I'm no expert by any means, but I have the Series 1 F-Deck. It works great for what I need (cleans up my sound in a dead, dead room at my buddies house). The frequency is usually left quite low~35.
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Looking for an HPF
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I don't think I've ever actually needed to use the volume control--the FOH has always managed volume at the board (and dropped the faders at breaks). My gigs are mostly low-volume to begin with, so I encounter few feedback problems or needs to adjust volume mid-set (and when I use an amp onstage, it's so close).
And I've been playing with one version or another of the FDECK for over 10 years and used the phase switch once. Maybe that's me lucky?
So, the answer is no, not so far! But this isn't really a fair review of the mini for those features: It has only been on the board for practice, recording, and rehearsal since I got it.
Yeah, only the third version, it seems. Their Website is a confusing mess...
Yes, Series 3 and Series 3 Mini have the dual-slope. (I just ordered a Mini, thanks for the input @Jeff Elkins !)
My purpose is for live-use, mostly for speaker protection when I'm using/pushing an amp that's maybe near it's limits, but I also find a HPF filter useful when I'm occasionally getting some room-boom from an amp that may be a little too big for the sound I'm going for. I currently have a Broughton HPF/LPF, and a Broughton HPF. I like them just fine, but I like to leave one with the amp at a couple (secure) rehearsal spots... so I've been meaning to get another one, and the idea of hpfteck's four-pole/dual slope intrigues me.
My purpose is for live-use, mostly for speaker protection when I'm using/pushing an amp that's maybe near it's limits, but I also find a HPF filter useful when I'm occasionally getting some room-boom from an amp that may be a little too big for the sound I'm going for. I currently have a Broughton HPF/LPF, and a Broughton HPF. I like them just fine, but I like to leave one with the amp at a couple (secure) rehearsal spots... so I've been meaning to get another one, and the idea of hpfteck's four-pole/dual slope intrigues me.
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I had the original and now mini S3. no regrets on the mini, I didnt use the volume or phase controls, and the form factor on the mini is much more pedalboard friendly.
More love for the Broughton.
No one has mentioned it, but there's the Genzler RE/Q as well. It includes all sorts of EQ related stuff including an HPF/LPF. great little box
RE/Q - DUAL FUNCTION EQUALIZATION PEDAL - Genzler Amplification
No one has mentioned it, but there's the Genzler RE/Q as well. It includes all sorts of EQ related stuff including an HPF/LPF. great little box
RE/Q - DUAL FUNCTION EQUALIZATION PEDAL - Genzler Amplification
Tech21 Q strip.
Has HPF/LPF (12db slope) and some q mid eq controls. It's a bit more than an HPF/LPF, however it's also useful for DI and tone shaping. It's more like a mixing console eq. And for that reason alone, I really like it.
I do have a broughton hpf/lpf for a pedal board for quick and dirty as well.
Has HPF/LPF (12db slope) and some q mid eq controls. It's a bit more than an HPF/LPF, however it's also useful for DI and tone shaping. It's more like a mixing console eq. And for that reason alone, I really like it.
I do have a broughton hpf/lpf for a pedal board for quick and dirty as well.
I have a Broughton Resonant Filter Equalizer, it's an hpf and lpf with "resonance" controls for each, much like a Wal or Alembic preamp. It's super versatile, and I can't recommend it enough. They're currently out of stock but I would keep an eye out for when they make more.
https://www.broughtonaudio.com/product-page/resonant-filter-equalizer
https://www.broughtonaudio.com/product-page/resonant-filter-equalizer
The Magellan Pre/DI also has an HPF (18 dB/octave slope, ~25-200 Hz range, IIRC)
edwinhurwitz
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I really like the micro-Thumpinator. [sfx] sfx sound: micro-Thumpinator v2
In general, I don't need a variable frequency HPF because all I want to do is to reduce subsonics. Filters can introduce various kinds of issues, phase and whatnot, and I think the micro-Thumpinator keeps those to a minimum.
In general, I don't need a variable frequency HPF because all I want to do is to reduce subsonics. Filters can introduce various kinds of issues, phase and whatnot, and I think the micro-Thumpinator keeps those to a minimum.
I use the Sine Effects HPF. 24dB cut and a variable frequency cut off point. Tightens the low end up nicely and prevents any boominess from wooden suspended stages. I keep it permanently on at about 35Hz at the end of my signal chain.
Even though FDeck says they aren't meant for speaker protection, I still think it would help than not.
I mostly use mine for upright anyway for feedback reasons.
"I think that I should mention something about Series 3, and high pass filtering in general. My documentation talks about the benefits of high pass filtering in terms of the behavior of speakers. However, I'm hesitant to say that the HPF-Pre is a speaker protection device. You can still blow your speakers. In fact, if the HPF-Pre enables you to achieve higher volume by limiting overexcursion, you will eventually run into the danger of burning out your speakers by thermal overload instead."
I mostly use mine for upright anyway for feedback reasons.
"I think that I should mention something about Series 3, and high pass filtering in general. My documentation talks about the benefits of high pass filtering in terms of the behavior of speakers. However, I'm hesitant to say that the HPF-Pre is a speaker protection device. You can still blow your speakers. In fact, if the HPF-Pre enables you to achieve higher volume by limiting overexcursion, you will eventually run into the danger of burning out your speakers by thermal overload instead."
Yeah, the HPF is subtle but noticeable. Fixed at 40hz I believe. Tightens up the sound nicely.
