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Guitarist and I both use pedal snakes now which tidies things up considerably. One cable runs from amp to pedal board and as it carries the power in 9v and 12v form it means there's never more than 12v at my feet if someone kicks a beer over. Just added a wireless receiver to the board too which of course means one less lead on stage.

Good service indeed. It makes the whole ownership of an instrument feel so much better knowing it came from a company that cares about the user even if that person wasn't the first owner of it. Hats off to Spector and duly noted that they are a brand I'd happily buy from in future. I just had a really, really good buying experience from SmoothHound today too. Delivered just 14hrs after buying online and a lightning quick email response to to a question (32seconds to be precise) from the company owner Chris this afternoon.

I'm a bit of a cable nazi in our band. Every mic lead has to have one of those little velcro fasteners so that any excess is coiled up and secured. I also insist that cables run in straight lines (horizontal or vertical) and then once all are down I tape them in place. We also carry a few lengths of the rubber cable covers (http://www.theworkplacedepot.co.uk/snap-fit-coloured-internal-cable-protector) to put down if we ever have to resort to running cable in areas where public can access.

Yeah it's OK and has some similarities but I still found it a little bland musically. Just my opinion tho and I can understand why people would like it. Like has been said, mj would most likely have had real human beings playing real instruments if it was his song.

If cable is too short you can pick up an extension cable for a couple quid on amazon etc.

I like senheiser hd202s. They're about £30 and are reasonably solid soundwise. I have used them for audio production too.

Yes. It's basic good manners and to not reply is nothing other than rude. I only get emails if someone starts a new conversation with me but I regularly check for messages if using my phone.

I'm not aware of any reports of latency issues to be honest.

[quote name='Passinwind' timestamp='1442161928' post='2864787'] The Presonus boards are by far the most widely used around here. Sound OK and seem pretty reliable. My friend has a few Mackies in his sound hire company too, but I have yet to give one a go. I don't know of a single band or provider who have bought a new analog board in the last two or three years out here. [/quote] That's partly why I'm asking. We need a new mixer and I don't see why I'd buy an analogue one these days if the new digital ones are as good as they look.

[quote name='chevy-stu' timestamp='1442162465' post='2864789'] I've got a Soundcraft Si Expression, which has proper faders, knobs etc, as I don't personally like mixing mixing from stage on a touchpad screen, which I have tried on a few occasions with Mackie DL1608 and A&H iLive, and I find it's very hard to adjust anything quick and accurately enough. I bought for recalling different settings at different venues, and future proofing for monitor mixes for others via their iPhone etc.. If you have a separate soundguy out front, or never change anything it makes sense, but i don't find trying to play and do sound at the same time on an iPad a pleasant experience. [/quote] This is a really interesting slant I hadn't considered. That said we do have a competent eph with us for most gigs who can do on the fly adjustments from foh. I have wrestled with doitsound and playing before and it isn't fun at all.

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1442161418' post='2864780'] I've been using the exact mixer you've been on about for the last few gigs. I'm by no means an expert, but have got a decent handle on things. With regards to reliability I don't feel I can comment after only using it for 5 gigs, but it's been great for those 5. Make of that what you will really. When you set it up originally i recommend putting a key on your mixer (password), so that it's not an open wifi service that anyone can sign onto. If you do that you won't have any problems with randoms logging onto your wifi and knocking you off. It's an easy fix if they do, you just reset the router, but putting the password on negates these problem anyway. This is the only negative I have found really. Well, that and It has been a steep learning curve, but it's brilliant. About a hundred different effects to choose from is a massive plus point. Saves a lot of rack space! Visual EQ is handy. Also handy should a frequency feedback. You can literally See which frequency band is the culprit straight away. Once you get the hang of it, it's a huge time saver, and money saver. All the channels can be preset to how each specific person likes their sound. Hugely customisable. I was originally hesitant to go digital, but now I'm glad we have made the jump. Being able to mix from all points in the room is certainly very handy. What happens if the tablet dies? Nothing. There is still the same sound you had before it dies, but you won't be able to alter the sound anymore. Bring a charger with you at all times though, and your golden. Anything else you'd like to know? [/quote] That's really helpful thank you. Can I ask which tablet you use? I like the behringer one particularly as it is so discreet it could just sit on the floor behind the drummer or keyboard player.

Some really helpful info here, thanks everyone so far. At the moment I don't have a tablet but will be hopefully picking one up this week. I'm totally open to suggestions as which is most suitable. I'll use it for work too but mostly for accessing my customer database whilst out on site so it doesn't have to be something with amazing graphics etc. It'll also be used to play music from a playlist between sets. I like the look of the Mackie and the soundcraft mixers but am also really interested in the behringer x air 18 that has its own integral WiFi router and doesn't have a tablet dock built in.

Woah, that sounds like my band's set list. There's not a ginger guy singing, a hot lady doing BV's and a guy that looks like brains from thunderbirds on keys is there?

I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts on it. It looks like crazy value for money if it can deliver what it looks like it can.

Considering swapping the big mixing desk for something like a behringer x-air 18 controlled by tablet for the function band. Does anyone work with a similar set up? What are the pros and cons? My biggest concern I guess is reliability. What do you do if the tablet dies unexpectedly?

Brickhouse if the drummer has the groove and the Grange Hill theme.

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1441950213' post='2863143'] I wonder if many bassists with endorsers actually prefer other basses , I saw a guy play recently who had a status endorsement , he played 90% of the gig on a fender jazz , only picked up the status for a few songs [/quote] I once built a 4x12 guitar cab for a chap who had a Marshall endorsement deal. It was essentially internally a replica of his mesa boogie cab dressed up to look like the Marshall cab he was meant to use use. The Marshall cab was an absolute pile of junk with horrible cheap vintage 30s (a really naff version which appeared to be made specifically for Marshall) and the build quality was diabolical. He refused to play with it hence asking me to make him a fake.

http://youtu.be/F5_sfkEkqA0

They have so far done 4 albums which are essentially all novelty but you gotta admit the music is great and they're funny as hell. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzUPG8olnO0"]https://www.youtube....h?v=bzUPG8olnO0[/url]

Really like the white finish. Very tempted with one of these.

Yes I'd be inclined to think this is your lucky day. Awesome start to a weds!!!

Went into pmt in Birmingham yesterday and they also have a brand new orange ad200b for £999.

Gay Bar by electric six. Easy peasy and good fun.

The largest 25 degree (20 degree if you can find one) router bit with a bottom bearing will do it. Expect to pay £50+ for a decent bit though. Take your time and you'll get a perfect result. Practice on scrap pieces first.