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Who's up for a session listing to preamps.
List:
500 series pres:
A-Designs P-1
API 512c
Purple Biz
Avedis MA5.......new out.....1073 sound

Will add to list soon

nIC

Here is somemore gear we have to listen to.

Avedis Audio MA5 mic-pre module
- Avedis Audio E27 eq module
- Avedis Audio R52 two slot rack
- Purple Audio BIZ mic-pre module
- Mercury M72s valve mic-pre/DI
- Mercury M76 valve mic-pre/DI
- Mercury EQP1 Pultec valve EQ
- TelefunkenUSA M260 valve pencil mic
- TelefunkenUSA AK47 valve mic
- TelefunkenUSA M16 valve mic
As well as some API, A-Designs and Buzz gear. I'll put on a BBQ and some beer, so we can make a day of it, won't have this gear for long so we need to make a date for the next week or so.
Post me if your interested.
The Avedis MA5 is the one I'm interested in, it's the 500 series module pre that sounds like the 1073, well that's the hype anyway.

nIC

Where abouts, nIC? And are we talking a day next week or some day next weekend? And if I can make it, can I bring my DIY monitors as well? Do you want to include a JLM BA preamp in your list?

Hi Chris
I'm in Botany near the airport, just waiting for the gear to arrive through the week and I can sought out a date. Is the weekend better for you or a week day?

nIC

Ok sounds good, I'll bring my API 2500 comp, Buzz: Essence comp, elixir pre and Tonic eq.

Yeah Im keen to hear the ma5 too. Should be interesting.

I'd love to come along for a listen. Let me know.

Dave

OK gear arrives tomorrow so post or pm me so we can organise some dates.

List so far:
Avedis Audio MA5 mic-pre module
- Avedis Audio E27 eq module
- Avedis Audio R52 two slot rack
- Purple Audio BIZ mic-pre module
- Mercury M72s/1 valve mic-pre/DI
- Mercury M76m/1 valve mic-pre/DI
- Mercury EQP1 Pultec valve EQ
- TelefunkenUSA M260 valve pencil mic
- TelefunkenUSA AK47 valve mic
- TelefunkenUSA M16 valve mic
- API 2500 comp
- API 512c
- Buzz: Essence comp, elixir pre and Tonic eq.
Note: Some of this stuff are modules that go into the API lunch box (which I have already)

nIC

Gears in lets do it.

nIC

The mercury pre's are bloody awesome, I can't wait to hear the pultec style eq.

nIC,
I'd love to come down too - I can bring my Auditronics 110A mic pre if anyones interested..
I'll be free a few days next week..
Is there a date set yet?
Tim..

[quote="TimS"]nIC,
I'd love to come down too - I can bring my Auditronics 110A mic pre if anyones interested..
I'll be free a few days next week..
Is there a date set yet?
Tim..[/quote]
Hi Tim that would be cool, a few of us are getting together on Sunday and I'll try to do something through the week...what day would suite you?

nIC

I bought the Avedis MA5...too good to pass up, now I need another one.

nIC

[quote="heathen"]The mercury pre's are bloody awesome, I can't wait to hear the pultec style eq. If I buy anything this year my girlfriend will kill me.[/quote]

I don't think it would be a good idea for you to come over.....the Pultec sounds TOOOOOO GOOD.

nIC

Aearth wrote:

heathen wrote:The mercury pre's are bloody awesome.

I don't think it would be a good idea for you to come over.....the Pultec sounds TOOOOOO GOOD.

nIC

I knew you were gonna say that, heh. Hmmmm the Avalon AD2055 could be up for sale soon.

Aearth wrote:Hi Tim that would be cool, a few of us are getting together on Sunday and I'll try to do something through the week...what day would suite you?

nIC

Either Tues or Thurs next week would be fab nIC. Let me know if this is ok for you.
I could come Sunday, but would have 3 kids in tow (not really an option for gear-specking!!)
Tim..

Anyone interested we're going to have a listing session this Sunday (tomorrow) and on Thursday 12 noon 24/1/2008 at my place, probably have another one on Saturday 26/1/2008 as well.
PM me if you're interested.
I'm in Botany near the Sydney airport.

nIC

Not to sound like a smart arse or try to one up anyone but more so cause my mind is so blown by this collection of gear and I wanted to share it with some people who care :-).

http://web.mac.com/rolffz1/blackbird_au ... reamp.html

http://web.mac.com/rolffz1/blackbird_au ... e_mic.html

I hired some ATI 8MX2 pres the other weekend from these guys the other weekend (plus they threw in an A-Design Pacifica for free cause the ATI,looked lonely they said). I went in a couple of days earlier to check out their stuff and had to steady myself. As you walk in the door there is a wall of pres just sitting there waiting to be recorded with. Granted they don't have "everything" but enough to keep you busy for many weeks of just trying stuff out.

I am planning to hire some bits and pieces to have my own private listening sessions. These guys are great guys too.

Just wanted to share the experience.

Hope the listening session went well.

Luke.

[quote="Luke Garfield"]Not to sound like a smart arse or try to one up anyone but more so cause my mind is so blown by this collection of gear and I wanted to share it with some people who care :-).

http://web.mac.com/rolffz1/blackbird_au ... reamp.html

http://web.mac.com/rolffz1/blackbird_au ... e_mic.html

I hired some ATI 8MX2 pres the other weekend from these guys the other weekend (plus they threw in an A-Design Pacifica for free cause the ATI,looked lonely they said). I went in a couple of days earlier to check out their stuff and had to steady myself. As you walk in the door there is a wall of pres just sitting there waiting to be recorded with. Granted they don't have "everything" but enough to keep you busy for many weeks of just trying stuff out.

I am planning to hire some bits and pieces to have my own private listening sessions. These guys are great guys too.

Just wanted to share the experience.

Hope the listening session went well.

Luke.[/quote]

Thanks Luke
You got love America, so much gear and cheap.

nIC

Thanks for your hospitality Nic, was a good arvo.

No worries Heath, it was good to see some faces to names of fellow Turtles. Like to thank Jeep, Chris H, Joel and you for showing up, I reckon we had a good afternoon, not just trying out gear but just talking music in general.

nIC

[quote="Aearth"]No worries Heath, it was good to see some faces to names of fellow Turtles. Like to thank Jeep, Chris H, Joel and you for showing up, I reckon we had a good afternoon, not just trying out gear but just talking music in general.
Special thanks to Chis for the box of beer.

nIC[/quote]

Aearth wrote:Special thanks to Chis for the box of beer.

No worries, but I was the only one who drank any!!!

Thanks for a great afternoon, Nick - and for letting us play with your racks.

One last time "I'm lookin' at you, lookin' at me ........."

nIC,
So is anyone coming on thursdays session then?
Its the only day I could come down..
I'll PM you for your address mate..
Tim..

[quote="chris p"][quote="Aearth"]Special thanks to Chis for the box of beer.[/quote]

No worries, but I was the only one who drank any!!!

Thanks for a great afternoon, Nick - and for letting us play with your racks.

One last time "I'm lookin' at you, lookin' at me ........."[/quote]

Oh no I think i'll never use those words again ever. Anyway in another month or so we'll get together and write/record a Turtle Rock band number.

nIC

Ok guys last 2 session up. Tomorrow at 12 noon and last one Saturday.

nIC

I'd just like to say a big "thank you" to nIC for organising todays listing (and listening) session.
It was a great day enjoyed by all.. Not only did he have some great gear himself, but he cooked up a BBQ & salad for lunch and threw around a few cold beers. Talk about a top bloke.. Nic, your a legend.
There were some lovely EQ's and mic pre's that were tried today.
Was also great to put a face to some of the names from here..
Couple of guys were from GearSlut's but are planning to join the TR forum, so I hope they jump on board..
Its a great networking opportunity - funnily, as one of the guys lived 5mins WALK from my house!!
We recorded through his M149 anniversary edition and there are some sound samples of all the mic pre's.
I'm sure they'll pop up soon..
Once again, thank you Nic.
Tim..

Yeah was a good day for sure, good to catch up, yep cheers for the barbie Nic.

Where are you from in Syd Tim? I forgot to ask. Gimmee a ring if you wanna catch up and check out my rig sometime. I'm at Allambie Hts.

Anyway good to meet you mate.

Cheers

Thanks guys for the great day at the Listing, listinging, Listenning...gee....Listening session. Couldn't believe that typo, wasn't wearing glasses at the time I reckon.
See you all soon. I think I might buy that Tubetec EQ.

nIC

Aearth wrote:I think I might buy that Tubetec EQ.

nIC

Do it you'll hate yourself if you don't. :)

Aearth wrote:Thanks guys for the great day at the Listing, listinging, Listenning...gee....Listening session. Couldn't believe that typo, wasn't wearing glasses at the time I reckon.
See you all soon. I think I might buy that Tubetec EQ.

nIC

No, get the Mercury!!!
;)