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[sikkis]

thanks guys.......yes....my target now is the SOLUTION 2 compressor..i still want to send to Fez an audio file,so that i could hear it through the s2 and varis if possible....soon..
thanks

[HandCrafted Lab]

Wow... thanks guys for unshifted opinions.... though actually we hire up all our customers - when they use our stuff....thus - with adv purposes...

So, we have updated our VELVET channel strip at last, after more than three years of production. Now this device got 5-th tube as pentode based powerful output stage loaded by dual transformer balanced output.
As earlier, preamp and leveler are copy our Affinity a2 preamp and Solution S2 leveler which both became reputable due to usage/reviewing by our customers during years.
Passive Bell EQ on top of device with gentle correction character... passive is passive, this EQ never been intended for crazy effects like "phone voices", and like mentioned a powerful pentode output stage, a gives some new voicing.... like new strings on guitar

And this device has point-to-point internal wiring now, on metal chassis, with no PCB in signal path, at last, though this wiring take a lot of time and labor. But...... errrrr.... we do ....

Thus, VELVET became part of older product line including all balanced Mirror preamp, VARIS variable gain compressor, Tubescream distortion box and Reality summing mixer.

Link on device page -

VELVET black

[sikkis]

nice ....nice
An HCL's stereo tube eq model would be nice too.....

[Sam an huel]

I can't believe i read all this thread but now i need some of your gear, you have a mail Albert.

[copiapoa]

Originally Posted by Sam an huel

I can't believe i read all this thread but now i need some of your gear, you have a mail Albert.

handcraftedlab@gmail.com

[fez]

New attempt. With balanced levels and feedback mode on the VariS.

Enjoy.

[musical5]

Anyone know a price on the "velvet channel"? Crazy web site!


Thanks

[Blacky]

Originally Posted by musical5

Anyone know a price on the "velvet channel"? Crazy web site!


Thanks

Price on July 2008 ...... €1.134.-(Euro)

[HandCrafted Lab]

Well, here is some new animal trying to creep out from our bowels onto the light divine...

In fact, we had not plans to manufacture such preamp, however, on many requests of guys who track multiple sources like orchestras, drum sets and percussions, choirs and hating stacking of many preamps one above one

So, we have developed pre and tried to fit 8 ch in 3U case. PSU is outboard, of course. Point-to-point internal wiring, on metal chassis. Pretty complex for an assembling. Cinemag input trafo.
Sound is creamy

How about for 24 pure tube channels in 3x3U stack for instance, near your feet/console/control room or in studio corner?

Right now this is first assembled unit(s) and we would like to check out preamps on rigorous registration with serious orchestra, so I hope we shall able demonstrate some audio soon.

[tomdarude]

what´s the price on the 8ch. pre?? looks great...

[HandCrafted Lab]

Many thanks

so, we just did first units for itself right now, own recording facility with orchestras, and also several units for some dedicated studios. So, as we and orchestra producers are satisfied after first sessions, we calculate costs of device to propose for customers. I think we shall able to discuss price policy soon.

[flute player]

Hey Albert,

You could make a sound sample with a full drum set up.
This would give a killer sound.

greetz,

Paul

[HandCrafted Lab]

Paul

yes, of course, we plan drums. Just right now we wanna to track orchestra and to end thinking for current configuration... to analyze sound signature.... though sound likes to us right now

These babies are gluttonous for amount of perfect Cinemag transformers and XLR connectors.... errrrrr.... , 24 pcs for 24 ch setup, on 3 devices....

[rhythminmind]

wow those 8 channel pres are great.

On a side note.
Here is a little VARIS example. I happen to have the varis on a drum bus for a mix in progress.
The varis lifts & adds a little sparkle to this roomy brush drum sound beautifully.

[HandCrafted Lab]

Originally Posted by rhythminmind

wow those 8 channel pres are great.

He-he, many thanks
So, then more qualitative and unwrapped pic >>

On a side note.
Here is a little VARIS example. I happen to have the varis on a drum bus for a mix in progress.
The varis lifts & adds a little sparkle to this roomy brush drum sound beautifully.

Ahhh... Eric

Mmm.... this file like to us, I can hear some overall airing & breathing, good bottom, recognising, and glue, "ready-to-listen" sound. Send something else.....

[Vampus]

These babies are gluttonous for amount of perfect Cinemag transformers and XLR connectors.... errrrrr.... , 24 pcs for 24 ch setup, on 3 devices.

Hi HCL ,
very interested by these 8 pres !
i will look for 4 or 8 pres in one box soon , when yours will be avalaible ?
thanx regards
v.

[HandCrafted Lab]

Phil

in fact start of discussing is possible, we have settled out our thoughts with base idea & configuration.... transformer outputs or more simple, with transformerless/unbalanced outputs, as well as for triode/pentode variants of channels if it will be requested

[fez]

Hey,

Made a short beat with the unit in feedback mode, on and off the mainbus. And bump to the thread. Albert got any gear development you want to show?

Later.

EDIT: Added another to go along. Bassbeat clip has the VariS in feedforward mode, excessively. :-)

[frans]

May I chime in and encourage you to think about a dual-channel eq...?
Simple, wide Q for some nice shaping before I hit the A/D, a handful of frequencys, 3 bands or 4? I'd rather spend my money on HCL than, say, API or the new AMS/Neve stuff.

[Invisible T]

Originally Posted by frans

May I chime in and encourage you to think about a dual-channel eq...?
Simple, wide Q for some nice shaping before I hit the A/D, a handful of frequencys, 3 bands or 4? I'd rather spend my money on HCL than, say, API or the new AMS/Neve stuff.

Yep! I 2nd that!!

[frans]

Yesss, the Gyratec XIV Stereo Parallel-passive Equalizer comes to mind.. but with it's linked channels it's rather for mastering or stereo-only signals than for a handy kick/snare combo.. I even wouldn't mind an eq solely for THAT purpose. Think about it, kick and snare have similar needs for sweetening, but need different frequencies. It would be a good selling point to stand apart from the multitude of mee-too EQs. Because, that's the reason stuff sells, it's good at something all the other boxes won't do as gracefully.
I just thought of a name: the backbeat box. Does anybody else think this is a good idea? After all, in MY workflow it's not about unnerving the band by fiddling with the knobs for half an hour getting a sound but get results fast so the band (everyone together in the room, gentlemen!) can stay in the flow.

And I don't insist on a passive EQ (which sometimes is just too sweet on drums), it could be anything in topology. But that would be Alberts job

[fez]

Can you give us some info, HCL.

A unit full with tone, and versatile controls. Yes yes. Can we say...control tone versatility.

[Wiggy Neve Slut]

Varis price?

Not to be a downer on some nice equipment (and sound clips) but the Website is pants! (ie not the most user friendly and no prices visible)

Thanks
Wiggy

[azzzy]

Originally Posted by Wiggy Neve Slut

Varis price?

Not to be a downer on some nice equipment (and sound clips) but the Website is pants! (ie not the most user friendly and no prices visible)

Thanks
Wiggy

"The website is pants"? That's the first time I hear this expression. Must a British thing.

E-mail Albert at HCL. He'll hook you up with the pricing (and the gear once you pay).

[api2500]

Originally Posted by azzzy

"The website is pants"? That's the first time I hear this expression. Must a British thing.

E-mail Albert at HCL. He'll hook you up with the pricing (and the gear once you pay).

It is. Pants meaning boxers. .

Thats the thing with bespoke handcrafted gear, most sites in the gear industry aren't shiny, smooth and crisp. But at the end of the day, your buying a product, not the website.

Luckily there are good people in the Handcrafted gear industry. I just love the look of the gear on that website.

[azzzy]

Originally Posted by api2500

It is. Pants meaning boxers. .

That makes slightly more sense (although still not much). I'm gonna use it in my everyday speech nevertheless - hopefully to dismay of my friends and family.

But just so I don't embarass myself in front of a British person what exactly does that mean and when do you use it? When something is bad? wrong? poorly constructed? weird? Edjumacate me please.

[api2500]

Originally Posted by azzzy

That makes slightly more sense (although still not much). I'm gonna use it in my everyday speech nevertheless - hopefully to dismay of my friends and family.

But just so I don't embarass myself in front of a British person what exactly does that mean and when do you use it? When something is bad? wrong? poorly constructed? weird? Edjumacate me please.

Just generally when something isn't to your liking. It's pants. The weather is pants, the food here is pants. That kind of thing.

[azzzy]

Originally Posted by api2500

Just generally when something isn't to your liking. It's pants. The weather is pants, the food here is pants. That kind of thing.

OK, I'll tell the kids they are pants. Nah, I gotcha. It's a really cool expression.

Oh England, you came up with an excellent language but still not satisfied with its overwhelming success in the market you continue to make small upgrades here and there.

Thank you, very much,
A satisfied language user.

[Wiggy Neve Slut]

Originally Posted by api2500

Just generally when something isn't to your liking. It's pants. The weather is pants, the food here is pants. That kind of thing.

Or "Rubbish" which is reasonably self explanatory

[Wiggy Neve Slut]

Originally Posted by azzzy

OK, I'll tell the kids they are pants. Nah, I gotcha. It's a really cool expression.

Oh England, you came up with an excellent language but still not satisfied with its overwhelming success in the market you continue to make small upgrades here and there.

Thank you, very much,
A satisfied language user.

Ha ha mate spend a week on a council estate and it will change your life and vocab!