HERE IT IS! The 500 Series Shootout Files! - Page 9

**James Lugo** · 14th October 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by WideawakE

just stumbled onto this thread...thanks!

AND where do I get the orange MA5's?

I've got a red and it's not as cool

Ya gotta know people high up the ladder.

Honestly I think that was Bryan McCurry's, probably a custom color, he and Avedis are like peanut butter and jelly. Kind of a weird analogy.

REMINDER: Files are in post #212 on this thread.

mbradzick · 14th October 2008

Are these MA5s good for running instruments through when mixing?

Jules · 15th October 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by James 'LA' Lugo

he and Avedis are like peanut butter and jelly.

Too much information!

**TonyBelmont** · 15th October 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by James 'LA' Lugo

Honestly I think that was Bryan McCurry's, probably a custom color

It was one of the prototype faceplates... a one off when we were working out all of the different color combinations. I think Bryan ended up with it, and it's now in someone else's hands.

Quote:

he and Avedis are like peanut butter and jelly. Kind of a weird analogy.

**TonyBelmont** · 15th October 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Zick

Are these MA5s good for running instruments through when mixing?

Yep... you just need a couple of Avedis' line z adapters.

Tha Wiizard · 15th October 2008

Did yall hear what I heard from these samples? The BAE 312A sounded so smooth and even across the spectrum. This can't be. It almost sounded like there was a compressor in the chain. Wow. Unbelievalbe preamp and it sounded the most professional out of all the other preamps. Damn, somebody give me a deal on two of these right now!!! Anybody else feel this way about the BAE's? The BAE sounds like the goto preamp for vocals!!!

My second pick would be the Purple Audio Pants for vocals. Man that things sounds nice and clean!!

STARSKI · 15th October 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tha Wiizard

Did yall hear what I heard from these samples? The BAE 312A sounded so smooth and even across the spectrum. This can't be. It almost sounded like there was a compressor in the chain. Wow. Unbelievalbe preamp and it sounded the most professional out of all the other preamps. Damn, somebody give me a deal on two of these right now!!! Anybody else feel this way about the BAE's? The BAE sounds like the goto preamp for vocals!!!

My second pick would be the Purple Audio Pants for vocals. Man that things sounds nice and clean!!

I got 2 of em (312's), and nooo I'm not giving these babies up.

Tom H · 15th October 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tha Wiizard

Anybody else feel this way about the BAE's? The BAE sounds like the goto preamp for vocals!!!

BAE 312a's are more or less my goto pre's for everything. thumbsup

jeff4h · 15th October 2008

just bought four of them but havent tried them yet. Glad to hear the good reports

fabricaudio · 16th October 2008

Exelent project, thanks for that.

I love the P1 on electric (so much body!!!)

Also the 583s is definately going in my collection

And lets not forget the MA5 beautifull thumbsup

thestrawbear · 20th October 2008

really enjoyed listening, especially loved the sound of the Shadow Hills gama.

tbonebeats · 20th October 2008

The MA5 and the BAE 312a were my favorite on male vocals but out of the two, I'd have to pick the MA5. Im gonna join the 500 club soon when i get enough cash!

azirkin · 25th October 2008

are the mp3s still posted; i can't find them. thanks.

Tony76 · 26th October 2008

James, which electric guitar PRE you like more?

**James Lugo** · 27th October 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by azirkin

are the mp3s still posted; i can't find them. thanks.

Post #212

**James Lugo** · 27th October 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony76

James, which electric guitar PRE you like more?

Of the pres I own I lke the Montessi Red for heavies. It has a reall intense aggressive thing.

mood_shifter · 8th November 2008

Thanks so much James. I love listening to all these great colors! So many pres so little time.

SteveR · 10th November 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tha Wiizard

Did yall hear what I heard from these samples? The BAE 312A sounded so smooth and even across the spectrum. This can't be. It almost sounded like there was a compressor in the chain. Wow. Unbelievalbe preamp and it sounded the most professional out of all the other preamps. Damn, somebody give me a deal on two of these right now!!! Anybody else feel this way about the BAE's? The BAE sounds like the goto preamp for vocals!!!

My second pick would be the Purple Audio Pants for vocals. Man that things sounds nice and clean!!

I heard that too, I was already interested in the 312A's just for bass, but now I'm definitely going to pick a pair up for use on other things as well. I was also pleasantly surprised with the JM-130, I like how they sound.

piano · 20th November 2008

Post 212 is where the samples are: (Perhaps everyone could post that for convenience)

Damn that was fun.

Male vox: API and P1 my favorites (very similar pre's)

Thanks James ---

Antonio_4346 · 1st February 2009

Anybody have any idea where I can get the VSI M-1 Preamp module used in this test? It was my personal favorite for the electrical guitar. I tried the VSI website but with no luck.

Any suggestions?

EDIT: Gave a call to VSI Audio, discovered the M-1 has become the L-21 due to some model number confrontation with a John Hardy pre. I'm under the impression that these will be available fairly soon through their website or direct contact with VSI.

Astromann · 2nd February 2009

Wow I liked the 583V on the heavy guitar!! it definitely has some punch.
I haven't heard them all yet tho...Man that shootout must have taken you a while....Awesome!!
Great playing too BTW...really nice and chunky!!!thumbsup
Just a touch of Rammstein there LOL!!
Volkerball!!
Astro

**James Lugo** · 2nd February 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astromann

Wow I liked the 583V on the heavy guitar!! it definitely has some punch.
I haven't heard them all yet tho...Man that shootout must have taken you a while....Awesome!!
Great playing too BTW...really nice and chunky!!!thumbsup
Just a touch of Rammstein there LOL!!
Volkerball!!
Astro

That shootout was the biggest shootout I've ever done, it took the whole day and night non-stop. There were so many great pres that day it was incredible.

Files are on post #212

Astromann · 2nd February 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by James 'LA' Lugo

That shootout was the biggest shootout I've ever done, it took the whole day and night non-stop. There were so many great pres that day it was incredible.

Files are on post #212

Well you did an amazing job...I cant wait to listen to all of the files.
All I have right now is the 99v and 512c...I really love the MA5 and the LaChappell 583v...that thing is a beast on your heavy driven guitar!!
GREAT JOB!!
Cheers
Astro

skiroy · 4th February 2009

Maybe im dumb but where are the sound files?

skiroy · 4th February 2009

#212??

Astromann · 4th February 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by skiroy

Maybe im dumb but where are the sound files?

The very top of page 8.... its Post 211
Cheers
Astro

Astromann · 4th February 2009

Damn...That Red on gtr is the go, something about it!!
Just the punch and push of the mids..it just nudges out the 583V IMHO.
(even tho I love that)!!thumbsup
That is the A-Designs EM Red isn't it?
WOW!!
Astro

Skorch Trakz · 4th February 2009

reload please i wana hear this. someone please?

Kronos147 · 5th February 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antonio_4346

Anybody have any idea where I can get the VSI M-1 Preamp module used in this test? It was my personal favorite for the electrical guitar. I tried the VSI website but with no luck.

Any suggestions?

EDIT: Gave a call to VSI Audio, discovered the M-1 has become the L-21 due to some model number confrontation with a John Hardy pre. I'm under the impression that these will be available fairly soon through their website or direct contact with VSI.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/new-p...00-series.html

Skorch Trakz · 6th February 2009

someone reload this motha ****a. i still want to hear

16th October 2008	#250
fabricaudio Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greece, Athens Posts: 660	Exelent project, thanks for that. I love the P1 on electric (so much body!!!) Also the 583s is definately going in my collection And lets not forget the MA5 beautifull thumbsup __________________ Sound Recording-Audio Post facilities-Record Label www.fabricaudio.com

20th October 2008	#251
thestrawbear Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 20	thanks really enjoyed listening, especially loved the sound of the Shadow Hills gama.

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Antonio_4346 Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 285	Anybody have any idea where I can get the VSI M-1 Preamp module used in this test? It was my personal favorite for the electrical guitar. I tried the VSI website but with no luck. Any suggestions? EDIT: Gave a call to VSI Audio, discovered the M-1 has become the L-21 due to some model number confrontation with a John Hardy pre. I'm under the impression that these will be available fairly soon through their website or direct contact with VSI.

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