Anyone Using The Cranesong HEDD?

SEA · 26th July 2009

Hey guys,

I'm looking at one of these units and so far leaning on the Cranesong HEDD. However, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Cranesong HEDD and perhaps have used it side-by-side with the following units.

1. Mytek Stereo96 ADC & DAC

2. Lavry Black AD-10 & DA-10

3. Apogee Rosetta 200

If I don't go with the HEDD, then the Mytek or the Lavry would probably be my next choice.

Any input would be most appreciated!

Best,
Jamie

hernanperez2000 · 26th July 2009

Hi: I use hedd 192 side-by-side with a rosetta 800 daily. It is a great converter. Very transparent and dsp is very nice if you use it moderately. Perhaps i would change rosetta for a mytek 8x192, but the hedd 192 will stay here with me, jaja.

Cheers, hernan.

dhiltonlittle · 26th July 2009

i use the hedd daily. i prefer it the the ones you have listed although they are all great converters. depending on what you're are doing the burl is another great option.

SEA · 26th July 2009

Thanks guys for your replies!

I'm producing mostly my own music right now. I do everything from Jazz, Rock, Alternative, etc.

I also thought with the HEDD, it could be nice to maybe help enhance other artist mixes and perhaps pick up some extra work as well.

Checking out the Burl you mentioned dhiltonlittle. Never heard of these before.

The MPCist · 26th July 2009

Got 2 hedds over here... I still use one for my master output from the SSL into Pro Tools -- I'm sure the BURL is just as good but for now, the hedd's got the job.

Try to see if it's to your liking.... some people would rather choose Lavry.... I tried it but went back to hedd.

dambro2 · 27th July 2009

Happy HEDD user

raal · 28th July 2009

have, and appreciate my HEDD greatly but i haven't compared to the ADAs you mentioned.

robot gigante · 28th July 2009

Love the HEDD.

SighBorg · 28th July 2009

The HEDD imparts less character onto the sound than the Apogee. Lets more color of the source come through. The Apogee is more forward sounding.

jho · 28th July 2009

+1 HEDD

Scott Mix · 14th September 2009

If you were 2 do all your tracking with a Lavry Gold or a Cranesong hedd is that over saturated with color? I know its about preference but i just want to get a poll on this.
also can u run these devices with PT m-powered? also is AES superior to spidif?

t_d · 14th September 2009

+1 on the HEDD and +2 for the "tape" and "tube" DSP. it's the best tape and tube emulation i've heard outside the Sonnox Dynamics "warmth" parameter (the sleeper surprise winner of all of my saturation plugs).

a friend had the Mytek and brought it over. we did a lot of A/B comparison between it and the HEDD. both were very good. we seemed to think the Mytek sounded better on electronic/dance music (tighter in the bass we thought) but this stuff can be so placebo effect. they were both quite great.

however, the DSP on the HEDD tips it over the edge... and, as well, after hearing my HEDD my friend sold his Mytek and got a HEDD.

can't go wrong with any of those you mentioned though.

26th July 2009	#1
SEA Gear maniac Joined: May 2006 Posts: 221 Thread Starter	Anyone Using The Cranesong HEDD? Hey guys, I'm looking at one of these units and so far leaning on the Cranesong HEDD. However, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Cranesong HEDD and perhaps have used it side-by-side with the following units. 1. Mytek Stereo96 ADC & DAC 2. Lavry Black AD-10 & DA-10 3. Apogee Rosetta 200 If I don't go with the HEDD, then the Mytek or the Lavry would probably be my next choice. Any input would be most appreciated! Best, Jamie

26th July 2009	#3
dhiltonlittle Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,655	i use the hedd daily. i prefer it the the ones you have listed although they are all great converters. depending on what you're are doing the burl is another great option. __________________ DL

26th July 2009	#5
The MPCist Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,536	Got 2 hedds over here... I still use one for my master output from the SSL into Pro Tools -- I'm sure the BURL is just as good but for now, the hedd's got the job. Try to see if it's to your liking.... some people would rather choose Lavry.... I tried it but went back to hedd. __________________ THE MPCIST

28th July 2009	#9
SighBorg Gear addict Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 486	The HEDD imparts less character onto the sound than the Apogee. Lets more color of the source come through. The Apogee is more forward sounding. __________________ "The 160VU is like ordering a nice drink but instead of serving you a drink, the waiter punches you in the face........." -nlc201

14th September 2009	#12
t_d Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Location: pound ridge, NY Posts: 1,642	+1 on the HEDD and +2 for the "tape" and "tube" DSP. it's the best tape and tube emulation i've heard outside the Sonnox Dynamics "warmth" parameter (the sleeper surprise winner of all of my saturation plugs). a friend had the Mytek and brought it over. we did a lot of A/B comparison between it and the HEDD. both were very good. we seemed to think the Mytek sounded better on electronic/dance music (tighter in the bass we thought) but this stuff can be so placebo effect. they were both quite great. however, the DSP on the HEDD tips it over the edge... and, as well, after hearing my HEDD my friend sold his Mytek and got a HEDD. can't go wrong with any of those you mentioned though. __________________ taylor deupree \| 12k 12k (label) • 12k mastering • photography looking for: simplicity

26th July 2009	#2
hernanperez2000 Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2007 Location: BUENOS AIRES - ARGENTINA Posts: 226	Hi: I use hedd 192 side-by-side with a rosetta 800 daily. It is a great converter. Very transparent and dsp is very nice if you use it moderately. Perhaps i would change rosetta for a mytek 8x192, but the hedd 192 will stay here with me, jaja. Cheers, hernan.

26th July 2009	#4
SEA Gear maniac Joined: May 2006 Posts: 221 Thread Starter	Thanks guys for your replies! I'm producing mostly my own music right now. I do everything from Jazz, Rock, Alternative, etc. I also thought with the HEDD, it could be nice to maybe help enhance other artist mixes and perhaps pick up some extra work as well. Checking out the Burl you mentioned dhiltonlittle. Never heard of these before.

27th July 2009	#6
dambro2 Lives for gear Joined: May 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 527 2 Reviews written	Happy HEDD user

28th July 2009	#7
raal Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: mexico Posts: 4,959	have, and appreciate my HEDD greatly but i haven't compared to the ADAs you mentioned.

28th July 2009	#8
robot gigante Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2003 Location: out west Posts: 3,993 3 Reviews written	Love the HEDD.

28th July 2009	#10
jho Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: The Lowcountry Posts: 1,581	+1 HEDD

14th September 2009	#11
Scott Mix Gear maniac Joined: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 150	If you were 2 do all your tracking with a Lavry Gold or a Cranesong hedd is that over saturated with color? I know its about preference but i just want to get a poll on this. also can u run these devices with PT m-powered? also is AES superior to spidif?

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