the lunchbox 2008!

pan60 · 28th February 2008, 03:52 PM

how about some new photos guys: )~
show us your new 500 format set ups

i will post a few picks here soon i am holding out for two pres i have on order and i want to get the in the shot

tws · 1st March 2008, 04:46 PM

Well I finally got my rack and two pre's. Gonna add another Biz and two Germs eventually...

magellan · 1st March 2008, 05:42 PM

here's mine...

RedWallStudio · 1st March 2008, 06:47 PM

Here is my 11 banger and my 6 banger

TAVD · 1st March 2008, 06:48 PM

Nice to see that Purple used the Biz style knobs with the chrome trim for everything. I'm currently waiting on a few pieces but will post a pic soon.

in the red · 1st March 2008, 09:01 PM

hey magellan! how are those purple and buzz eq´s compared to the api´s? especially on drums? thanks

drBill · 1st March 2008, 10:22 PM

Full Up!!

(2) API 512B's
(2) API 512C's
(2) API 550's
(2) Eisen LilPEQr's
(1) Purple Biz
(1) Shadow Hills GAMA

(not necessarily in that order)

Gotta start thinking about a new 500 rack......

pan60 · 1st March 2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drBill

Full Up!!

(2) API 512B's
(2) API 512C's
(2) API 550's
(2) Eisen LilPEQr's
(1) Purple Biz
(1) Shadow Hills GAMA

(not necessarily in that order)

Gotta start thinking about a new 500 rack......

time for another one then :)~

Lerxst · 1st March 2008, 11:46 PM

Not much has changed since I last posted my rack pics - still have two open slots:

But... I did get all of the internal wiring, snake, and patch panels done.

~Lerxst

vin-gear · 2nd March 2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pan60

how about some new photos guys: )~
show us your new 500 format set ups

i will post a few picks here soon i am holding out for two pres i have on order and i want to get the in the shot

So Pan, does this count??? It is "500 series" format.

Maybe I should call it the "Dinner Bucket"?

Still got some slots to fill...

Drumsound · 2nd March 2008, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin-gear

So Pan, does this count??? It is "500 series" format.

Maybe I should call it the "Dinner Bucket"?

Still got some slots to fill...

She's lookin' good man!

Barry Lird · 2nd March 2008, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin-gear

So Pan, does this count??? It is "500 series" format.

Maybe I should call it the "Dinner Bucket"?

Still got some slots to fill...

Beautiful.

johnnyjellybean · 2nd March 2008, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin-gear

So Pan, does this count??? It is "500 series" format.

Maybe I should call it the "Dinner Bucket"?

Still got some slots to fill...

Must.......have.......must ......argh..... have

pan60 · 2nd March 2008, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin-gear

So Pan, does this count??? It is "500 series" format.

Maybe I should call it the "Dinner Bucket"?

Still got some slots to fill...

it's a start.

looks awesome!
Dinner Bucket

Reptil · 2nd March 2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin-gear

So Pan, does this count??? It is "500 series" format.

Maybe I should call it the "Dinner Bucket"?

Still got some slots to fill...

scary!
love to see more pics. and hear more about it now it's working.
followed your thread about rebuilding it with interest.

Lerxst · 2nd March 2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin-gear

So Pan, does this count??? It is "500 series" format.

Maybe I should call it the "Dinner Bucket"?

Still got some slots to fill...

You have too many EQ's. You need to send me a couple to fill the empty slots in my rack.

Those pics make me sick with gear slut lust -

I'm jealous of course...

~Lerxst

magellan · 2nd March 2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by in the red

hey magellan! how are those purple and buzz eq´s compared to the api´s? especially on drums? thanks

i just recently purchased the buzz & purple eq's to add some different 'flavors' while mixing, but must admit i have not used them enough to make a good comparison to the api's. my initial impressions are that they are useful and musical, but not as versatile or 'vibrant' as the api's. my typical mixing setup (for rock songs) has the api 560's on kick & snare and the 550b's on lead vox & bass.

johnnyjellybean · 2nd March 2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin-gear

So Pan, does this count??? It is "500 series" format.

Maybe I should call it the "Dinner Bucket"?

Still got some slots to fill...

I'd call it the banquet buffet!

Pohaku · 3rd March 2008, 03:24 AM

Here' s mine. Still got some empty slots to fill. Thinking about another P-1 and some Purple comps.

Chris · 3rd March 2008, 05:33 AM

Blammo. For the last slot I need an Action.

Baderup99 · 3rd March 2008, 06:36 AM

So far it seems like the 512c is a staple in everyones' 500 box!

futur2 · 3rd March 2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baderup99

So far it seems like the 512c is a staple in everyones' 500 box!

ok i bite. lunchbox without 512s. i have two spare eisen pres i exchange for tracking. at some point i want a second p1, something like a jlm tg pre and another 500 comp (purple?)

futur2 · 3rd March 2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Blammo. For the last slot I need an Action.

chris, how is the comit!?

Chris · 3rd March 2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by futur2

chris, how is the comit!?

Sounds great. I used it on bass guitar and vox over the weekend. I haven't used any other analog comp so I can't really compare it, but it made stuff sit in the mix very well. Get's colored the harder you slam it. I want to get a second for stereo drum room duties.

And the shipping case was the best. One of those old military ammo boxes!

Recycled_Brains · 3rd March 2008, 04:33 PM

I see the bulk of you are using the API racks. Are you finding that the talk of poor noise specs, modules not fitting, etc. are no longer (or maybe never were) applicable?

I'm going to be jumping on the wagon very soon, and am weighing my racking options. I'm leaning more towards the Averill or Purple, but the cost of the API 6-spacer is more attractive.

thanks,

ryan

johnnyjellybean · 3rd March 2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Recycled_Brains

I see the bulk of you are using the API racks. Are you finding that the talk of poor noise specs, modules not fitting, etc. are no longer (or maybe never were) applicable?

I'm going to be jumping on the wagon very soon, and am weighing my racking options. I'm leaning more towards the Averill or Purple, but the cost of the API 6-spacer is more attractive.

thanks,

ryan

Talk of "poor noise specs from having the power supply integrated into the box" is exactly that..."talk". I haven't found any noticable difference by switching from a BAE 6 slot with separate PSU to a new API 600b. As far as the fit and finish is concerned, I found the API better than the BAE. It is also more portable. On the flip side , the BAE PSU is able to power 2 boxes and has hard wired sockets insteads of circuit boards for ease of servicing but those are the only advantages as far as I see.

Chris · 3rd March 2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Recycled_Brains

I see the bulk of you are using the API racks. Are you finding that the talk of poor noise specs, modules not fitting, etc. are no longer (or maybe never were) applicable?

I'm going to be jumping on the wagon very soon, and am weighing my racking options. I'm leaning more towards the Averill or Purple, but the cost of the API 6-spacer is more attractive.

thanks,

ryan

I would 100% go with the purple. As the format evolves so must the racks.

The API and BAE work well and fine I'm sure (I've had no problem with my lunchbox but I haven't had it fully packed NOR have I tested any others), but Purple has taken the next step with their extra output in the back. Developers will notice this and there WILL be new units that utilize this.

futur2 · 3rd March 2008, 05:05 PM

if i buy a rack it sure will be purple! in the meantime i'm happy with my lunchbox. it just works. the only module i wouldn't buy is a germ and even they seem to work if you place them far from the psu.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

I would 100% go with the purple. As the format evolves so must the racks.

The API and BAE work well and fine I'm sure (I've had no problem with my lunchbox but I haven't had it fully packed NOR have I tested any others), but Purple has taken the next step with their extra output in the back. Developers will notice this and there WILL be new units that utilize this.

futur2 · 3rd March 2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Sounds great. I used it on bass guitar and vox over the weekend. I haven't used any other analog comp so I can't really compare it, but it made stuff sit in the mix very well. Get's colored the harder you slam it. I want to get a second for stereo drum room duties.

And the shipping case was the best. One of those old military ammo boxes!

great! did you pay $800?

PlugHead · 3rd March 2008, 06:15 PM

Here's my modest rig. I should fill those last 2 slots, but will have to wait a bit. I'm still interested in comps, and don't want any more pre's, tho a pr of 512's might be temptiing...

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