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  1. Agreed, and protects your ears....Most bands dont have a FoH engineer (we haven't over 1000 gigs)so sometimes the challenge is to get ALL the band to commit to focusing on FoH sound for the audience and they investing in foldback (IEM's wireless & wired, quiet monitors etc) to maintain the mix ballance & quality... With the new mixer RCF M20X we have a new sound check method...which I will outline in this chat, later
  2. Its art spalted maple, the colour is natural (thats the 26.5" scale)...the 30.5" scale is Art maple burl
  3. But worth it....a lot of enjoyment comes from try gear and config' to improve sound, particularly foldback...it never stops!
  4. BCH

    ACG newborn

    Wow..they are good...watch the import tax!!!
  5. BCH

    ACG newborn

    Thank you....I am a short scale convert (age and physicality issues) and so impressed with Alan's design & quality. He has also built me a 26.5" scale which I use for rehearsals (our booths are covid safe but very small..ha...any excuse) https://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0400microkrell4-26-5/
  6. This is a demo of a similar model (but 5 string) the PU's & preamp are the same.
  7. Very true...it also surprises other musicians that you have no stage gear (or feedback) and the FoH is spot on
  8. 31st July 2021 first gig since Feb 2020. During lockdown we decided...due to age, bad backs etc to go digital & no backline or monitors. We are a 3 piece ( guitar, bass & drums with two vocals) mainly doing 60's & 70's. We use Roland V drums which is a godsend for our ears and setting up time, so decided to go for a silent stage. We are big fans of RCF so invested in RCF M20X mixer, TT FoH active cabs & bass bin. I have been able to get a great & powerful bass sound in rehearsals at lowish levels & at the gig last Sat outdoors ( and in a hall with no audience ) it was excellent, ...so the risk and investment paid off all of the band were happy & the feedback from the audience was good a couple of musicians commented on the clarity, separation & hi fi sound..so the backline is gone (for this band anyway) And YES the guitarist amp etc is history...load cheers from BC members But what about monitors? they have gone to. We have used IEM's but did not like the ground level noise, sound quality, latency and "faf" We invested in a DACS Clarity headlite 3+ with upgraded power channels (1U)...basically a studio headphone amp. This is individually fed from the desk and each band member has his own mix & volume control via desk, ipad or phone...stereo jack cable from headphone amp to belt clip with stereo socket...plug in you inears (at rehearsals, headphones) and no noise...clear real time hi fi mix. We did not need as much volume in our ears and we sang better (pitch and harmony blend)...it took a lot of practice but wwe are we are hooked and cannot go back We have a comms channel to band members only via momentary pedal ..and a shotgun mic to pickup the crowd when we stop making a racket! I am sharing this as we have never had such a great FoH sound, foldback & clarity of how we are playing together...it was quicker to set up and pack...horah and we were not tired & our ears did not ring on the way home....I hope it inspires you..to think different...it took a lot of incremental tests and different gear (desks, headphone amps, In ears, headphones, footswitches etc) Some pic's during testing...NOTE: the desk EQ is sooo good, I have got rid of the sansamp RBI Cant wait for the next gig 15th Aug
  9. 31st July 2021 first gig since Feb 2020. During lockdown we decided...due to age, bad backs etc to go digital & no backline or monitors. We are a 3 piece ( guitar, bass & drums with two vocals) mainly doing 60's & 70's. We use Roland V drums which is a godsend for our ears and setting up time, so decided to go for a silent stage. We are big fans of RCF so invested in RCF M20X mixer, TT FoH active cabs & bass bin. I have been able to get a great & powerful bass sound in rehearsals at lowish levels & at the gig last Sat outdoors ( and in a hall with no audience ) it was excellent, ...so the risk and investment paid off all of the band were happy & the feedback from the audience was good a couple of musicians commented on the clarity, separation & hi fi sound..so the backline is gone (for this band anyway) And YES the guitarist amp etc is history...load cheers from BC members But what about monitors? they have gone to. We have used IEM's but did not like the ground level noise, sound quality, latency and "faf" We invested in a DACS Clarity headlite 3+ with upgraded power channels (1U)...basically a studio headphone amp. This is individually fed from the desk and each band member has his own mix & volume control via desk, ipad or phone...stereo jack cable from headphone amp to belt clip with stereo socket...plug in you inears (at rehearsals, headphones) and no noise...clear real time hi fi mix. We did not need as much volume in our ears and we sang better (pitch and harmony blend)...it took a lot of practice but wwe are we are hooked and cannot go back We have a comms channel to band members only via momentary pedal ..and a shotgun mic to pickup the crowd when we stop making a racket! I am sharing this as we have never had such a great FoH sound, foldback & clarity of how we are playing together...it was quicker to set up and pack...horah and we were not tired & our ears did not ring on the way home....I hope it inspires you..to think different...it took a lot of incremental tests and different gear (desks, headphone amps, In ears, headphones, footswitches etc) Some pic's during testing...NOTE: the desk EQ is sooo good, I have got rid of the sansamp RBI Cant wait for the next gig 15th Aug
  10. BCH

    ACG newborn

    Arrived yesterday, ACG Micro Krell headless 30.5" scale. I wanted to share...I wanted lightweight, Alan recommended "Paulownia" (which is a weed) with this achieved 6.4lb! It looks and feels great...so consider if you want light!! FYI Suhr build a classic T with a paulownia body As an aside, the Krell is fitted with ACG hybrid BZ1 pu selected by 4 position knob...1. Ceramic single coil.....2. Ceramic single coil & Alnico single coil....3. as 2 but in series...4. Alnico single coil Will need to experiment over a few rehearsals & gigs ...lots of fun or confusion
  11. Born today...6.4lb 30.5" (Hybrid Humbucker: 1 Vintage SB70 Alnico single coil. 1 Modern Ceramic SB single coil)
  12. Thank you, it is very special...you won't be disappointed...can set up safe test...B
  13. Roscoe LG4 Custom bass SOLD NEW PICS ADDED: taken today, please expand to check mint condition. If would like Hi rez pls pm your e mail Collection prefered, wilI ship UK only at buyers cost. I can arrange safe trial
  14. RBI FEATURES • Drive adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive. • Presence brings out the upper harmonic content and attack. • Blend allows you to mix the direct instrument signal with SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation circuitry. • Active Bass and Treble controls cut or boost ±12dB. • Dedicated Mid control, cut or boost ±12dB. • Individual Level control for the XLR out to optimize your amp’s output relative to the P.A. system. • Effects Loop. • Mix 50/50 switch to configure the Effects Loop in series or parallel. • 1/4″ rear input and XLR output with selectable levels. • Buffered uneffected XLR output to run a dry signal to a separate channel. • Footswitch input to engage unit. • Footswitch output to chain and toggle between another SansAmp RBI. (If you prefer programmability, you may want to consider our own “not-just-for-guitar” SansAmp PSA. There are 10 presets devoted to bass and 49 user-definable locations for storing custom settings.)
  15. Withdrawn Sonifex RB-HD1 Headphone Amplifier - One Output In perfect working order & excellent condition (marks around rack mount holes)..mains lead...sorry no original box Has been used in a rack for our drummers wired in ear. Collect or £12 postage A rack-mounting stereo headphone amplifier for driving up to two pairs (in parallel) of professional stereo headphones from a single stereo or mono input. An additional mono input (for example, talkback) can be mixed into the main headphone feed. The level of the headphone outputs may be controlled by local or remote controls and the mono input can be switched on and off remotely. The front panel has a power LED, a 6.35mm stereo headphone socket, and a volume control. This controls the level of the signal sent to both headphone sockets. The main stereo input is from electronically balanced XLR-3 connectors on the rear panel, which can be wired un-balanced. Mono or stereo operation may be selected by an adjacent switch. The mono input is also an XLR, and has a screwdriver-operated local level control. A 6.35mm, A-gauge, stereo socket provides the second headphone outlet. It is connected in parallel with the connector on the front. A 9-pin D-sub connector provides access to the remote control ports; a switch selects local or remote operation. Power is connected to an IEC inlet. The red-anodised case has apertures for fixing screws to mount the unit to a flat surface, such as the underside of studio furniture. Main inputs: +28dBu maximum, 20 kohms, balanced. Mono input: 20kohms, balanced. Output: 150mW into 32 to 600 ohm headphones. Volume control: -80dB to +11dB gain. Power source: 110-120V or 220-240V AC, 9W maximum. Dimensions: 1U, 108mm deep. Weight: 1.6kg. I also have a 2 output unit
  16. If required I can add & connect a RCF M18 digital mixer to the rack +£280 Or Sonifex 1U headphone amp for wired monitoring ...I have a 1 or 2 output available... +£150 each
  17. Palmer PAN 48.2, https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Palmer-PAN48-Phantom-Power-Supply/25EF
  18. Mackie HM-400 Headphone Amplifier 1U rack excellent condition (marks on rack ear holes) fully working...original box & guide..collect or UK ship £15 The Mackie HM-400 Headphone Amp features four independent input channels and a total of 12 headphone outputs, allowing multiple people to monitor audio with ease and precision. The Mackie HM-400 offers L/R stereo inputs and outputs, along with front panel 1/4'' aux inputs and 7 segment LED metering per channel. The front panel provides mute and stereo/2-ch mode switches, 2-band EQ controls, independent output level controls and balance controls for mixing the main and aux signals. Complete with a 1U rack-mountable chassis, the Mackie HM-400 amp is perfect for installed applications within performance venues, houses of worship, recording studios and practice spaces. Features 12 total headphone outputs L/R Main stereo inputs plus L/R stereo outputs 7 segment LED metering per channel plus main 3 headphone outputs per channel Aux input on each channel with balance control to mix main and aux signal Mute and stereo/2-ch mode switches per channel Renowed Mackie Built-Like-A-Tank™ construction
  19. WITHDRAWN SONIFEX RB-HD2 HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER Analogue, 2 stereo outputs NOW£120 Excellent condition and fully working. Great for live wired IEM or headphone rehearsals /studio. Original box I also have a Sonifex 1 output unit The RB-HD2 is a high performance 2-way stereo headphone distribution amplifier for driving up to 2 pairs of professional stereo headphones from a single stereo or mono input. A switch on the rear panel enables the distribution of a mono signal to all four outputs (i.e. both earpieces of a pair of stereo headphones) via the left channel input. The stereo/mono switch is located on the rear panel to prevent accidental knocking. The XLR-3 inputs are electronically balanced and can be wired unbalanced. There are two pre-set controls on the rear panel that adjust the level of the master input signal to the outputs. Each output is on a ¼” stereo jack socket and is designed to drive 150mW into 32 ohm to 600 ohm stereo headphones. The outputs are individually buffered with their own front panel volume control. A LED power indicator on the front panel displays the power supply connection. Audio Input Impedance >20kΩ balanced bridging (main) Max Input Level +28dBu Input Gain Range -12dB to +20dB gain (pre-set pots) Output Level Drives 150mW into 32Ω to 600Ω headphones Volume Controls -80dB to +11dB gain Connections Main Stereo Inputs 2 x XLR 3 pin female (balanced, can be unbalanced) Outputs 2 x ¼” (6.35mm) A-gauge 3-pole stereo jack sockets Mains Input Filtered IEC, switchable 110-120V, or 220-240V, fused, 9W max Fuse Rating Anti-surge fuse 100mA 20 x 5mm (230VAC) Anti-surge fuse 250mA 20 x 5mm (115VAC) Dimensions (WxDxH) 48.0 cm x 10.8 cm x 4.2 cm Boxed Dimensions (WxDxH) 53.0 cm x 20.5 cm x 6. cm Weight 1.35 kg Boxed Weight 2.00 kg https://www.canford.co.uk/Products/95-645_SONIFEX-RB-HD2-HEADPHONE-AMPLIFIER-Analogue-2-stereo-outputs Collection or post UK only £12
  20. I have added a RCF M18 on BC Marketplace effects for sale....B
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