The mpatch v2 is a compact high quality passive attenuator and patch control device building on the success of the original and best selling mpatch series of products. Building on the success of the original m patch, the new mpatch 2 is a feature packed passive problem solver for nearly all production environments. Jbl m patch 2 passive stereo controller and switch box. It was supposed to be fixed 2 months ago it still isnt. Ive been menaced with endless variying degrees of distortion and other eccentric problems from my studio monitors for ages and i was about to give up on figuring out the problem and fixing it and instead pay whatever it would have cost me to get them serviced somewhere, but somehow i stumbled upon a audio forum thread detailing same issues i had with the not only the answer to my bewilderment. Oct 19, 2017 ams neve is already selling the 1073 spx for 2695 usd 1695 gbp. Up to 16 88 series units, including the 8801, can have their current state stored, named and later recalled using the included ams neve 8801 channel stripams neve recall software and this port. Jbl mpatch 2 passive stereo controller and switch box. Whether the output sent to the m patch is from a digital or analog system, it handles the task very well. The jbl m patch 2 is a passive stereo controller and switch box that is well suited for audio engineers, mastering studios, broadcast applications, project studios, and more. Additionally, they often arrive without patchbays and require major. Shop the largest selection of neve recording consoles at vintage king audio. I was curious if anyone had some experience with the m patch 2 or comparable devices. Thats got me wary about getting any of their gear now but i was very tempted.
Im not saying that the j and the k and the duality are bad, but i appreciate the. The ams neve 1073lbeq is a single channel 500 series equalizer which takes just the equalization circuitry from the classic 1073 input module. I even skipped the free macroni intro offer due to my experience and seeing how he handles things on gearslutz since years. The aes goodness has officially begun with the announcement of rnds 5211 two channel microphone preamplifier. Its true that affordable active monitor controllers can colour the sound slightly, though i havent personally used the mackie big knob. Hi everyone, im really happy to be back here to share with you whats next from tone. How to build a diy passive summing box diy recording equipment. Plus dedicated mute switches make it easy to ab mixes with and without the subwoofer.
A great way to passively attenuate stereo signals from soundcards, cd players, preamps. Ive never borrowed a penny from rupert neve, but i owe him a great deal. I m using sonar platinium on a 6 core lynx audio machine and a ton of vintage preampseqscomps i build for fun and sometimes money, redd. A long time ago, i sat down behind a neve console in the basement control room of a tiny, longforgotten studio in an edinburgh back.
Hi, im trying start recording again, and am interested in a dynamic. This one still saves its patches to an audio cassette. With the 1073 back on the line, the market for highend preamps feels truly complete. Exclusively for uad hardware and apollo interfaces, the new ams rmx16 expanded digital reverb plugin captures the sonics of the original hardware, and adds nine rare, custom programs giving you double the sonic possibilities of the original plugin. However, the replacement m patch 2 incorporates various additional features that were suggested by users. In looking for affordable passive volume attenuators it was suggested on this board to look into the sm pro audio nano patch and m patch. Minimum system requirements are windows 2000 sp4 or xp sp2 or later pc and mac os 10.
Your erections will be as hard as they were when you were 16. Luckily, passive summing is a pretty simple concept and one thats very wallet and diyfriendly to achieve. The first 8 aux have an insert point at the back of the console. Jbl m patch active1 home studio setup multiple speakers. When i go to engage the neve summing, i can only put i. Rupert neve designs shelford channel now available.
I have the sm pro audio m patch 2 passive volume control and switch box. Super flexible patch over synth with an audiotocv convertor that came in very handy many many times over the years. The mpatch 2 is a compact desktoprackmountable sized passive volume attenuator and patch control device. Unfortunately, this new shelford channel doesnt answer the second of those two problems, but it might be the next ultimate design of preamp. I couldnt find a decent video on how to properly connect the jbl m patch active1, so i decided to make one myself. Im also a nashvillebased mastering engineer, but like the majority of you, ive been staying home and keeping creative with the gear i have hangin around. Shep neve 31105 mic pre, 4 band eq, vintage module for sale. For that reason a separate monitor controller might still be worth investigating. Each channel has a generous 72db of gain on tap, enough to cover even notoriously gainhungry microphones. Building on the success of the original m patch, the new m patch 2 is a feature packed passive problem solver for nearly all production environments. Dec 27, 2018 new console in the studio neve 88r gearslutz.
All the usual moog crunchy goodness but with a 16slot patch memory and 2 small sequencers. In theory, this is a great little piece of gear, totally fits a need for meif it worked all the time. Ive been curious for a while about the fuss surrounding analog summing. Ive recently bought a neve 5104 with 83049 channels. Interesting converter shootout on gearslutz 20618 14. Designed to be rackmount or tabletop, the 8804 features sixteen long throw channel faders with associated mutesolo switches and two long throw output faders to add precision fader control to the neve 8816 summing mixer. I plan on selling them within a couple weeks so please inquire if you might be interested. Is there a monitor controller that wont colour the sound. Over the last few years, these products have proved themselves worthy of the rupert neve badge and are now staples in milliondollar facilities and project rooms alike. Thus, standard trs patchcords can be used to route signals between. Call 8886531184 for a quote from one of our friendly, expert sales staff.
The mpatch v2 offers a pure passive attenuator designed to retain sonic clarity and offer the purest path from your audio source to. Sold this ad has been left up by multiple requests. While weve looked at several rupert neve designs rnd products over the years, weve not. Just an aside, m patch isnt the only male enhancement product bree olsen endorses. Mar 18, 2012 monitor path the terms channel path and monitor path are used in audio engineering to describe the two paths any audio signal runs through in order to be recorded and heard. Im building another small project studio and have a few choices that are still bugging me about patchbay layout relative to. Ams rmx16 expanded digital reverb uad audio plugins. My local pro audio music retailer said they stopped stocking sm pro audio gear because they had too much trouble with dodgy gear coming in. The m patch 2 offers passive volume attenuation of up to two linelevel sources and can direct the output between two sets of xlr outputs. The m patch 2 is a compact desktoprackmountable sized passive volume attenuator and patch control device. Jbl mpatch active1 home studio setup multiple speakers. Ams neve 1073lbeq 500 series equalizer module reverb. The 8804 not only adds fader control over audio levels to the 8816 but also adds additional functionality.
Check out the video above for a quick runthrough of how i built my 16chann. Im looking to add a neve type preamp vst plugin and am wondering which. The best gear advice always comes from those who use it the most. The ssl six is equipped with 2 ssl super analogue mic preamps. The steep price tag is only appropriate for a highend mic preamp of this caliber and fits in nicely within industrystandard pricing. We made a duplicate of the ensemble, 16 tracks to a stereo pair 12 and the. Usually channel path describes the source signal most likely starting with a microphone plugged in to a microphone preamplifier and ends at some kind of a. New console in the studio neve 88r gearslutz recording. Now that they have your attention, they let you know all the incredible things that will happen to you when you start using m patch. The m patch 2, however, is a passive device, so should be transparent. Interesting converter shootout on gearslutz cakewalk forums. Shop jbl m patch active1 usb interface precision studio monitor controller from ams with 0% interest payment plans and free shipping. Definitely some bugs ui issues that im sure will be resolved. Vintage neve console reference guide aes pro audio.
Im a huge neve fan, with the 1073 mic preamp being a particular favourite. The rupert neve designs shelford channel takes the sound of classic discrete neve console modules and updates the functionality for todays studios. So far, this is an identical spec to sm pros original m patch model, with its 1uhigh half rackwidth case, blue front panel and optional rackears. Once owned by the keyboard virtuoso blue gene tyranny. Im certainly not alone in this, or in not being able to afford one. I finally cleaned all pots with caig treatment, and there was some improvement.
These classy modules bring the best of mr neves classic designs into the 21st century. For reasons best known to the ignoramuses of gearslutz, these have become. Sm pro audio m patch 2 gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Feb 01, 2008 the usb port can be linked to a pc or mac. Universal audio luna recording system is now available page 2. With my newly installed flock audio patch i setup the six in my studio setup as an.