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[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1469606422' post='3099621'] Tried the set up at last nights practice. I'm converted!! The seal wasn't 100% all the time from the standard memory foam tips, so will look to custom moulds next, but for the meantime, bloody hell what a difference! Don't need a speaker anymore so wondering if i even need an amp, or if its a better idea to purchase a quality Pre-amp and have that driven by the PAs power amp. Don't even know if that's possible! A Whole new world of opportunity has been opened to me [/quote] Woop! Welcome to the new world. Glad to hear that there has been a revelation. I'm surprised you can't find a set of tips out of that lot that will seal properly - however, your ears may be like mine - completely odd shaped and nothing stays in there (apart from my customs). At least if you go for a reshell you haven't thrown away money as you can still make use of the UE900s as the donor - so all is good! (Can't really do that with 215s!) Talking of which - how are you finding the UE900s? You have enough bass - without any signs of struggling? I think you'll be stoked with the dual lows, especially when you take them out on a gig. If you do go custom moulds, I think you will be further impressed - the customs give an extra something that you can't even begin to contemplate until you have them - perfect seal, greater isolation so you can control your mix even better - and crucially even further extension of the bass (the better the seal, the better the bass response). It's crazy that people balk at the cost of IEMs - but when you consider what people spend on Bergs, Vanderklays etc... and just use them for a monitor on stage (with the PA doing all the work out front) IEMs can actually be pretty cheap and actually deliver you a far superior sound at a far safer, more enjoyable volume. I'm kind of jealous of people going through the revelation and seeing how good in ear monitoring can be. I'm pretty far along my IEM journey now but have found it to be extremely addictive chasing the perfect onstage mix in my ears. Nothing compares to that first gig I did with a proper IEM setup though. Game changer. Even years on, I still love it and am completely addicted. re: preamp, unless you are recording, I would wager that the inbuilt preamp on your X18 is infinitely more tweakable than any analogue preamp. What I would do, is either physically split your bass into two channels on your desk, or digital replicate the input of one channel onto another channel on your desk (through routing). That way, you can eq just your bass for front of house and eq for your inears independently - this is obviously different to the global EQ that you have on your aux out. You'll find that the sound that you EQ out the front is not ideal for inears - you'll probably want to curb the treble... and the bass - well, that depends upon if you are running subs out front or not. Same with guitar too - guitar can sound thin through inears so make use of the processing on the desk on a channel strictly for your inears. Above all, keep experimenting.

[quote name='Asambique' timestamp='1469536777' post='3099085'] I want to pick up a reverb pedal, the ebs dynaverb and the tc electronic hall of fame have my attention. The hall of fame seems more versatile out of the two. I have only been able to check out video's online but am still unsure of which to go for. Anyone here tried one or both and have an opinion? any other pedals worth a look at? cheers [/quote] Absolutely check out the MXR M300 reverb too. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAeWwMC2EaI[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81du3joU1mo[/media]

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1469533938' post='3099036'] If someone is not interested in hearing any other options other than the two options they initially supply......don't ask on a forum Si [/quote] Good point! Likewise, if somebody has a different opinion that would seemingly go against the grain, accept that people do have different opinions/experiences that may not adhere to your experience/opinion/liking.

Buy a Shuker! ...or am I a few years late for that one?

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mooer-PDNT9V2A-9v-2A-Power-Supply-For-Pedal-Board-/231152358252?hash=item35d1c1136c:m:mkFXHoC7S587xdKegR4m6Pg"]http://www.ebay.co.u...S587xdKegR4m6Pg[/url] 9v 2A I also wouldn't worry too much about the Chinese thing given that they seem to manufacture most of the PSUs out there. I remember the Jonny Shreadfreak vs Diago PSUs- both exactly the same unit - one was a tenner, one was a whole lot more (40-50 quid?). I found the same unit again for four quid. All they do is buy up a Chinese manufactured PSU and stick a brand name label on it.

I never subscribed to the Bartilini = dark logic. One of those internet trends spoken by people that have no experience probably.

This may be your best option!

I was looking at leisure batteries for you - but you are going to be lucky to get even an hour and a half out of even the top ones for your amp. If you an amp that pulled less power you may be able to get circa 3.5 hours. for example, Reidmar 250 with 400W Max demand with a 12v 250ah battery - 3.12 hours worse case (because I would assume that it doesn't pull 400W constantly). Here's a battery - you could get two I guess... as you will lose a bit on inverter conversion (which you'd also have to price up). http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/250ah-banner-energy-bull-leisure-battery/ Not cheap.

[quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1469174430' post='3096266'] Yep 100% - just looking for bulk order discounts now! [/quote] Difficult. I'm in a similar boat at the moment. 40, 60, 80, 100 but then I order a separate 125. That seems near impossible to do currently. Looks like I'll be phoning the distribution guys for advice.

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1469175921' post='3096280'] The trick with Facebook is to tag loads of people into the initial poster / Flyer then be relentless on making build up posts as the gigs draw nearer. If done right all those tagged will get the updates [/quote] Which is great until the tagged people get so pissed off with your marketing techniques they end up ditching you.

So you are a DR convert now? Bloody love those strings!

Hmm. The sire not delivering really surprises me. What's the point at which it falls down?

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1469111521' post='3095858'] Ooh that's posh they've got decking and everything...Got an outdoor gig tomorrow. I can guarantee there won't be decking. [/quote] You should play some of the knuckle dragger festivals I play. Plenty of decking going on.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1469104553' post='3095770'] Nah it just gets in the way of the football on the telly behind us. [/quote] You should up your game and start playing some large festivals then.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1469105021' post='3095777'] No point being the richest bloke in the grave yard! [/quote] Next time I see you, ask me about the "shrine"

That's going to be sweet. I'm expecting pics of your new gear! (It's been a while since we've had some pics on this thread). Congratulations on your purchases and I'm waiting to hear your feedback from your first outing! Those UE900s are going to give you the bass that I know you are going to crave. Just make sure you get a good seal and go with the idea that the only things that you can hear are what you put in your mix. Remember your auxes need to be sent pre fader too. There will be a setting to select this on the Behringer interface. Big thumbs up.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1469083961' post='3095551'] It's the first thing I ask for a £250 split five ways pub gig "is there a steam room?, my pro guys I put together wouldn't touch a gig without one". ?* 8888*680s [/quote] What? You haven't got your own flightcased steam room?

[quote name='Chrismanbass' timestamp='1469022848' post='3095164'] as long as there's still enough power for Chris Martins steam room ....... yes thats right they tour their own steam room ..... [/quote] Who wouldn't?

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1469032228' post='3095247'] I'll be able to hear you crystal clear now Thanks again, really have been superbly helpful [/quote] No problem - and let us know how you get on. Enjoy the revelation!

[quote name='mike257' timestamp='1469040773' post='3095343'] Oh, of course. When the support act are on, I strike all of the d&b wedges and replace them with dB ones too. [/quote] You are naughty... But I like you.

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1469026080' post='3095193'] That's brilliant. Ordered Can i join the club now? [/quote] Nice one. We don't need clubs round here We just share the knowhow with anybody prepared to listen!

[quote name='mike257' timestamp='1469028337' post='3095217'] I've certainly had no complaints from any of my regular bands once they've heard it thundering through a large rig, but its always easier with people who realise you're all working together and that us sound guys aren't trying to stitch them up for our own nefarious tone-ruining goals. [/quote] Unless they are the support act, naturally

https://www.eglobalcentral.co.uk/logitech-ultimate-ears-ue900s-headphone-en.html#/product/15306 This site is legit and probably the cheapest out there.

[quote name='mike257' timestamp='1469011242' post='3095024'] When mixing a band I often use a DI inserted before any pedals to send a completely clean sound to the desk in combination with a mic on the cab. This means I can process and blend the two signals to get a big fat bottom end from the DI and all the grind, dirt and clank of the mids and high end from the mic. Works a treat. [/quote] Going from what I've read on here, a few of the "Tone Purists" that say you won't get the sound of their "tone" would probably turn their nose up at you. You are correct though - that's the way to do it.