Shadow Hills Equinox! INFO

AMIEL · 25th November 2006, 02:57 AM

Hi! where can I get info about the Shadow Hills Equinox...eI know there is some in Vintage King...but not enough, would like more info and if is possible the manual.

I want to know more before deciding between the Neve 8816 and the Equinox..
Do they have a Website? I just found the VK.

Thanks!

kmade · 25th November 2006, 03:34 AM

first Im new at this not much expernice but I own equinox num oo2 this thing on the pres alone have moved my home stuido to a whole new level the equinox is AWSOME okay now the quistion peter readon is working on a manual last I heard but call vk and ask to talk to mr readon very helpful with me even with my stupid quistions jeff at vk la was also helpful I waited almost a year for mine and would do it again its tha t good good luck

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Reza · 25th November 2006, 03:37 AM

The Equinox is amazing!!!

AMIEL · 25th November 2006, 04:18 AM

Do they have a website??

narco · 25th November 2006, 04:43 AM

http://www.shadowhillsindustries.com/

www.vintageking.com

narco

pigpen · 25th November 2006, 05:40 AM

I have had plenty to say here and clips for you to hear...search it...then buy it!

SoundEng1 · 25th November 2006, 06:35 AM

Equinox Rulez! The Pres are Stunnng, Killer Box.

TEMAS · 25th November 2006, 10:30 AM

I haven't used the unit itself. But I do have some of their pres and I can say that the build quality is second to none and the sound is first class.

In terms of functionality, I don't think the two units that you're comparing are particularly similar. The real question is do you want the volume and pan on every channel? If you don't, then I can't think of any reason to buy the 8816 over the Equinox.

Dr Funk · 25th November 2006, 04:10 PM

Another big

for the Equinox! I was mixing ITB in Samplitude, and the first time I heard one of my mixes stemmed through the Equinox I was floored by the difference!

Give Peter or Ian a call - great guys to deal with (and chat to)!

Frank

AMIEL · 25th November 2006, 04:30 PM

Yes the design between the Equinox and the Neve 8816 are so different.

I guess would be hard to insert hardware gear using the Equinox...because of fixed panning.....also there is not auxs. I really dont need level..because i think that is just better to do it ITB....
in Equinox if I am not wrong just if everything comes panned L-R so in order to insert o use for Ex: a compressor u have to put the vocal in C of the output 5-6 for ex. means u have to use a stereo gear to process a mono signal.....

That's what I like about the 8816. t he panning and Auxs...also the VU

but soundwise I think Equinox give you more flexibility and well...may sound better? and have to great pre amps.

how is the deal with the VU in equinox? they say they have one..I see just a green light there....

any turnaround for my personal panning limitation in Equinox??

Thanks

pigpen · 25th November 2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMIEL

Yes the design between the Equinox and the Neve 8816 are so different.

I guess would be hard to insert hardware gear using the Equinox...because of fixed panning.....also there is not auxs. I really dont need level..because i think that is just better to do it ITB....
in Equinox if I am not wrong just if everything comes panned L-R so in order to insert o use for Ex: a compressor u have to put the vocal in C of the output 5-6 for ex. means u have to use a stereo gear to process a mono signal.....

2 options on how to do it. One as you described, eats up 2 channels of outboard. Or you can put your compressor in as an insert on the vocal cahnnel and then send it to a free pair of outs. Costs you 3 outs that way, but only one compressor.

That's what I like about the 8816. t he panning and Auxs...also the VU

but soundwise I think Equinox give you more flexibility and well...may sound better? and have to great pre amps.

3 sounds are indespensible

how is the deal with the VU in equinox? they say they have one..I see just a green light there....

The green eye tubes look cool, but they are useless as far as metering

any turnaround for my personal panning limitation in Equinox??

Buy the Hyperion when it comes out

Thanks

Good luck deciding

AMIEL · 25th November 2006, 04:58 PM

Thanks Pigpen...any feedback about what iit is a the features of the Hyperion??

Thanks again!!

pigpen · 25th November 2006, 05:12 PM

Basically a 16x2 mixer that runs in conjunction with the Equinox giving you pan control and mono capabilities.
I am sure with Peter being involoved other uses will be added, he is a maniac!

AMIEL · 25th November 2006, 05:15 PM

wow thats cool!! do u have an idea of the street price?

Thanks Pigpen.

krid · 25th November 2006, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigpen

Basically a 16x2 mixer that runs in conjunction with the Equinox giving you pan control and mono capabilities.
I am sure with Peter being involoved other uses will be added, he is a maniac!

A 16x2 mixer ? that's great, I thought it was only a 8x2 mixer.
Why do you have to run it in conjunction with the Equinox ?

AMIEL · 25th November 2006, 06:01 PM

Yeahh..same qusetion and I thought it was a 8 ch input with 4 busses....

pigpen · 25th November 2006, 09:28 PM

I think you guys are right....8x2, I stand corrected.
Not sure of price, but yea it is supposed to interface nicely with the Equinox.

TEMAS · 25th November 2006, 10:05 PM

I wonder if the Hyperion will have transformer outputs on every channel (like the Phoenix N8); switchable like the Gama 8 would also be a plus. Then it would essentially be a line version of the Gama 8, with mixing facilities also. But I still can't get my head around how it would interface with the Equinox. I guess we'll just have to wait.

AMIEL · 25th November 2006, 10:21 PM

Yeah! I think I will get the Equinox and later get the Hyperion.....
But don't you think would be more logical to have at least 16 channels and would be great 8 busses instead of 4????
...really 8 channels sounds a bit too little .....considering that the Equinox is 32 inputs...and 8 is not quiet enough......and i guess would not be cheap either........so make your numbers..1 Equinox and 2 Hyperion for 16 channels..must be pricey the package!!
Would be great if Equinox owners can suggest at least 16 channels, 8 inputs and a couple of Aux...then a nice VU would be awesome..then I think everybody would pay a bit more to have all these features..... also the possibility of insert points in each channel and a stereo insert would be great!!

Thanks!

AMIEL · 25th November 2006, 10:24 PM

I think would be posible to interface through the current inputs on Equinox.....this is why i think Hyperion could controlmore than 8 channels(actually 32)!
But again would be great to see if they can do something to control at least 16 channels.....that would be pure genious!

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25th November 2006, 02:57 AM	#1
AMIEL Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,351	Shadow Hills Equinox! INFO Hi! where can I get info about the Shadow Hills Equinox...eI know there is some in Vintage King...but not enough, would like more info and if is possible the manual. I want to know more before deciding between the Neve 8816 and the Equinox.. Do they have a Website? I just found the VK. Thanks! __________________ Peace. Reuven Amiel. Focal Monitors ? PM me "There are no rules, just knowledge, good taste and experimentation" "Music was designed to escape from reality for a moment, not to magnify our fears and problems"

25th November 2006, 04:18 AM	#4
AMIEL Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,351	Do they have a website?? __________________ Peace. Reuven Amiel. Focal Monitors ? PM me "There are no rules, just knowledge, good taste and experimentation" "Music was designed to escape from reality for a moment, not to magnify our fears and problems"

25th November 2006, 04:43 AM	#5
narco Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Switzerland/New Zealand/guitar case Posts: 3,381	http://www.shadowhillsindustries.com/ www.vintageking.com narco __________________ The last thing for me to sell! FS: Mytek 896 D-A + exp card (located in new zealand) - will ship worldwide

25th November 2006, 05:40 AM	#6
pigpen Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens, GA- US Posts: 2,200	I have had plenty to say here and clips for you to hear...search it...then buy it! __________________ Me- "You know he's not playing in key right?" Unnamed Producer A- "Really?....Uh, Does that matter?" Me- sigh...."In all other cases, Yes, in this one...I guess not so much." http://pigpenstudios.net http://www.myspace.com/pigpenstudios

25th November 2006, 03:34 AM	#2
kmade Gear Head Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 41	first Im new at this not much expernice but I own equinox num oo2 this thing on the pres alone have moved my home stuido to a whole new level the equinox is AWSOME okay now the quistion peter readon is working on a manual last I heard but call vk and ask to talk to mr readon very helpful with me even with my stupid quistions jeff at vk la was also helpful I waited almost a year for mine and would do it again its tha t good good luck i

25th November 2006, 03:37 AM	#3
Reza Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 409	The Equinox is amazing!!!

25th November 2006, 06:35 AM	#7
SoundEng1 Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Deep End Posts: 794	Equinox Rulez! The Pres are Stunnng, Killer Box.

25th November 2006, 10:30 AM	#8
TEMAS Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 1,212	I haven't used the unit itself. But I do have some of their pres and I can say that the build quality is second to none and the sound is first class. In terms of functionality, I don't think the two units that you're comparing are particularly similar. The real question is do you want the volume and pan on every channel? If you don't, then I can't think of any reason to buy the 8816 over the Equinox.

25th November 2006, 04:10 PM	#9
Dr Funk Gear maniac Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 188	Another big for the Equinox! I was mixing ITB in Samplitude, and the first time I heard one of my mixes stemmed through the Equinox I was floored by the difference! Give Peter or Ian a call - great guys to deal with (and chat to)! Frank __________________ Wherever you go, there you are... www.myspace.com/theprescriptionsband Listen to our new album on ReverbNation

25th November 2006, 04:30 PM	#10
AMIEL Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,351	Yes the design between the Equinox and the Neve 8816 are so different. I guess would be hard to insert hardware gear using the Equinox...because of fixed panning.....also there is not auxs. I really dont need level..because i think that is just better to do it ITB.... in Equinox if I am not wrong just if everything comes panned L-R so in order to insert o use for Ex: a compressor u have to put the vocal in C of the output 5-6 for ex. means u have to use a stereo gear to process a mono signal..... That's what I like about the 8816. t he panning and Auxs...also the VU but soundwise I think Equinox give you more flexibility and well...may sound better? and have to great pre amps. how is the deal with the VU in equinox? they say they have one..I see just a green light there.... any turnaround for my personal panning limitation in Equinox?? Thanks __________________ Peace. Reuven Amiel. Focal Monitors ? PM me "There are no rules, just knowledge, good taste and experimentation" "Music was designed to escape from reality for a moment, not to magnify our fears and problems"

25th November 2006, 04:58 PM	#12
AMIEL Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,351	Thanks Pigpen...any feedback about what iit is a the features of the Hyperion?? Thanks again!! __________________ Peace. Reuven Amiel. Focal Monitors ? PM me "There are no rules, just knowledge, good taste and experimentation" "Music was designed to escape from reality for a moment, not to magnify our fears and problems"

25th November 2006, 05:12 PM	#13
pigpen Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens, GA- US Posts: 2,200	Basically a 16x2 mixer that runs in conjunction with the Equinox giving you pan control and mono capabilities. I am sure with Peter being involoved other uses will be added, he is a maniac! __________________ Me- "You know he's not playing in key right?" Unnamed Producer A- "Really?....Uh, Does that matter?" Me- sigh...."In all other cases, Yes, in this one...I guess not so much." http://pigpenstudios.net http://www.myspace.com/pigpenstudios

25th November 2006, 05:15 PM	#14
AMIEL Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,351	wow thats cool!! do u have an idea of the street price? Thanks Pigpen. __________________ Peace. Reuven Amiel. Focal Monitors ? PM me "There are no rules, just knowledge, good taste and experimentation" "Music was designed to escape from reality for a moment, not to magnify our fears and problems"

25th November 2006, 06:01 PM	#16
AMIEL Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,351	Yeahh..same qusetion and I thought it was a 8 ch input with 4 busses.... __________________ Peace. Reuven Amiel. Focal Monitors ? PM me "There are no rules, just knowledge, good taste and experimentation" "Music was designed to escape from reality for a moment, not to magnify our fears and problems"

25th November 2006, 09:28 PM	#17
pigpen Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens, GA- US Posts: 2,200	I think you guys are right....8x2, I stand corrected. Not sure of price, but yea it is supposed to interface nicely with the Equinox. __________________ Me- "You know he's not playing in key right?" Unnamed Producer A- "Really?....Uh, Does that matter?" Me- sigh...."In all other cases, Yes, in this one...I guess not so much." http://pigpenstudios.net http://www.myspace.com/pigpenstudios

25th November 2006, 10:05 PM	#18
TEMAS Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 1,212	I wonder if the Hyperion will have transformer outputs on every channel (like the Phoenix N8); switchable like the Gama 8 would also be a plus. Then it would essentially be a line version of the Gama 8, with mixing facilities also. But I still can't get my head around how it would interface with the Equinox. I guess we'll just have to wait.

25th November 2006, 10:21 PM	#19
AMIEL Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,351	Yeah! I think I will get the Equinox and later get the Hyperion..... But don't you think would be more logical to have at least 16 channels and would be great 8 busses instead of 4???? ...really 8 channels sounds a bit too little .....considering that the Equinox is 32 inputs...and 8 is not quiet enough......and i guess would not be cheap either........so make your numbers..1 Equinox and 2 Hyperion for 16 channels..must be pricey the package!! Would be great if Equinox owners can suggest at least 16 channels, 8 inputs and a couple of Aux...then a nice VU would be awesome..then I think everybody would pay a bit more to have all these features..... also the possibility of insert points in each channel and a stereo insert would be great!! Thanks! __________________ Peace. Reuven Amiel. Focal Monitors ? PM me "There are no rules, just knowledge, good taste and experimentation" "Music was designed to escape from reality for a moment, not to magnify our fears and problems"

25th November 2006, 10:24 PM	#20
AMIEL Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,351	I think would be posible to interface through the current inputs on Equinox.....this is why i think Hyperion could controlmore than 8 channels(actually 32)! But again would be great to see if they can do something to control at least 16 channels.....that would be pure genious! __________________ Peace. Reuven Amiel. Focal Monitors ? PM me "There are no rules, just knowledge, good taste and experimentation" "Music was designed to escape from reality for a moment, not to magnify our fears and problems"

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