Topic: Adding ADC-20 to my setup???

[Swampy]

So, as of now, I am running AKG 391s > Samson Mixpad 4 > Sony TCD-D8. What I'd like to eventually run is 391 > Wmod UA5 > D8. But, I probably will not be able to afford the ua5 until AFTER summer which sux. So what I was wondering, would it be bennificial to add an ad converter to my rig untill I get the ua5. I know Ill tape a TON this summer, so it would be nice to beef my pre/ad section up as best I can, and I see all these adc-20s going for under 200 which is what I will be able to afford before the summer.  So Id be running 391s>Mixpad>adc>20>d8. Would that help at all, or will it not make much of a difference??? THANKS!

[Tim]

any a/d would be an upgrade over the a/d in the D8. not sure what the pre section in the mixpad sounds like but the dmic20 sounds pretty decent with the 391's.

[super-phat-al]

do it alex.  I just got a DMIC-20, haven't used it but i think you'll get a lot of detail with the ADC-20.  I say go for it.  The things are cheap as anything and would be a huge advantage over the ADC in the D-8.  That just blows.  But you might wanna pick a DMIC-20 to get rid of the pre in the mixpad.  you can't tell me that the mixpad has the best ease of use.  3 9v that you never know if they're charged, plus the 4 volumes you have to worry about (trim, channel level, main level, d8 level)  DMIC-20s go for about 300 w/o battery.  Listen to Bean's tapes, a lot of detail.  Im just not a huge phan of the UA-5 too much phluff for me.

[Swampy]

do it alex.  I just got a DMIC-20, haven't used it but i think you'll get a lot of detail with the ADC-20.  I say go for it.  The things are cheap as anything and would be a huge advantage over the ADC in the D-8.  That just blows.  But you might wanna pick a DMIC-20 to get rid of the pre in the mixpad.  you can't tell me that the mixpad has the best ease of use.  3 9v that you never know if they're charged, plus the 4 volumes you have to worry about (trim, channel level, main level, d8 level)  DMIC-20s go for about 300 w/o battery.  Listen to Bean's tapes, a lot of detail.  Im just not a huge phan of the UA-5 too much phluff for me.

Thanks for the suggestions guys! Ill probably look into the dimc 20 too when I get some more cash. Bean, you sellin???

[zhianosatch]

Totally go for it! I think John R is selling an ADC-20. Figure out if you want to keep the Mixpad, then choose the DMIC or the ADC depending.

[F.O.Bean]

do it alex.  I just got a DMIC-20, haven't used it but i think you'll get a lot of detail with the ADC-20.  I say go for it.  The things are cheap as anything and would be a huge advantage over the ADC in the D-8.  That just blows.  But you might wanna pick a DMIC-20 to get rid of the pre in the mixpad.  you can't tell me that the mixpad has the best ease of use.  3 9v that you never know if they're charged, plus the 4 volumes you have to worry about (trim, channel level, main level, d8 level)  DMIC-20s go for about 300 w/o battery.  Listen to Bean's tapes, a lot of detail.  Im just not a huge phan of the UA-5 too much phluff for me.

Thanks for the suggestions guys! Ill probably look into the dimc 20 too when I get some more cash. Bean, you sellin???

thanks superphatal

and alex, im thinking about it, you could use it while i ponder tho, come on man, this is team pittsburgh, ill lend ya the damn thing, dont go spending money and shit :Dsooo, save the money and use my dmic infinitely 8)seriously, and this thing WORKS, for sure ;)if ya like, i might sell or let you use for awhile, ya cant take the stickers off tho

bean

[dmonterisi]

nice Bean...+t

[Swampy]

do it alex.  I just got a DMIC-20, haven't used it but i think you'll get a lot of detail with the ADC-20.  I say go for it.  The things are cheap as anything and would be a huge advantage over the ADC in the D-8.  That just blows.  But you might wanna pick a DMIC-20 to get rid of the pre in the mixpad.  you can't tell me that the mixpad has the best ease of use.  3 9v that you never know if they're charged, plus the 4 volumes you have to worry about (trim, channel level, main level, d8 level)  DMIC-20s go for about 300 w/o battery.  Listen to Bean's tapes, a lot of detail.  Im just not a huge phan of the UA-5 too much phluff for me.

Thanks for the suggestions guys! Ill probably look into the dimc 20 too when I get some more cash. Bean, you sellin???

thanks superphatal

and alex, im thinking about it, you could use it while i ponder tho, come on man, this is team pittsburgh, ill lend ya the damn thing, dont go spending money and shit :Dsooo, save the money and use my dmic infinitely 8)seriously, and this thing WORKS, for sure ;)if ya like, i might sell or let you use for awhile, ya cant take the stickers off tho

bean

Bean, you are the fucking man! +T!!!!!!!!!! I'd deffinatly like to hear the 391s with the dimc. That is sweetest offer ever! THANKS MAN!

[F.O.Bean]

hey, what goes around, comes around, i am a HUGE believer in karma, ya dig???

alex, i offered it up to my buddy first a couple of dayz ago, but i think hes MUCH too busy working to use it, plus, he can borrow the v3 if he REALLY needs to tape, so no problem d00d, you enjoy yourself.....

bean

[Tim]

nice Bean

Al, I ran 391-?Dmic20 for a while and really liked it...

[F.O.Bean]

nice Bean

Al, I ran 391-?Dmic20 for a while and really liked it...

yeah, i really liked the 480>dmic tapes too..a really good combo especially FOB!!!

but i decided to get a v3 also because its built like a brick shithouse....dave b dropped his not once, but TWICE in boston, i had to pick it up one of the times, and he was like "fuck it, its a tank" quite impressive tho.anyhoo, have a great holiday tim...