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fEARful part 13: the bad luck's done, son
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Most studio's of that level would have their own deal... massive high end preamps, old tube amps that they are totally comfortable mic'ing, etc. I don't think many top notch players would bring their rigs to a studio gig.
Of course, there are the hard rockers, etc. that do all sort of crazy stuff with overdriver, etc., so I'm sure it happens.
I suppose that would beg the question: are there any such studios using these cabs?
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Well, if its a cab that presents something that is representative of a DI send, then I can't see that you're gaining anything by micing it? I mean, you're just adding complexity and potential bleed to your recordings. The cabs stay clean and clear by their nature, if you want amp tone, then post EQ DI or DI from the speaker send and it amounts to the same thing.
I'm not looking to argue the pros and cons, or theory. Just wondering if anyone has seen a major label band on stage or in the studio with a fEARful.
edit, regarding pro/con issues - not all DI is a replication of the sound of a mic'd cab, and often not even close. and some people want the sound and feel of the air, the mic, the room reverb, or the live sound of a full band. too many variables to include in this with no real winning answer, other than it is art and the end product should satisfy the artist as a representation of his/her vision.
edit, regarding pro/con issues - not all DI is a replication of the sound of a mic'd cab, and often not even close. and some people want the sound and feel of the air, the mic, the room reverb, or the live sound of a full band. too many variables to include in this with no real winning answer, other than it is art and the end product should satisfy the artist as a representation of his/her vision.
No. But this thread was on page 4 and I cant believe no one has bumped back to the front page yet.
I'm use to seeing it like a sticky. 
I'd say most well funded studios and sound reinforcement companies are not building their own cabs out in the warehouse.
Many high profile acts travel light. The stage/production company in each city gets the tech rider and provides the specified amps, keys, drums, mikes and monitors, and any other stage equipment or isolation gear. You wouldn't do yourself any favors asking for hard to find stuff.
Remember, this is mostly a community of DIY'ers building a great design generously shared.
I could probably source a cab that would do a very similar job of what my fEarful does, but I think it's safe to say the price would put most people off. It's not like there's a shortage of high end, full range sound gear.
What I can't do is download the design of that high end gear, with a construction plan and details, and the specs for the drivers and crossovers. Then go out in the garage, crank up some tunes and the table saw, and build it for not too much dough. With off the shelf, easy to source components.
I've taken mine over to a club and back lined the blues jam, but no major label players showed up. There were some small label guys. Close but no cigar.
For recording, I'd lean towards a di and an isolated track with no rattling gear or noises creeping in. Straight into a good preamp and on to the board.
Many high profile acts travel light. The stage/production company in each city gets the tech rider and provides the specified amps, keys, drums, mikes and monitors, and any other stage equipment or isolation gear. You wouldn't do yourself any favors asking for hard to find stuff.
Remember, this is mostly a community of DIY'ers building a great design generously shared.
I could probably source a cab that would do a very similar job of what my fEarful does, but I think it's safe to say the price would put most people off. It's not like there's a shortage of high end, full range sound gear.
What I can't do is download the design of that high end gear, with a construction plan and details, and the specs for the drivers and crossovers. Then go out in the garage, crank up some tunes and the table saw, and build it for not too much dough. With off the shelf, easy to source components.
I've taken mine over to a club and back lined the blues jam, but no major label players showed up. There were some small label guys. Close but no cigar.
For recording, I'd lean towards a di and an isolated track with no rattling gear or noises creeping in. Straight into a good preamp and on to the board.
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An ivenue is a place created by my poor typing skills, further degraded by typing on the touch keyboard on an iPad. Soo..... It well might have been a spelling "correction" made by the Apple device.
You could do just that on Second Life, from what I hear.
Post your music, do virtual gigs, for a virtual crowd.
Post your music, do virtual gigs, for a virtual crowd.
Yeah... Get a U5 and skip to the chase... Love my 12.6 live though... Except when rockin a low powered tube amp through a couple of 15's
last time, and i'll let go of the bone, with no hurt feelings or ill will. i don't care where, how, or why, or what would get the best results. just asking if anyone has ever seen it done. "yes" or "no," has any big name artist ever been seen packing a fearful on stage or studio, for any reason, at any time ever?
(i'm already assuming "no" based on the replies above, so feel free not to reply unless you have a "yes")
...on to other topics.
(i'm already assuming "no" based on the replies above, so feel free not to reply unless you have a "yes")
...on to other topics.
No. Remember outside of TB and the fEARful forum I doubt many people have heard of these cabs, nevermind the big names.
How many have been built in total?
Less than 500?
How many have been built in total?
Less than 500?
Care to be the first?
No big name artist ever played through any of my designs either.
How many big name artists are playing through Meyer cabs for that matter? A few to be sure, but not many.
Yes. Let me check my to-do list:
1-Finish my recovery from neck-down paralysis.
2-Obtain a fEARful.
3-Sign major record contract and tour the world.
Seems like a short enough list that I should be able to fit it all in by the end of 2012
Yes. Let me check my to-do list:
1-Finish my recovery from neck-down paralysis.
2-Obtain a fEARful.
3-Sign major record contract and tour the world.
Seems like a short enough list that I should be able to fit it all in by the end of 2012
Yikes. I really hope that goes well for you.
Yes. Let me check my to-do list:
1-Finish my recovery from neck-down paralysis.
2-Obtain a fEARful.
3-Sign major record contract and tour the world.
Seems like a short enough list that I should be able to fit it all in by the end of 2012
Well, let us know when you're rockin' a fEARful on tour or in the studio then. About Dec. 2012 you say? Cool.
Seriously best of luck with your recovery. I'm only paralyzed from the neck up.
No, never!!!
Wow, that is a bummer - I hope you recover soon. BTW, how do you type - do you have use of your hands or are you using a pencil in your mouth or voice command software or something else? Just curious.
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