Orange Terror Bass 1000, issues resolved? Wait a bit?

whatisacup · #1 03-03-2013, 02:46 PM

I know when these first came out, there were a lot of issues with them cutting out, most threads I'm finding are regarding the TB 500.

I have an opportunity to buy a 9 month old unit used. Since there isn't a warranty, I'm trying to do research. The seller told me it works great, but I don't know him well, and he might be passing off a bad apple.

I don't necessarily need the head right now, are the issues with it cutting out gone? Should I wait a few months for Orange to work the kinks out and buy new?

**Stephent28** · #2 03-03-2013, 03:05 PM

You might email Orange customer support and see if they own up to any known issues.

whatisacup · #3 03-03-2013, 03:14 PM

After reading tons of threads all afternoon, the only thing I've come up with is a TB user saying the early TB 500's had issues but it was resolved before the 1000's were released.

I also hear the DI is super hot.

punisher911 · #4 03-03-2013, 04:12 PM

The only issue I've had is the super hot DI.... Everything else is peachy in the 6 months I've owned and played my "used from GC" TB500.

whatisacup · #5 03-03-2013, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punisher911

The only issue I've had is the super hot DI.... Everything else is peachy in the 6 months I've owned and played my "used from GC" TB500.

What can I do about the hot DI?

coreyfyfe · #6 03-03-2013, 06:12 PM

Tell your sound guy to use a padded input or turn down the gain.

tmvqpbvu · #7 03-03-2013, 06:14 PM

it was resolved before the 1000's were released.

creis2 · #8 03-06-2013, 07:32 PM

I tried a TB 500 out recently and I found the DI unusable, it sounded horrible when I tried recording. The gain was very low on the board, we had to jump to a different setup.

Is there any way to lower the gain coming out of the DI?

Sorry to hijack.

craig.p · #9 03-07-2013, 04:36 AM

I would try an inline XLR attenuator first. Most have switchable attenuation. The better ones get you a tougher package, as well as other positive attributes. BHPV has several; read the reviews and then decide. Put the attenuator in the middle of 2 cables, not directly into an amp or board connector. This will prevent physical stress.