Topic: Suggestions for gain?

[Ryan Sims]

Hey guys.  I popped my taping-a-major-band cherry last night at the Duo.  Everything went pretty well, save a drunk chick who thought my rig was a video camera and decided she ought to walk right up to it and yell that into it.  She was forgivable for her looks though.

Anyway, I need some gain, like big time.  I peak at -18.  Needless to say, that's wayyyyyyyyyy too quiet.

So, anyone have a recommendation for a fairly cheap box to get me some gain (adjustable preferred, but not 100% necessary)?

TIA

[cgrooves]

You could replace the flying calf with an AD-20.  I really liked the sound of my 853's / AD-20 combo.  I've been using a digi mod UA-5 lately, though, due to the ease of having one box that provides power, gain & an AD (UA-5 would work for your needs to, BTW).  If you make the decision to go with the AD-20, I may be interested in selling mine.  Just send me a PM if you want to go that route.

[Brian Skalinder]

What gear are you currently using?  Do you have a budget (and if so, what is it)?  Open or stealth?

[cgrooves]

What gear are you currently using?  Do you have a budget (and if so, what is it)?  Open or stealth?

I was assuming that he was running the gear listed in his tagline when I responded, FWIW.  But I know what assuming can do 

[Brian Skalinder]

I was assuming that he was running the gear listed in his tagline

Seems like a reasonable assumption.  I didn't see the gear in the signature because I hide all avatars and signatures to prevent the schlock from cluttering up my screen.

[Ryan Sims]

Thanks Brian.  I'm using:
AT853Wa>"Crown Royal" 3-Wire BB>Midiman Flying Calf A/D> Hosa ODL-276> iRiver iHP-120

Pretty small, but I don't see myself doing much stealth work.

I also thought about the AD-20, cgrooves.  I'll have to see.  I really liked the sound I got last night, especially for as little as I have invested in this rig.

Any other suggestions?

[Brian Skalinder]

Any other suggestions?

Possibly.  Budget?

[cgrooves]

Any other suggestions?

A cheap gain solution would be line transformers.  You are going to have a pretty bulky chain with that, however.  You are already having to convert coax to optical by using the flying calf / iRiver combo, so I would consider replacing the calf with a good pre/AD that has optical output.  Then you wouldn't need the hosa box or line transformers in the chain.  Just a thought.

[Chanher]

I just ordered a st-9100 from church audio, gonna try it out with some sound pro true binaurals. I'll post a review when I get to try it out. I might do a comp between the st-9100 and just a batt box (using the jb3's gain).

[Chuck]

I happen to have an AD-20 I don't use. I'd be willing to sell it.

[Ryan Sims]

I guess if I had to put a budget on it I'd want something ~$200ish maybe.  If that does anything.

[Chuck]

I happen to have an AD-20 I don't use. I'd be willing to sell it.

I have an AD-20...

[Ryan Sims]

The AD-20 adds fixed gain, right?  How much?

[BJ]

mic2496 is variable, has digi out for your iriver, and is stealthable if you wanted....and.. I know where one is for sell for CHEAPO!   

[Chuck]

The AD-20 adds fixed gain, right?  How much?

The Denecke AD-20 http://www.denecke.com/prod04.htm supplies between 16 - 60 db of gain independently and continuously variable on each channel. It does not, however, supply phantom power, but I think you determined that you don't need phantom power. It would be less than $200 shipped.