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Originally Posted by soundroid  as for a the GML's top end sounding like' shattering glass', <snip> I'm pretty sure the countless masters this eq is, and has been used on, don't sound like shattered glass either. |
Agreed, we've got a GML 8200, it's a fine classic equalizer, and the top end (at least on ours) doesn't sound harsh like shattering glass, it's actually pretty smooth.
I happily used it on many masters for a few years til' I replaced it with a Sontec 432. The GML now lives in our B Room alongside an Avalon 2055 and a (version 3) Manley Vari Mu.
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Originally Posted by soundroid As far as sontecs go, please, they've had their day. |
imho that day continues, at least at our place.
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Originally Posted by jayfrigo The Sontec was very nice, but a little dirtier than some more modern designs. I'm actually happiest with the Millennia on balance |
Ahem, I didn't hear any dirt in my Sontec today, I use it in tandem with the NSEQ-2F, and a Manley Vari Mu (version 4a).
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Originally Posted by punisher I have no gear. I'm a part-time furniture salesman with an interest in this stuff. |
I suspect that you're more than a "part-time furniture salesman", surely that's your Clark Kent, Peter Parker, or Bruce Banner?
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Originally Posted by robot gigante Looks similar to the sweet spot on mine- how about that... 12 to 2 o'clock baby! (OK- it's very rare that I push it all the way to 2 o'clock) |
Amen! ...12 to 1 o'clock for me, seems like I work at 12.5 to 12.9 many days.
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As to which pieces of mastering gear are ~ the~ best... imho most the pieces we discuss in the mastering forums are found in many professional rooms, I think it comes down to a matter of personal preference, and being liberal music folks, we should celebrate diversity : - )
Cheers Guys - JT