCI Express) is not compatible with PCI or PCI-X
Mercury EQH1 & EQP1 - Program Equalizers
The Mercury EQ-H1 Program Equalizer has transformer balanced input and
output, with a single ended gain make up amplifier. The EQ-H1’s passive
EQ/gain make up amp topology provides a musically satisfying result
unobtainable with active and parametric EQ’s, since it does not rely
upon negative feedback (and all it’s associated phase and dynamic
distortions) to achieve equalization. Our new Mercury production
utilizes only the highest quality passive components, while remaining
true to the original production.
The Mercury EQ-H1 has a different amplifier than the Mercury EQ-P1 thus
it has a different tone. The EQ-H1 and EQ-P1 sound different on the same
application. The EQ-H1 is more punchy and robust and the EQ-P1 is more
open and silky.
The Mercury EQ-P1 also has transformer balanced input and output, with a
fully balanced (push-pull) gain make up amplifier. The only
modernization feature on the unit is a user switchable (in/out)
interstage transformer. In the original Pultec EQP this transformer was
always in the signal path, however, realizing that some of today’s
engineers might want to remove it with the Mercury EQP1 Program
Equalizer it is possible to do so with in/out switch on the Front Panel.
This takes the middle (interstage) transformer out of the circuit Up,
in the "in" position, it is more "vintage" like the original Pultec.
Down, in the "out" position, it is a little more "open" and "airy."
Either way, the input and output transformers are always in the circuit.
Our new Mercury production utilizes only the highest quality passive
components, while remaining true to the original production.
The Mercury EQ-H1 and EQ-P1 Program Equalizers have realized all of the
original Pultec specification in a modern production. We have not
"improved" this unit, rather, we have kept all elements in line with the
original designer’s ideas. The Mercury EQ-H1 and EQ-P1 is truly built
to be a new classic, and work its magic today or in 50 years!
Mercury EQH1 & EQP1 - Program Equalizers
The Mercury EQ-H1 Program Equalizer has transformer balanced input and
output, with a single ended gain make up amplifier. The EQ-H1’s passive
EQ/gain make up amp topology provides a musically satisfying result
unobtainable with active and parametric EQ’s, since it does not rely
upon negative feedback (and all it’s associated phase and dynamic
distortions) to achieve equalization. Our new Mercury production
utilizes only the highest quality passive components, while remaining
true to the original production.
The Mercury EQ-H1 has a different amplifier than the Mercury EQ-P1 thus
it has a different tone. The EQ-H1 and EQ-P1 sound different on the same
application. The EQ-H1 is more punchy and robust and the EQ-P1 is more
open and silky.
The Mercury EQ-P1 also has transformer balanced input and output, with a
fully balanced (push-pull) gain make up amplifier. The only
modernization feature on the unit is a user switchable (in/out)
interstage transformer. In the original Pultec EQP this transformer was
always in the signal path, however, realizing that some of today’s
engineers might want to remove it with the Mercury EQP1 Program
Equalizer it is possible to do so with in/out switch on the Front Panel.
This takes the middle (interstage) transformer out of the circuit Up,
in the "in" position, it is more "vintage" like the original Pultec.
Down, in the "out" position, it is a little more "open" and "airy."
Either way, the input and output transformers are always in the circuit.
Our new Mercury production utilizes only the highest quality passive
components, while remaining true to the original production.
The Mercury EQ-H1 and EQ-P1 Program Equalizers have realized all of the
original Pultec specification in a modern production. We have not
"improved" this unit, rather, we have kept all elements in line with the
original designer’s ideas. The Mercury EQ-H1 and EQ-P1 is truly built
to be a new classic, and work its magic today or in 50 years!
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