Behringer V-Verb REV2496 - KILLER OUTBOARD REVERB!! CHEAP LEXICON ALTERNATIVE?

[@captaindapto6463]

I fixed my noisy / crackly outs by soldering a line from the chassis to the I/O board earth. Then I isolated that board from the lower casing with some adhesive foam. It sounds a million bucks now. Finally !

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

Interesting! I've heard of a lot of people isolating the board from the chassis. I'm planning to do this myself soon!

[@slaveksamal]

Nice to hear that you like it. I have two V-verbs here in my studio, both are connected via AES to my RME cards (+ one Lexicon also) and they are excellent. I use them for many years - I insert them as a "external device" to fx slots in my Cubase, so I can use them the same way as classic vst plugins. Love them.

[@CyrilleBoucanogh]

I use the same three (2496+RME+Cubase), but my optical connection refused to work. Have no idea what could be the case.

[@georgegeez8708]

Thank you for this video. I had never heard of this effects unit until I found one locally for sale and one online. Both units are going for under $300 USD. Thanks to your video, I'm thinking about buying one to add to my rack effects units. Great video. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

Thank you, glad you found it useful! It's a great unit that I still use in pretty much every mix I do - I really like it for drum reverbs! Be aware the build quality on them is not great - that said mine is still going after all these years. Occasionally it will glitch out and i'll have to open it up and re-seat the ribbon cables but it's otherwise been fine.

[@JonDeth]

I would go as far as saying it's a Poorman's Eventide. I bought mine for $149 15 years ago brand new, and my only criticism is I didn't buy 2. *It's also a bit extreme for some needs as well where you need a delay, a modulation or a reverb, but you don't need 20 parameters to adjust.* For this reason, I bought 2 Virtualizer Pros, and they have moderate parameter controls, and are ideal for using on a guitar amp's effects loop or when you don't want to spend an hour programming a reverb or modulation for some vocals or an acoustic guitar. I greatly see the Rev2496 as a piece of studio gear to put on your mixing board's loop, mastering through your board or pursuing a commercial quality recording. *With all that said, PC's and even Android tablets provide so much now that a $100 tablet can genuinely replace the powerhouse rack units still on the market today.* Even 20 years ago I talked to a lot of other musicians online that constantly used the phrase, "just mouse it", meaning add your effects with your DAW after the fact.

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

yes, I must admit it can be easier and quicker to pull up a plugin when wanting to dial in a reverb quickly. The interface on the rev2496 is a little clunky and slow. I don't think I'd ever get rid of it though and would recommend it as a useful tool to anyone mixing in the studio

[@JonDeth]

@@TheBunkhouseStudios I haven't used it in so many years I forgot how lol. There have been quite a few unites over the last 20 years with poor control system designs. Zoom had some of the best interfaces with great simplicity in operating them even on the most in depth units, but even their G5 for guitar which is my favorite modeler/FX unit to date was a nightmare. The virtualizer pro, on the other hand, is so simple you can master it in 5 minutes without even looking at the manual.

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

@@JonDeth yeah i think generally these kind of rack units with extensive parameter control are always going to struggle to compete with DAW plugin UI design

[@JonDeth]

@@TheBunkhouseStudios this for sure and even in regards to other hardware, sometimes just 4, 6 or as many as 8 parameters with an intuitive interface are just more convenient. I have had units I outright returned because there were so many parameters, I had no use for them, and they just got in the way. I say this as a shred and sweep metal and instrumentalist.

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

@@JonDeth yep I agree, there's something to be said about simplicity at times. You can get lost in tweaking things rather than just focusing on being creative when there's too much to dive into

[@roelofpaas334]

Funny that these video's always with instruments , I would like to hear them also Vocally!!!....THANKS!

[@roelofpaas334]

@@СергейРостов-я7ю Sorry...I dont understand....but Thanks!.

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

@@СергейРостов-я7ю it was more a case of having to get a good singer in to the studio to record to showcase vocals. Guitar is my main instrument so it was the easiest thing for me to showcase making this video on my own. Nothing to do with advertising - it's a discontinued product by behringer that you can only buy secondhand. I have no affiliation with behringer. I just wanted to make something to help people interested in this unit as I when I was looking at buying one there weren't many sound examples out there online. Also if a reverb isn't good on vocals it doesn't make it bad - that's a daft thing to say! I have used loads of reverbs that sounded killer on something like drums, but didn't work on vocals or other instruments. It all depends.

[@randyh3761]

Great video! So glad I hoarded the one I got new 15 years ago lol

[@DrewProject]

Had one for years always loved it... But honestly I’m not even turning it on anymore since I stopped playing live gigs and im mainly working in the studio creating for KZbin… with today’s amazing itb convolution reverbs what’s the point… it’s just gonna slow down my bounces 🤷🏻‍♂️…

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

I don't use outboard hardware when mixing a ton, as like you say it does slow things down and can be a bit cumbersome. Even when DAW's like Pro Tools have a hardware insert option, the integration is basic and often doesn't work properly. So a lot of the time I find it's a case of 'printing' stuff which can be time consuming. I'm still surprised we haven't seen better software + hardware integration yet. On the other hand hardware can be fun to use with it being more hands on etc, and can make you commit to a certain sound more. Plus for the money what you get in the Rev2496 is great value - you'd spend a similar amount on 1 or 2 reverb plugins alone. In making this video I found some of the extra effects like the choruses are actually really good too!

[@DrewProject]

@@TheBunkhouseStudios oh you’re right! Believe it or not I’ve never even tried the other efx on the behringer 😅. Maybe I’ll play a bit with it when i have some time, I’m kinda curious now 🤔

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

@@DrewProject yeah you definitely should! I hadn't either that much until making this video - I definitely want to start using the choruses and delays in particular in some mixes now!

[@velonaut303]

Been searching for a comprehensive list of algorithms and what system it was barrowed from. Does anyone know where to find such information?

[@davidalonsocastrogarate4776]

Amigo cual es el exeso de pegamento que retiraste? , la mia funciona mal...

[@meilstone]

Honestly, it doesn't really match Lexicon, at least not the higher end range. Sounds very metallic. Maybe the recording is just a bit too wet?

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

@@meilstone the recordings are purposefully on the wet side to show off what the reverb sounds like (from memory anyway, without watching the video myself again.)

[@fragranceofsound]

Hello, you may be my Savior. I had a Behringer Silver Board that had a great reverb on it, Euroroack and it went on the fritz. I used the Cathedral setting. Tried to get another used Behringer effects unit and it was not the same. That one is the only reverb I like. I have a feeling this my have that reverb in it. I am only a bit timid that I may not be able to handle the hot glue issue. I am not that techy. Can you advise?

[@styleguitarman]

i have a thing whit the cable conection to mi mixer i need help sorry

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

You'd need to be a bit more specific than that sorry!

[@mowrer09]

How does it compare to the Behringer 3dfx2000?

[@DaskaiserreichNet78]

The don't own a "Behringer Virtualicer 3dfx2000" but I do own the older "Behringer Virtualicer Pro DSP2024P" The "Behringer Virtualicer Pro DSP2024P" has some very good sounding Reverbs. However the "Behringer V-Verb REV2496" has more available reverb algorithms and a lot of options for adjusting the reverb parameters. it is also a dual engine meaning it can run two reverbs simultaneously either in series or in parallel. If you are not able to get a V Verb Pro I can still highly recommend the The "Behringer Virtualicer Pro DSP2024P" as the reverb algorithms do sound very good. I do not know if the newer "Behringer Virtualicer 3dfx2000" still has the same algorithms or if they have removed them due to legal issues. I also have a "Behringer DIGITAL REVERB DR600" which is a pedal. I don't recommend this pedal as the sound is disappointing.

[@texacomann]

Mine was never frozen up. I bought it New back in the days

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

sounds like you've have good luck with it!

[@Will-hr1qq]

the right output on mine has stopped working, both mic and line. Anyone know if this fixable?

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

probably but I wouldn't know how! Hope you got it fixed?

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

I would check maybe for any cold solder joints on the connector

[@facundobrizuela5346]

for me great sound unit i made captures using impulse respose (convolution) for use in my daw..

[@jaydee3514]

Good idea

[@ugenkfira1987]

God job thank

[@lcaise]

today for 400€ in Germany ... ridiculous!

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

Sadly this often happens with vintage or discontinued gear. Particularly with cheaper kit that becomes considered a hidden gem - once word gets out secondhand prices get inflated. I think add to that the cost of living crisis happening in many parts of the world and electronics shortages the problem is further exacerbated.

[@DaskaiserreichNet78]

Expensive but still worth it in my opinion. After al this unit contains a plethora of ripped off algorithms from units that would cost a eyewatering amount of money.

[@AHRO495]

Katasrofa

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

@@AHRO495 ??

[@tickscollector9029]

Demo is too wet...

[@TheBunkhouseStudios]

That's the whole idea

[@babaganoush4786]

wet is find. I just wish we let it decay longer to hear the tail.