Topic: Thoughts on ACM V3

[sygdwm]

if you turn on hpf at wsp, you are dead to me.

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[Kevin Straker]

if you turn on hpf at wsp, you are dead to me.

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Usually I'd agree, but with the ACM you'll be screwed if you don't use it. IMO
I'd use the hpf2. I think it's the one for the super low freq.

[OFOTD]

if you turn on hpf at wsp, you are dead to me.

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Usually I'd agree, but with the ACM you'll be screwed if you don't use it. IMO
I'd use the hpf2. I think it's the one for the super low freq.

I have to agree that the bass smacks you in the face pretty hard with the ACM mod.  I typically will roll off anywhere from 50Hz - 90Hz in post.  While I think it probably would save me a bunch of time if I did it on the fly I like being able to set exactly how much roll off to use as well as how steep that roll off should be.

Depending on your internal jumpers position in the V3  #2 is always the lower frequencies (either 50Hz or 75Hz) the #1 position is (100Hz or 125Hz respectively)  I think by default that the V3 using the low settings:

1: 100Hz
2: 50Hz

[L Ron Hoover]

I'm really digging mine with the Gefell M300's. Thanks again Kevin.

[orechall]

I have never run the hpf on the acm v3....even taping panic...there is no need for it. 

[Kevin Straker]

I have never run the hpf on the acm v3....even taping panic...there is no need for it. 

Not if you're going to do roll off in post. Every show I did with my ACM sounded bloated with mk4's. They sounded much better with 80hz rolloff.

[OFOTD]

Well in Chris' defense running the ACM V3 with the DPA's really doesn't have the same effect as the Schoeps and Neumann's do   With the Schoeps/Neumann's you do get that bloated sense of bass.  Overpowering alot of times.   With the 402x's the bass is there but it is super tight and  more focused.  I've found that I rarely need to EQ the recording since I sold the 140's and bought the 4021's.

I'm taping Panic tomorrow and Saturday in Austin and ill seed the 4021 > ACM V3 Friday source without any EQ'ing other than volume adjustments.  We'll see how the bass sounds.

[dactylus]

I have never run the hpf on the acm v3....even taping panic...there is no need for it. 

Can any gefell users chime in?  I have yet to run the acm v3 with the gefells...  Hopefully I'll be running it for The Black Crowes on Halloween!!

 

[SmokinJoe]

Anyone got one of these in the North East?

I'm thinking about sending mine out for mod... the Earthworks can use some bottom end, but I'd really like to try it out before committing.

I was hoping if someone has one, and will be at a show I will be at, maybe we can swap for the opening act or for the evening.

Thanks,
Joe

[orechall]

Joe,

I am convinced the mod is the way to go with the mics I use I know it probably will be different with different mics but I will tell you this...I got a busy month but when I get back in town from new orleans after halloween I could ship you mine for you to try out. I have a fairly busy november as well but I am sure we could work something out.  no need in getting the mod if it doesnt work with your mics...shoot me a pm at some point and we can work it out.

Chris

[SmokinJoe]

I really appreciate the offer Chris.  I'll wait a little while to see if one pops up locally, but if not I may take you up on your offer.

[dactylus]

I have never run the hpf on the acm v3....even taping panic...there is no need for it. 

Not if you're going to do roll off in post. Every show I did with my ACM sounded bloated with mk4's. They sounded much better with 80hz rolloff.

I'm looking for a ballpark figure - how much 80hz rolloff did you use for your various recordings?
I don't have much experience in the bass rolloff area and would like a probable starting point if I need it for the Gefell mics.  Thank you!


 

[spreadheadtom]

my thoughts after running it last night for the first time......in your face!

wsp....bowlegged woman (mp3)...http://www.mediafire.com/?zmzezhgx2mk

[OFOTD]

my thoughts after running it last night for the first time......in your face!

wsp....bowlegged woman (mp3)...http://www.mediafire.com/?zmzezhgx2mk

I'm guessing anytime you get a LG&$ it's a good night.   

Grabbing your torrent now.

Thanks Tommy.

 

[stirinthesauce]

Tommy, sounds very nice.  I dig these Senns