Yes Yes Yes TONELUX!

Paul_G · 8th May 2008, 12:25 AM

We have been doing extensive comparison tests and the tonelux demo rig is really, really, really rocking.
I love the mic pre, the comp is really incredible and the summing has definitely got the edge.
I haven't used the eq yet but so far the system is well above my expectations.
Thanks to the users who were forthcoming about the depth, warmth and punch. It integrates very well with my funky ole retro stuff.
I seriously see this as my personal future of analogue hybrid recording and mixing.
I don't need a big board when this sounds as big and to my ears better than most.
Peace
Paul G

moracspace · 8th May 2008, 12:36 AM

BTW,love your music hear it here in the States on sirius all the time.Its great.

Paul_G · 8th May 2008, 01:18 AM

thanks dude that's really kind!

Mind-Over-Midi · 8th May 2008, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_G

We have been doing extensive comparison tests and the tonelux demo rig is really, really, really rocking.
I love the mic pre, the comp is really incredible and the summing has definitely got the edge.
I haven't used the eq yet but so far the system is well above my expectations.
Thanks to the users who were forthcoming about the depth, warmth and punch. It integrates very well with my funky ole retro stuff.
I seriously see this as my personal future of analogue hybrid recording and mixing.
I don't need a big board when this sounds as big and to my ears better than most.
Peace
Paul G

Thanks for posting your thoughts.

AMIEL · 8th May 2008, 01:32 AM

Cool music!
Check out the Equinox..it's great too....and for Clean stuff the Dangerous rocks!

Tony Shepperd · 8th May 2008, 01:39 AM

IMO the Tonelux is a really sonically powerful, analog I/O with a very small 4-rack space footprint.

piano · 8th May 2008, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_G

thanks dude that's really kind!

Freakin love "Enjoy the Ride"

Totally love the song and Judie Tzukes voxs - perfect for the song.

RoundBadge · 8th May 2008, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_G

I haven't used the eq yet but so far the system is well above my expectations.
Thanks to the users who were forthcoming about the depth, warmth and punch. It integrates very well with my funky ole retro stuff.
I seriously see this as my personal future of analogue hybrid recording and mixing.
I don't need a big board when this sounds as big and to my ears better than most.
Peace
Paul G

Cool Paul.glad your digging it.
The Eq's are fab .
wish I had 10 more

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**George Necola** · 8th May 2008, 06:42 AM

how do you guys recall tonelux EQs? I have had problems to see where exactly the freq. is..

also OP-burning is solved?

preamps are killer.. dont like the comps.

jonboyrock · 8th May 2008, 08:50 AM

Just got my 3rd eq and my 1st comp today.... the V8 is getting there....

Paul_G · 8th May 2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piano

Freakin love "Enjoy the Ride"

Totally love the song and Judie Tzukes voxs - perfect for the song.

Thanks again, I used to come here for the knowledge but now it's really for the praise

PG

Paul_G · 8th May 2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoundBadge

Cool Paul.glad your digging it.
The Eq's are fab .
wish I had 10 more

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Cheers RB, I'll have to check the eq out asap.

PG

Mind-Over-Midi · 8th May 2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Necola

OP-burning is solved?

I'm sorry for being a little slow this morning, but what's OP-burning?

Thanks,

Bill.

mahasandi · 8th May 2008, 06:30 PM

OP-burning? What is that?

trakk · 11th May 2008, 04:23 AM

Just got my 1st Tonelux rack ordered the other day. Great to hear more praise for it!

I got some of everything...a couple of comps, 4 pres, couple of MX1's, couple of FX2's, an SM8 and the CR2.

RoundBadge · 11th May 2008, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trakk

Just got my 1st Tonelux rack ordered the other day. Great to hear more praise for it!

I got some of everything...a couple of comps, 4 pres, couple of MX1's, couple of FX2's, an SM8 and the CR2.

Congrats..great little rig.
another one of the cool things..
I can pop a 6 rackspace all discrete 24 ch mixer w/ a few dsubs into my car and take it anywhere

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**George Necola** · 11th May 2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mind-Over-Midi

I'm sorry for being a little slow this morning, but what's OP-burning?

Thanks,

Bill.

OP amps that regularly blow up?

Mind-Over-Midi · 11th May 2008, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Necola

OP amps that regularly blow up?

That's kind of where I thought you were going with that, but I wanted to be sure. In my mind that would be a big deal. Too big of a deal just to toss out there so cryptically and casually without any explanation. I'm planning and saving for a full blown 32 input system with 4 stereo returns and 16 Shadow Mix faders, for me at least that means serious $$$$, which (for me) translates into serious research prior to purchase, and trying out a demo rack for a few days is not the same as the "long term" feedback that only end users can provide. So if you've got something of substance, don't be coy, speak up, get it all out into the open. Then potential buyers can at least follow up on that info with Paul. Your (or anyone else's) info / experiences good or bad would be appreciated. Thanks for your time.

drmmrboy · 11th May 2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Necola

OP amps that regularly blow up?

I love the smell of op amps burning in the morning..

**George Necola** · 12th May 2008, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mind-Over-Midi

That's kind of where I thought you were going with that, but I wanted to be sure. In my mind that would be a big deal. Too big of a deal just to toss out there so cryptically and casually without any explanation. I'm planning and saving for a full blown 32 input system with 4 stereo returns and 16 Shadow Mix faders, for me at least that means serious $$$$, which (for me) translates into serious research prior to purchase, and trying out a demo rack for a few days is not the same as the "long term" feedback that only end users can provide. So if you've got something of substance, don't be coy, speak up, get it all out into the open. Then potential buyers can at least follow up on that info with Paul. Your (or anyone else's) info / experiences good or bad would be appreciated. Thanks for your time.

for me, tonelux was not developed till the end..

we had a testrack, and we had one broken motherboard, 2 burned OP amps and and humming EQ.

I gave it back after 2 weeks of hassle..

that's it. never ordered a second demorack, I dont touch it anymore...

but.. I had the best kicksound of my life..for about 2hours..

Mind-Over-Midi · 12th May 2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Necola

for me, tonelux was not developed till the end..

we had a testrack, and we had one broken motherboard, 2 burned OP amps and and humming EQ.

I gave it back after 2 weeks of hassle..

that's it. never ordered a second demorack, I dont touch it anymore...

but.. I had the best kicksound of my life..for about 2hours..

Interesting. Thanks for posting. How long ago was it when this happened?

Thanks,

Bill.

Joe Porto · 12th May 2008, 02:09 PM

I have a 4 V-rack system with 64 modules. Each module has between 2 and 4 op amps. I'd estimate that to be close to 200 op amps total. I've lost one TX-260 and 2 TX-240's over the course of two years. They are socket mount, and I have extras, so they were replaced on the spot.

I have not had any problems since arranging the V-racks for good ventilation (a half space above and below).

RoundBadge · 12th May 2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Porto

I have not had any problems since arranging the V-racks for good ventilation (a half space above and below).

Yes Ventilation is key.the racks like to stay cool.

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thingsbreak · 14th May 2008, 07:49 PM

Is the ventilation thing an issue for those putting the racks together in a "console"?
I haven't heard about this op amp burning thing until now....

kellyd · 20th May 2008, 09:50 PM

From what I understand the op amp thing is an old issue. Something to do with the coating process at least a year and a half ago if not longer. I haven't dealt with an op amp in a year. Think the suspect amps have long left my system. Now that the modules are socketed it's no sweat to pop and swap if it happens.
I bought my system July 2006 and have never had any big problems. Very low maitenance.

Joe Porto · 24th May 2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thingsbreak

Is the ventilation thing an issue for those putting the racks together in a "console"?
I haven't heard about this op amp burning thing until now....

Depends on the modules. A rack of standard MX2, FX2, or TR8 will not get hot. If you add the summing or the direct out options, with the extra op amps, they can get hot. A rack of EQs can get hot too. I keep a half space between my racks, and some space above.

I think the racks do much better vertically too. They are designed to transfer heat vertically. If you have them in a Sterling or other horizontal rack, the heat tends to flow up towards the face of the modules, where there is nowhere for it to escape. This is how I have my racks, so I leave the half space. Active airflow is another option, but I haven't found the need for that.

RoundBadge · 25th May 2008, 01:02 AM

I'm thinking of slapping a little low noise fan around the back of the rack

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8th May 2008, 12:25 AM	#1
Paul_G Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 271	Yes Yes Yes TONELUX! We have been doing extensive comparison tests and the tonelux demo rig is really, really, really rocking. I love the mic pre, the comp is really incredible and the summing has definitely got the edge. I haven't used the eq yet but so far the system is well above my expectations. Thanks to the users who were forthcoming about the depth, warmth and punch. It integrates very well with my funky ole retro stuff. I seriously see this as my personal future of analogue hybrid recording and mixing. I don't need a big board when this sounds as big and to my ears better than most. Peace Paul G __________________ http://www.myspace.com/morcheeba "My advice for any one working in this business - lower your standards" - Randy Newman

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Tony Shepperd Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 1,750	IMO the Tonelux is a really sonically powerful, analog I/O with a very small 4-rack space footprint. __________________ Mixing in the box, requires thinking outside the box. www.tonysound.com http://techbreakfast.com/dvd/index.php http://myspace.com/mixinginthebox some of my ITB mixes

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jonboyrock Gear maniac Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 164	Just got my 3rd eq and my 1st comp today.... the V8 is getting there....

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mahasandi Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 677	OP-burning? What is that?

11th May 2008, 04:23 AM	#15
trakk Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 101	Just got my 1st Tonelux rack ordered the other day. Great to hear more praise for it! I got some of everything...a couple of comps, 4 pres, couple of MX1's, couple of FX2's, an SM8 and the CR2.

12th May 2008, 02:09 PM	#22
Joe Porto Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 1,115	I have a 4 V-rack system with 64 modules. Each module has between 2 and 4 op amps. I'd estimate that to be close to 200 op amps total. I've lost one TX-260 and 2 TX-240's over the course of two years. They are socket mount, and I have extras, so they were replaced on the spot. I have not had any problems since arranging the V-racks for good ventilation (a half space above and below).

14th May 2008, 07:49 PM	#24
thingsbreak Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: southwestern ontario Posts: 20	Is the ventilation thing an issue for those putting the racks together in a "console"? I haven't heard about this op amp burning thing until now....

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kellyd Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin Posts: 884	From what I understand the op amp thing is an old issue. Something to do with the coating process at least a year and a half ago if not longer. I haven't dealt with an op amp in a year. Think the suspect amps have long left my system. Now that the modules are socketed it's no sweat to pop and swap if it happens. I bought my system July 2006 and have never had any big problems. Very low maitenance.

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RoundBadge Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles ,Ca. Posts: 5,483	I'm thinking of slapping a little low noise fan around the back of the rack .. __________________ Audio Verite -Pro Audio Rentals http://audioveriterentals.com/

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