I think I just sold a pair of my LA-3's

[bongo]

I haven't said yes yet.


I not sure what to replace them with.


My equipment list is here



Any suggestions?


Thanks

[Kenny Gioia]

That's funny. I was just checking out your gear list last week and noticed you had 6 LA3a's.

That's more than I would ever use.

I would look into a pair of Neve 2254's.

Good Luck.

[Steamy Williams]

Those are some great looking rooms!

How about some kind of vari-mu compression (Manley, EAR, Pendulum). I would also second the Neve compression, and I imagine a Daking FET II or ADR Compex would also be quite different to what you've already got, but I'm not familiar with the Spectrasonic or Roger Mayer. Alternatively, how about SSL G-Series, Smart C1/C2 or something similar (although obviously you're not stuck for compressors with some VCA character).

[thethrillfactor]

Originally Posted by Produceher

I would look into a pair of Neve 2254's.

Good Luck.

I like this idea.

Probably one of my all time favorite comps.

A 33609JD would be another great add on.

SSL buss type comp.

Also no LA2A's?

I also saw there aren't many EQ choices either.

Maybe grab a couple of those.

[bongo]

Originally Posted by Produceher

That's funny. I was just checking out your gear list last week and noticed you had 6 LA3a's.

They were deals over the years I just couldn't pass up. I really didn't mean it to happen!

Originally Posted by thethrillfactor

Also no LA2A's?

I also saw there aren't many EQ choices either.

Maybe grab a couple of those.

LA2A would be great for what I do here.
I'm just not a big EQ guy!

Thanks

[Teddy Gee]

Really are beautiful rooms......................I come with a question - no advice, sorry,..........but:

I see you have a Shadow Hills Gamma 8. As one of the legions who is patiently (?) waiting for a couple channels on Mono Gamma I am curious about your comments on the sound(s) of these. I realize the Gamma 8 is not identical but would still like to hear your thoughts when you have a chance as very few people have been able to comment from actual experience yet.

Thanks,
Stephen

[zimv20]

great space.

[thethrillfactor]

Originally Posted by bongo

I'm just not a big EQ guy!

Thanks

Its funny over the years i've moved away from being "compressor guy" to "EQ and effects guy".

Most of the reason people go nuts over comps these days is because they use them as EQ's.

Why not save the range and still keep the processing?

I was also thinking as a freelance engineer if i were to mix something in your place what i would look for.

I hate that feeling when i am in a new studio an the thought comes to mind in a middle of a mix "i wish they had an "X" that i could use for this track or "if i were in my place it be so easy just to patch in Y".

[gainreduction]

Great looking place.

[superburtm]

thumbsup Dang Bongo you got one heck of a place with some awesome gear!

[bongo]

Originally Posted by thethrillfactor

Its funny over the years i've moved away from being "compressor guy" to "EQ and effects guy".

Most of the reason people go nuts over comps these days is because they use them as EQ's.

Why not save the range and still keep the processing?

I was also thinking as a freelance engineer if i were to mix something in your place what i would look for.

I hate that feeling when i am in a new studio an the thought comes to mind in a middle of a mix "i wish they had an "X" that i could use for this track or "if i were in my place it be so easy just to patch in Y".

Right now I am the engineer 99% of the time. Most people that come here come for tracking in my live room. If the time comes when that percentage changes, my rack will reflect those needs.

I do many sessions where I don't even patch a compressor in. But they're nice to have around!

Back to the topic. The LA3's are going to be sold this week.
Any body use a Pendulum 6386?