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Title: Is my rig setup right?
Post by: bagtagsell on November 16, 2003, 08:31:47 PM
Akg 391>Samson Mixpad 4>UA-5>JB3
Is this useless to have the mixpad?
Can I buy something relatively same price to do more with or better quality with?
I have the 391s the UA5 and the JB3 any help is appreciated.  Mark
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: Tim on November 16, 2003, 08:33:31 PM
no need for the mixpad because the ua5 is preamp that supplies phantom power for your mics.
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: SHKDWN on November 16, 2003, 08:39:37 PM
Can you scratch on a Mixpad?
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: creekfreak on November 16, 2003, 09:42:35 PM
yup, no need for the mixpad, just something else to add more noise
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: super-phat-al on November 16, 2003, 09:56:49 PM
dont run the mixpad.  that would be two pre's and you only need one.
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: teamakg on November 16, 2003, 10:54:04 PM
sell the mix pad and get your UA5 warm modded.  you won't be dissapointed.  makes the 391's sound alot better.
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: Kevin on November 16, 2003, 11:07:52 PM
sell the mix pad and get your UA5 warm modded.  you won't be dissapointed.  makes the 391's sound alot better.
Agree  ;)
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: bagtagsell on November 17, 2003, 09:35:44 AM
Is there something I can throw in there to make it better got 500-700 bucks to spend?
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on November 17, 2003, 09:52:48 AM
Is there something I can throw in there to make it better got 500-700 bucks to spend?

When changing gear, the greatest improvement in sound generally comes with mics.  So...I'd sell the 391s and apply the extra cash towards a pair of 480s if you like the AKG sound.  Or, if you prefer a different sound, different mics.  If you have anything left over, I'd get one of the UA5 preamp mods offered by the Oade Bros (assuming you purchased your UA5 direct from them).
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: bagtagsell on November 17, 2003, 11:33:08 AM
I didnt do my homework well enough and now I am stuck with a Edirol UA-5 unmoded.  How can I get a digital signal to my JB3?  I want to unload the edirol and buy a moded one, but I need a quick sollution for this weekend.  many thanks and a promis of +t as soon as I get enough posts
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: Simp-Dawg on November 17, 2003, 11:45:42 AM
you have a couple options...
1. mod the ua-5 yourself, there's a link around here somewhere
2. sell it and get one from oade bros already modded (the digi mod is what you need to use the ua-5 without a computer, and maybe the warm mod for better pre-amp sound, also)
3. find something else...does anyone if the ad1000 has an optical out?  there's one for sale for 600 in the yard sale i believe, or if it doesn't have optical out you could pick up a cheap co2 or other format converter (coax > optical) to run with it.
4. spend the money on drugs and women and don't worry about taping the show. ;)
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: John R on November 17, 2003, 12:28:18 PM
simp, love the backup plan 8)

jr
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: Tim on November 17, 2003, 12:56:34 PM
ad1000 and ad500e have optical outs
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: Simp-Dawg on November 17, 2003, 01:08:35 PM
ad1000 and ad500e have optical outs
there ya go...pick up the ad1000 and run the optical to your jb3
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: Just Taper Mark from NC on November 17, 2003, 09:34:56 PM
go with option #4,it's the best! ;D
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: Lee on November 17, 2003, 10:09:57 PM
be sure to save some cash for wonderbread and kraft slices!

TEAM APOGEE!
Title: Re:Is my rig setup right?
Post by: Sean Gallemore on November 20, 2003, 02:32:35 AM
nothing like grilled cheese and taping, I need a stealth apogee machine to tide me over during those boring ass opening bands