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Anyone's band using a JamHub for rehearsals?
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I am not in a band but I use the model that you can record .wave files. I record bass with an Alesis drum machine. For my purposes it works great however for a full smashing band I can't tell what the results are. I also use the Zoom H4N to record my own tracks and dub over before I get to rehearse/record in the studio . I prefer the Zoom over the JamHub . I would talk to somebody that has actually used the JamHub with live drums and vocals........Hope this helps ...good luck ......
Its good for silent practices....we had the 6 channel version.
The only thing that sucks is that you cant EQ anything, and they are kind pricey.
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The only thing that sucks is that you cant EQ anything, and they are kind pricey.
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jive1
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Never owned or used the Jam Hub, but have done silent/near silent rehearsals.
We would just all go into the mixer using a DI, E-drums, Cab Simulator, etc. and it would come out either a headphone distribution amp or a set of studio monitors. To me the advantage of this over the JamHub is that you have more flexibility. I got to use either my Radial JDI or SABDDI for my bass tones, and since they were things I was familiar with, I got to dial in my bass tones easily and have it similar to what I would use at an actual gig.
We would just all go into the mixer using a DI, E-drums, Cab Simulator, etc. and it would come out either a headphone distribution amp or a set of studio monitors. To me the advantage of this over the JamHub is that you have more flexibility. I got to use either my Radial JDI or SABDDI for my bass tones, and since they were things I was familiar with, I got to dial in my bass tones easily and have it similar to what I would use at an actual gig.
Well, no it doesn't. Maybe it's operator error. We used it tonight and got some very decent recordings out of it. It's going to be our principal mode of rehearsal now. We're very happy with it.
We use the Tourbus edition. Works great. Drummer has an electronic kit, he uses two channels, one for vocals. I use one channel, my Phil Jones bass buddy into the guitar input and my vocal mic in to the Mic input. Keyboardist uses two channels, one for keys, the other for guitar. Guitarist uses one channel. Works awesome.
They look cool. I've never used one - but, my A&H Mixwizard 16:2 with Rolls PM351's works fantastic - however, a Jamhub cost less.
Please let us/me know what you think about the Jamhub after next week. thanks
Ummm no it didn't for us,maybe you weren't doing something right or bad sound was at the other end of the input cable.
If you only want opinions that agree with yours, there is really no need to start a thread.
I'm not saying he's right, but you ask for opinions and then start arguing when someone disagrees.
They work great. My friend has one that we use for jam sessions and I prefer to using amps. You can hear everything clearly and you don't go deaf.
They work great. My friend has one that we use for jam sessions and I prefer it to using amps. You can hear everything clearly and you don't go deaf.
Our band has been using it for a while and we love it. I'll never go back to using monitors and amps for practice.
I will say you need to own a good pair of headphones to really appreciate it though. I just got a pair of Shure 215s for Christmas and now my Jamhub sounds amazing.
I will say you need to own a good pair of headphones to really appreciate it though. I just got a pair of Shure 215s for Christmas and now my Jamhub sounds amazing.
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I have one and use it for writing and reversals all the time when I do at my house.
Like Jive, I use high end DI and cab sims for a controlled environment. There is nothing like writing with someone at midnight when your kids are right above you sleeping.
I used the JDI, JDV and REDDI with it all with positive results.
Its not a bad tool under the right conditions.
It works so well that I think I'm picking up MARKDRUMS when they are available in the states, just to complete rehearsals in my own house.
Like Jive, I use high end DI and cab sims for a controlled environment. There is nothing like writing with someone at midnight when your kids are right above you sleeping.
I used the JDI, JDV and REDDI with it all with positive results.
Its not a bad tool under the right conditions.
It works so well that I think I'm picking up MARKDRUMS when they are available in the states, just to complete rehearsals in my own house.
We used the JamHub TourBus for the first time at rehearsal last night and I'm in love. Great little product! I did a quick on the fly mix and recorded a few songs on the JamHub's SD card and it came out sounding great. Easily good enough to use as a demo as needed and plenty good enough to capture ideas.
I ran my bass through my GK MB800 and out the DI out into the JamHub. The guitar player had a direct recording XLR out on his amp head as well and ran that into the JamHub. For drums, we put a mic between the hi hat and snare and another one on the kick. Then setup 4 vocal mics and they picked up the rest of the drums along with the vocals. I put a splash of reverb on the vocals. Sounded great in the headphones.
When playing with acoustic drums with the JamHub, good headphones are key it seems. I am using the Vic Firth Sound Isolating headphones and the lead singer is using the Extreme Sound EX-29 isolation headphones. Both of those worked well last night. The drummer and guitar player had some non sound isolating headphones and they struggled a bit getting a good in ear mix. They are both planning on upgrading their headphones at this point.
Another great part is with everyone having vocal mics and vocal mics is that we can talk to each during the song. Call changes, direct solos, call breaks, etc. Also listening to practice like its a CD in headphones, you can catch every missed note, chord, harmony, rhythm, etc. and fix them on the spot. Not to mention everyone can listen back to clear recordings of the rehearsal right after the song ends or the next day to find trouble spots and improve them. Very cool.
I ran my bass through my GK MB800 and out the DI out into the JamHub. The guitar player had a direct recording XLR out on his amp head as well and ran that into the JamHub. For drums, we put a mic between the hi hat and snare and another one on the kick. Then setup 4 vocal mics and they picked up the rest of the drums along with the vocals. I put a splash of reverb on the vocals. Sounded great in the headphones.
When playing with acoustic drums with the JamHub, good headphones are key it seems. I am using the Vic Firth Sound Isolating headphones and the lead singer is using the Extreme Sound EX-29 isolation headphones. Both of those worked well last night. The drummer and guitar player had some non sound isolating headphones and they struggled a bit getting a good in ear mix. They are both planning on upgrading their headphones at this point.
Another great part is with everyone having vocal mics and vocal mics is that we can talk to each during the song. Call changes, direct solos, call breaks, etc. Also listening to practice like its a CD in headphones, you can catch every missed note, chord, harmony, rhythm, etc. and fix them on the spot. Not to mention everyone can listen back to clear recordings of the rehearsal right after the song ends or the next day to find trouble spots and improve them. Very cool.
