SPECTOR® Club - Part 53 (A tribute to our Spector Brother and Friend Chris Loe)

[Clearwave]

Don't sweat it, If it sounds good it is good.

Thats why they put that button on it.

Originally Posted by bunkaroo

Question for you recording experts.

So last night I decided to experiment with tracking bass through both my new Avalon U5 and the RBI. Basically the way I had it routed:

Bass -> Avalon U5 (XLR out) -> RME interface

Bass -> Avalon U5 (thru out) -> RBI -> Mackie mixer -> RME interface

So basically, the "thru" of the Avalon is feeding the input of the RBI. I did have the Active to Thru button engaged which sends the "wet" signal of the U5 through to the RBI.

So as I played back I noticed that I really didn't seem to hear much of the bite of the RBI and all I was hearing for the most part was lower frequency stuff. I decided to try phase inverting one of the tracks and BAM there was all the sound that was missing.

So here's my question: I was under the impression that inverting phase on one of two tracks that are near identical would usually cancel out the sound, but in this case it would seem the tracks were some how already inverted. I have to do some more analysis of the waveforms and also try with the Active to Thru disengaged.

I'm just concerned now that by using the phase inversion on one track I may still be losing some of the frequencies. I suppose I can look at driving the U5 with the RBI into one track but I wanted the ability to mix the two to taste.

In both cases I was using the left channel input of the sound card for the bass.

[Christian Waiau]

Originally Posted by delucajohn2000

Sweet pics man. Did Alex have any comments on your bass since it has such a killer finish?

He was mainly impressed by it being a USA and talked about how he wants one

no joke.. one of the nicest guys ever

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

Great Pics Chris.

thanks! it was a good time

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

Phenomenal Color Chris! The bass is awesome!!!

Great pics Chris! Looked like a fun time!

thanks!! Im really stoked on the bass

[Christian Waiau]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

What looks better on this bass? Gold or Black?

i'd say black... but if like stated a bit earlier.. if you go gold... go all gold

[Christian Waiau]

Originally Posted by seventhframe

Took some photos around the house today...










I can't say enough how incredible that Brooklyn is.

nicely done pedal board!

[Christian Waiau]

Originally Posted by husky123

Awesome pics Chris.

thank you!

[Clearwave]

Thanks, That settles it,
2 votes black
2 votes gold.

Originally Posted by diechris

i'd say black... but if like stated a bit earlier.. if you go gold... go all gold

[catcauphonic]

I still haven't mastered the multi-quote.

Fat- That's a great link RE: the fret leveling.

Omar- Your photos of that beautiful instrument are real pro looking. And that Pelican case fit's 'em like a second skin ... Looks like the way to travel!

[GBassNorth]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

Thanks, That settles it,
2 votes black
2 votes gold.

Go gold. The black one looks odd with that bridge style. But as others have said, if you go gold do so with all the hardware.

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

Thanks, That settles it,
2 votes black
2 votes gold.

Black!

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

Black!

Black gets my vote too.

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by seventhframe

I can't say enough how incredible that Brooklyn is.

The Brooklyn looks pretty mint. They are incredible for sure!!

[catcauphonic]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

What looks better on this bass? Gold or Black?

From the pix I have to vote gold on this one

[Worldeeeter]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

What looks better on this bass? Gold or Black?

Black!

[Worldeeeter]

Originally Posted by Tostitos

A little out of the blue, but what cases do you guys all use to protect your Spectors? I need to pick up another hard case (especially with all the moving coming up) and my babies need protection.

I figure the Spector case is always a solid bet, but was wondering if anyone else had any good experiences with other brands.

Gator cases. They are super-strong, and have a pad that presses down on the strings.

[bassboy01]

Hey Chris, was great to finally meet you in person at NAMM and was fun hanging out with you at Dave Fowler's bass clinic. Thanks for letting me try out your new Spector too. What a beautiful bass!!

[Fawkes007]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

What looks better on this bass? Gold or Black?

Black.

[TK4261]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

What looks better on this bass? Gold or Black?

Another +1 for Black

[Profania_bass]

Bllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by Tostitos

A little out of the blue, but what cases do you guys all use to protect your Spectors? I need to pick up another hard case (especially with all the moving coming up) and my babies need protection.

I figure the Spector case is always a solid bet, but was wondering if anyone else had any good experiences with other brands.

I like the Spector case but when I had to buy a HSC I bought thru MF. They have HSC that are made by the same manuf. as Spector but only cost $58-68.00. They're not form fit but my 5ers fit really good.

[Rick Blanc]

Originally Posted by Tostitos

A little out of the blue, but what cases do you guys all use to protect your Spectors? I need to pick up another hard case (especially with all the moving coming up) and my babies need protection.

I figure the Spector case is always a solid bet, but was wondering if anyone else had any good experiences with other brands.

I bought my Euro5LX with the Spector case.