nikki-k
Experienced
I will be trying to refine capturing IRs, but for now, I have created these. I am not sure if I like these or not yet. I do know that I actually like them when doing the "stereo cab, pan both center, stack a NF and FF IR" thing (ala Scott P. ). I am not sure which FF I like best, but I found myself playing for almost 30min with one of the FFs plus my EVM12L 3in Edge TC30 IR and.. wait for it.. the Recto Orange. I love my EVM12L cab, and have never owned a Mesa Rec before, but the Axe model is.. mmm!!!
Same as before:
Earthworks TC30 mic, Earthworks LAB102 preamp into Axe-Fx II.
Axe-Fx II out to Peavey M2600 power amp into customized Dean Markley 4x12 (only top two 12" loaded; EVM12L 200w).
The TC30 was set a few hairs above the floor for two IRs, and then set ~1m high for the other two IRs. I captured one on-axis (centered, perpendicular to cab), and one @ ~30deg off for each height.
As I stated: I am not sure about these yet. I wish I had Jay's mojo with this stuff. Mine are a bit.. lacking, and in more ways than one (IMO). However, as I said, I did have a blast using them afterwards. Would love some feedback! Not sure if any tips or tricks could be gleened from listening to/using these. We live in a duplex, and it is not a big one at all. Our main room is my home studio, a D&D den, a library, hangout, etc. The room is about 18' x 25', give or take, and 8' high. It is partially treated, and I did manage to get some blankets up to reduce what reflections there are. All the books, stuffed animals, and treatment help quite a bit.
Enjoy!
EVM12L_2m_FO_TC30 (EVM12L, 2meters from cab, Floor On-axis, TC30mic)
EVM12L_2m_F30_TC30 (EVM12L, 2meters from cab, Floor 30deg off-axis, TC30 mic)
EVM12L_2m_1mO_TC30 (EVM12L, 2meters from cab, 1m high On-axis, TC30 mic)
EVM12L_2m_1m30_TC30 (EVM12L, 2meters from cab, 1m high 30deg off-axis, TC30 mic)
For those who missed my previous IR post, I am cutting/pasting below. All of the EVM12L named IRs are of the same cab, and I am using a pretty simple naming scheme.
Same as before:
Earthworks TC30 mic, Earthworks LAB102 preamp into Axe-Fx II.
Axe-Fx II out to Peavey M2600 power amp into customized Dean Markley 4x12 (only top two 12" loaded; EVM12L 200w).
The TC30 was set a few hairs above the floor for two IRs, and then set ~1m high for the other two IRs. I captured one on-axis (centered, perpendicular to cab), and one @ ~30deg off for each height.
As I stated: I am not sure about these yet. I wish I had Jay's mojo with this stuff. Mine are a bit.. lacking, and in more ways than one (IMO). However, as I said, I did have a blast using them afterwards. Would love some feedback! Not sure if any tips or tricks could be gleened from listening to/using these. We live in a duplex, and it is not a big one at all. Our main room is my home studio, a D&D den, a library, hangout, etc. The room is about 18' x 25', give or take, and 8' high. It is partially treated, and I did manage to get some blankets up to reduce what reflections there are. All the books, stuffed animals, and treatment help quite a bit.
Enjoy!
EVM12L_2m_FO_TC30 (EVM12L, 2meters from cab, Floor On-axis, TC30mic)
EVM12L_2m_F30_TC30 (EVM12L, 2meters from cab, Floor 30deg off-axis, TC30 mic)
EVM12L_2m_1mO_TC30 (EVM12L, 2meters from cab, 1m high On-axis, TC30 mic)
EVM12L_2m_1m30_TC30 (EVM12L, 2meters from cab, 1m high 30deg off-axis, TC30 mic)
For those who missed my previous IR post, I am cutting/pasting below. All of the EVM12L named IRs are of the same cab, and I am using a pretty simple naming scheme.
Finally posting a few.For these, I used an Earthworks TC30, and an Audio Technica AT4047 (no rolloff) with an Earthworks LAB102 mic pre.
For an amplifier, I used an old, reliable Peavey M2600 (clean amp, qualifies for use as part of an FRFR; supposedly -1dB 20-30kHz).
First up, my customized Dean Markley 4x12 cab. It has two EVM12L speakers in the top half, and has some insert baffles. Cool cab, one of my all-time favorites.
I shot this one with the TC30 aimed dead-on Center, on axis, about 2" off the cone; next, same but 6". Next, 3" out, outer Edge, on axis. Finally, swap the TC30 for the AT4047, move it out to about 18" or so, just slightly off center. Yes, the last one is catching both speakers; I did push it away slightly, in an attempt to capture more of one speaker than both, but without the time and energy to get some cans on and place it "just right".. well, it is what it is I like it, as it opens up the EV a bit IMO. The 4047 is a really sweet mic, and I chose it over others for its tonality.
Lastly, I shot my Greenback loaded 2x12. One speaker was covered with a blanket (not easy enough to do with the EV loaded cab, unfortunately). I then placed the AT4047 about 18" away, aimed nearly at Center, on axis. I am also uploading a previosuly captured Greenback IR I did when I first got the Axe II. It is not the best, but provides an interesting blending option. This one is an SM57, off axis, edge-facing-in.
The AT4047 captures are more for a blending option. I figured that with the stereo cab option in the Cab Block, it might be cool as a blending IR.
Enjoy!!!
(total attachment pool is limited to 1M, so I am linking externally)
EVM12L 18in AT4047
EVM12L 2in TC30
EVM12L 6in TC30
EVM12L 3in Edge TC30
Greenback 25w 18in AT4047
Greenback 25w 3in Edge, off axis SM57