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Anyone using the Furman HDS-6 headphone system? [message #60247] Mon, 14 November 2005 19:51 Go to next message
Craig Mitchell is currently offline  Craig Mitchell   UNITED STATES
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ss I've just been surprised at how many audio pros, all of whom would
>ostensibly have top-notch ears, have no problem with
Re: Anyone using the Furman HDS-6 headphone system? [message #60252 is a reply to message #60247] Mon, 14 November 2005 23:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Rod Lincoln is currently offline  Rod Lincoln
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ot;At that point I start to get an inkling of what it's like to be DJ."


Now that must be terrifying

DOn


> ;-)
> Rod
> "Rod Lincoln" <rlincoln@nospam.kc.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>>Craig, I use an HDS-6. I patch the L, R, (not the Monitor) outputs of the
>>Mec to the stereo inputs of the Furmann. This allows me to solo tracks
>>without
>>affecting the headphones. Aux 5,6,7,8 goes to inputs 1,2,3,4 of the
>>Furmann.
>>Everybody gets a stereo mix and can also add more of themselves if they
> want.
>>I patch the stereo outs from 2
Re: Anyone using the Furman HDS-6 headphone system? [message #60253 is a reply to message #60252] Mon, 14 November 2005 23:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Rod Lincoln is currently offline  Rod Lincoln
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of the A8it outs.
>>aux 1 and 2 also from the A8it
>>aux 3 and 4 from the mec outs 3 and 4.
>>hope this helps
>>Rod
>>Craig Mitchell <camitchell@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>I have one on the way and I'm wondering how people are using it in the
> patch
>>>bay?
>>>
>>>thanks
>>>
>>>Craig M
>>>
>>
>"DC" <dc@spamsony.com> wrote:
>
>"Neil" <OIUOIU@OIU.com> wrote:
>
>>Before you go nuts over a ribbon (of ANY nationality) on guitar
>>cabs, spend a hundred bucks & get an Audix i5.
>>
>>Neil
>
>
>For about 110, take a look at the Sennheiser e 609 as well.
>
>DC

Got one... I think the i5 is even better. Fuller tone, IMO.
If I have time later, maybe I'll post an mp3 comparing the two
on the same guitar/amp setup.

NeilI have read coments from some saying this mic sounds better than a 57 on
snare.


"Neil" <OIUOI@OIU.com> wrote:
>
>"DC" <dc@spamsony.com> wrote:
>>
>>"Neil" <OIUOIU@OIU.com> wrote:
>>
>>>Before you go nuts over a ribbon (of ANY nationality) on guitar
Re: Anyone using the Furman HDS-6 headphone system? [message #60259 is a reply to message #60253] Tue, 15 November 2005 03:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Don Nafe is currently offline  Don Nafe   UNITED STATES
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>
> I just had to chime in on the ribbon mic issue.
> Thanks to someone's recommendation here (I can't remember who),
> I thought I would give a 46L a try, considering the glowing
> reviews and the great prices at Shiny Box.
>
> I used the 46L on my soprano sax. Now, one of the reasons I
> started getting involved in recording in the first place was the
> frustraton I experienced whenever I played soprano in the
> studio. It always sounded thin- and then I learned about mic
> technique, and could get the occasional engineer to mic from the
> side as well as on the bell. That was better, but until I
> shelled out 700 bucks for an SD System set-up, it wasn't great.
> Until now, I would use the SD double-side-mic system, plus put
> a Rode Classic mic on the bell. That's 3 mics, $2000.
>
> I used the 46L about a foot off the bell, with the SD system as
> well. I was absolutely blown away, and then I realized my
> brilliant oversight: I FORGOT TO TURN ON THE SD MIC!!! The
> gorgeous, full, detailed, soaring sound I heard was one $300 mic
> on the bell!
>
> The Shiny Box 46L has done what I have never heard done before.
> I can't wait to try it on other stuff.
>
> Thanks to the
Re: Anyone using the Furman HDS-6 headphone system? [message #60266 is a reply to message #60259] Tue, 15 November 2005 07:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Deej [1] is currently offline  Deej [1]   UNITED STATES
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Re: Anyone using the Furman HDS-6 headphone system? [message #60284 is a reply to message #60266] Tue, 15 November 2005 12:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Don Nafe is currently offline  Don Nafe   UNITED STATES
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n anyone suggest a must have CD that
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>These are typical traits of ribbons, I wondered if the Apex was more extreme
than others. I think the lack of presence can be useful on cranky Marshall
amps

"Rob Arsenault" <mani2@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:
>Nope, first one, why?
>
>"cujo" <chris@applemanstudio.com> wrote in message news:43792841$1@linux...
>>
>> Rob, have you used many other ribbons?
>>
>>
>> "Rob Arsenault" <info@studiomanitou.com> wrote:
>> >For $249 Canadian, one can't expect much but my curiosity got the best
of
>> me
>> >and I picked one up. The thing sounded absolutely horrible, no presence
>> what
>> >so ever, had to crank the snot out of the pre to get any kind of level.
>> This
>> >thing must have been damaged in shipping or something because there were
>>
>> >warnings all over the box saying how fragile the 3 micron ribbon is.
>> >
>> >Anyhow, there is my rant for the day.
>> >
>> >Rob A
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>> >
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Thanks John. I'll be picking the new one up asap.
Tom

"John Macy" <spamlessjohn@johnmacy.com> wrote in message =
news:437a7fcd$1@linux...

They are all good, but my faves are the current one (Time Well Wasted) =
and
the first one (Who Needs Pictures). My friend Randle Currie plays =
steel
for him, and says he is great to work for. I saw them last time =
through
here--lots of great playing and extended solos...

:)


"Tom Bruhl" <arpegio@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
>Every time I hear this guy I love his playing and
Re: Anyone using the Furman HDS-6 headphone system? [message #60285 is a reply to message #60253] Tue, 15 November 2005 12:48 Go to previous message
Craig Mitchell is currently offline  Craig Mitchell   UNITED STATES
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>Can anyone suggest a must have CD that displays his
>guitar prowess?
>Tom
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