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Post by colan on Nov 27, 2017 9:56:43 GMT
I did a spot in Leadenham a year or two back , an open air folk festival- and I emailed the ' soundman ' prior to the show to tell him that my Alhambra acoustic had a passive pickup and so required pre-amping in order to sound good. I also told him that I'b be joined by another player mid-way through. Well, the arse....I can't think of a more descriptive term......didn't put me through one and it sounded terrible. He also didn't provide a second microphone for my partner and so the audience were treated to this bloke fumbling about between us amid screaming feedback. So.......... I bought myself one of these; www.boss.info/global/products/ad-10/Terrific. Don't go without one. |
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Post by colan on Nov 27, 2017 12:41:20 GMT
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Post by Martin on Nov 27, 2017 18:20:41 GMT
That looks the business  A little on the pro/pricey side for me and my needs, but I thought the sound on the youtube video did seem pretty natural, and it offers a lot of control too. |
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Post by colan on Nov 27, 2017 18:30:21 GMT
Yes. Have you noticed how hardware kit like this, guitar pedals and such, is getting really expensive ?
Not so long ago you could have bought a nifty guitar synth for 300 notes. Now it's 250 for a pedal of low complexity.
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Post by stringdriventhing on Nov 27, 2017 21:54:15 GMT
Pricey! Boss stuff is always top quality though.
I've got a Fishman one, which is ok. Keep meaning to try an LR Baggs or a K&K preamp with an XLR out. The K&K should in theory work well with the pickups I've got.
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Post by andyhowell on Nov 27, 2017 23:04:23 GMT
Headway. Made in the U.K. superb quality :-)
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Post by Riverman on Nov 27, 2017 23:24:12 GMT
Headway. Made in the U.K. superb quality :-) Designed in the UK, built in Korea. At least that's what it says on my EDB-2. |
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Post by stringdriventhing on Nov 28, 2017 7:23:59 GMT
I'm sure we've hd this conversation before, but what are the K&K pickup users out there using as DIs/Preamp?
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 28, 2017 8:16:40 GMT
I'm sure we've hd this conversation before, but what are the K&K pickup users out there using as DIs/Preamp? In order of preference/frequency of use - Orchid Electronics Acoustic preamp. K&K XLR preamp. Baggs PADI Boss eq pedal Keith |
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Post by andyhowell on Nov 28, 2017 9:52:33 GMT
Headway. Made in the U.K. superb quality :-) Designed in the UK, built in Korea. At least that's what it says on my EDB-2. True. Accuracy is not my main point :-) Still, this a UK company and one which seems to understand what acoustic sounds like :-) |
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Post by Wild Violet on Nov 28, 2017 9:56:05 GMT
I'm sure we've hd this conversation before, but what are the K&K pickup users out there using as DIs/Preamp? I use a Fire Eye Red Eye preamp made in Texas and am extremely happy with it. I think they are similar to the Orchid preamp which is made here in the UK. I've heard very good things about them too but haven't used one myself. |
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Post by lavaman on Nov 28, 2017 11:05:19 GMT
I'm sure we've hd this conversation before, but what are the K&K pickup users out there using as DIs/Preamp? I use an Orchid pre-amp. It needs phantom power though. Iain |
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Post by colan on Dec 6, 2017 22:32:45 GMT
My ' acoustic ' setup is now a passive Schatten into the AD-10 amplified by a Roland Cube Street which can double as a monitor. Remember the days of a half-pint of stout and a Levin Goliath without a case ?
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Post by andyhowell on Dec 7, 2017 12:22:11 GMT
I use an Orchid pre-amp. It needs phantom power though. Iain I tried in vain to buy one of these last year. Despite the website saying they are always in stock they never are. I have the same conversation overtime. Would you like me to put you in the list and I'll get in touch when they re ready? Me: Yes. Never hear anything again! I suspect this is another business which is impacted by near retirement. |
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Post by lavaman on Dec 7, 2017 14:17:49 GMT
andyhowellI think John builds them in batches, so if they're not in stock, you have to wait until he makes the next batch. My muting DI box was delivered the next day but I had to wait about 2 months (over Christmas) for my pre-amp to be built. Worth the wait IMHO. Iain
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