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Title: HPF settings for V3 & Jumpers
Post by: BC on April 27, 2004, 12:52:29 PM: Hey all,

Jason B's thread below got me wondering about the various roll-off settings on the V3. I personally have never run any roll-off ( I run 4022>V3) , but I was thinking it might be interesting to try for some of those really bassy indoor club shows.

Have any of you out there have played around with the different HPF settings on the V3? I know that both the setpoint of the roll-off filter and slope are adjustable via the internal jumpers in the V3, and I was wondering if anyone has tried different settings and found any certain settings that sound "best" for your "typical" boomy indoor show? I realize that all situations are going to be different in the amount of roll off needed (depending on the size of the room, PA, band, sound guy, etc...) but was just curious if anyone has experimented with this. What settings have you all found to work the best?

(Yeah, I know I should go out and play around with this myself but with school I haven't been getting out to shows too much these days)

Peace out-
Ben
Title: Re:HPF settings for V3 & Jumpers
Post by: scb on April 27, 2004, 03:03:47 PM: i swear the HPF on my v3 is backwards. I tried it during an opening set once, and monitored the output. i could have sworn there was *more* bass in what i was hearing when i switched the HPF on
Title: Re:HPF settings for V3 & Jumpers
Post by: Tim on April 27, 2004, 03:45:10 PM: Quote from: Moke on April 27, 2004, 03:16:53 PM
maybe cleaner more hearable bass tones = *more* bass?

my thoughts exactly...
Title: Re:HPF settings for V3 & Jumpers
Post by: scb on April 27, 2004, 04:38:40 PM: >> maybe cleaner more hearable bass tones = *more* bass?<<

no, it was more like muddier, heavier bass

i thought i was going crazy, so I then flipped the HPF just on the right channel, while the left was "normal." the right channel sounded like someone turned up the bass knob

i'll try it again this weekend. in other news, i may be testing a mytek stereo192 this weekend too!
Title: Re:HPF settings for V3 & Jumpers
Post by: LeftoverSammy on April 27, 2004, 05:43:24 PM: I've used the HPF-2 setting with great results with my Nak700's. We all know how bottom heavy the Naks are....the HPF-2 setting really tamed the shit out of those mics (even if I ran NOS, DINN or ORTF).

Great feature for sure! Haven't had the need yet to use it with the Gefells, but perhaps in the not so distant future. Don't be afraid to experiment in different settings. Get to know your gear and what it can do for YOU!!

Have fun!! That V3 (Grace fluffin) is a wonderful pre!!

LoS :fish:
Title: Re:HPF settings for V3 & Jumpers
Post by: Jason B on April 27, 2004, 07:44:42 PM: :hmmm: I think I'll try the hpf2 on the V3 next time I tape as opposed to running the 80hz roll-off on the Neumann's...