Dad3353

A buddy of ours, running an events business, is from the '80s 'disco' era; his 'default' sound is based on the subs being audible for literally miles around. When he's doing the PA for our gigs, there's quite a lot of 'education' involved (difficult, and sometimes painful, as he's a very big chap..!). The ears of this generation of sound guys are not tuned to 'hifi' systems, but to festivals ending with a dub session, with hour after hour of DJ, or reggae. Typically, our fellow will arrive with three times too many subs for the occasion; that's just his way of thinking that the event will go down well. It usually does, too, but there's a fair bit of re-adjustment for our sets. It's an inheritance from the dark days of disco, I think, which has skewed their hearing and expectations of what constitutes 'good sound'.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1502697171' post='3352858'] Amplify does mean make louder or bigger. The A in PA stands for Address. Public Address. [/quote] Indeed, but micing up does not [i]automatically [/i]mean amplifying. It's also about diffusion.

Here it is, anyway... http://youtu.be/i2rByT541zk

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1502573184' post='3352299']...even I think the lyrics are a bit cheesy on this one [/quote] [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1502576349' post='3352324'] Wanna borrow my Doom array? [/quote] ...

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1502563139' post='3352242']... Thanks for your thoughts. [/quote] Not a lot in it, so either install 'default' (simplest...) or leave 'C' for System only, and put all your stuff on the 'D'. I don't think a graphics card is worth the bother of installing; it won't help (or hinder...). Sooner or later (Six months..? A year..? More..? ) you'll be looking to upgrade; till then, just get on with recording, mixing, creating... You'll know when it's time.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1502559425' post='3352218'] [b] Hi from Victoria, Australia[/b] Hello Victoria.... [/quote] What, everybody..?

Rien à dire; sheer class. My thumb is up. One day, when I'm old, I'd love to have one zillionth of that bloke's talent.

I've posted this before: 'Fat Angel'. The very great Jack Casady doing what's needed with two notes. Beautiful time shifts, and delicious pacing from the expert touch of Spencer Dryden on drums. Beautiful, 'live' playing... http://youtu.be/O8M1oNgWhtk

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1502555954' post='3352195']... *sigh* Then we will have arguments over whether blackthorn is better than chrome plated steel for needles. [/quote] There's no argument to be had, there. Spines from Pacific sea urchins or nothing, obviously.

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1502546134' post='3352118']... I'm currently listening to Autonet insurance's hold music...... [/quote] I know I shouldn't laugh, but ...

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1502533251' post='3352039'] Are you all watching on PCs or something?... [/quote] What else is there..? ([i]Shows himself up as being an old git, falling asleep on the bus and missing his stop, again[/i] ...)

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1502530085' post='3352011']...but you [b]can't[/b] beat a good studio with a great engineer when it comes to making a great recording. [/quote] Typo fixed.

Good morning, DB, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

[quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1502490997' post='3351880'] That's why you moved to france then? No need to understand anyone anyway? Rocking circumaural acoustic enhancement devices? [/quote] [size=5]Yes, it's turned out nice again.[/size]

[quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1502487397' post='3351866'] Updated first post with a photo now....thanks Dad... [/quote] ... and a nice wide-angle view it is too; well done.

[quote name='Avi14' timestamp='1502480557' post='3351813']... is the bass sounding better now?... [/quote] Indeed it is; well done on that score. Still timing issues that need working on (that hammer-on, for instance, is far too fast for you right now...). You're playing above your weight. Not in itself a bad thing, necessarily, as long as you're also spending time on just playing correctly, using exercises or much less demanding 'play-along' tracks. Still, I don't want to discourage you; you're doing fine, really, but could be doing so much better if those fundamentals were better in place. Keep it up, of course; thanks and 'Bravo' for sharing.

(Just to say 'Thanks' for the Mickey Baker stuff...)

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1502461070' post='3351653'] I still don't think they're going to make any appreciable impact. There aren't nearly as many LEDs in the bulb in your OP as there are in the American DJ lamps for a start. You will notice them if there aren't any other lights on with them okay but not much more than that. Another thing about the lamp in question - you may well lose some of the LEDs. They're not the most long lived of LED products available. [/quote] On the other hand, they're not very expensive to try out. I had similar qualms when I acquired my first cheap leds, but, so far, I've not been disappointed with any of 'em, including workshop floods, main tube (ex-neon...) lights, outdoors auto-lights and several other types. They might go duff in two days, but I doubt it; if they did, their cost would be reimbursed. I've worked with pro lights (I was lighter for a band for several years, and assistant to a buddy with an events company, so I've seen a few...). No, they won't rival with Martin lights, but [i]will [/i]provide a backstage wash in a pub or small theatre. Just my tuppence-worth, though.

Good afternoon, Mark, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

[quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1502455876' post='3351596'] I already use ADJ par cans that are very bright and cost quite a bit for main spots. As I indicated above I was wondering if these may be a good option for a back wall wash [/quote] The answer is 'Yes'; be aware that you'll need 'line-of-sight' for them to obey the remote, though.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1502450575' post='3351524'] I suggest that anyone who is contemplating spending money on a serious home studio has a good read of [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/308700-advice-what-next/page__view__findpost__p__3338557"]my cautionary tale[/url] before getting out their wallet and credit card. [/quote] Would you have listened to that excellent advice, back in the day..?

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1502451951' post='3351542'] hey congratulations I do believe you're deafer than me, I too have the fall off a cliff at 4K but goes back up for 8K [/quote] [size=5] [/size][size=5]25 to 3, but it might rain. Take a brolly. [/size]