Is there a difference between the vertical and horizontal Dakings?

PRuthenburg · 24th August 2004

From what I've read I'm thinking there isn't.I just wondered if
someone could tell me for sure whether the was a difference
between the 2 versions.I know only the horizontal one is now
produced.

Thanks,
Pete Ruthenburg

Dave Martin · 24th August 2004

They're the same except for the front panel.

Brad Lunde · 24th August 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by PRuthenburg
From what I've read I'm thinking there isn't.I just wondered if
someone could tell me for sure whether the was a difference
between the 2 versions.I know only the horizontal one is now
produced.

Thanks,
Pete Ruthenburg

Dave Martin is right, there is no circuit/sound difference...EXCEPT that the horizontal's we now have (labeled MicPreEQ and FET II Compressor) do have some updates. The EQ on the Mic PreEQ added another frequency to the EQ and the FET II latest edition added a hard bypass to gain-the earlier limiters had gain active all the time, for use with a console (since you would just bypass it on the console channel to hear with/without).
Brad

Jmess · 24th August 2004

A little. It depends on how you look at it.

2leod · 24th August 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Jmess
A little. It depends on how you look at it.

Come on, man! Have some spine and take a stand one way or the other!!!

Ah, I love the jocularity...

Dave Martin · 25th August 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Brad Lunde
Dave Martin is right, there is no circuit/sound difference...EXCEPT that the horizontal's we now have (labeled MicPreEQ and FET II Compressor) do have some updates. The EQ on the Mic PreEQ added another frequency to the EQ and the FET II latest edition added a hard bypass to gain-the earlier limiters had gain active all the time, for use with a console (since you would just bypass it on the console channel to hear with/without).
Brad

C'mon, Brad... What I should have said is that there's no difference between the vertical and horizontal Dakings of the vintage that I own...

michaelhoddy · 25th August 2004

Does Geoff even make a vertical version of the newer "B" series Dakings?

ziegenh5 · 25th August 2004

There are some differences btw the older Daking and the new. The vertical modules would obviously be of the older variety. The old ones had hpf's @ 25, 50 and 100 hz. The new one only has 25hz, but adds a frequency in both mid-bands. I like having the extra hpf's. I also hear a difference in the sound of the preamp from old to new but I'm not sure why that would be. Geoff sometimes lurks on this board, maybe he will chime in. One thing I know is that he makes a damn fine product @ a very reasonable price. Actually, more than reasonable. One day I will have him build me a 16*8 sidecar/console if I ever get out of debt.
Sean

ToddP · 25th August 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by michaelhoddy
Does Geoff even make a vertical version of the newer "B" series Dakings?

No, he doesn't, not since he had to change manuf. plants. There isn't enough demand for them to justify "tooling up" for it.

24th August 2004	#1
PRuthenburg Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2003 Location: St. Louis,Mo. Posts: 215 Thread Starter	Is there a difference between the vertical and horizontal Dakings? From what I've read I'm thinking there isn't.I just wondered if someone could tell me for sure whether the was a difference between the 2 versions.I know only the horizontal one is now produced. Thanks, Pete Ruthenburg

24th August 2004	#4
Jmess Banned Joined: Apr 2004 Location: NY Posts: 52	Re: Is there a difference between the vertical and horizontal Dakings? A little. It depends on how you look at it.

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24th August 2004	#2
Dave Martin Moderator emeritus Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,152	They're the same except for the front panel.

25th August 2004	#7
michaelhoddy Gear nut Joined: Jul 2004 Location: yes Posts: 77	Does Geoff even make a vertical version of the newer "B" series Dakings?

25th August 2004	#8
ziegenh5 Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 826	There are some differences btw the older Daking and the new. The vertical modules would obviously be of the older variety. The old ones had hpf's @ 25, 50 and 100 hz. The new one only has 25hz, but adds a frequency in both mid-bands. I like having the extra hpf's. I also hear a difference in the sound of the preamp from old to new but I'm not sure why that would be. Geoff sometimes lurks on this board, maybe he will chime in. One thing I know is that he makes a damn fine product @ a very reasonable price. Actually, more than reasonable. One day I will have him build me a 16*8 sidecar/console if I ever get out of debt. Sean