shadow hills gamma

futur2 · 27th October 2005

i hope it IS really high end

the shadow hills seems somehow to good to be true.

i'm very interested in the gama deluxe pre with summing mixer. actually i was looking for a pre, but if this IS true indeed, the added value of a good summing box for nearly the same price as some groovy pres is very seductive.

i know it is not out actually so there can't be opinions based on facts. BUT the gamma pres are out for a while and i've also seen some very nice studios using them and read some reports - very positive reports.

what i actually want to know: has anyone used it on vocals? findings please!

thanks & cheers
istvan

futur2 · 27th October 2005

ok guys i confess, i misspelled gama! but come on no single vox recorded with a gama until now. not even with the 8 ch version? of course i'm also interested in the iron transformer (other thread going on), but i guess we'll have to wait even longer to hear some opinions on that...

istvan

radiant · 27th October 2005

I've been dying for some feedback as well. You're not alone. I purchased one a couple weeks ago and still waiting for delivery. I was told it was going to be another 4 weeks. I think only around 8 went out on the last batch according to Vintage King.

bongo · 27th October 2005

I have not used mine for vocals yet. This week I'll be using it on everything from drums to flute. The following week on vocals, although they will be group, not solo. I doubt it will suck on anything!

transfiguration · 27th October 2005

I've got some ROUGHS available for download via yousendit. All tracks were cut utilizing the GAMA on Kick, Snare, OH, Guitar, Bass, Keys & Vox. PM for links.

Best, trans

futur2 · 27th October 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by transfiguration

I've got some ROUGHS available for download via yousendit. All tracks were cut utilizing the GAMA on Kick, Snare, OH, Guitar, Bass, Keys & Vox. PM for links.

Best, trans

chris,

just wanted to thank you for your support again!

cheers
istvan

pigpen · 28th October 2005

I have the Deluxe with all the options on the way..they claim they are on track to get mine shipped the frist week of Nov....my fingers are crossed!
I will post my thoughts after playing with it! (That sounded sick....)

Bishbashbosh · 28th October 2005

Saw this in the bumpf at Vintage King.....
*
Shadow Hills Golden Age Microphone amp:

8 hand built mic pre's based around a discrete opamp running at 24 volts. Meticulously made from the best components right here in America. There are no ic chips or surface mount components anywhere in this design. Each channel has 3 different output transformer modes. Using trasnformers hand wound by old ladies who have been winding transformers for 20 plus years.

!!!

Fantastic visual image this conjours up!!

Riad · 28th October 2005

I've been looking for 8 mic pres.... this looks too good to pass up! Can't wait to hear it.

Agli · 1st November 2005

Please post more reviews of this thing.
I am not in a position to audition it myself cuz I live on an Island far far away.

Q: The output transformer is based on

Steel - API
Iron - Neve
Nickel - L.A. Custom console ?? What are we talking about here?

Anyway I'm excited to hear more.

jdunn · 1st November 2005

The LA Custom Console is probably a De Medeo I would guess. That or something Steve Firlotte or John Musgrave modded, but I bet it's the De Medeo.

achtung baby · 1st November 2005

i GOTTA get one of these. absolutely brilliant design. i think shadow hills is now tied with chandler as my new favorite company.

rickrock305 · 1st November 2005

i really want 2 of the little API style ones...sexy lookin!!

Something that looks that good has got to sound good to right?

radiant · 1st November 2005

I'll be posting a huge shootout when my GAMA comes in. I've got the new Purple "biz" preamp as well to throw it up against. MY shootout will be with the following pres:

API 3124
Purple "biz"
Shadow Hills GAMA
Buzz MA2.2
Martech MSS10
Great River MP2-NV

My impressions of the Purple preamp have been REALLY good so far. It kind of shocked me when I ran a female voice through it. VERY NICE! I'm still waiting for something to top my Martech on lead vocal. It just has something special no other preamp has IMO.

rickrock305 · 1st November 2005

yea, i was considering the Purple Biz as well. a lunchbox with a couple of Gamas, a couple of Purples, couple of the new OSA comps and i should be sitting sweet with a sexy lookin lil box.

yeloocproducer · 3rd November 2005

Radiant... when will you know how the GAMA is shaping up? I am anxious to order the 8 channel version soon... but would love to just hear a couple more reviews.

transfiguration · 3rd November 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiant

I'll be posting a huge shootout when my GAMA comes in. I've got the new Purple "biz" preamp as well to throw it up against. MY shootout will be with the following pres:

API 3124
Purple "biz"
Shadow Hills GAMA
Buzz MA2.2
Martech MSS10
Great River MP2-NV

My impressions of the Purple preamp have been REALLY good so far. It kind of shocked me when I ran a female voice through it. VERY NICE! I'm still waiting for something to top my Martech on lead vocal. It just has something special no other preamp has IMO.

thumbsup

27th October 2005	#1
futur2 Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,302 Thread Starter	shadow hills gama i hope it IS really high end the shadow hills seems somehow to good to be true. i'm very interested in the gama deluxe pre with summing mixer. actually i was looking for a pre, but if this IS true indeed, the added value of a good summing box for nearly the same price as some groovy pres is very seductive. i know it is not out actually so there can't be opinions based on facts. BUT the gamma pres are out for a while and i've also seen some very nice studios using them and read some reports - very positive reports. what i actually want to know: has anyone used it on vocals? findings please! thanks & cheers istvan

27th October 2005	#4
bongo Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Pocono Mountains of PA Posts: 817	I have not used mine for vocals yet. This week I'll be using it on everything from drums to flute. The following week on vocals, although they will be group, not solo. I doubt it will suck on anything! __________________ If you can't hear a difference then there is no difference. redrockrecording.com

27th October 2005	#5
transfiguration Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 243	Shadow Hills GAMA I've got some ROUGHS available for download via yousendit. All tracks were cut utilizing the GAMA on Kick, Snare, OH, Guitar, Bass, Keys & Vox. PM for links. Best, trans __________________ O in Eye

28th October 2005	#7
pigpen Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Athens, GA- US Posts: 2,322	I have the Deluxe with all the options on the way..they claim they are on track to get mine shipped the frist week of Nov....my fingers are crossed! I will post my thoughts after playing with it! (That sounded sick....) __________________ Me- "You know he's not playing in key right?" Unnamed Producer A- "Really?....Uh, Does that matter?" Me- sigh...."In all other cases, Yes, in this one...I guess not so much." http://pigpenstudios.net http://www.myspace.com/pigpenstudios

28th October 2005	#9
Riad Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 1,097	I've been looking for 8 mic pres.... this looks too good to pass up! Can't wait to hear it. __________________ www.carvelstudios.com "I like my women the way I like my scotch, 20 years old and mix up in coke."

27th October 2005	#3
radiant Gear addict Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Liberty, TX Posts: 437	I've been dying for some feedback as well. You're not alone. I purchased one a couple weeks ago and still waiting for delivery. I was told it was going to be another 4 weeks. I think only around 8 went out on the last batch according to Vintage King.

28th October 2005	#8
Bishbashbosh Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 602	Saw this in the bumpf at Vintage King..... * Shadow Hills Golden Age Microphone amp: 8 hand built mic pre's based around a discrete opamp running at 24 volts. Meticulously made from the best components right here in America. There are no ic chips or surface mount components anywhere in this design. Each channel has 3 different output transformer modes. Using trasnformers hand wound by old ladies who have been winding transformers for 20 plus years. !!! Fantastic visual image this conjours up!!

1st November 2005	#10
Agli Gear maniac Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 259	Please post more reviews of this thing. I am not in a position to audition it myself cuz I live on an Island far far away. Q: The output transformer is based on Steel - API Iron - Neve Nickel - L.A. Custom console ?? What are we talking about here? Anyway I'm excited to hear more.

1st November 2005	#11
jdunn Head of Bumping Security (B.S) Joined: Feb 2004 Location: in the hills of Southern California Posts: 2,944	The LA Custom Console is probably a De Medeo I would guess. That or something Steve Firlotte or John Musgrave modded, but I bet it's the De Medeo.

1st November 2005	#12
achtung baby Gear maniac Joined: May 2005 Posts: 222	i GOTTA get one of these. absolutely brilliant design. i think shadow hills is now tied with chandler as my new favorite company.

1st November 2005	#13
rickrock305 Gear Guru Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Miami FL Posts: 10,066	i really want 2 of the little API style ones...sexy lookin!! Something that looks that good has got to sound good to right?

3rd November 2005	#16
yeloocproducer Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,739	Radiant... when will you know how the GAMA is shaping up? I am anxious to order the 8 channel version soon... but would love to just hear a couple more reviews. __________________ www.ElysianMasters.com

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