Who here doesn't own 500 series?

[refugee1]

I bought an 8 space unit thinking I'd save money once I filled it with goodies. That was a year ago. Here's a picture of it today. How'd I do?

[KevWind]

No, dont own any and no dont plan to. I started with 19" and for my personal use singer/songwriter, I need so few pieces, a Pre and Verb so far. So if I get any more HW I'll just add maybe two more 19 " pieces. P. S. course my pieces and needs are 2 channel , However If I started recording others I might consider it.

[Ricey]

Originally Posted by AllAboutTone

Funny but a lot of guys here only want 19 rack gear but they would take a API console any day.....
Way Fu*ked up..

you lost me, what does a lunchbox have to do with a mixing desk?

i just don't like clutter, i like things that look permanent. however if i ever expand my studio to more than one control room, i could really like having
a box-o-kit to move around....

[AllAboutTone]

Originally Posted by Ricey

you lost me, what does a lunchbox have to do with a mixing desk?

i just don't like clutter, i like things that look permanent. however if i ever expand my studio to more than one control room, i could really like having
a box-o-kit to move around....

When its API which is a huge leader in 500, what the heck do you think the modules are in a API console ?

[AllAboutTone]

Clutter is right Ricey, look at those 550a.....sweet and 560.
500 series is all over that board or soon will be.

[Ricey]

dude, i do know what you're saying. of course API is API is API.
but i'm trying to go beyond the obvious fact that API is API is API.

API being API, this thread seems to be more about the ergonomics of the packaging, right? like, "how do you like your API?"

which is why i say a lunchbox full of API is actually very different (in this thread) from an API desk. one is heavier

[NathanEldred]

I agree the discussion of the console is OT

[AllAboutTone]

Originally Posted by Ricey

dude, i do know what you're saying. of course API is API is API.
but i'm trying to go beyond the obvious fact that API is API is API.

API being API, this thread seems to be more about the ergonomics of the packaging, right? like, "how do you like your API?"

which is why i say a lunchbox full of API is actually very different (in this thread) from an API desk. one is heavier

It's all good my friend, should not have used you as a target. The thread is about who uses 19' and not 500, but like a I said most here would take a API board any day at the right price and that my friend is Allabout 500 series....signed AllAboutTone

Just had to bring this up since the word "Power Supply" was mentioned, and I know where that is leading.

[Caracalla]

NO 500 series here either, they are addictive ehe..


I am looking to get on of those Neve 1073DPA.. 1U rack mounted if any of you have some experience let me know..

[bitman]

Me.

And dang proud of it by the way right there too.

[mattg082]

I love mine...have a box of great river and api here in my home studio. Use them for tracking and production a lot and get a lot of self recording clients coming to me with mono tracks they want summed and mixed real quick...pretty much paid for themselves and would like to add some more stuff, but for me it's not that tempting really. probably by a distressor before i add more because it would really up my home studio tracking game and for digital drums.

[asagaai]

"withdrawn"

[Stevil]

Originally Posted by Dean Roddey

What we really need is for the concept of the 500 rack to move forward into the future and become a smart backplane with all digital control (of a still fully analog sound path) and that supports full integration into the studio with a nice communications and control protocol for automation and feedback. I'd be interested in that both as a user and as a software engineer to develop an interface for such a rack.

8 slot 500 rack w/ ADAT lightpipe ports on the back would suit me well.
500 series rack with integrated AD


...otherwise i've managed to live without 500 series.

[AllAboutTone]

Don't forget my 18th and 20th post. I also use 19' gear. There no excuse why engineers cannot use both.
They are 500 stuff you cannot get in 19 vice versa.

[appleburger]

This thread went downhill fast, shame.

[AllAboutTone]

Originally Posted by appleburger

This thread went downhill fast, shame.

Why? Because a few 500 Viper's moved in? Man its all good. Pretty cool to see what slutz are using.

This is Gearslutz, not Gearslut.

[appleburger]

Originally Posted by AllAboutTone

This is Gearslutz, not Gearslut.

Exactly, we got your opinion now move along so it can stay on topic.

[NathanEldred]

Originally Posted by asagaai

Well- I find it amusing discussions about 19 inch versus 500 series-its all just tools. It may work or it may not.

That's fine, and I agree that it may or may not work for each person/studio (I own and manufacturer 19 inch and 500), but that wasn't my original question or premise and was hoping it wouldn't turn into a debate of any type.

[Ricey]

Originally Posted by NathanEldred

That's fine, and I agree that it may or may not work for each person/studio (I own and manufacturer 19 inch and 500), but that wasn't my original question or premise and was hoping it wouldn't turn into a debate of any type.

i think it's a great question: components being equal, why NOT go 500?
a designer like yourself benefits from knowing what would hold someone back from diving in. which is what it feels like when i think of going 500, like a commitment to fill the bugger.

but mainly i think what keeps me away is simple aesthetic. i don't need to move stuff around and i really like designing a room to look and feel 'permanent'.

i do long for a 12 space 200-series 19" rack. best of both eh? 6 filters & 6 comps for me please!

[AllAboutTone]

Originally Posted by Ricey

i think it's a great question: components being equal, why NOT go 500?
a designer like yourself benefits from knowing what would hold someone back from diving in. which is what it feels like when i think of going 500, like a commitment to fill the bugger.

but mainly i think what keeps me away is simple aesthetic. i don't need to move stuff around and i really like designing a room to look and feel 'permanent'.

i do long for a 12 space 200-series 19" rack. best of both eh? 6 filters & 6 comps for me please!

That is fantastic, my 500 fits in my racks along with my 19' rack gear, but I am not jerking my 19' gear and take on remote sites, I have another 500 box for that purpose, 500 is perfect for remote. You are talking studio only.
Some of us record outside the control room box.
No matter what though I am gonna use what sounds the best outside of taking 19' on remote as I mentioned.

[TheBlueberryRoom]

I've used a bunch...and now that I'm in the market for gear, I have no intention of buying 500 stuff...the pieces are just not that exciting to me...except the A Designs eq...that one sounded great...but not great enough to buy a rack.

[Rick Sutton]

Originally Posted by AllAboutTone

That is fantastic, my 500 fits in my racks along with my 19' rack gear, but I am not jerking my 19' gear and take on remote sites, I have another 500 box for that purpose, 500 is perfect for remote. You are talking studio only.
Some of us record outside the control room box.
No matter what though I am gonna use what sounds the best outside of taking 19' on remote as I mentioned.

Tone......Is your gear really 19' (feet) wide? Damn, no wonder you prefer the 500 format.

[u b k]

All 19" racks over here.


Gregory Scott - ubk

[zakco]

Originally Posted by AllAboutTone

Don't mean to hijack thread.....

Yes you do.

It kills you to think that some people just don't dig the format...

[AllAboutTone]

Not at all. I use John Hardy, Dan Alexander, Trident, Amek
But don't really care for:
Manley Pres
Chandler Pres
Some BAE
Avalon

Bottom Line I would hate my sound if API and Dan Alexander was not apart of it.

[AllAboutTone]

Originally Posted by Caracalla

NO 500 series here either, they are addictive ehe..

One of the best post on here and so so very True. It's a drug.

[asagaai]

Originally Posted by NathanEldred

That's fine, and I agree that it may or may not work for each person/studio (I own and manufacturer 19 inch and 500), but that wasn't my original question or premise and was hoping it wouldn't turn into a debate of any type.

Hey Nathan

Fair enough- your initial post was pretty straight up. Responding to your initial post-initially was not enamoured with the format (initially scored an essence in a revolver for barter work) -but sonics of eqs and compressors and ergonomics have twisted my arm.....

GJ
NBewcastle/OZ

[Musiclab]

Originally Posted by AllAboutTone

Love 500 but I have a issue with that compressor, as good as that bad boy is, it can compress and smash anything and retain the tone in any freq, my only issue if you use it on 2 buss its a real loser, just does not have width and depth like C1, C2, 2500 etc. Its good on 2 buss but its a narrow mix for sure, a real turn off in that field. Also the compressor reminds me of the pico except way better.

I'm not interested in it for 2 buss, I have a SSL FGX384 for that

[biggator6]

None here.

[UrbanKlass]

I dont own any. Almost got the lunchbox with api dynamics and pre. But after i bought a 19" pre i decided the 500 is pointless unless you CAN buy at least 5 modules. An empty rack just looks sad :-(

I like the big rackmounts. Always will!