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February 2012 Giveaway - Proudly Sponsored by - sE Rupert Neve

WIN a sE Rupert Neve RN17 Stereo Pair this month via the Gearslutz User Reviews Section. To date, sE has kindly donated ten sE Electronics X1 mics, a sE Electronics sE4400a mic and the brand new sE Munro Egg 150 Monitoring System to our new section, Gearslutz Reviews. Congratulations to all the winners so far. All winners and full details explaining how to enter this month's draw can be found here. Any forum member who has submitted reviews for the sE sponsored December and January prize draws will be automatically entered into this month's draw! If you are not already registered, why not REGISTER NOW to become a Gearslutz member (it's FREE!) and post YOUR gear review(s) to be in with a chance of winning a sE Rupert Neve RN17 Stereo Pair. The more reviews you post, the better chance you have of winning as the number of tickets you will have in the virtual hat will be higher! Please read the prize draw guidelines here and good luck!

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Rated 100% by 1 member 1 1,070 12th December 2011 by Gearbot Go to last post

 
Rode NT1 A
MIC Rode NT1 A

I use the Rode NT1A primarily for voice overs but I have used it on a variety of different recordings. It is able to capture every single detail of the moment. Vocals sound up close and intimate without colouring the sound in a negative way. My set up is straight into the presonus and... Read more
Overall score: 75% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 75% by 1 member 1 24 1 Hour Ago by soundgou Go to last post

 
Vac Rac TSL-3
C&L Vac Rac TSL-3

A huge, heavy, expensive beast - and one that you'll keep coming back to time and time again.
Overall score: 88% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 88% by 1 member 1 24 2 Hours Ago by DITN Go to last post

 
BBE Sonic Maximizer "Sonic Stomp" Guitar Pedal
GTR/PDL BBE Sonic Maximizer "Sonic Stomp" Guitar Pedal

If used correctly enhances guitar, bass or overall sound source with a punch and clarity once heard is addicting to one's overall quality of tone. It is a "stays on" box for my rig.
Overall score: 100% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 100% by 1 member 1 80 2 Hours Ago by darkhorse Go to last post

 
Alesis MMT-8
BASS/AMP Alesis MMT-8

If you have used this sequencer with its 8 tracks and learned it its hard not to be addicted. Sure it is an outboard midi sequencer. But if Im a monkey .....I can use it. And that is the beauty of this guy, intuitive direct simple. Onceyou learn it. in parts mode you are... Read more
Overall score: 89% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 89% by 2 members 2 171 2 Hours Ago by GoldMember Go to last post

 
Reaper 3
PT Reaper 3

This DAW has won me over. I was a Pro Tools user from Pro tools 3 into pro tools Mix got tired of being tethered to hardware, and native power exploded. Initially I switched to Reaper @ v2. With V3 lots of updates and improvements ,now V4 is out as well, but I work with V3 right now. ... Read more
Overall score: 93% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 93% by 1 member 1 107 4 Hours Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Realistic 33-1090A PZM
MIC Realistic 33-1090A PZM

Battery Powered Pressure Zone Microphone
Overall score: 70% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 70% by 3 members 3 445 4 Hours Ago by loujudson Go to last post

 
1966 Slingerland 4 peice kit
KIT 1966 Slingerland 4 peice kit

I bought this second hand. I love this kit 5x14 snare 20" kick/16" low tom /12" high tom The kick is small but depending on technique and tuning can sound real deep. The wood I'm not sure what it is but I believe it's 3-ply of some hard wood. The kit may have had... Read more
Overall score: 83% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 83% by 1 member 1 107 12 Hours Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
DSM-6S Head worn ORTF mics  Sonic Studios
MIC DSM-6S Head worn ORTF mics Sonic Studios

I have a DSM 6s the standard model which I use with the preamp PA-3SX made by the same designer. His website frightens me. It is horrifying , dont go there. Really. It is a glimpse into the mind of mad genius. These Mics are very unique they are closely matched omni's in side of... Read more
Overall score: 78% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 78% by 1 member 1 137 14 Hours Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive
GTR/PDL Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive

TS-style overdrive pedal, with a twist that makes it very versatile.
Overall score: 83% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 83% by 1 member 1 130 14 Hours Ago by Magpel Go to last post

 
Edirol R09
INT Edirol R09

This portable recorder has 24 bit ad. it uses an integrated chip for ad and preamp. Using an external preamp you can achieve fairly good performance closer to the 24bit dynamic range. The onboard gain though gets noisy as it reaches above 20 on its number scale. The built in mics are... Read more
Overall score: 70% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 70% by 1 member 1 140 15 Hours Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Equator D5
MON Equator D5

Astonishing Detail, Balance & Bang for the Buck
Overall score: 93% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 93% by 3 members 4 1,521 15 Hours Ago by EGS Go to last post

 
TC Electronics "TonePrint" Corona Chorus Pedal
GTR/PDL TC Electronics "TonePrint" Corona Chorus Pedal

An optioned chorus pedal on a digital platform, can be surprising deep and lush. SCF and TriChorus modes with 3rd TonePrint mode option for uploading new patches.
Overall score: 95% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 95% by 1 member 1 129 15 Hours Ago by darkhorse Go to last post

 
Rode NT4 Stereo Condenser Microphone
MIC Rode NT4 Stereo Condenser Microphone

A relatively affordable stereo mic with a fixed x-y pattern and decent sound
Overall score: 75% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 75% by 1 member 1 152 17 Hours Ago by edva Go to last post

 
Yamaha SY77
KB Yamaha SY77

I remember the first time I heard this synth. I was very impressed, ok it was a long time ago but it still sounds cool. Of course any synth can be easily abused into bad territory. However the FM synth on this (and the TG77 rackmount) synth is really cool sounding. Also for those... Read more
Overall score: 73% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 73% by 1 member 1 141 19 Hours Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Prism Sound Orpheus
INT Prism Sound Orpheus

Firewire interface offering 8 channels of ADDA conversion, 10 channels of digital I/O, 4 mic preamps, monitor control, midi I/O and 2 headphone amps.
Overall score: 86% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 86% by 2 members 2 334 20 Hours Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Fulltone Supa-Trem
GTR/PDL Fulltone Supa-Trem

Stout, great sounding pedal that can double as a clean boost of sorts.
Overall score: 90% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 90% by 1 member 1 134 21 Hours Ago by Magpel Go to last post

 
Roland VariOS
MD Roland VariOS

cool features that could be found elsewhere; disappointingly short life due to a lack of commitment to the platform
Overall score: 60% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 60% by 1 member 1 148 1 Day Ago by Jsepeta Go to last post

 
sE Electronics RNR-1
MIC sE Electronics RNR-1

The RNR1 sets a new benchmark for ribbon mic performance and active microphone circuitry.
Overall score: 94% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 94% by 2 members 3 520 1 Day Ago by cmartins10 Go to last post

 
Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5012
PRE Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5012

In a nutshell: an awesome 2 channel pre with very handy features!
Overall score: 98% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 98% by 3 members 3 696 1 Day Ago by Obrada Go to last post

 
Peavey VMP 2
PRE Peavey VMP 2

Two channel tube pre with a bunch of cool features and great overall sound. Quite expensive when it was new, it is now a good (albeit well known) value used.
Overall score: 90% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 90% by 1 member 1 184 1 Day Ago by Magpel Go to last post

 
Radial Engineering: Big Shot PB-1 Buffer and Boost Pedal
GTR/PDL Radial Engineering: Big Shot PB-1 Buffer and Boost Pedal

Top shelf quality, always-on, BUFFER circuit pedal for pedal board optimization. High end Class "A" clean boost, foot switched.
Overall score: 100% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 100% by 1 member 1 165 1 Day Ago by darkhorse Go to last post

 
Sennheiser e609
MIC Sennheiser e609

There are definitely some better alternatives to this mic.
Overall score: 77% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 77% by 9 members 9 946 1 Day Ago by Scott003 Go to last post

 
yamaha custom maple snare
SNR yamaha custom maple snare

I really love this snare lots of ring and warmth it can be set-up to smack in a deadened voice but why? this thing is made to ring like a bell, from Learn How To Play Drums with Video Drum Lessons Being a 7-ply maple shell, the drum will offer a much warmer sound than others. The drum... Read more
Overall score: 85% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 85% by 1 member 1 155 1 Day Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Stage Custom Advantage Nouveau
SNR Stage Custom Advantage Nouveau

a great snare I picked up second hand. Mahogany/Falkata Shells with Birch or Oak Outer ply. I have the Cranberry Red color. 14? X 5.5? I really like this snare , its the high end ring, the upper frequencies have this really nice sustain. The drum holds its tuning really well... Read more
Overall score: 85% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 85% by 1 member 1 149 1 Day Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Manley TNT
PRE Manley TNT

Designed to be a swiss army of mic pre's this delivers a Classy, high quality sound in just about any scenario
Overall score: 80% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 80% by 1 member 1 186 1 Day Ago by babel2 Go to last post

 
Shure KSM 32 cardioid condenser microphone
MIC Shure KSM 32 cardioid condenser microphone

A nice mic with a bright sound
Overall score: 75% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 75% by 2 members 2 210 1 Day Ago by StudioChris37 Go to last post

 
Yamaha HS80M, still unrivaled bang for the buck !
MON Yamaha HS80M, still unrivaled bang for the buck !

My beloved Yamaha HS80M and slso a brief review of the Tascam VL-A8
Overall score: 83% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 83% by 2 members 2 234 1 Day Ago by StudioChris37 Go to last post

 
RTOM MoonGel Damper Pads
KIT RTOM MoonGel Damper Pads

Drumhead dampening Pads
Overall score: 82% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 82% by 8 members 8 384 1 Day Ago by StudioChris37 Go to last post

 
Daking Mic Pre One
PRE Daking Mic Pre One

What a pre!
Overall score: 95% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 95% by 1 member 1 205 2 Days Ago by nick-the-sax Go to last post

 
Tannoy Reveals
MON Tannoy Reveals

Polarizing monitors! Very popular, still see them everywhere.
Overall score: 78% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 78% by 1 member 1 155 2 Days Ago by Magpel Go to last post

 
dbx 119
C&L dbx 119

What a great little beast for smashing things and not so bad at subtle. though guitars and drums are a favorite through this try everything it has that sticky clicky tape like bounce to it at reasonable levels at low ratios subtle and pleasing enrichment, at slam settings hold on to you... Read more
Overall score: 88% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 88% by 1 member 1 142 2 Days Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Eisen Lilpeqr
EQ Eisen Lilpeqr

This is one sweet eq, I have the limited edition version before it wen to purple for mass production. the tone has to heard to be appreciated so I wont gush with adjectives, but know this thing is perfect in its tone just totally addictive. A two-band program EQ. Designed to... Read more
Overall score: 88% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 88% by 1 member 1 146 2 Days Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Proco Rat
GTR/PDL Proco Rat

from wikipedia: The Pro Co "The RAT" is a distortion pedal with a very simple circuit, based around a single op-amp, the LM308. The distortion is produced using a variable gain circuit with diodes shorting the output to ground to produce hard clipping of the input waveform. This... Read more
Overall score: 81% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 81% by 2 members 2 185 2 Days Ago by Magpel Go to last post

 
Shure SM7B
MIC Shure SM7B

This is the same microphone that Michael Jackson used to record his vocals for the highest selling album of all time to date, "Thriller"! Want to hear what the mic can sound like? Listen to "Thriller"!
Overall score: 88% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 88% by 23 members 26 2,707 2 Days Ago by Rasmusmarshagen Go to last post

 
M audio Axiom 49
KB M audio Axiom 49

49 piano-style, semi-weighted keys > musically satisfying playing experience I got used to the action of this keyboard and its the best part about the unit. 9 mixer-style faders and 8 smooth rotary encoders > hands-on control over your DAW
Overall score: 55% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 55% by 1 member 1 165 2 Days Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Korg Padkontrol
AC Korg Padkontrol

It has twenty pads x/y controller scene saving along with software editor. Working with the software to save the scene for a particular soft/synth or drum program is key. By saving different set-ups you can quickly have the pads triggering the drums you want in the places you choose. ... Read more
Overall score: 75% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 75% by 1 member 1 167 2 Days Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
BEHRINGER VD400 analog delay
GTR/PDL BEHRINGER VD400 analog delay

from the website: VINTAGE DELAY VD400 Vintage Analog Delay Effects Pedal Experience true analog delay and vintage slap-back echo that rivals any tape delay haha bull.....Tape delay no way. It sounds like a cheap analog delay pedal now that said, it isnt half bad analog delay... Read more
Overall score: 55% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 55% by 1 member 1 149 2 Days Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Mojave Audio MA-200 cardioid condenser tube mic
MIC Mojave Audio MA-200 cardioid condenser tube mic

A mic with a forward sound that most people like
Overall score: 83% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 83% by 1 member 1 209 2 Days Ago by edva Go to last post

 
Shure beta 57A
MIC Shure beta 57A

a handy utilitarian mic
Overall score: 83% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 83% by 2 members 2 225 2 Days Ago by tribedescribe Go to last post

 
Sound Devices USBPre 2
PRE Sound Devices USBPre 2

A rock solid built pre-amp designed to be a Swiss Army knife in the studio or field.
Overall score: 96% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 96% by 3 members 3 744 2 Days Ago by Accurate Go to last post

 
Metric Halo ULN-2 2D Mobile IO
INT Metric Halo ULN-2 2D Mobile IO

The perfect solution for location recording, ITB mixing, and just about anything else!
Overall score: 93% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 93% by 1 member 1 218 2 Days Ago by Accurate Go to last post

 
Avalon Design VT 747sp Stereo Compressor/EQ
C&L Avalon Design VT 747sp Stereo Compressor/EQ

Gorgeous in both form and function, top-shelf piece of gear
Overall score: 98% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 98% by 1 member 1 190 2 Days Ago by edva Go to last post

 
Fednder Twin Ultrs Chorus PR 204
GTR/AMP Fednder Twin Ultrs Chorus PR 204

This is an early 90's solid state fender twin. I prefer tube amps, but as solid state goes this is not a bad amp 65 watts a side 65W R.M.S. per channel = 130W R.M.S. it is plenty loud but how does it sound? well i like the speakers better then ptreamp. the distortion is... Read more
Overall score: 70% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 70% by 1 member 1 151 2 Days Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Gibson Advanced Jumbo (re-issue)
GTR Gibson Advanced Jumbo (re-issue)

This is an excellent acoustic guitar. I was in a music store and played it, put it down but i did not forget it. I came back a week later and there was a guy playing it really well sounded lovely. He put it away, I tried it again and fell for it. It is dangerous to go into store and... Read more
Overall score: 83% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 83% by 1 member 1 152 2 Days Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Fender squire pbass
BASS Fender squire pbass

This is a made in Korea squire pbass. Perhaps the only thing wrong is the sound.The pick-ups suck.Now if you were to upgrade them well then this thing might be useful. The playabilty of the neck is excellent and you can adjust the bridge and truss rod to achieve good action. I like... Read more
Overall score: 70% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 70% by 1 member 1 148 2 Days Ago by mahasandi Go to last post

 
Beyerdynamic M260 ribbon microphone
MIC Beyerdynamic M260 ribbon microphone

A unique and high quality ribbon mic
Overall score: 90% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 90% by 1 member 1 182 2 Days Ago by edva Go to last post

 
RNP 8380 Pre-Amp
PRE RNP 8380 Pre-Amp

Nice sounding pre-amp, small size and price
Overall score: 90% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 90% by 1 member 1 188 3 Days Ago by edva Go to last post

 
Reason 6.0
SW Reason 6.0

Building a strong foundation in music production.
Overall score: 89% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 89% by 5 members 6 582 3 Days Ago by Arthur Stone Go to last post

 
Miktek CV4 multi-pattern LDC tube condenser mic
MIC Miktek CV4 multi-pattern LDC tube condenser mic

3-D, "bigger than life", high class sound
Overall score: 98% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 98% by 1 member 1 266 3 Days Ago by edva Go to last post

 
Beyerdynamic M160
Moved: MIC Beyerdynamic M160

Great sounding unidirectional ribbon mic
Overall score: 90% Reviews Views Last Activity
Rated 90% by 1 member 1 - 3 Days Ago by edva Go to last post

 
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