Speck ASC-T eq's on the 2 buss?

[compoundz]

Are any of you using your Speck ASC-T eq's on the 2 buss? If so, how do ya like it?
If not, why?

Thanks,

xoxoxoxo

[thethrillfactor]

Originally Posted by compoundz

Are any of you using your Speck ASC-T eq's on the 2 buss?

Nope.

Originally Posted by compoundz

If not, why?

Don't own a pair.

Originally Posted by compoundz

Thanks,

xoxoxoxo

Your welcome and hugs and kisses to you as well.

[compoundz]

Thanks Thrill, anyone else?

[squeegybug]

Originally Posted by compoundz

Are any of you using your Speck ASC-T eq's on the 2 buss? If so, how do ya like it?
If not, why?

Yes.
Great.
Why would I use them if I did not like them?
Or do you mean, why would I not use them if I do like them?



Steve

[Synth80s]

I've posted on this in the past (a search of "ASC" will turn up a lot of good opinions on the Specks).

Quick pros (generally):

-- Great sound
-- Boost sound as natural as cuts
-- High shelf sounds brilliant
-- Transformer option can add some character when driven a bit
-- Gobs of headroom
-- Can add a sense of "glue" to some sources/mixes

Quick cons (for 2-buss work):

-- Small knobs with wide range no detents
-- No stereo link between units

IMO, the Specks can't be legitimately criticized, but their compact form factor makes them a bit tricky (but not impossible) for stereo work because it can be difficult to match settings between units.

-Synth80s

[compoundz]

Originally Posted by squeegybug

Yes.
Great.
Why would I use them if I did not like them?
Or do you mean, why would I not use them if I do like them?



Steve

I meant that if you like them for a certain application (tracking or mixing individual tracks) and didn't like them on the 2 buss, why?

[squeegybug]

Originally Posted by Synth80s

-- Small knobs with wide range no detents
-- No stereo link between units

IMO, the Specks can't be legitimately criticized, but their compact form factor makes them a bit tricky (but not impossible) for stereo work because it can be difficult to match settings between units.

Agreed small knobs are a pain, on all gear IMO.

re No stereo link -- but what EQ does have it? Gyraf is about all I know of. The new GR can link the frequencies, but the levels must still be set separately for all filters.

Matching settings is easier for me when racked like this:



I usually just set L/R by ear anyway. The Specks will certainly let you hear the differences.

I meant that if you like them for a certain application (tracking or mixing individual tracks) and didn't like them on the 2 buss, why?

I was just buggin you. I like them for everything I've used them for -- track, mix, 2-bus, cleaning old tapes, heating pizzas, whatever.

Steve

[Synth80s]

Originally Posted by squeegybug

re No stereo link -- but what EQ does have it? Gyraf is about all I know of. The new GR can link the frequencies, but the levels must still be set separately for all filters.

Good point -- I was thinking of some way to make up for the lack of detented controls.

Originally Posted by squeegybug

Matching settings is easier for me when racked like this

Nice. For space reasons, I have mine side by side -- like you, I use my ears to fine tune when I use them as a stereo pair.

I see you have one of those Focusrite Platinum Mix Master -- I've been curious about those for a while -- I'll PM you for your input.

-Synth80s

[compoundz]

Thanks for the replies guys!

[compoundz]

Originally Posted by squeegybug

I was just buggin you. I like them for everything I've used them for -- track, mix, 2-bus, cleaning old tapes, heating pizzas, whatever.

Steve

Mmm Pizza