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dietrich

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Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« on: October 29, 2009, 01:08:15 PM »

Yes there are million posts here and GS regarding analog parametrics for mastering.

Looking for current thoughts and opinions on options new/used 2-3k range.
Sontec mep250ex seems to be high on my list
used massive passive
red 2
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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2009, 02:03:38 PM »

I would wait and try the Dangerous Music BAX when it becomes available.

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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2009, 02:16:42 PM »

In that range an api 5500 might be a consideration.  The Bax is a shelving eq.

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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2009, 02:25:51 PM »

I'd have a hard time not grabbing a 250EX if I could fine one...
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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2009, 02:34:43 PM »

Millennia NSEQ2 falls into that range.
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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2009, 02:41:14 PM »

The 250EX is an excellent choice for that price range.  Make sure you leave either some money for a tech's time - or just time to diy if your handy with modding electronics - to change the gain pot's ranges on these though.  The stock +/- 12dB is just way too tweaky for recalls, and makes the smallest gain change that can be set around 1dB.  Change it to +/- 6dB and then you can set 1/2dB changes if you want and also lets recalls be slightly more accurate - which makes it way more useful for mastering purposes.

Another good option to think about is a used Millenia NSEQ - and then save cash to get the Forsell mod done later.  

I really like my API5500 and use it pretty much every day - but for me because of it's strong character and the fact that it doesn't let tweak Q it's more of a secondary eq to compliment another primary eq that is more flexible - so whether it works for your setup depends on what you already have got in the racks.

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Steve Berson

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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2009, 04:24:31 PM »

The BAX is just shelves?  oy.  Good to know.
Another vote here for the 250EX, you'd have to pry mine out of my cold dead hands.

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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2009, 04:38:27 PM »

250c or ex easier to set left/right together?

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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2009, 05:58:45 PM »

dietrich wrote on Thu, 29 October 2009 16:38

250c or ex easier to set left/right together?


The EX is definitely way easier at it has a center detent for "0" on its gain pots which defeats the band - and also has separate knobs for Q & frequency center - where as the C has concentric knobs for these two functions.

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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2009, 06:12:29 PM »

hnewman wrote on Thu, 29 October 2009 16:24

The BAX is just shelves?  oy.  Good to know.



It still looks like it will really super kewl -  
baxandall style high & low shelves with a number of selectable crossover frequencies for each & separate gain pots for L/R in 1/2dB steps +/- 6dB -
plus high pass and low pass filters with selectable crossover frequencies for each -
electronically balanced - and intended more as a "transparent" type of processor.

So - not really something you could use as a primary eq - but likely to be a cool thing to have in the rack anyway.

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Steve Berson

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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2009, 06:17:57 PM »

TotalSonic wrote on Thu, 29 October 2009 17:12

hnewman wrote on Thu, 29 October 2009 16:24

The BAX is just shelves?  oy.  Good to know.



It still looks like it will really super kewl -  
baxandall style high & low shelves with a number of selectable crossover frequencies for each & separate gain pots for L/R in 1/2dB steps +/- 6dB -
plus high pass and low pass filters with selectable crossover frequencies for each -
electronically balanced - and intended more as a "transparent" type of processor.

So - not really something you could use as a primary eq - but likely to be a cool thing to have in the rack anyway.

Best regards,
Steve Berson


Yeah it looks really nice.
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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2009, 07:30:23 PM »

Anyone ever use the TFpro eq?
One on ebay and never heard it or the the compressor

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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2009, 09:03:36 PM »

TotalSonic wrote on Thu, 29 October 2009 15:12


It still looks like it will really super kewl -  
baxandall style high & low shelves with a number of selectable crossover frequencies for each & separate gain pots for L/R in 1/2dB steps +/- 6dB -
plus high pass and low pass filters with selectable crossover frequencies for each -
electronically balanced - and intended more as a "transparent" type of processor.



While I'm not recommending a DIY project, this may be of interest.

http://collinsaudio.com/Davelizer/


DC

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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2009, 09:03:54 PM »

dietrich wrote on Thu, 29 October 2009 16:30

Anyone ever use the TFpro eq?
One on ebay and never heard it or the the compressor


had one, sold it to chuck zwicky (zmix)
he loves the snot out of it.

i might have been in a bad mood when i was using it. who knows.

my fav quote on the ebay page "For some reason Mr. Dave Collins has the same EQ at his Mastering room. "

haha.


from my memory. it was very broad in stroke, and the .5dB steps felt "muscular" for lack of a better word.

everything was switched and has small gain steps, so use for mastering is great!

i didn't like the frequency selections that much...
but again, i might have been just been in a bad mood.
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Re: Analog parametrics $2-3k range
« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2009, 09:05:15 PM »

dietrich wrote on Thu, 29 October 2009 19:30

Anyone ever use the TFpro eq?
One on ebay and never heard it or the the compressor


I believe Dave Collins still has one of the Ted Fletcher EQ's in his rack.  From what I gather it's something he doesn't usually push that far (i.e. a 1dB or so max for any band) and uses it as a secondary eq.  It would give you less frequency selection points than the Sontec MEP250EX but would definitely give you better recall ability.  I've never heard it so don't know what its sonic character is.

Best regards,
Steve Berson
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