Product Reviews for Ableton |
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Product Reviews for Ableton Live 8 - Recording and live performance software |
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dan, Stirling.
2011-12-27
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Product Reviews for Akai Professional |
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" VERY GOOD KEYBOARD! "
Danny, Southport.
2011-05-31
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Product Reviews for Alesis |
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Product Reviews for Alesis MultiMix 16 - High Resolution 16-Channel USB 2.0 Mixer |
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" Excellent versatile mixer for every conceivable situation...powerfull EQ - great multi track recording abilities without the cable fuss..all via USB and user friendly bus assignments...crystal clear recording thanks to included Cubase software
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klaus, Herberton.
2010-06-10
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Product Reviews for Alesis MultiMix 8 - High Resolution 8-Channel USB 2.0 Mixer |
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" I have not used its full capabilities yet. "
Sam, Mansfield.
2010-04-20
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Product Reviews for Allen & Heath |
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" Preamps are good, build quality is as you would expect for the low price, save the money & buy the non-FX version, switches have cheap feeling. Support from TAG disappointing to date. Overall good connectability & ease of use, quieter than other cheap mixers. "
Jim, Brisbane.
2010-07-26
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" Good product but unfortunately there is no output for a foot switch to switch off the FX section. It should be there for live gigs. "
Herbert, Hallett Cove.
2010-07-28
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" Sounds Amazing- great Pre-amps and build quality for price! "
Don, Adelaide.
2010-11-22
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Product Reviews for Alto AMX-80 7-Channel Compact Mixing Console |
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" Easy to use, clean sound and takes up half the desktop space for better result than my old 6-channel. "
denis, Adelaide.
2009-08-12
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Product Reviews for Aphex |
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" As a solo acoustic performer, the Acoustic Xciter adds a new dimension to my live sound that is unparalleled by other effect pedals.
Jason Ayres
www.jasonayres.com "
Jason, Perth.
2007-10-08
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" The Punch Factory is certainly everything a good compressor should be. Solid construction, simple to dial in and no noise. I will not gig without it! "
JOHN, Exmouth.
2009-05-28
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Scott, Berry.
2011-02-17
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" Great unit easy to use has made a big improovement to my live sound and studio use "
Dave, moss vale.
2009-01-20
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Product Reviews for Apogee |
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Nick, Canberra.
2008-11-13
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" Sounds excellent on vocals giving warmth and depth producing a polished quality sound. I found overdrive not so good as a preamp for an electric guitar going straight to the desk. Gives bass guitar a nice warmth with a little sponginess, which is for attacking playing styles and funk. "
Gerry, Kingston.
2007-05-13
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" Great DI, very solid construction and road ready. I have several of these in my live sound rig and they have been ultra reliable and user friendly. The inbuilt pad is very handy when using the DI on keyboards and active basses where the signal is very hot. The earth lift is also useful when the mains supply for the stage is different to the supply to the PA, and there may be earth loops. Recommended. "
Bob, Adelaide.
2008-07-29
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" A very good and flexible little pre-amp. I'm impressed! "
Graham, Hay.
2006-10-08
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" What a great interface for my recording system. It sounds considerably better than the pre-amps in my old desk. I love it! "
Paul, Melbourne.
2006-10-08
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" These are great for the price. They really bring microphones - even Shure sm58s etc to life. Also acoustic guitars. "
Russell, Lismore.
2007-02-06
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" It does what it says on the tin! This is a very useful gadget for transferring out-of-print vinyl to CDR in a painless manner. I'm on a Mac mini and use this with Sound Studio &/or Amadeus, along with Click Repair, and the results are excellent. Setup was very simple too.
One point to bear in mind - it sounded like I was getting some bad surface noise on early attempts, but it turned out to be some sort of digital/electrical interference. A too-close USB hub turned out to be the cause, so keeping this preamp away from similar gadgets should solve any similar problem. Once that issue was fixed, the sound has been as good as I'd hoped. "
Michael, Stepney.
2006-10-08
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" I have put in a 3 because my initial testing with phono in on known records shows either a roll off at high frequncies on the Art USB phono-plus pre-amp or my ETI pre-amp was putting out too many highs. I am a bit concerned about this. "
David, Fadden.
2007-09-03
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Product Reviews for Ashly |
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Product Reviews for Ashly MX 508 8-Input Stereo Mixer with EQ and Sends |
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Product Reviews for Audix |
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Product Reviews for Audix ADX20i-P Miniature Condenser Mic for Brass & Woodwinds |
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" The mic works very well on a euphonium. It is a solid well-built product. "
Patrick, Blaxland.
2008-07-18
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Product Reviews for Audix D-FLEX Dual pivot clip with extra wide jaws |
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" Great product, holds the mics to the drum rims really securely, and allows for easy movement without damaging the drum. "
Ewan, East Burwood.
2009-03-11
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" The Best Kick Drum Mic I've used bar none!!!
Now I see what all the fuss is about "
Don, Perth.
2006-10-08
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" Great mics! Really warm, live sound. "
Ewan, East Burwood.
2009-03-11
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" Awesome "
Hugh, Adelaide.
2006-08-25
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" great unit very useful, but it needs a faster firewire port, would be great if it was upgraded to 800 firewire "
ruben, brisbane.
2009-10-25
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" Possibly the best purchase possible for a studio. This saves collecting amps, effects and mics and easily thousands of dollars and hundreds of setup hours to pull extraordinary sounds. The only drag has been Protools which is needed to backup patches. Protools firmware updates have failed after paying a hundred bucks for new amp and cab setups they won't install. And you have to un-install Internet Explorer 9.0! a major programming faux par. Still the 11 Rack is dead easy to program manually, so don't buy another amp, get this thing!! Awesome. "
Paul, LAVINGTON.
2011-09-21
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" Last week I bought a BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer from you guys. I have had one before and used it through my JCM 900 Marshall Head. I have had one about 7 years ago but sold it. It was the one of the stupidest things I have ever done. This device gives you the tone and control that is second to none. Easy to use no fuss operation tightens cords up if that’s what you wish for it to do. Nothing one the market compares to BBE technology. I recommend it for guitarist as an essential part of any guitar set up.
Regards
Andrew Daniel "
Andrew, Melbounre.
2008-02-14
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" if you havent got a bbe sonic maximizer then youre not hearing the full potential of the sound.
its the best "
Franco, Spearwood.
2009-02-09
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" Great unit for guitar. I run it with a Mesa Triaxis pre amp. really gives the overall sound a big boost. It maintains sound clarity. you may have to boost your mid's on your amp eq while using it but the results are great. especially for metal!!
www.anarion.com.au "
Riccardo, Dallas.
2006-08-15
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" This thing gives my whole system a heck of a boost. I'm flawed by the difference it makes! Thanks guys "
Paul, Melbourne.
2006-10-08
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" this is a great unit!, whenever i play without the sonic maximizer now, something feels left out. I would never play without it!! top stuff! "
Spiro, Melbourne.
2006-12-28
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" Bloody Amazing!!! It makes every guitar sound like a million dollars!! The best investment in my rig I have ever made!!1 "
Dan, Sydney.
2007-05-21
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" BBE D82 is a great plug in, especially on loud and dirty guitars its just shaves off the brittle high ends and smooths them off nicely aswell as adding some depth to them - its like a compressor and EQ all rolled in one.... a great little tool to have at your disposal. "
Zoran, Melbourne.
2009-04-13
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" Gantastic product. Sounds great and works without any troubles at all. "
Mathew, Mount Waverley.
2009-09-03
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" Wow! This thing makes my rig sound 10 times the price! I love this pedal "
Dale, Wellington.
2006-08-25
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" This thing is strange. I don't quite know what it does or how it does it, but it makes your sound just that bit clearer, more defined. Quite subtle, you don't really know its on till you turn it off.
I give it a 3, because i think It will be a very personal choice. Probably best tried before bought. I like it it tho. "
Jason, Mildura.
2007-08-27
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" I plugged it in and switched it on and this thing does not seem to do really much of anything for my distorted channel at all. I am running a Randall 100 watt head and cab and using a JS100 Ibanez and although it does alter something of my tone for the better i don't see it as worth the money. But I guess every little bit helps in the quest for sweet tone. I play metal and this didn't do a great deal for the distortion but for clean it sounds alot warmer and fuller. I recommend more for clean sounds, but hey am still glad i bought it as it did help my clean alot and gave more clarity to my distortion. "
Toby, Holland Park West.
2009-08-05
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Product Reviews for Belkin |
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Product Reviews for Belkin TuneStudio 4-Channel Audio Mixer for iPod |
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" very innovative product, a must for musicians with Ipods "
Barry, Valentine.
2008-08-31
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" What a great box. I can't get over the quality and ease of use of this thing "
Don, Perth.
2006-10-08
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" Pedal is fantastic. Gives everything from slight overdrive to dirty crunch distortion, without loosing the bottom end. Very impressed. "
Rick, Dee Why.
2011-06-12
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" The BOSS RC-2 Loop Station is a great little box. Featuring in-built drum patterns, it would come in useful for jamming to yourself, or for capturing chord progressions and spontaneous musical ideas, whether at a gig or at home. Create complex, layered sound and then alter the tempo for experimentation. Or record a complete backing track into the pedal from an iPod or standard CD player, and then jam to it. I found it also improves timing and is a terrific tool for songwriting ideas.
On a side note, the user controls are not entirely intuitive, although the manual comes in handy there. Battery life is not long either - you'll need to get a BOSS PSA-120 9V AC adaptor. Overall, a versatile box to include in your setup.
- John Delany, ADELAIDE SA. "
John, Adelaide.
2007-07-10
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" The Boss TU-80 is so convenient and easy to use, especially backstage when a quick and accurate tuner is essential. "
Jeanette, LOXTON.
2007-03-05
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Product Reviews for CAD 25A Multi-Purpose Supercardioid Microphone 50Hz - 16kHz |
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" I bought four of these as the frontline vocal mics for my sound reinforcement system, used for bands from heavy rock to country and everything in between. These mics replaced some aging Shure SM58s, so they had big shoes to fill. The response from my customers has been universally excellent. They sound and feel great, are rugged enough for constant use and are a quarter of the price of the mics they replaced.
One little wish, is that they had a lockout for the switch, or a non switched version, switches can be a problem when you're at a desk 50 metres or more from the performer.
Apart from that I'm stoked. "
Bob, Adelaide.
2008-06-26
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Product Reviews for CAD EPF15A Microphone Pop Filter with 15-Inch Gooseneck |
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" excelent "
Michael, Forest Lake.
2008-08-30
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Product Reviews for CAD GXL-2200 Large Diaphragm Condenser with Internal HPF |
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" Amazing value. We use it for everything from vocals to kick drum. Clean, clear, articulate. Came with shock mount. Well worth having in your mic locker. "
Carl, Holt.
2009-12-19
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Product Reviews for CAD GXL-3000 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Condenser Mic |
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Bodin, Brighton.
2006-09-06
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" Excelent Product great after sales service "
Michael, Forest Lake.
2008-08-30
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Product Reviews for CAD M-177 Cardioid Condenser with Industrial Profile Design |
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" This mike feels solid and durable and comes in a pretty rugged (tho plastic) case. The shockmount is likewise of high quality. It has been used so far as a recording mike into a phonic helix firewire board - the sound is noise free and warm when compared to the SM58 I've used up till now. Having the filter and dB cut on the mike is a bonus. Only complaint is that the XLR input is a little too "precise" and snug if you are using cheaper XLR leads (tho more expensive leads have worked fine). "
Chris, Emu Park.
2007-04-17
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Product Reviews for CAD TRION 6000 Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser |
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" This Microphone is amazing! The build quality is just superb and it sounds fantastic "
Graham, Hay.
2006-10-08
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Product Reviews for Carl Martin |
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" YOU WANT THE BEST YOU GOT THE BEST, that’s what I would say to you if you asked me how does the Carl Martin bass chorus perform!
The Carl Martin comes with two selectable channels so you can pre-set two different types of chorus effect. I found this useful when doing slides up and down the octave because if you set the speed dial just right you can have a wicked sound mesh between the two channels.
Unlike other chorus pedals the Carl Martin is designed to handle the low end and since I play 5 string basses this was incredibly important to me.
The tone is clear crisp and full it will definitely give you a distinct sound to your playing!
The casing is hard and the knobs and buttons are all very sturdy which is always a concern when buying a pedal that is going to be stomped on repeatedly.
My only small gripe about the Carl martin is the fact it has an inbuilt power supply. You’re probably thinking to yourself why am I worried about this?
My reason is that when your daisy chaining with many pedals the power chord gets in the way but I am sure with careful pedal board placement this will not be as much of an issue.
The Carl Martin is a very expensive pedal BUT any serious bass player will benefit greatly from the fantastic chorus effect it produces which easily dictates the price tag.
My recommendation: Get one of these bad boys and rock out!
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Matt, Melbourne.
2006-09-27
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Product Reviews for Carl Martin CrushZone Vintage Overdrive Pedal |
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" I found the CrushZone really shines when it comes to smooth, warm, rhythm distortion. With the tone set at halfway and the distortion amount set to 1/4, my immediate impression was that of definition and well rounded tone. Separation between notes is quite reasonable and they don't bleed into each other, rather the notes all compliment. With the distortion set at the halfway mark, it becomes quite heavy, and is better suited to lead/solo lines. That said, when setting the distortion amount any higher than halfway, there is little difference to be had, except the tone tends to become a little fuzzier and lack clarity.
Pedal construction quality is very good and user operation couldn't be easier. Overall a solid pedal for rhythm and accompaniment, not as effective for lead (in my case anyway) however I am using humbucking pickups. It may deliver a sweeter tone for single coils. "
Dan Delany, Adelaide.
2007-07-11
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" The boost is massive! Therefore so much can be done with this pedal. However the options this pedal gives, shouldn't be judged from the just its extra "kick" alone. The "Wave" knob has such a simple yet extensive contour to let you zero in on that tone/texture you want, coupled with the "Gain" ranging from subtle blues/rock to a great hard/heavy - but not too overwhelming - distorted sonic wall.
I mean have you ever just wanted a pedal that can turn your amp almost inside out without the bells and whistles? That you can just rely on for headroom, great rock tone and user friendliness? This is it.
The options are true meat and potatoes, no little switches, or extra "little knobs" to distract you. Distortion/Od is way extensive - not one for ultra high-gain metal fans however it depends what you're pushing it through, and with and what volume - but if you're looking for the true essence of what a great live rock rig requires, through a standard tube amp at least - this pedal is highly recommended. The boost and OD work seperately or together depending on how you want to use it, so you can also compare it to like adding two extra channels/stages to your exhisting amps own sound, plus its other features are also such a benefit for those who require an extra "clean out" whether it be for a tuner , extra amp/line out for a blend (handy for fusing sounds for the studio, bound to be more ideas from different users for this one!)as well as the hard-wired power supply which deems batteries and delicate converters obselete. Also this must have to contribute to how quiet this pedal is while also getting the maximum benefit of the 240v towards its power and performance.
It truly is something i have been looking for for a long time, its construction is chunky and solid, and has really transformed my sound for the better. I bought this pedal because it was what I wanted and needed for my sound, not because it "looked good" or was "trendy" and as a matter of fact I don't know anyone else who actually uses them! All I know is I got my moneys worth and its only going to help me make a whole lot more...cheers Richie "
richie, nambucca heads.
2008-12-11
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Product Reviews for Carl Martin Surf Trem Vintage Style Tremolo |
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" Good sounding unit. Slight pop/click occurs when pedal is switched on and off...fairly minor though "
Adrian, Fishermens Bend.
2007-02-28
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Product Reviews for Celestion |
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" I bought Celestion G10's as replacement speakers for a Marshall mini-stack. I would highly recommend this upgrade to anyone "
Chris, TORQUAY.
2008-10-02
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Product Reviews for Celestion G12K-100 Classic Speaker 100W 12 inch 8-Ohm |
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" The G12K-100 is a very balanced versatile speaker. It has little to no 'cone break up' and is suitable for everything from clean to high gain tones. It has a very large frequency range (can handle lots of bass) with smooth highs. "
Julien, Melbourne.
2009-03-24
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Product Reviews for Celestion G12M Classic Greenback 25W 12 inch 8-Ohm |
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Peter, Kingston.
2008-08-29
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" As Celestion say on their site, this speaker really does bring the Celestion signature sound to small practice combos. Very happy with it. "
Robert, Melbourne.
2009-01-07
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" Muscular midrange, Beefy tight lows and a silky smooth top end, perfect for high powered, high gain heads, can maintain clarity with the most obscene amount of gain & EQ. I Matched 2 with 2 G12T-75's for a bigger low end. "
Joshua, Sydney.
2008-08-29
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" Mounted in a 1X12 cabinet as an extension speaker for a Roland cube 60. The set up works well. In open back form the Celestion has added crunch compared to the Roland. It is loud but I doubt the 100dB rating stated by Celestion. "
Mike, SPENCE.
2008-08-09
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" The vintage 30 is a great speaker for medium-high gain amplifiers. It's emphasis on the mid range frequncies compliments lead playing. It's bass response is higher and tighter than that of most other guitar speakers. The speaker 'breaks up' easily making it hard to get a completely clean sound from most amplifiers (especially with high output pickups). It is a versatile speaker that fits well into the mix when bass guitar and drums are present. "
Julien, Melbourne.
2009-03-24
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Product Reviews for Clarity |
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" Midi cables are good value and good quality. "
Richard, Ellenbrook.
2008-12-09
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" Patch cables are good value and good quality. "
Richard, Ellenbrook.
2008-12-09
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" Patch cables are good value and good quality. "
Richard, Ellenbrook.
2008-12-09
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Product Reviews for Comfort Strapp |
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" No problems with this strap. "
Richard, Ellenbrook.
2008-12-09
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" Great strap, really comfortable! "
Andrew, Rowville.
2010-05-05
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Product Reviews for Cort X2-102 - Metallic Red Electric Guitar with Dual Humbuckers |
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" I used to own a midnight-blue coloured version of this guitar and was pleasantly surprised by its build quality and tonal variety. On the day of purchase, I remember being short on time and needing to quickly find a guitar that was similar in spec to an Ibanez and could be used for some teaching work - just something that I could throw around and not have to worry about too much. The Cort X-2 body is very solid, and the finish is flawless. The neck has a slim profile, with a contoured bolt-on neck-joint (typical of Ibanez RG and S guitars) and the humbuckers have plenty of power. Overall playability is quite good and it's very easy to shred with this guitar. The neck pickup has a nice fat clean tone. The bridge can get a little buzz-saw-ish, but picks up harmonics very well and sounds quite thick. Overall, the guitar held its tuning reasonably well - I've also owned a more expensive Ibanez SA model, however the tremolo on this one has better stability. Granted you still get what you pay for, but considering my objectives, the X-2 was ideal. "
John, Adelaide.
2009-01-22
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Product Reviews for Countryman |
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" One of the best DIs out there. Very reliable and indestructable, with great sound quality (although the headroom could be better). For passive pickups, you can't beat it; for actives, you might want a little more headroom. "
Jesse, Kelvin Grove.
2008-12-04
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Product Reviews for Danelectro |
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Product Reviews for Danelectro Bacon N Eggs Guitar Effects Pedal |
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" Wanted this product for a long time. Got it at a great price and was delivered quickly. But unfortunately, it's not very friendly, almost unusable on my basses. I have a couple of guitars which it works a lot better. The volume jump when used as a distortion pedal is MASSIVE. I wouldn't recommend it to be used as an on, off distortion pedal.
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Jarad, Perth.
2006-08-26
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" There are quite a few more expensive octave pedals out there on the market, but as far as value for money goes you can't go too far wrong with this pedal. If you can get over the fairly ordinary looking pink casing - this pedal can be alot of fun!
As far as basic features go - there are two octave settings. 'Octave One' is one octave tone below the fundamental and 'Octave Two' is (you guessed it) two below. Both can be blended into your tone simultaneously as desired - although if you start overdoing the 'Octave Two' function it can start to get too muddy.
The most suprising aspect of this pedal is that it doesn't seem to affect your tone when the device is switched off - one usually doesn't get this when dealing with cheaper pedals and its important if you are a bit of a tone freak like me. It sounds particularly killer with a bit of fuzz before it - instant Smashing Pumpkins/Sonic Youth wall of noise potential. It almost has a distorted synth characteristic to it - and i'm yet to try it, but I'm sure it would sound cool on a Casio keyboard.
You wouldn't try playing chords with this little fella - but then again, thats not really what its for. What it is good for is beefing up single note riffs and adding interesting textures to your lead licks. I've heard some people complain about the durability of the Danelectro pedals, but mine hasn't given me any trouble yet. I own quite a few of them and gig them regularly - if you look after them, they look after you!
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Patrick, Brisbane.
2007-08-30
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" THE best value for money tremolo pedal on earth. Sounds fat and toneful, nails creedence songs with stunning authenticity. Sounds great with any level of distortion you dare throw at it as well. Some tremolo effects lower the output going to the amp but this adds to the guitars sound. Speed and depth controls have plenty of adjustment and be sure to experiment with the Hard/Soft switch. Sure, there are probably better sounding tremolo pedals but be prepared to pay three times as much. GET THIS PEDAL!! "
Mathew, Girraween.
2007-06-06
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Ray, Perth.
2006-08-17
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" I think the fab distortion is one of the best deals for a distortion pedal.For the money it sounds better than i expected. "
david, launceston.
2006-08-15
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" thanks you for this, i really am enjoying it, its really fun! "
Kate, Sydney.
2006-09-20
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Product Reviews for Danelectro Grilled Cheese Guitar Effects Pedal |
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" Kick Ass "
Paul, Melbourne.
2006-10-08
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Product Reviews for Digijet |
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Product Reviews for Digijet 2.4GHz Digital Wireless Guitar system |
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" Absolutely superb!!! I have used expensive cables in the past and this system sounds better than any of them. I get great sound and great flexibilty AEWSOME! "
Graham, Melbourne.
2008-05-26
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" They work really well......oh the Freedom! "
Ben, .
2008-05-27
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" I didn't buy mine from ER but it's a great bit of kit... My 5 string bass sounds way better through this than through my old AKG UHF unit, I now get to hear the low B string much clearer. Low B used to be a bit horrid and unconvincing with the AKG. "
Dave, Baulkham Hills.
2008-06-03
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" This is a piece of junk, first couple days seem ok, then break-offs and static noise, very messy. "
Joseph, Auckland.
2008-06-11
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" Poor sound transmission, around 20 seconds' delay is heard consistently, not recommended for either beginner or expert level. "
Brian, Sydney.
2008-07-08
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" Excellent sounding unit!! This has to be the best value wireless system. Clear, Clean...works a treat! I use mine every week.
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Ryan, Horsham.
2008-10-29
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Product Reviews for Digitech |
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Product Reviews for Digitech RP-50NP Guitar Modelling Preamp Multi-Effects |
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" The RP50 is a great value effects unit that would best suit project studios and home use, particularly if you haven't used many effects before. The quality of each effect (especially the reverb and harmoniser) is remarkably good for the price. On the downside, you can not finely adjust parameters for each effect (such as delay time in milliseconds, tap tempo and feedback level) so the player will need to make do with the presets, which are still quite useable. I wouldn't like to use this unit in a live situation either, for the reason that it is made of plastic and is not durable. Still for the price, one has to expect a compromise somewhere. Recommended for those newer to guitar effects in general. "
JJ Del, Adelaide.
2007-09-02
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Product Reviews for Dynaudio Acoustics |
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" No regrets on this buy. Teamed with the BM5a pair I can hear every detail, and as a result my mixing has improved tenfold. Tasty. "
James, Adelaide.
2010-12-11
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" The EMU 1212m is an awesome sounding card. The Sound quality is breath taking with its punchy basses and brillant high end - all thanks to its 120 db dynamic range and excellent AD and DA converters. It has limited inputs, but that's easily solved via the purpose-built 1820 audiodock or ADAT input. Patchmix is a software mixer that's very powerful, but hard to grapple with without some serious study of its capabilities.
Drivers are solid though I have experienced some instability issues with Cakewalk Sonar, particulary with some software synths. Overall a great card for the money. "
Roger, Melbourne.
2006-08-17
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" This is an excellent keyboard for the price and comes with a good amount of bundled software.
Highly recommended "
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2006-08-15
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Product Reviews for Edirol |
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" This mixer has tonnes going for it and for me very little criticism. I needed a small mixer and had looked around for a while when I saw this. I wanted it straight away. I was tired of lugging big gear but this mixer was small and had all the features of huge. Learning to drive it was quite an experience and I still have to review the manuals when things don't go so well. I use this for live shows and am able to connect it to my Macbook, foh, drive monitors and record all with different mixes. A minor criticism is that it is 2 parts, tho some may prefer this feature. The second unit allows for the input and output along the front and the back. I would prefer all the ins and outs on a single well spaced panel. A cable connects the 2 units (DX Bus) and a short one is supplied. However a much longer cable is available and with this one can run it like a stage box connecting everything away from the work area. It works well as a DAW and I have used it with the programme bundled with it. I prefer to use Logic. I have written a set up procedure for doing live shows as initially I found setup to be complex, setting up Room Acoustic Control, FoH, Fx, Channel FX, monitors, etc. However should one play the same venue you are able to save all these parameters into a scene and switch to that scene upon your return. I understand that as of this date (7/2011) Edirol no longer markets them. "
Rob, Bucasia Australia.
2011-07-17
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" This one does it all.... and has nice software as well.... Here's my quick review (I posted elsewhere) in case anyone is considering buying this interface:
I bought UA-1G to transfer audio tapes to HDD in 16/44 format. I modify high end Hi-Fi equipment and quality maters to me. I was sceptical about the sound quality when I ordered it, but gave it a shot. There's also optical in/out to transfer mini discs as well. So, there's no doubt it is a great value for money. The software looks okay and is easy to use. I am not musician by any means and all I need the software to do for me is to record from one audio track. Sometimes I use input pan, and that’s it. Exporting is from 24/44.1 to 16/44.1. This gives good results and is quick – no re-sampling required. Note here: I extensively tested all options and various export file resolutions. 24/96 works really good with a lot of ambiance and detail. It also sounds least fatiguing! However, the low frequency definition suffers compared to 16/44.1, so at the end I settled for 16/44.1 export format and 24/44.1 capture (with advanced driver in ON position). Selecting the ASIO driver wasn’t the problem neither… I used the reset utility posted above (thanks Simon!)
Now – the sound quality….
In its original form, the sound is a bit soft for my liking. I remember having 002 audio interface (with ProTools 7.3.1) at my place for couple of weeks. This was also a bit soft for my taste… but that was before I modified it. After the mods were done, this audio interface sounded amazing… but it required major rework. The UA-1G sounded similar – soft and slightly shut-in. But still it sounded really good for the money! So, can it be improved? Definitely, but I did not want to go with external power supply. The whole package is very portable and handy, so installing an additional jack for 5V DC in and using low noise external power supply would be really cumbersome. So, the only other solution was to check what could be done with PC USB power (ouch!). Before I start, here are some details about A-to-D / D-to-A chip and DIR chip:
A-to-D and D-to-A chip is AK4556 (very high quality device designed for portable audio)
DIR is AK4114 (very capable digital audio interface device)
So, the hardware is there… but single +5V rail took its toll. There are too many signal coupling caps, but there’s no other way with +5V DC, unfortunately.
And it complies to that thingy: SCMS so it is not possible to transfer MD’s (that were recorded from original CD) digitally (optically) thru the interface to USB and HDD. This pretty much makes UA-1G optical-in useless!!! I did not know this before I bought it.
3 things I did to boost the quality:
1. I used an extra filtering cap at the “input” where the USB power is fed to the UA-1G PCB. The capacitor in question is probably the best (still) available – Black Gate 0.1uF /50V N type. I soldered it on the PCB “under-side” right across black and red wires.
2. The in-series inductor used at the “input” (as filter) is bypassed with a peace of ribbon (wire). The idea is great (to filter high frequency noise coming from the PC USB port)… but it just never works with large inductance in series with power supply rails… The above mentioned Black Gate is great at doing this job. I measured DC drop of 200mV across this choke (inductor) with UA-1G fully “loaded” – so there’s plenty of small diameter wire windings that should definitely be bypassed.
3. The crystal oscillator (6MHz) case was grounded. I used a bit of ribbon (wire) and soldered the case to ground.
The result?
Sound firmed-up and gained in definition – just what I wanted. The original tape and the exported file sounded almost identical. There was just a very tiny hint of softness still present in exported file, but I blame cheap and long-ish USB litz cable for this. The end-result was excellent.
Boky
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Nebojsa, ROSEVILLE.
2010-03-26
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SPENCER, VICTORIA PARK.
2010-03-26
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" This thing is built like a tank and works brilliantly!! An absolute must for any serious rig "
Vincent, Brighton.
2006-08-24
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Product Reviews for ESI KeyControl 49 Plus - 49 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller |
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" It's ok, the very basic stuff "
Leonardo, Alice Springs.
2009-10-25
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" Excellent Product "
Dianne, Deception Bay.
2006-08-16
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Product Reviews for Finale |
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Product Reviews for Finale Finale 2007 Notation Software (Win/Mac hybrid) |
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GLENN, KARRATHA.
2006-11-29
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" Amazing preamps and converters, good design and layout lots of features and bonus software. But, the driver has some problems with my setup and the instrument level button seems like it's about to fall out. "
Jan , Adelaide.
2011-02-17
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Mike, Farmborough Heights.
2010-10-17
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" It kickith butt!!! "
Don, Brisbane.
2011-09-25
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" Great little unit. Quick, hassle-free interface for no fuss recording. "
David, Hove.
2012-09-14
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Product Reviews for Fostex |
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Product Reviews for Fostex FE126En Full Range 5-Inch 8-Ohm Speaker Driver |
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Marian, Hampaton Park.
2010-11-05
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Product Reviews for Fostex FE206En Full Range 8-Inch 8-Ohm Speaker Driver |
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Theo, Melbourne.
2009-03-12
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Product Reviews for Fostex FE207E Magnetic Shielded 8-Inch 8-Ohm Speaker Driver |
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" I used these drivers in a ML TL design by Martin King. When first installed in the cabinets, I was a little dissappointed. However after some tweaking the baffle stop correction circuit and some hours of listening they seemed to come alive.
Bass is strong and tuneful, and well balanced with the rest of the audio spectrum. Voices sound like the artist is in the room with you and they have a wide soundstage. Very well suited to Jazz/acoustic music but they will rock too. They play seriously loud for relativly little "volume" setting on my 40W solid state amp.
Ordering and delivery was prompt, efficient and problem free. "
Michael Herny, Melbourne.
2009-04-27
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Product Reviews for Fostex MC10ST Stereo Set Electret Condenser Microphones |
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Product Reviews for Fostex MR-8MKII - Eight Track Digital Recorder |
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" I found the Fostex MR8 MK11 is a breeze to operate, and the owners manual is spot on, very easy to follow, have'nt burnt down to cd yet but if its like all the other features then this should'nt be a problem, and the effects sound great for a unit in this price range, This unit is a real pleasure to use, Lots of fun. "
GEOFFREY, WALCHA.
2007-02-07
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" great sound "
Michael, Forest Lake.
2008-08-30
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Product Reviews for Furman |
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Product Reviews for Furman M-10xE Power Conditioner with 10 IECs - No Lights |
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" Great product, just what I was looking for. "
Kevin, Parkside.
2008-08-10
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" Basic functions but great price! "
John, Auckland.
2010-03-11
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" Service was fine, and the product has not missed a beat "
Bryan, Brisbane.
2012-02-13
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" good value for the price. Works very well. "
Naomune, Clifton Hill.
2008-10-02
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Product Reviews for George Dennis Mighty Mouse Mark II 30W Amp Combo |
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" I BOUGHT THIS AMP LESS THAT 24 HOUR AGO. HERE IN THE STATES I TRADED A MUSIC MAN RD FIFTY. I DID A GIG A FEW HOUR AGO . MAN THIS THING IS NO JOKE. I MEAN THE CLEAN HAS SUCH A PURE NICE BREAK UP. I DIDN'T MISS THE EFFECTS. GREAT AMP. "
TYRRIA, .
2008-07-31
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Product Reviews for Guitar Pro |
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Product Reviews for Guitar Pro Guitar Pro 6 - Tablature and Notation Editor |
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" My son is never off Guitar Pro 5 - it has really been a great help with his music practice. "
Donna, Mildura.
2006-08-16
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Product Reviews for Guvnor GA-757CE Solid Top Acoustic Guitar Cutaway with Pickup and EQ |
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" Plays superbly!! Amazing instrument! "
John, Bankstown.
2009-03-10
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Product Reviews for Guvnor GA500 - Dreadnought-Sized Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top |
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" Sounds amazing! Probably the best value guitar out there. Thanks guys "
Jake, Kensington.
2008-12-25
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Product Reviews for J and H JM-1000 Digital Metronome and Tone Generator |
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" Features you wouldn't expect for the price, such as volume control and power adaptor input. 9 volt battery is definitely the way to go if you want a metronome that lasts a long time between battery changes. They are hard to come by nowadays so it was great to come across this one. "
Alan, Chester Hill.
2009-07-06
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Phuong, Chester Hill.
2009-10-20
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Product Reviews for J and H JPT-10 True Bypass Stage Pedal Tuner |
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" What are great tuner! Very happy with build quality of this unit "
Rod, Bendigo.
2008-05-24
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" works well, so much cheaper than the big brands but just as good. Always tunes right. "
Brendan, Melbourne.
2008-10-27
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" Works great - tunes and easy to see on stage, what more could a man want besides.... "
Justin, Canberra.
2009-01-29
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Product Reviews for Jensen |
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Product Reviews for Jensen 12-Inch Neodymium Speaker 100W 8-Ohm |
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" Gear setup:
1x12 cabinet plugged into JCM800 with a Les Paul.
This speaker is every old-or-skinny guy's dream, to lift. I've swapped this speaker into a subwoofer box (MDF) and the entire cabinet now feels no heavier in my hands than a 2-3kg carton of milk!
I do not have much experience in trying different speakers, so I cannot give you a heads up on what it sounds similar to, however when playing clean (<9 o'clock preamp) the speaker handles the thick, warm tones without getting fuzzy, and when playing on full preamp gain, the high's remain tight as well.
It all depends on your amplifier of choice on how it will respond (JCM's are quite hi-mid/trebly on high gain), but this Jensen speaker will be able to handle it all in my opinion :) "
Simon, Brisbane.
2009-01-12
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Product Reviews for Kurzweil |
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" Surprising good sound from these monitors. I'm very impressed "
Don, Kidman park.
2010-01-28
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" excellent for running two amps at once w/out signal loss. there's a bit of signal bleed when both channels are off but no big deal. better than a regular ABY because of its pre-amps.
word. "
Dylan, Hawthorn East.
2008-08-29
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Michael, Tanunda.
2011-07-06
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Product Reviews for Logitech Squeezebox Duet - Wi-Fi Music System - Linux Mac Win |
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" Absolutely brilliant item!!! A must have!! "
Don, Adelaide.
2008-09-12
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Product Reviews for M-Audio |
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" M-Audio always seem to get it right. This is a great piece of kit. Simpel to use and has a great sound. I love the interface on all M-audio gear. "
Peter, Belair.
2006-08-24
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" great keyboard, excellent quality value and design, easy to use! "
christopher, TORQUAY.
2008-12-08
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" cool.. f$#%king rocks man "
dale, mt barker.
2009-07-31
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" I have recently upgraded from the Oxygen8 vs to the Axiom 61.. I run it through a Fast Track Pro into M-Powered Pro Tools on Mac, my main use is for the NI B4 organ and the Scarbee pre-bass. Sounds and feels excellent for me, great percussion pads as well. Very happy now, the Axiom in the studio and the Oxygen travels with the Laptop. I am actually pleased i took the M-Audio road a while back as their gear is the most straight-forward to use in my ever expanding Studio. They might offer me a job, lol, i hope this may be of some assistance to you.. Ian
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ian, Sydney.
2009-09-03
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" These are a fantastic set of monitors.
The most outstanding feature is their tight bass response and impressive low frequency exension which dosn't leaving you wishing for a subwoofer like most 5inch drivers.
Highly recommened! "
Daniel Wood, Melbourne.
2010-10-30
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" The M-Audio Delta1010 PCI card with I/O breakout box is basically the best sound quality production unit for your money.
The only downfall are the drivers needed to run the M-Powered version of Pro-Tools. If you're running a 64 bit operating system, pro tools will not work because it is a 32 bit program.
So if you're thinking about purchasing a delta 1010 for the use of Pro-Tools, you may have to downgrade your version of windows to XP 32 / Vista 32 bit.
Other than that...... the best card on the market for less than $1000.
Ali Houssein. "
Ali, Sydney.
2009-08-04
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" Excellent card, rock solid drivers, only thing I find annoying is its hard to figure out which cable is which, it needs a breakout box (or make one yourself) "
Kris, Melbourne.
2008-07-16
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" this is a great card that has a great sound is easy to use and has great drivers but lacks support although now digidesigb has taken over that may improve as it is impossible to get spare parts in Australia "
Peter, Hobart.
2008-12-21
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" A staple of the studio. This is our second 1010, and it does everything we need for a very reasonable price. This card is now miking our drums at 96K, and handles this task with ease. Excellent service from the Electric Room, BTW - thanks! "
Rowan, LEURA.
2009-03-12
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" i found i was able to install the delta 1010 myself easily,i am using nuendo software and an alto 120 mixer,i am a beginner at reording live music at home but it seems to be comming along just fine. "
alan, mandurah.
2010-03-29
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" This is my type of audio card, straight down the line, no bullshit, direct. I'm not looking for widgets and distractions and add ons that cheapen the main function. What I want is the audio to go in and come back out the way I hear it next to the microphone. My specialty is acoustic instruments and true reproduction values. The Delta 66 has these in a no nonsense package where everything has been directed to quality audio.
If you want gimmicks, don't bother, there's plenty of others that can deliver. If you want clarity, the Delta 66 is the one. "
Darrell, Brunswick.
2010-02-04
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" I bought the interface as a gift.My friend seems to be very pleased with it
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cheri, Kaneohe.
2009-02-10
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" Definitely a powerful product that has more uses and capabilities than one could expect. "
Bobby, Blacks Beach.
2010-02-06
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" An outstanding piece of kit. I can put together high quality recordings on demand and on the fly with ease using my laptop, the Ultra 8R, mikes/DI and Reaper.
Construction and finish are of a high order and the rubberized buttons are very good for fiddly angles of operation.
Multi input types, phantom power, midi and a decent PC gui make for a highly flexible package, and it does everything I could possibly want, short of setting up a commercial studio.
Excellent value for money. "
Geoff, Baden.
2010-06-11
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" Good for what I requested but am starting to find some obvious limitations. My fault not the interface or the advice given. "
Michael, Morphett Vale.
2009-04-29
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Product Reviews for M-Audio FireWire 1814 Audio-MIDI Interface with ADAT Lightpipe |
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" I just recorded a soundtrack for the ABC using this thing....say no more! Awesome "
rowan, Mt Barker.
2008-05-06
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" I bought the Firewire Solo after my PCI audio interface was starting to show signs of age, and because a friend had apparently had good results with the USB M-Audio. It took several days to get the drivers to stick (on Win XP), then these only lasted a couple more days before the computer failed to recognise the interface anymore, and since then I've had no success in re-installing the thing. Temperamental installation (make sure McAfee's disabled!!), hopeless manual ("if it doesn't work, reinstall"!??), and no indication that you've had a bad install until you boot up and find that you're not being recognized. After two weeks, still unable to record from it. Definitely not to be recommended. "
Roy, Doonan.
2008-09-15
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" This keyboard is excellent, it works seamlessly with OS X and GarageBand. Just plug it in and it works. Customisation is a bit awkward with having to use the unlabelled keys for input (to reassign the sliders and wheels, for example). But that's not something that I need much so it's not a big deal.
It's a great entry level keyboard to get you rockin' out with GarageBand.
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Adam, Elanora.
2009-05-24
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" A nice mike with very clear sound, especially acoustic instruments. A touch on the bassy side, but that is a characteristic of the type, and you can compensate in the mix for this. Overall very good for the price. "
Geoff, Baden.
2010-06-11
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Product Reviews for M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 - M-Audio Compatible Audio Production Software |
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" What can one say. Its Pro Tools. If you are happy to work though the usual installation "circus" with iLoks and registrations and upgrades etc etc.. Once you finally get there.... Its Pro Tools. "
John, Chatswood.
2008-09-14
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" An absolutely first class "box". It does what its supposed too. For running Pro Tools on a Mac Book Pro with 24 channels on a live gig - nothing can touch it!!! "
John, Chatswood.
2008-09-14
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Josh, Bunbury.
2008-12-04
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" Worked right off. "
Gary , Thirroul.
2010-03-11
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Stuart, Melbourne.
2009-07-07
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" Good value for money desktop audio solution. However there is some background hum which is audible at higher volume settings when playing quiter sounds or when the speakers are silent.
Excellent build quality and there are no complaints on the audio quality.
Background hum possibly a result of the leads "
Jonathan, Woodville South.
2009-08-19
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" Awesome little monitors great imaging "
Dion, Sydeny.
2009-09-03
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" It's a great product but needs a decent EQ software to get the best out of it. "
Rohan, Melbourne.
2010-02-02
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" Really nice monitor speakers the best I have had and i'm glad i got these instead of the more common gaming variety made of plastic. Clean full sound, great build quality. Sounds great using it for music, movies and games. Some have said they are too big but I don't think they are at all, especially when you consider you don't have a seperate sub-woofer to worry about. Would recommend them and I would buy them again. "
Robert, St Kilda East.
2010-04-07
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" This was a Christmas present for my son and I found buying this product from you great "
Pauline, Angaston.
2009-01-08
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Product Reviews for Markbass LMK Bass Head - 2 Channel Preamp 300W |
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" This is the ultimate working bass player's head unit. It is designed to be light (under 3kgs!), compact yet very versatile and powerful. I have (much to the dismay of my chiropractor!) put away my heavy old AMPEG and Trace Elliot Heads and popped this head unit in a little laptop bag with leads, pedals and strap. The second channel gives you the option of using two basses (A/B with a footswitch or use the switch on the head) OR my favourite setting centre switch which allows for a boost to your single bass setting (as long as your bass is in Input #1). This head is very powerful and on many occasion I have played a wedding with a small cab (2x10 Markbass or my Warwick Quad) then headed off to a 1000 patron nightclub and used it through a fridge (6x10 or 8x10).
It is designed to be very neutral in pre-amp tone allowing for the natural tones of your bass to sing through - great if you are active basses or even tube pre-amp pedals with a passive bass for a vintage sound.
Did I mention the power? The LMK has so much headroom that I never dial the master past 12 o'clock with low gain settings. Though I prefer a graphic eq with multiple band (my Trace AH250 had 11 band!) after some time using the VPF control and on-board bass controls I had all the tones that I needed. God bless small design at a great price from a European company. "
Daniel, Melbourne.
2011-08-27
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" Great practice amp that can also be used for quiet rehearsals. The amp has quite good tone, basically it reproduces your bass guitar tone. I didn't use headphones output yet, so I can't comment on that, but it's surprisingly loud, even though I read reviews about its loudness before I bought it. I use it on rehearsals with four brass instruments, accordion and two acoustic guitars and it's loud enough for this setup. "
Goran, Rochedale South.
2010-09-06
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Product Reviews for Morley |
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" this pedal is fantastic , perfect wah tone and boost is a real bonus "
matt, Young.
2006-10-01
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Product Reviews for Morley VAI-2 Steve Vai Bad Horsie II Contour Wah Pedal |
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" Excellent Wah Pedal! Great sound and fantastic features, including the optical switching and spring loaded sweep. "
tian, sth morang.
2008-05-06
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Product Reviews for MOTU 24 I-O Core System PCIx - 24-Channel 24-Bit Audio Interface |
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" I haven't really set it up and used it much yet, but the build quality is excellent. It's a pity the software is MAC based, looks quite useable. I have Cubase Studio 4 anyway, so it's not a big deal. "
Richard, Ellenbrook.
2008-12-09
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Product Reviews for MOTU 828 MK3 Advanced FireWire Audio Interface with DSP |
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" Just amazing!!! You get so much for your money here. The sound quality is superb!! "
Paul M, Normanville.
2008-05-06
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" I still cannot believe the quality of this interface! The first thing I recorded was my siters band. She had previously spent thousands in a pro studio and my recording is as good possibly better than that! WOW! I love it! "
Dale, Hobart.
2007-02-05
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" Perfect for what its purpose is.
Naturally full clockworks (s'ware), functionality only occurs with a proper rack unit.
So... Love it!
Especially the M.O.T.U logo cast into it. "
Peter, East Campbelltown.
2010-09-06
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" Just super....I already have one professional recording and another on the way. This unit is the way to go if you require quality...I love it "
George, Hamilton.
2007-04-16
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" Very pleased with this product. Haven't yet tested its full capacities but so far its great. "
Stephen, Melbourne.
2007-04-16
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Product Reviews for MP SoftKey 37-Key Foldable USB MIDI Keyboard Controller |
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" I'm a teacher, I use Sibelius notation software, I'm all thumbs on a QWERTY keyboard, so I thought I'd give this a go. It's been great, light years from a Steinway [surprised?!?] but it does the job for entering notes, u just have to get used to a firm and deliberate touch on the notes. So portable too! Dont know why more schools dont use them in computer labs; you can just fold them out of the way for other work. "
Marc, Kealba.
2008-08-29
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Product Reviews for MXL Microphones |
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Product Reviews for MXL Microphones 550 and 551R Microphone Ensemble |
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" I found the electric room on the Internet, trying to find the best microphone for my home studio. I purchased this ensemble and it is fantastic. The postage was extremely quick down to Tassie and the product was fantastic, exactly what I wanted. Will definitely purchase from the electric room again. "
Cate, Kings Meadows.
2012-02-14
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Product Reviews for Nady DMK-7 Drum Mic Kit with 4xDM70 1xDM80 & 2xCM88 |
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" Great kit for the price and will be getting another one soon. "
Cathy, Warner.
2008-10-02
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" We bought the Nady Encore Duet GT (Guitar System)
for a professional muso friend of ours, he has
used it onstage and so far, absolutely loves it !
Regards
Brian Doherty
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Brian, Wollongong.
2006-12-07
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Product Reviews for Nady TMP-2 Dual Channel Tube Microphone Preamp |
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Gonzalo, Mexico.
2010-11-07
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" great value for money, well worth it "
Jason, Margaret River.
2006-08-28
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" I found this to be perfect for our live shows. "
Ivor, Deception Bay.
2007-02-28
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" The sound system is extra good/ THE PVC BELT CLIPS ARE POUR IN MANUFACTURE AND HAVE BROKEN AT THE TOP BEND. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE SAME POSITION WITH BOTH MY UNIT AND MY BROTHERS. 0418622291 JOHN ALDERMAN "
John, Worongary.
2008-03-15
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" Very easy setup, great dynamic range and good reception at distance. A mature product BUT look out for the prospective change to frequency allocations that may effect interference in units like this in the next 2 years. Wireless devices are moving up the UHF scale to around 800mhz. This only applies to Australia, I understand. "
Paul, LAVINGTON.
2011-07-06
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Megan, Highgate Hill.
2008-05-06
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Product Reviews for Native Instruments |
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" Sounds fantastic. Easy to use. Does the job very nicely! "
Greg, Bendigo.
2008-06-18
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" I doubt you can get better than this. easy to install, easy to use and quality you'd expect from Native instruments.
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Mark, Gray.
2007-08-27
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Product Reviews for Neumann |
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" Holy Moly!!!! I'm in heaven!!! "
Robert, St Kilda.
2010-03-26
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Product Reviews for Novation |
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Jonty, Aldgate.
2010-10-16
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Product Reviews for Novation X-Station 49 - Synthesiser MIDI Controller and FX Processor |
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" absolutely love it! "
Charbel, Adelaide.
2009-02-09
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Product Reviews for OLP MM1F - Equipped with Genuine Floyd Rose Tremolo |
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" I also have an EVH EBMM and the MM1F comes so close in the feel and the sound it is unbelievable. Great value - I will buy another MM1F for sure. "
Matthew, North Richmond.
2008-09-01
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Product Reviews for Phonic |
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Product Reviews for Phonic Firefly 302 Plus - FireWire Audio Interface 24-Bit 96kHz |
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" I'm quite impressed with this little unit. It works flawlessly for me, using Mac OS X Tiger and can be powered via the FireWire bus, or an external power supply, which is also provided is case you require the small iLink connector (ie. using this device with a laptop). This product also shipped with Cubase LE and I'm quite surprised how fully featured it is. It lets me create up to 48 tracks, with full VST and VSTi support as well as 24-bit/96kHz sessions. The main software limitations, besides track count (although 48 is pretty good) are lower quality time stretch algorithms, limited number of Inserts per tracks and lack of updates/fixes.
The Firefly 302 mic preamps are clean and effective, although not spectacular, but then I can't complain at this price. I would highly recommend this product - it provides an excellent solution if you need an affordable external soundcard that also comes with decent cross-platform DAW software, for composing, audio production and basic demo recordings. "
Licks Delany, Shredwood.
2008-02-25
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" Very impressed. Cant say that I've come to mixing desks with a vast experience behind me, but this desk is pretty damn impressive!
Nice small footprint (didn't quite realise it at first) so it fit's on an already fairly crowded standard desk well.
The controls (faders and pots) are by no means cheap or nasty which was a small concern of mine considering the price, but the smaller footprint means that the solo buttons and some others are a little squeezy to get your fingers to.
HEAPS of features... the firewire connectivity is brilliant and damn easy to setup.. I had it out of the box and recording guitar in stereo and 7 channels of drums inside of 30 minutes (including software install).
Personaly - there isn't a better product on the market for the price ! (and then some)
Cheers "
Damian, Knoxfield.
2006-10-10
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" A very handy tool. Amazing for the price! "
Dale, Hobart.
2007-02-05
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" Works just fine, and with adequate inputs for our application. Compliments beautifully, the larger model that we use for other work. "
Bruce, Nords Wharf.
2007-02-07
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eammon, vincentia.
2008-02-14
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" First rate. Have exceeded expectations. "
Hugh, Clarence Gardens.
2008-07-11
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" Just AMAZING!!! I use these in my main hifi system and I am constently amazed by their performance. Thanks for the great deal ER "
Dale, Berina.
2008-07-12
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Product Reviews for PreSonus |
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" This is a great compressor. i use it weekly at gigs at the local cafes and get great reviews on how clear our band sounds. "
Matt, Brisbane.
2010-07-17
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" I use it everyday in my Studio. it is the best sounding Pre I have ever heard bar none!! "
Jake, Coburg.
2009-09-15
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" Actually I purchased a Phonic Firefly 302.
I am only very much a beginner with recording though I am very pleased with its usability and sound quality of the recordings I am making. "
Mauricio, Byron Bay.
2008-07-28
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" An excellent bit of gear for modest Audio needs...
the pre-amp is nice, and it was essentially plug and play. I have had no problems with the module itself apart from:
*It only monitors in summed mono while recording
*Incorrect audio hardware setups in windows xp can cause Blue screen of death (while using Adobe Audition)
*At higher gain levels pc noise can cross over to your recordings (only above 3/4 gain)
Aside from that, this is a solid bit of gear for those who don't need more than 2 mono/1 stereo inputs recording at a time. "
Matthew, Canberra.
2008-10-12
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" This is an awesome sound card for the price. It has worlds better sound quality than headphone out on my laptop, great MIC inputs, build quality is 10/10. My only, and i mean only qualm was i was expecting the headphone output to be separate channel(s) to the mains output, so i could have used it to cue when DJing but its just duplicate channel to mains. Don't expect high volume out of the headphone output, its not a strong headphone amp. SQ is great but it is only just loud enough with my Audio-Technica ATH-AD700's. "
James, Port Adealide.
2011-02-17
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" Makes a big difference having this next to me when doing session work.
Some say this is only good for when your Central Station is stored away in a distant rack. I beg to differ.
I have my Central Station in easy hands reach in front of me but it's a pain to lean forward and try to find the required CS button on the front rack panel whenever I want to switch monitors or inputs or mute quickly.
It makes it way simpler having this remote right beside my mouse hand with fewer buttons than the CS itself and allowing instant switching and volume adjustment. All while not having to take my eyes away from my DAW session. "
Andrew, Sydney.
2009-04-13
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" This is a very good overview of the Cubase environment. It does assume a reasonable familiarity with computer audio/ MIDI, and should be helpful to those with an existing audio background, be it studio recording or live production. For those who are completely new to recording and digital audio workstations, the steep learning curve will certainly be minimised through seeing this first, then experimenting. Cubase is quite a deep application, and this DVD effectively covers the foundational concepts. Highly recommended. "
John, Adelaide.
2009-04-18
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" It is a real shame that this product is no longer being produced, but I believe PreSonus have produced an updated version. If it's anything like this one, it should be a corker. The Firebox is really easy to use (on a Mac anyway, not sure about Windows) and setup is really logical. It's also an attractive, compact little box. I've done a couple of live gigs in my short time with it and works a treat. "
Matt, New Town.
2010-03-27
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" Great little pre amp with all the inputs I need for singing / songwriting into a mac / logic pro setup. Easy to use and such a small footprint. This thing is tough - built like a brick... Great product I can recommend for anyone trying to get vocals, guitar, keyboard etc. into a computer. The only issue is the firewire cable they supply is the older style firewire pin connection. New macs take the newer cable which I had to buy. "
Jason, Sydney.
2010-10-15
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" Rugged, powerful, high end quality. Much more reliable and higher recordign quality than my M-Audio Fast Track Pro. Only issue with it is that it will randomly stop outputting audio to my monitors, and needs to be unselected and reselected as the default audio device in my Win7 audio panel. No biggie. "
Jennie, Springwood.
2011-07-06
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" Fantastic product. It does exactly what I want it to, which is to record many channels of audio at the same time. One thing is to make sure your computer can handle recording 8 channels, that is probably where recording this way will fail (if at all). "
Tim, Sydney.
2008-12-06
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" Amazing product.. highly recommended
Electric Room was great.. lots of email contact and great service!!
Cat and Mike were great.. I cant recommend enough!! "
Mark, Adelaide.
2010-12-15
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" What an amazing unit. great features and the package is everything you need. Very Happy :) "
Mark, Camperdown.
2009-06-03
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Product Reviews for PreSonus INSPIRE 1394 - 4x4 FireWire Recording System |
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" I'm a music tutor and required a dual-channel interface for portable recording use and playback of 24-bit 96kHz audio, ideally using a FireWire bus, which I feel is better suited to audio/video. This little Presonus unit is similar in size to an Apple Mac-Mini and works a treat. Using a software interface, I was glad to find individual 48V phantom controls, a digital limit function for each channel and a selectable line/phono input. The 2 large FireWire connectors on the rear allow connectivity between multiple Inspire units as well. On the downside there are no balanced outs or physical controls on the unit itself (although this is a minor criticism in my case). Highly recommended for those looking to purchase a straightforward, reliable and portable interface for recording & playback of high-resolution audio. The Presonus website was very helpful also, with up-to-date drivers and software. Thanks to Mike for the recommendation and excellent service! "
John, Adelaide.
2009-06-11
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Steven, Sydney.
2008-12-04
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" This mixer has everything you could ask for in a small format mixing desk, successfully combining the advantages of DSP and metering on every channel with the ease of operation usually associated with an analogue desk. (20 Sound) "
Franc, Adelaide.
2012-02-09
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" The Electric room couldn't have been better to deal with when buying my Presonus Studio live mixer. The Presonus studio live is a great mixer to use for recording straight out of the box, using the free capture software, no mucking around press record and your recording, no messy programs to set up before recording.
The Presonus studio live mixer comes with two free software programs, Capture and Studio one.
If you want to record and perform with a band the preamps on the mixer are excellent and wisper quiet, the digital outputs are just what you would expect from Presonus top notch.
An easy to use mixer with all these features TWO effects units on board, one for FOH and one for Monitors, talk back channel. four subs, and four Auxillaries with inserts on every channel, plus its digital outputs thru firewire for recording.
This has to be the buy of the year.
Not to mention the fat channel, the fat channel is brilliant for compressing, limiting, EQ, adding or subtracting whatever you need per channel.
So far my recordings using the Presonus studio live have come out with more depth and clarity compared to recordings using another companies digital converters.
This has to be the best looking Mixer around. Apart from its sturdy construction, solid sliders and switches, she lights up like a christmas tree.
I couldn't be happier with mine.
I record using the Presonus Studio Live into Sonar 8.5.2 and it works like a charm.
I would definately buy another one if something happened to this one.
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Mick, Gold Coast.
2010-02-15
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" The StudioLive 24.4.2 digital mixer includes all the functions and performance needed for professional live sound engineering, with the added benefit of easy multi-track recording to your laptop. It sounds good, is reliable and the intuitive method of operation makes the transition from analogue to digital a pleasant and painless experience. "
Franc - 20Sound, Adelaide.
2012-02-28
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" Handy piece of gear from Presonus. "
David, Sydney.
2012-09-15
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Product Reviews for Proco |
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" The rat is more than i expected, excellent sound, built like a tank and glow in the dark info. sounds range from beautiful to harsh from slight overdrive, through distortion and fuzz.
the filter control is a very cool feature. "
Cory, Orelia.
2006-08-25
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Con, Lavington.
2008-07-16
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Product Reviews for Radial |
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" It's simple, solid and it does the job well. It may be a little expensive but I doubt you'll ever need to replace it. The Bigshot ABY being passive can be used in reverse as well so you can have one input split or combined to two outputs or two inputs which you can switch between. "
Brian, Portland.
2009-01-08
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" Excellent product, what else would you expect from Radial.
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Scott, Greenwood.
2009-07-06
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" Works perfect "
Nick , Tea Tree Gully.
2011-02-17
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Product Reviews for Radial Bones TwinCity - ABY Amp Switcher Pedal |
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" Works as advertised and is of great quality and transparency to your tone.
I use this to record two tube amps where using a stereo chorus pedal, for example, creates the ground loop buzz when both amps are working together. I’d used the BigShot ABY but it’s passive, the TwinCity being active keeps the volume of the guitar high into both amps, helping keep the same tone and amount of gain from the amps. Setup chain is: Guitar -> TwinCity -> straight into both amps,.. easy!
I haven’t used or needed the drag control. A must for studio dual amp studio application.
Thanks to Electric room for super fast delivery! "
Mat, Adelaide.
2011-02-08
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" Amazing sound! For gigs and recording. My first choice of D.I. for any instrument. Also very strong body to survive any demanding work situation. "
Naomune, Clifton Hill.
2008-10-02
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" Awesome tones! "
Dale, Kenda.
2010-04-02
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Product Reviews for Radial Tonebone TriMode Tube Distortion Pedal |
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" Having a choice of 3 different distotion levels in the one pedal is quite handy the bypass is about 90% there I would recommend the Tone Bone it easilly outperforms the Boss equivelent "
Gregory, Melbourne.
2011-09-14
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Product Reviews for Red Witch |
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" Absolutely superb! "
Dan, Sydney.
2008-05-06
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Product Reviews for Revolabs xTag USB Wireless Microphone System |
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" This item was purchased for use with interactive whiteboards. Teaching staff are able to record audio for the tutorials they create. We add them to our Intranet for use by students.
The applications are currently being promoted to more staff and we will be purchasing at least 3 more next year.
The ability for students of all academic levels to access audio and visual tutorials is a win win situation.
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Symone, Kyneton.
2009-10-20
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" Worth the dollars for easy setup and voice capture in a small setting. "
Adrian, Wantira.
2010-02-03
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Product Reviews for RME FireFace UC - USB Version of FireFace 400 Audio Interface |
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" Absolutely outstanding. This replaced my M-Audio FastTrack Pro, which wasn't bad, but occasionally generated digital noise and had to be reset, and had some issues with mains hum that required me to ground lift my laptop. I went for this rather than a cheaper interface and a preamp and am very impressed. The Mixer interface is excellent and is midi controllable. This means that I can set different mixes for phones monitoring with or without mic monitoring, as well as monitors with or without sub bass, and have it all controlled with a press of a button on my Behringer BCR2000. This also does away with the need for a monitor mixer (I was going to get a Mackie Big Knob but now no longer need to as al the monitor switching is on board). Sound quality is as you would expect, with previous mixes and audio tracks jumping out with clarity and detail. At this stage I cannot fault the device and as it has replaced a preamp, interface and monitor mixer I can justify the additional expense. You won't be disappointed. Just make sure you do not run this with an old slow system. Check the RME site for minimum processing & RAM requirements. "
Jolyon, Mount Eliza.
2009-11-12
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Product Reviews for RME Hammerfall DSP 9632 - High Resolution PCI Soundcard |
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" Ordered from Queensland, took 2 days. Overall brilliant service and a wonderful product !
Thank You Very Much ! Regards, Allen Marlin "
ALLEN, EAGLE HEIGHTS.
2012-09-15
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Product Reviews for RME HDSPe RayDat 72-Channel PCI-express Soundcard |
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" Great unit "
garth, sydney.
2008-10-02
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Norbert, Tweed Heads West.
2009-02-08
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" The Dead Cat is very effective in great reduction of wind noise. But when used on camera shoe mounted microphones avoid using with wide angle adaptors as it appears in shot ! "
ronald, Adelaide.
2009-07-13
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" this mic is the bomb, im not a great singer but it really has picked up and awsome quality to my voice and my clients love it, so if you have the money... buy this "
ruben, brisbane.
2009-10-25
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" This is a great durable mic for gigs. Its great value for money (especially with a 10 year warranty) and is easily up there with the shure sm58 and beta in quality of sound. "
Richard, Queanbeyan.
2010-02-02
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" An excellent mic! I have been using this primarily as a vocal and dialogue mic and it comes through beautifully! Once i applied a pop filter to the over the front of it, the vocals come through warm and crystal clear. great value for money "
Matthew, Brisbane.
2009-02-10
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" I originally bought this microphone for vocal only, but then I soon discovered that not only does it give a professional sound to a vocal track but also guitar (acoustic or amped) drums and anything you wanto record acoustically. really pleased with it.
Great Mic! "
Mark, Townsville.
2009-03-16
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" The best vocal recording mic around...A brilliant work horse. "
Rob, Nhulunbuy.
2009-08-02
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" great microphone, Excellent sound quality and very quiet. "
Mick, Kempsey.
2010-07-28
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" Too easy. The way it should be. Thanks. "
Gregory, Sydney.
2011-02-17
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michael, Brisbane.
2009-03-17
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" I'm using the NT3 as an acoustic guitar mic for live performance. It's a very natural sound, which is just what I was after. It's a little peaky, but that's relatively easy to deal with. An amazing mic for the price. "
Fred, Kaleen.
2010-10-15
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" I bought this item for my husband. He loves it and feels it helps him get the best quality recordings with his digital recorder.
Very nice. "
Cecilia, Byron Bay.
2009-02-09
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" I bought this having read the product info on the Rode website and other internet reviews. I have a Rode NT-2A which is great but I wanted to capture the sounds from my Martin Guitar in stereo. Faced with the option of either getting a second NT-2A for a pair and then dealing with issues such as phasing or mismatch, or getting the NT4, I went with the latter. Sounds are crisp and real with great presence and the mic can be positioned to capture the balance of tones without the boom. Try rotating it one way or the other to adjust the balance. Processing wise I then use some light compression with Vintage Warmer and then widen the stereo image with the Cubase plugin for a great sound. Have not been diasppointed. "
Jolyon, Mount Eliza.
2009-10-20
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Product Reviews for Rode NTG-3 Precision Broadcast-Grade Shotgun Microphone |
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" I rated this mic 4 out of 5 because I know there are better microphones out there. It is however, a brilliant piece of equipment, especially considering the price point.
Pros:
- Very flat frequency resonse, only a slight rise around 10Khz, which makes for slight breathy vocals, and a very crisp sound.
- Weather Resistant - used this for the first time on a dewy night with temps below 12 degrees with no adverse effects - a Schoeps or Sanken would have packed it in way earlier.
- Storage Tube is bullet proof (well, not that I've actually shot it, but...)
- 10(!) year warranty.
- No handling noise, even when whipping back and forth on a boom between two sources.
- Wider sweet spot than most shotguns, but excellent side rejection.
Cons:
- No Low Cut filter (but this can usually be employed on your mixer/recording device or in post)
- Although it is marketed as highly sensitive, I find it does not have a huge "reach". The best position is still right in close. But when you get it right, this mic really shines.
- Instruction manual in box is poor - for a full one hit up the RODE website.
Sounds like (no, better than) a Sennheiser MKH416, but less than half the price! "
Justin, Brisbane.
2009-04-22
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" Hi Rode,
I am a professional musician, saxophonist and studio owner located in Helsinki, Finland.
I have been waiting for a good sounding affordable dynamic large-capsule microphone.
Now i have found it. Rode Procaster. I made this review to help other saxophonists and people in the business
find the Procaster which is a great sax mic for live and studio work.
Rode Procaster
I was very exited when i noticed that Rode had released a new large-capsule dynamic mic at a very attractive price.
Not much more expensive than a SM58. I checked the frequency curve and noticed that it is relatively flat with a small rise
between 2 - 10 kHz. I was looking for a mic to record saxophone, mostly tenor. Modern sounding pop and rock tenor
saxophone needs to be recorded with a mic that is not too bright like most dynamic mics are. I have used ribbon mics often
in studio but they lack some punch that can be found in dynamic mics.
I bought the mic from a local music store and brought it to my studio. I made some test recordings and was happy to
notice that the mic was very natural sounding. In modern digital environment too many mics sound harsh but not this.
It still has a nice open and fresh character, the low end sounded natural too. I compared it to EV RE-20 and Sennheiser
MD421. Procaster was more open and natural than Re-20. MD421 sounded thin and harsh. I made some mp3 clips were
you can hear the results. They were recorded with Motu 828 mic pre. No effects or equalization was used. Gain settings
and mic positions are identical.
I am sure that this mic will be a success and it will sound good in many applications. As a sax mic this is one of the best i
have ever tried. "
Panu, finland.
2009-06-23
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" A great product. So sturdy for what it cost. Warning: it is molded to fit specifically these microphones and there peripherals. Nothing else. It is hard plastic and if it doesn't fit like a glove it'll rattle around. Works great for my ntk gear though. "
Jack, Townsville.
2009-06-09
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" I have used S1s for years now. They are fantastic for the styles of music I play, mainly alt-folk & rock. They bring out a level of detail that I haven't seen any mic in this price range compare to.
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JOEL, DINGLEY.
2009-09-03
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" This fits my ntk perfectly (obviously) and cuts the low frequency vibrations down SO much. Added bonus: It also fits my Behringer c2. "
Jack, Townsville.
2009-06-09
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" Two tiny tripods for two Rode NT3 condenser microphones, one of those also purchased here, working well for my travelling studio. Tripods are compact, well made and flexible. Thanks. P.L Clarke "
Peter, Melbourne.
2009-04-21
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Mark, Perth.
2009-05-25
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Product Reviews for Roland |
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" The A500 is a decent compact keyboard. However the software and keyboard are not easy to sync. It would be better to get the best keyboard and best software separately. "
Philip, Taringa.
2012-02-14
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" The Roland Cube 80X is a well-built amp and could certainly be used for gigging and rehearsals. This particular model also has an on-board looper which is a great tool for songwriting or just playing a short progression and improvising over. Sometimes it's a little frustrating that there is only a 40 second loop time however. I think the clean channel on the Cube is quite reasonable and the brightness switch comes in handy when using the neck humbucker on my guitar. The distorted channel sounds best for me on Classic Stack, but the other presets like Metal are great for achieving good sustain, even at low volumes. The delay is more configurable than on the Cube 60, and the digital reverb is good. Overall, this is a very versatile amp for the price, and I would recommend it to just about anyone. "
John, Campbelltown, Adelaide.
2010-03-29
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" Well made and solid construction. Works great as a multiple source passive mixer (e.g. two or more devices into one amplifier). There is a little bit of volume loss, but nothing major and normal due to it being a "passive" device. Would buy another if needed. "
Matt, Sydney.
2008-10-12
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Product Reviews for Samson |
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" This is a pretty good mic for USB. It is great for my podcasts and is a true plug-n-play device. Very well made too. "
Peter, Belair.
2006-08-24
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Henry, Geelong.
2007-08-27
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" I'm not a muso. I just wanted a decent microphone for recording my own speech on a PC. It does that satisfactoriy in Windows XP using Audacity software. I have been unable to get the mike working in Linux [Xandros]. Maybe Linux will catch up in this respect soon. I hope so. "
Alan, Palm Cove.
2007-10-25
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2011-07-07
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Product Reviews for Sennheiser |
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Product Reviews for Sennheiser EH150 Evolution Closed Headphones |
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" perfect "
Michael, Forest Lake.
2008-08-30
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Product Reviews for Sennheiser Freeport 72-B Instrument System - Wireless 4-Channel |
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Otto, Mulgrave.
2007-09-21
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Product Reviews for Shure |
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Product Reviews for Shure Beta 56A Dynamic LoZ Instrument Cardioid Microphone |
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" beautiful sound on toms love em. "
Andrew, Edens Landing.
2007-02-28
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" Perfect for guitar amps, snare, bass, sax (these are instruments I have recorded with it so far). "
Tim, Sydney.
2008-12-06
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WENSHUO, Chippendale.
2009-05-28
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Product Reviews for SM Pro Audio |
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Product Reviews for SM Pro Audio HP6 - Six Channel Headphone Amplifier |
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" This amplifier is highly functional for professional use. I use it as part of a DJ collective, so each DJ can cue/monitor a different channel, on their own pair headphones, simultaneously. The inputs are selectable, so we can all listen to the same channel at once if we wish.
My only criticism of the product is its requirement that the stereo inputs be a left AND right 6.3mm TRS connection. If you're using adapter cables from, say, RCA to TRS, cables with two RCA connectors to two TRS connectors are much harder to come by (and much more expensive) than cables with two RCA to ONE TRS. If you're using the latter type of cable, you can connect it to the left channel of any input and you will get mono sound in both channels. It's a full mono signal, but it's still mono.
A single, stereo signal TRS input, with a switch to toggle between mono and stereo, would be much better in this regard.
Otherwise, this is an excellent, sturdy product that will be very useful in any professional setup. Its sound is not strictly high fidelity, but it is certainly revealing enough for multichannel monitoring applications. "
Tom, Canberra.
2008-11-12
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Product Reviews for SM Pro Audio PR8E - Flexible 8-Channel Microphone Preamp |
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" This is an excellent purchase for the price. Clear, crisp amplification of our range of mikes for all applications. "
Rowan, LEURA.
2009-03-12
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Product Reviews for SM Pro Audio TB202 - Dual Channel Tube Preamp EQ and Compressor |
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" I just can't beleive the quality of this unit! and the price blows me away more. Superb Thanks! "
Greg, Tsmore.
2008-12-07
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" Amazing bargain. A full hardware VST player for this price??? These will be so much more popular that the existing Receptor on the market that costs about AUS$5000 "
Ben, Kenmore.
2009-03-12
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Product Reviews for SM Pro Audio XPM1 - Compact Rugged Single-Channel Mic Preamp |
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" I was looking for a low noise microphone preamp, unfortunately this unit did not meet my requirements, generating too much self-noise. "
Victor, Salisbury Heights.
2009-09-04
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" Unlike the other user, I got great results with this box! "
Don, Perth.
2010-04-06
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Product Reviews for Sonuus |
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" Wow what a device, i bought a roland Gr-20 years ago and wasnt impressed with it as it made you change the natural way you play, but this device is something different it may only be for lead(monophonic) but man this is a very good device ever to hit here as i can play naturally with most patches and the latency is good, so for the money im very impressed indeed. "
omar, palmerston.
2009-08-25
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Product Reviews for Sonuus i2M Midi Converter & Hi-Z USB Audio Interface |
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" A little unpredictable with notes, plus the monophonic aspect is a lot more annoying than I thought it would be. You need to be a super clean guitar player with this for it to work well -- unfortunately I'm not a very clean guitar player! I find that it works really well with bass guitar however. "
Sascha, Royston Park.
2011-07-19
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Product Reviews for Studio Projects |
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" The CS-5 is an exceptionally versatile microphone. I now have four and find they can be used successfully in almost any application using the combination of patterns, pads and high/low cut filters available. It is a really outstanding vocal mic that normally requires no EQ other than the internal 15K low pass. The best way to describe the colour is accurate with a great sense of presence and "air". They also perform well in almost any instrumental role and do a superb job in choral or orchestral work.
The only thing I've found they are not good at is making a truly horrible acoustic guitar or unlistenable singer tolerable, for that you will still need the usual plugins and tools or something from the seismograph EQ section of your dynamic mic relic selection. The CS-5 is competitive with microphones that cost four to eight times it's price. Physically they are very robust solid plated brass and sufficiently heavy and substantial to make use of a good mic stand essential. They are built internally to a standard that looks like a $5000 dollar product (3 screws, have a look). The included shock mounts are a pleasure in use allowing easy rotation through 360 degrees with the mic solidly locked in when upside down. While effective foam windshields are supplied for those "special" artists I prefer to use the optional aluminium mesh pop filters which leave the top end unaffected.
If I could only choose one type of mic (not hand held) without knowing the job it would have to be the CS-5. Even emulating an old two way radio mic for a dirty drum track is easy using the maximum built in high and low cut. While there are individual microphones that work better for some tasks, they cost far more and are usually less versatile. These are a very evolved and polished product that have been built to last. If they had a different badge on people would be happily describing them as "Modern Classics" and boasting about having bought a matched pair for the price of a small car. Don't "look them over" or "include them in your considerations" At this price just buy some and have the pleasure of using them. "
Roger, Perth.
2010-02-03
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" Great sounding pre-amp. makes everything sound big and sweet. "
Gary, Mildura.
2009-09-05
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Product Reviews for Subdecay |
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Product Reviews for Subdecay Flying Tomato 2.0 Mutant Fuzz Pedal |
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" This is an awesome soonding fuzz pedal! "
Paul B, Happy Valley.
2008-05-07
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Product Reviews for Subdecay Liquid Sunshine - Class A Overdrive Pedal |
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" Absolutely Awesome pedal!!! Smooth distortion...love it!1 "
grape, Darlington.
2008-05-09
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Product Reviews for Symetrix |
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" This is a quality little box for sure. Without being set up properly yet with all the test gear needed, I can't run any objective tests, but a quick subjective listen with ribbons shows the noise level to be very low for sure. …..The counter-RFI measures included by Symetrix as well as the many other refinements in the circuit are a joy to behold. The implementation in the h/ware is likewise top quality…
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Rod, Crafers.
2007-07-10
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" fitted the bill perfectly, worked a charm "
Sam, MOna Vale.
2008-10-13
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Product Reviews for Tannoy |
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" Great fidelity, you can really hear that wide spectrum response "
Matthew, Sydney.
2007-08-27
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Product Reviews for TC Electronic |
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Chi Yhun, Sydney.
2011-09-16
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" Having bought one of these units a couple of months ago, I'm really impressed with its ease of operation, but most of all, sound quality. After connecting it up for the first time, I did an A/B test with this and my existing Presonus Inspire box. Playing back a 24-bit WAVE file on Windows Media Player, the TC Unit had a surprisingly more rounded bass response, while the top end sounded open and not quite as brittle. The stereo imaging is also better focussed. I figure what TC have said about their Jet PLL clocking technology certainly has merit, as the difference is quite noticeable.
Recording works fine and I had no issues using this unit with the supplied Cubase 4 LE software. The main thing to be aware of is that the konnekt units appear to run best under a Texas Instruments FireWire chipset. I've used this with a generic chipset on a PCMCIA FireWire card and ran into issues with the control panel software not opening. However, when connecting to my Mac Mini (which has a Lucent chipset) it works fine. That said, the TC forums always recommend Texas Instruments as the one to go for (particularly if running this under Windows at present). All in all, very happy with my purchase. "
John, Adelaide.
2009-09-06
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" great unit - easy to use and high quality
looks good next to the computer - update drivers were required but easily accessed on-line "
Stuart, Buddina.
2011-12-28
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Scott, Berry.
2011-02-17
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Product Reviews for Terratec |
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Product Reviews for Terratec Phase X24 24-bit 192kHz FireWire Interface with XLR |
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" works without much problem. I wish there is more gain on the preamps. otherwise I'm happy with it. "
Thomas, Sydney.
2007-12-11
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" Stunning Sound!! Really happy with this!! "
Dale, Murray Bridge.
2008-06-19
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Product Reviews for Ultrasone |
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Product Reviews for Ultrasone HFI-580 Foldable Closed-Back Headphones - NEW 2008 MODEL |
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" Without doubt the best headphones i have owned. they are far better than my Sennheisers "
Graham, Bendigo.
2008-05-06
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" They sound GREAT!!! "
Dave, Bendigo.
2008-05-07
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Product Reviews for Ultrasone iCans - WHITE Foldable Headphones for Portable Devices |
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" RRP: $249 of iCans is too high to pay, even they're made in Germany, the sound is overall good but nothing extra special, they do stick with iPod well, the cord could be better quality than is for the asking price. "
Ales, Chisholm.
2009-09-03
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Product Reviews for Ultrasone ProLine 750 Foldable Professional Headphones |
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" Have loved these headphones!! closest thing I have found to listening to monitors in a room. Give you the Illusion that you arent wearing headphones at all.If you have a poorly balanced room to mix in these are a great alternative to room treatment and expensive monitors! "
Leigh, Launceston.
2007-12-28
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" These Pro line are one of the best of closed headphones in the world, still made in Germany. The sound is perfect all around with no sound boxed in. Please, be prepared to give up all those kind of the recordings," garbage in- garbage out" They will truly open a new hi-fi kind of sounding to you. I highly can recommend these to you. Best regards Alex "
Alex, Canberra.
2010-04-10
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" These are very good sounding headphones. Plenty of bass and it's tight and punchy with just the right amount of slam. I feel they are missing a little impact in the sub bass frequency but then again most headphones lack in that area. The bass doesn't seem to interfere with the midrange at all - which is smooth but not recessed. The high frequency is well extended with good retail but never harsh or piercing. Overall the sound is quite balanced with a slight emphasis on the bass. I find it well suited to pop, hip hop and electronica music. "
Jonathan, Sydney.
2010-06-05
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Product Reviews for Wharfedale Pro |
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" I used this speakers for Band sound reinforcement, and i say its pretty good, i used 2 EVPX215 and 6 EVPX15, and the price is very affordable for a beginner like me. "
Bazil, Manila.
2012-05-20
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" perfect for what i need in the studio and live performance. wouldnt mind a second one for extra clarity. "
Jacob, Dubbo.
2010-03-29
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