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    ART MPA Gold Gain pots issue + noise?

    Hi, I have an ART MPA GOLD and am wondering if there is any DIY I can do about the jump in gain in the last 15% of the pot travel? Here is the MPA GOLD Schemo :- http://www.harmoniccycle.com/hc/images/sound/ART_MPA/ART-MPA-Gold-schematic.pdf Would I be able to put in new better quality pots...
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    Thoughts on my preamps?

    Hi, I am currently using a ART MPA Gold, M-Audio Tampa and DMP3 as my pres. I mainly record just vocals. When I originally bought the ART I intended to upgrade the tubes based on hearing various clips with NOS Telefunken ecc83's in. However since then I've also considered selling all my pres...
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    JBL EON 15G2 vs Wharfdale Titan 15a?

    Hi, I'm interested in buying either of these speakers JBL Eon 15 G2 £599 pair http://www.jblpro.com/catalog/general/Product.aspx?PId=93&MId=3 Wharfdale Titan £640 http://wharfedalepro.com/Home/Products/POWEREDLOUDSPEAKERS/TITANACTIVE/TIT AN15ACTIVE/tabid/320/Default.aspx Has anyone had any...
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    Advice on my setup?

    Hi. I have a small setup here that I've been using to do simple demos. I would like to do an album this year and would appreciate your thoughts on what you think is the weakest link in my setup. I mainly only record vocals and use VSTi's for the rest. However, on ocassions I do record...
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    Anyone tried Sontronics Sonora?

    Has anyone tried the new Sontronics Sonora yet? I'm wondering how it compares to the usual RNP, DMP3 etc.
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    Mods for SE1000 mic?

    Hi, I just picked up one of the original SE Electronics SE1000 mics today for £10! I'm wondering if there are any simple mods I could do on this mic?
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    Drop in replacement for OPA2134 opamp?

    Hi, I recently bought an ART MPA Gold and am planning to upgrade the tubes and opamps. I read that the OPA2134s are socketed on the MPA Gold. Is there an opamp that would be a good drop in replacement?
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    Which tubes for Art MPA Gold upgrade?

    Which tubes would you recommend I get for my ART MPA Gold? I would like something that would give me a fuller and warmer sound with a smoother top end. I've read that the Mullard 12AT7 is quite popular. Is there any other tubes that would be more appropiate for what I'm after? Thanks
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    Peavey TMP-1?

    Hi, Does anyone know anything about the Peavey TMP-1? Am I right in saying it's a cut down version of the VMP-2?
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    Blue Bluebird, KEL HM-2d?

    Hi. I'm interested in possibly buying one of these mics to record a mezzo soprano gospel, jazz, soul singer. http://www.richnley.co.uk/audio_clips.html I have tried a Rode NT-1a, Heil PR-35 and Studio Projects B1 on her voice and found the Studio Projects B1 the best suited. The B1 was prone...
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    Superlux R102 ribbon mic?

    Hi, Has anyone tried the Superlux R102 ribbon mic? http://www.superlux.com.tw/new/products/wired_mic/R102.html There was a review in Music Tech Magazine and it got a great review! http://www.musictechmag.co.uk/mtm/reviews/r102 Does anyone know how it compares to the Fathead II, Nady and...
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    Heil PR-30/40 or Kel HM-2d?

    Hi. I'm in the market for a new vocal mic and am torn between getting a Heil PR-30/40 or Kel HM-2d? I already own a Rode NT-1a, MXL v67g, Studio Projects B1 ad T.Bone RM700 ribbon mic. I would like something to record vocals through my M-Audio Tampa that sounds smooth and warm. Bob Heil...
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    Yamaha i88x vs Echo Layla 3G?

    Hi, I currently own an Echo Layla 3G which I really like. I have an opportunity to pick up a Yamaha i88x for really cheap and am tempted to sell my Echo Layla 3G and Sm Pro Audio M-Patch 2 (as the Yamaha has a built in master volume) to free up some cash for other stuff. Has anyone had a...
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    Any very low end tube mics any good?

    Hi. Are any of the very low budget tube mics any good? I'm talking about:- T.Bone SCT-700 MXL 9000 ADK GT-2 Nady TCM 1150 / Apex 460 / T.Bone SCT-2000 T.Bone Retro III / Cascade Elroy I've heard good things about the MXL 960 but I can't get it in the UK. I can get the MXL 9000 but don't know...
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    Tampas tone compared to ART MPA Gold?

    Hi. I am using an M-Audio Tampa and DMP3 for my pres at the moment. I haven't had a lot of time with the Tampa because of circumstances but the experience I've had so far is that the DMP3 and Tampa sound very similar:confused: I normally use the DMP3 for acoustic guitar and the Tampa for...
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    Yamaha GC202b II comp/limiter?

    Hi, I've just been given one of these and know nothing about it. Did a quick google search and couldn't find anything. What's this unit like? Any good?
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    Opamp replacements for Yamaha MLA7?

    Hi, I've just been given 4 Yamaha MLA7's!! I notice that they use through the hole soldering so I thinking of upgrading the OpAmps in it. Has anyone done this with one of these? I have a schemo if it's any help. Thanks
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    Yamaha MLA 7 preamps

    Hi, I've just been possibly offered 4 of these units. What are they like? How do they compare to something like the Behringer ADA8000 and SM PRO Audio PR8E etc?
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    Digital Piano £600ish for teaching?

    Hi. I'm looking for a digital piano suitable for teaching up to at least Grade 8. I would prefer if it had 128 Polyphony but most importantly it needs to have a good action and piano sound. I would also like it to have the full support for three pedals. I've been browsing around on the net and...
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    Symetrix preamp with EQ?

    Hi. Can anyone remember if Symetrix made a preamp like the SX202 but with EQ?
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