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@NURREDIN3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mitch...Why don't these high end channel strips have noise gates? Most don't have de-essers either. Both of those are included in the Drawmer MX60 pro,but it's only around $700.00 .Is there a reason it's not considered "high end"?
@NURREDIN3 жыл бұрын
I have one more question...Other than the de-esser what is the difference between the Rupert Neve Portico II and the Shelford Channel? Are they essentially the same? Do they use the same mic pre-amp?
@sweetwater3 жыл бұрын
@@NURREDIN Thanks for watching! Some channel strips do have de-essers, but many take the idea of recreating a console channel strip literally, and most consoles don’t have de-essers on their channels. Mitch
@sweetwater3 жыл бұрын
@@NURREDIN The preamps in the Portico and the Shelford are different. The Shelford is a more vintage-based design, and uses transformer gain. The Portico is a more “modern” design that uses TLAs (transformer-like amplifiers) similar to the 5088 console. Mitch
@NURREDIN3 жыл бұрын
@@sweetwater Thank you. I'm sold on the Neve Portico II.
@laynehoward28703 жыл бұрын
Videos like this are nothin less than "drug" pushing. I love it.
@soundproof86883 жыл бұрын
And porn. All in one
@pgfinna2 жыл бұрын
Seeing these components and knowing they are essentially one sliver of those giant recording consoles puts in-the-box mixing into perspective
@vigneshkarthikeyan8174 Жыл бұрын
Yeah except technology has gotten a lot better.
@siriusfunАй бұрын
@@vigneshkarthikeyan8174 True, but having done both for 3 decades now, there's really no comparison. The cartoons are always emulating the real thing - some better than others - but I've yet to hear anything close to identical. Cheers.
@marksmusicplace36273 жыл бұрын
nice video. I own the avalon VT737 SP preamp. I like it a lot
@the92project3 жыл бұрын
You know when Mitch comes up, so do the prices. Holy hell!$$$$$$
@tecno83353 жыл бұрын
The Avalon is a beast. I took mines in to be cleaned and serviced. And the tech who was working on it said. "The Avalon is complete OVERKILL for a tube channel strip" The hiphop industry loves it, and not to put racism on a amazing piece of kit but ive notice alot of well... "Rock Guys" they trash it for that very reason. They wont admit it. But ive noticed.
@ddrumdude3 жыл бұрын
Haha it’s not racist mate. There does seem to be an elitist attitude when it comes to some gear in the community to be fair. Like you I have also noticed the Avalon is favoured by the Hip Hop community, but all high quality gear will have its uses in any genre.
@tecno83353 жыл бұрын
@@ddrumdude just pointing out what I noticed.
@PurpleMusicProductions3 жыл бұрын
At least the "rock guys" are at least playing real instruments so they have every right to trash it lololol
@tecno83353 жыл бұрын
@@PurpleMusicProductions Not really. The avalon isn't exclusive to any genre. It's an amazing piece of gear that should be loved by all music genres. I was just pointing out something strange that I noticed.
@wrenchposting90972 жыл бұрын
My brother-in-law bought an Avalon for hip-hop production. I'm thinking about running my synths through it for distortion...
@JohnnysaidWhat3 жыл бұрын
Only could afford one good strip, and Camden ec2 has been amazing for me.
@balisaani Жыл бұрын
Great stuff - just wondering how a video about high end audio gear has music that distorts in the background. Oh the ridicule, oh the irony. Since when do audio people trust the video editor with final cut on the audio quality?
@vadimmartynyuk3 жыл бұрын
Sound examples at 8:16
@Funkybassuk2 жыл бұрын
😂
@RickyMontijo2 жыл бұрын
Me eating ramen noodles and playing a Chinese Telecaster…. “Hmm maybe I do need an Avalon”
@gumminenivijaybabu75763 жыл бұрын
Superb equipment sir
@EatSleepDrumRepeat3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@jorisboulet8137 Жыл бұрын
question , why are they mono? So you need two for a mstyerchannel?
@HyruleDude11 ай бұрын
Yes.
@DalleyMusic3 жыл бұрын
This guy is such a "salesman".
@John-xn6qu2 жыл бұрын
intro song?
@zuhstudio3 жыл бұрын
Two Neve's, no one SSL ))
@Daviddosi3 жыл бұрын
Anyone here Haveexperience with the Aurora Gtqc with vocals?
@reymhd76553 жыл бұрын
All fantastic except for the avalon, don’t think it belongs there tbh
@antoinemasson53073 жыл бұрын
no comparaison ? So sad :/
@dirface3 жыл бұрын
That would be pointless, they're completely different, so there's no such thing as a non-subjective comparison.
@Hellseeker13 жыл бұрын
Some day, I’m gonna get a call from my sales guy “your Manley Vox Box is on the way!”
@HyruleDude3 жыл бұрын
Avalon, Neve and RND are way nicer than MVB.
@manuellujan56252 жыл бұрын
@@HyruleDude why or how are they better sir? I am looking into one of these channel strip and looking for advice.
@mrflynn012 жыл бұрын
This is America, that call can be today.
@foreverseethe2 жыл бұрын
I hope my wife doesn't respond to that call. "Honey, did you order a manly love box"?
@dougleydorite2 жыл бұрын
@@foreverseethe 🤣
@citytonightproductions3 жыл бұрын
Mitch is by far the best sales/marketing guy in the business. Very thorough and cuts through the fluff and tells ya exactly what you need to know about any product. Great job sweetwater
@beethewizard3 жыл бұрын
Agreed City Tonight Productions now he’s doing this amazing series. Kudos to Mitch.
@charlesrocks2 жыл бұрын
The LA610 and the Shelford are the ones I would use every single day.
@terencedennis3972 Жыл бұрын
I just invested in the Avalon 737. Upgraded from the Presonus channel one
@colaboytje3 жыл бұрын
This is for pro's. First learn how to record before you buy any of these.
@frankpaws3 жыл бұрын
Yes because of the cost. Even if you aren't a "pro" but are recording a lot, working your way, any of these would be a piece that would live in your rack through your entire career. In the end, if the music isn't good or recorded and mixed bad, then it is a waste to spend that kind of bucks. I bought a Manley Force a few years ago and its amazing. I even run my guitar DI into software as it just sounds better if I am not micing up a cab with a head. Apollo can give you a lot of these options though as well, giving you more options. If I were new, and learning, I would go that route first, then invest in hardware as you need it.
@clipz12 жыл бұрын
note take is there any intbetween that are good to use to them move up to these
@AndrewStonerock3 жыл бұрын
The DBX 286 is a great entry level channel strip.
@MagicCyclops Жыл бұрын
Saving up spare change and splurging? It would take a lifetime of spare change to afford any of these ….who writes this stuff??
@RB747domme Жыл бұрын
I swear by my 737. It's so versatile, and has crystal clear creaminess and I use it on just about everything. It sounds incredible on drums, amazing on vocals, and really versatile on hard to record instruments like acoustic guitars. I'm going to audition an 8801 next week, as a colleague has one in his studio and tells me it sounds warm and lush - and more like a tube than a solid state, which is typical Rupert. Good list though. I must admit I'm a little jealous of anyone with the Manley Voxbox, and one day would love to get my hands on one, if only to audition.
@fabricator.cap.hill.seattle11 ай бұрын
What's your best songs that you made with the 737?
@bmoklsc2 жыл бұрын
I understood 12% of the words that came out of Mitch’s mouth.
@davidmaraisthecampfireguit25963 жыл бұрын
God, the temptation for these beauties is so strong.... Thanks, Mitch! I saved up for years to get my Shelford and the LA610 - worth it. I would buy them all if I could, but my wife would literally kill me. (These things are gateway drugs, so be careful... highly addictive, in a beautiful way ;)
@claudianreyn45293 жыл бұрын
I think the Chandler Limited - TG Microphone Cassette could totally be on this list. It's one of the best channel strips nevertheless. It has a TG2 preamp, an Opto Compressor TG1 and a Curve Bender EQ. And the Tube-Tech MEC 1A is missing
@johnnyt55143 жыл бұрын
I'm missing the Millennia SST-1 Recording Channel Strip. Extremly versatile and awesome sound.
@ChrisMartinsMusician3 жыл бұрын
You couldn't pry my 610mkII from my cold dead hands. Everything sounds amazing through it.
@tcos3323 жыл бұрын
Have you ever A/B’d it with a 6176? I’m just curious. I own a 610 as well and an 1176 but never owned a 6176 yet, but I’ve loved every time I’ve used one. I dunno just curious on whether to stereo my 1176 with another, or go with a 6176 which people say is as good comp-wise sounding as 1176 is just without the same features, but never had the two in same room or cut a track to compare them with
@ChrisMartinsMusician3 жыл бұрын
@@tcos332 Sorry I have not. But I do want to couple my 610 with an 1176 at some point to get the best of both worlds, especially since the mkII can bypass the comp 100%. You'd essentially get a full featured 6176 that way I guess.
@lightafluident.99502 жыл бұрын
I'm going for an Art Voice Channel when I go for a channel strip. I've already built a vocal chain using separate processors, but now I'm saving to get a channel strip. Can't wait. The Art Voice Channel looks and sounds GREAT. Art is sadly underrated, but it's cool because as long as it's underrated the prices will always be great.
@TrailerHitchRVCenter Жыл бұрын
I have one and it's really great! I've owned and own a lot of expensive gear and that art is great. I've been getting some really great bass. Sounds out of it.
@michaelvanzetten1309 Жыл бұрын
The aRt oF nOise HOw gReat tHo Art Im with yah
@OkayyyBee Жыл бұрын
I’m selling mine if you’re interested. Mint condition, only used for one EP in a smoke free studio!
@RB747domme Жыл бұрын
Trust me though, ART don't necessarily use the higher end components necessary for a quality strip. I would much rather purchase an OctoPre, as it's more versatile, high quality, and built by a better more renowned manufacturer. Please audition one if you can, and put it side by side with an ART to do an A/B if you get the opportunity. It really is worth spending a few extra bucks. For a valuable prizes, you'll get eight topknot channels which you can use on an entire drum kit, or pristine band set up if you put two side by side. You will thank me!
@dannyharpermusic Жыл бұрын
The Art Voice Channel is great I have one plus two more of their preamps I also have the La 610 II I love them all!
@jesseshirtsmusic3 жыл бұрын
Yeah hey IRS I need you to hurry up and get me that stimulus check 😂
@totigerus3 жыл бұрын
you'll need about 7 stimulus checks to get one of these
@markszymanski11773 жыл бұрын
@@totigerus haha, yes was going to say they'll make a fine down payment.
@chickenlickin38202 жыл бұрын
I still want that Avalon
@ChristopherczarSmith3 жыл бұрын
Empirical labs mike-E is so under rated
@chiefyovany5723 жыл бұрын
im about to finally buy my first channel strip. mike e and manley box are neck and neck idk what too choose
@josefk56593 жыл бұрын
I love the mike-E softube plug in.
@lance1346792 жыл бұрын
I can recommend the LA-610 (Mk I) after using one for about a decade. The shelving EQ is really useful for shaping the sound a bit on the way in. I'd pretty well use the compressor on everything, too. Note that this is a very colourful-sounding preamp. I found I had to be careful of the gain staging on the input and output sections to prevent distortion. I'd recommend using an inline preamp for ribbon mics. I use the SE Dynamite. Try is as a bass DI.
@ignacedhont98162 жыл бұрын
I owned and sold the Avalon. Apart from the EQ which was nice, it was nothing special. Voxbox proved a bit better, but people hype these things way to much. The parts inside are definitely not "the best of the best" despite the prices they go for.
@lightafluident.99502 жыл бұрын
I built a strip using separate processors. I bought a Warm Audio mic pre, then I bought an LL2A from Little Labs to compress the signal, then I run that compressor into a channel from an Art VLA Pro. Best channel strip EVER as long as you know how to set your machines.
@fashionlife53482 жыл бұрын
That is the best way to Record the Avalon is great for Clean high gain Vocals
@thinkingape76553 жыл бұрын
The UA 6176 is godly. 🤘
@Creativecoverz3 жыл бұрын
In the UK “Splurge” means to ejaculate
@ShaunBest29 күн бұрын
Why doesn't equipment like these show up with mics & cables after seeing on KZbin as part of the algorithm you can have these and more free for 1 year?
@Il-Cane2 ай бұрын
Is really easy to push forward well known high end products.....useless video
@DanielOrtegoUSA3 жыл бұрын
Very well presented so thanks for posting. I've been a loyal customer of Sweetwater for several years and I've purchased quite a bit of high-end gear. I'm contemplating the latest Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel w/ Microphone Preamp, Inductor EQ & Diode Bridge Compressor. The only thing holding me back is the price is about $400 higher than my budget.
@sunahura3 жыл бұрын
Now im I'm thirsty for a preamp the avalon caught my eye. Get my money up
@MisterRorschach903 жыл бұрын
The intro to this is hilarious. My guy you have the distinct pleasure of being surrounded by expensive pro audio gear every single day of your life. You’ve probably touched billions of dollars in equipment. Maybe getting close to a trillion.
@rumar4u3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see 8 channel strips using 500 series rack modules. Starting with Neve 1073 Mic Pre.
@guitarplayer59325 ай бұрын
do not buy any of this its for pros making big money mixing , for home studio just buy warm audio gear its 99% as good and 1/4 the price
@descargamusicalny3 жыл бұрын
Universal Audio 6176, I'm happy with it. Too bad it did not make this list.
@davidmaraisthecampfireguit25963 жыл бұрын
I love my 6176 too - had to get its little brother too.
@christopherpederson10213 жыл бұрын
Shelford is tops
@unskilled_worker3 жыл бұрын
no time stamps, no direct links to individual strips, up your game sweetwater.
@alpenglow42433 жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with the Avalon VT 737.
@lightafluident.99502 жыл бұрын
Better off building a channel strip using separate processors.
@Erikbuschmann3 жыл бұрын
The Avalon part sounds a bit like Rockwells retro encabulator to me hehe;)
@bjorntheviking16832 жыл бұрын
I'm too poor for this stuff
@muzjikstb3 жыл бұрын
Mitch, will you be my lifelong sales engineer? I swear I'll always answer your calls 😊
@PurpleMusicProductions3 жыл бұрын
I just grabbed the UAD MK610 and now realized how trash my original setup and sound was, hence EVERYTHING will be running through it going forward.
@apostolicway26042 жыл бұрын
Hello, into what interface?
@PurpleMusicProductions2 жыл бұрын
@@apostolicway2604 hello. Sorry for the late reply but I had a presonus 18/24 but now have the RME Ucx 2. A huge world of difference as well.
@iglesiasublimegraciaenharb83333 жыл бұрын
at 7:36 this man drops the mic and walks off with my moneeeeee lol
@jacquelamontharenberg3 жыл бұрын
Great presentation Mitchell. Saving my money to eventually have the Neve in my studio.
@ReynaldoIvanPena Жыл бұрын
That API is SERIOUS
@this_is_jmdub3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was looking for
@penghan91652 жыл бұрын
neve UA610
@gregoryabat39483 жыл бұрын
Avalon has the best customer support i have ever experienced. Hands down.
@lightafluident.99502 жыл бұрын
Yeah but the compressor on the Avalon sucks I've heard.
@snippletrap3 жыл бұрын
Chandler TG Channel also up there
@Kkidzz3 жыл бұрын
Mitch, speed it up. You're just not getting through the script fast enough.............
@gauravsharma-eh7sz3 жыл бұрын
The issue with high priced gears are at any given point of time only few people would be able to use it ,if more people can get a feel or what they are missing out they would definitely go for it when they have that kind of cash
@janivelic23163 жыл бұрын
Tegeler had to be one of 8.🙏🏻
@mrflynn013 жыл бұрын
Sweetwater have great financing.
@christopherpederson10212 жыл бұрын
Not really. Try Zzounds
@MannyXO3 жыл бұрын
I love my Avalon!!
@Stevensonnnnnn Жыл бұрын
Jesus! This will ruin me..
@jeremyryannoel3 жыл бұрын
You guys should let Lynn Fuston shine on some videos, as he’s the “mic guy,” and studios in particular! You and Lynn could be a mega duo!
@jeremyg22453 ай бұрын
The Shelford is so nice, but I’m definitely looking forward to getting a Newton Channel!
@ruthlesscutthroat40303 жыл бұрын
spare change is the same price as a car to this guy
@EckertAndras3 жыл бұрын
Only NEVE!
@Jouyan.T3 жыл бұрын
I‘m missing the Portico Channel II !
@christopherpederson10212 жыл бұрын
Discontinued
@JordanMeyer2 жыл бұрын
Literally impossible to find one
@mruebsam6453 Жыл бұрын
Where is the Millennia STT1? It is from my perspective still the best / one of the very best channel strips on the market…
@mikemorrisonmusic3 жыл бұрын
I’ll take ‘em all!
@djadesi3 жыл бұрын
Took the words right out of my mouth.
@stephenfrancis30310 ай бұрын
I wanna know the diffrence between shelford and newton
@rickythethird7 ай бұрын
i heard one have a ampilfier for recording and tracking vocals in, and one doesnt. or something like that. as well as the eq section only have half the eq points
@bencalhoun8 ай бұрын
The GOAT
@user-fl8qk3xs7p2 жыл бұрын
I just wish you are younger...I watch every video because I like watching you..
@markszymanski11773 жыл бұрын
Drool, drool, more drool... really want to try that Retro soon.
@yowowamedia44353 жыл бұрын
This is a well-produced video and delivers a lot of great info. Thanks!
@MrMediterrano2 жыл бұрын
Shouldn’t this list include KIT BB N105 V2 emulating the Neve 8078 console in Blackbird's Studio A?
@carlosrosariogonzalez42933 жыл бұрын
Does it make sense to buy one of these, only for the signal to pass through an SSL2 interface or should I invest first in a more sophisticated interface and then say, an Avalon, to capture better recordings? My microphone is the Neumann TLM103. Just curious if an interface would change the quality coming from the mic and preamp.
@sweetwater3 жыл бұрын
Hello, Carlos! Though it is true that higher end interfaces offer a better analog front end, conversion quality, and overall better sound quality, the SSL is certainly pro grade and adding one of these channel strips will give you some tonal options over the stock preamps on the SSL. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
@lightafluident.99502 жыл бұрын
Better to build a custom channel strip using separate processors.
@nelson19533 жыл бұрын
oh my god! you speak too fast.😆 my poor brain can't absorve so many things at a time.😆
@lovedeathdisco2 жыл бұрын
somehow, i'm not convinced saving my spare change will afford me this.
@Darksagan3 жыл бұрын
One can dream. lol
@kennethgarcia253 жыл бұрын
grace and millenia have phenomenal channel strips
@colinmacfarlane33013 жыл бұрын
Indeed, as do Tubetech, Focusrite, Summit.....
@mattgaunitzmusic Жыл бұрын
Surprised there’s so little love for the API. I picked up a used one to check out and absolutely love it. Perfect for my needs and super versatile in how I can use it.
@dspoet13 жыл бұрын
I see my sweet thang in the lineup. The Neve Shelford Channel.
@christopherpederson10213 жыл бұрын
this thing is gooey as hell
@thepricillove52443 жыл бұрын
Very good taste. For the price and cachet of Neve it's worth it. Especially when recording clients. They really feel spoiled and special when they see an upscale recognized name. Unfortunately the talent and material oft times makes trotting out the good stuff overkill. The life of a recording engineer is a odd one.
@jaeindiigo3 жыл бұрын
Do you need two of shelford channels? Since it records in mono?
@christopherpederson10213 жыл бұрын
@@jaeindiigo only if you want to do stereo recording
@jaeindiigo3 жыл бұрын
Christopher Pederson I mainly want to do vocals on it for now. Can’t they become stereo in the mix?
@olivermaier-landshut3047 Жыл бұрын
What about SPL Frontliner?Great piece of gear!
@clipz12 жыл бұрын
but which one ahhh god i only got effects on my rack but been thinking to add somthing like this to take the sound to another level ? any help out there ? lol more i lean less i know i think i need the things i look into
@juandejesus11513 жыл бұрын
We need more info about channel strips I’m already bought an Avalon 737 and a Shelford channel I’m still learning before more purchases I need more tutorials
@ManCaveStudio2 жыл бұрын
Between the Avalon and the Shelford which would you use for bass guitar?
@fashionlife53482 жыл бұрын
How do like the Shelford
@UPdan3 жыл бұрын
Right now my orders are facing unprecedented slowdowns coming out of Evansville, Indiana. Strange, the two things I ordered from the East Coast made it quickly. I’m only one state over from Indiana. Maybe, IRS mail is holding up the region.
@mojito66292 жыл бұрын
Should include channel strips from Tube Tech, Millennia (!!) and Aurora Audio
@rook93092 жыл бұрын
I’d actually rather buy 2 shelfords than a car rn…and I need a car too
@beethewizard3 жыл бұрын
Another great one Mitch. Thank you for sharing.
@SadhanaKhawas3 жыл бұрын
I am literally the 999th person who liked this video....
@Mongoosh3 жыл бұрын
i think the porn music makes a perfect fit on this video
@matrixmodulator2 жыл бұрын
0:18 I with i had this kind of spare change lmfao
@bunjumun10 ай бұрын
this video made me splurgo
@stephanelabonte8093 жыл бұрын
Best speakers for studio !!!!!!! Would LOVE to own a pair. Cheers to all.