Compact portable EQ & Comp/Limiter for Live Laptop Gigs

edIT · 16th October 2005

I am looking for a SMALL & COMPACT EQ & Comp/Limiter solution to plug my laptop into for live performance sets. Sometimes my sets suffer from Mackie Mixer or DJ Mixer EQ and amplification. I ideally want ot be able to bring my own compact stereo EQ & Comp/Limiter and handle it on my own. Something like the FMR RNLA is something I am considering, but are there any EQ's also of that size I should consider? And any other comp/limiters to consider?

AdamJay · 16th October 2005

RNLA is great for that. i use it on the main outs myself for gigs and sometimes in recording as well.

but a pair of JoeMeek Three-Q's would do the job well also (comp + EQ)
($199 each)

edIT · 18th October 2005

hmm doesn't the ThreeQ only take a hi-z in and a mic in? also any other opinions on the matter? any other small portable EQ's or comps that are of decent quality?

squeegybug · 18th October 2005

I don't have mine anymore, but I think the old VC3Q had a line input. I used it for live shows with a trio on a single tube mic, very handy for something like that. It was a pretty decent sounding little guy, I've heard the new one is maybe even better (quieter).

For even smaller (1/3 RU) the Presonus EQ3B was nice. They make a matching compressor, I've never used it.

Steve

16th October 2005	#1
edIT Gear addict Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 393 Thread Starter	Compact portable EQ & Comp/Limiter for Live Laptop Gigs I am looking for a SMALL & COMPACT EQ & Comp/Limiter solution to plug my laptop into for live performance sets. Sometimes my sets suffer from Mackie Mixer or DJ Mixer EQ and amplification. I ideally want ot be able to bring my own compact stereo EQ & Comp/Limiter and handle it on my own. Something like the FMR RNLA is something I am considering, but are there any EQ's also of that size I should consider? And any other comp/limiters to consider? __________________ edIT (The Glitch Mob, Alpha Pup, Planet-Mu) http://www.facebook.com/edITmusic http://www.facebook.com/theglitchmobmusic

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16th October 2005	#2
AdamJay Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,825	RNLA is great for that. i use it on the main outs myself for gigs and sometimes in recording as well. but a pair of JoeMeek Three-Q's would do the job well also (comp + EQ) ($199 each)

18th October 2005	#3
edIT Gear addict Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 393 Thread Starter	hmm doesn't the ThreeQ only take a hi-z in and a mic in? also any other opinions on the matter? any other small portable EQ's or comps that are of decent quality?

18th October 2005	#4
squeegybug Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2004 Location: MO USA Posts: 2,153	I don't have mine anymore, but I think the old VC3Q had a line input. I used it for live shows with a trio on a single tube mic, very handy for something like that. It was a pretty decent sounding little guy, I've heard the new one is maybe even better (quieter). For even smaller (1/3 RU) the Presonus EQ3B was nice. They make a matching compressor, I've never used it. Steve