To PAD, or not to PAD!!! That's not the question

audioez · 27th June 2005

Is it just me, or is there and anti-pad contingency going on this message board, no all over the world???

max cooper · 27th June 2005

API + drumkits here. Pads ok!

GPl · 27th June 2005

well, you have your light days and your heavy days. Light days, I usually use no pad, heavy days...on kick and snare sometimes

Brad Blackwood · 27th June 2005

I've never bought anything from them, but a buddy bought a used SSL 6k from them a few years ago and it arrived as new - incredible refurb. Makes me think they know what they are doing...

audioez · 27th June 2005

hmmn, pad as in -20db

jpupo74 · 27th June 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by max cooper

API + drumkits here. Pads ok!

IMO, when API´s are padded they sound different, I don´t like them. I don´t know, it´s maybe me...

I am trying to find a thread where they talk about some trims that work perfect on the output of API´s. I wonder where this thread is!

One thing for sure, better to pad a PRE rather than the MIC!

PUPO

Brad Blackwood · 27th June 2005

Hehe, can you tell I'm a mastering engineer?

kevinc · 27th June 2005

Nice one Brad.

brianroth · 27th June 2005

One important thing about any pad design is that it must present proper source impedances both to the mic and to the input of the preamp.

Typically that means the pad needs to present maybe a 1500 Ohm load for the mic and 150 Ohms towards the mic preamp, especially if the pre uses an input transformer.

Bri

superburtm · 27th June 2005

I'm with max and the pad being just fine on drums with the API's

Doublehelix · 27th June 2005

I just picked up a couple of the Shure in-line pads. I especially need on my Yamaha Subkick (woofer outside of kick drum). This thing is so hot, I can't even move the gain knob on my APIs without overloading the pre. I would love to get the API cranking a bit and breaking a bit of a sweat here...we'll see how they sound I guess...

Redsandblu · 27th June 2005

Quote:

I've never bought anything from them, but a buddy bought a used SSL 6k from them a few years ago and it arrived as new - incredible refurb. Makes me think they know what they are doing...

Well, I first thought he meant Boston's PAD as well

...

Can tell you first hand that the console we bought from them was in top shape. It was basically brand new, but nevertheless in great condition.
It took a while to get the console delivered, but once we passed that stage, it's definitely an A+ for PAD.

Now, what other PAD were we talking about?

IVS
Studio Manager

27th June 2005	#1
audioez Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 627 Thread Starter	To PAD, or not to PAD!!! That's not the question Is it just me, or is there and anti-pad contingency going on this message board, no all over the world??? __________________

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GPl Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,449	well, you have your light days and your heavy days. Light days, I usually use no pad, heavy days...on kick and snare sometimes __________________ Michael Scott --------------------------------------------- "Two degrees in bebop, a PHD in swing, he's the master of rhythm, he's a rock and roll king" -Lowell George- "In my reality it is important that people who use these tools go into them with both eyes wide fvcking open and evaluate them in the context of their work rather than from the perspective of trying to "keep up with the herd" mentality. Peace." -Fletcher-

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Brad Blackwood Craneslut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The home of Rock-n-Roll, Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	I've never bought anything from them, but a buddy bought a used SSL 6k from them a few years ago and it arrived as new - incredible refurb. Makes me think they know what they are doing... __________________ euphonic masters

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brianroth Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,783	One important thing about any pad design is that it must present proper source impedances both to the mic and to the input of the preamp. Typically that means the pad needs to present maybe a 1500 Ohm load for the mic and 150 Ohms towards the mic preamp, especially if the pre uses an input transformer. Bri __________________ Brian Roth Technical Services Oklahoma City, OK www.BrianRoth.com

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Doublehelix Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,016	I just picked up a couple of the Shure in-line pads. I especially need on my Yamaha Subkick (woofer outside of kick drum). This thing is so hot, I can't even move the gain knob on my APIs without overloading the pre. I would love to get the API cranking a bit and breaking a bit of a sweat here...we'll see how they sound I guess... __________________ DH "Nobody goes there anymore; it's too crowded." -Yogi Berra

27th June 2005	#2
max cooper Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: tx Posts: 8,802	API + drumkits here. Pads ok!

27th June 2005	#8
kevinc Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Beantown Posts: 2,462	Nice one Brad.

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superburtm Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 3,581	I'm with max and the pad being just fine on drums with the API's

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