WHAT'S IN MY RACKS?!

[@ColtCapperrune]

What’s your favorite piece of hardware??

[@ShredShed]

My API's, or my Distressors. I'm really diggin the capi stuff since watching your vids. Great job as always man, you're killin it.

[@XChristianNoirX]

Still trying to figure that out lol. Could end up being a capi! You said you track guitars and vox etc through the Heiders and Vp28 platinum, using them for their different qualities, but didn't go in much depth as to which to use why. I still haven't gotten any CAPI gear, but I'm on the edge and can't decide. I'm stuck between the vp28, vp28 platinum, and Heiders still. You told me the Heiders sound good for heavy guitars, but maybe that's very general without knowing why. As far as non-capi, I'm actually looking at heritage for the Neve thing. So far, the demos tickle me just right compared to Bae etc. Thanks!

[@XChristianNoirX]

Oh.. And mainly I'll be doing tracking. Mixing is a plus, but I have to get the sources awesome to begin with and as close to mix ready as possible...and mix digitally for the time being. Lots of diwntubed stuff, but standard as well. I could get a pair of CAPI's or maybe 1 each of 2.

[@XChristianNoirX]

The other thing is.. If it's best to get 2x at the same time for purposes of the units being calibrated together and sounding as consistent as possible. Maybe direct from capi is not a bad thing, but I actually liked a demo of the vp28 with the "cheaper" op amps in a demo I heard over red dots, because it gives a slight bit of more "chewiness" to the mids. I think it's the 1731 op amps, where most people go with gar or red dots. I just found the link here: www.gearslutz.com/board/so-much-gear-so-little-time/845522-capi-vp28-op-amp-shootout.html

[@ProduceGuitarPop]

been using the JHS color box to an embarrassing extent on everything

[@chrisnorwood2302]

We need more videos on rack gear. Like how exactly it’s used! I’m new to producing, and while I’m far away from buying rack gear, it definitely intrigued me! Keep up the good content my man!

[@AkshayAhlawat93]

Dude, honestly. You're a godsend. As an amateur trying to get into mixing engineering/production you have no idea how beneficial your videos are for me. Always very informative and I honestly don't think I could've gotten insight into this gear anywhere else. Thanks, much love

[@LeeDaHitman]

I know the feeling man. I love filling up my 500 series modules. ohh yeah and i need 2 of everything too

[@ColtCapperrune]

Lee Da Hitman Beats it’s like Noah’s Ark up in here! A pair of everything! 😂

[@jasttgan]

@@ColtCapperrune Noah's Ark... lol. I'll have to steal that instead of documenting everything as N+1. That's great.

[@johnbovinette5867]

Colt, Thanks for showing your gear. I love how you went over your Behringer gear and not knocking it down like most people do. You kept an open mind and used what works without spending hundreds or thousands on a patchbay. I like the Behringer patchbay because it's switchable on top. Most of my outboard gear is Behringer and ART.

[@taterfight]

Colt "CAPI"rune. Love the video man.

[@ColtCapperrune]

Tater Fight I’ve been trying to convince them to do a signature EQ named just that LMAO! Thanks for watching!

[@taterfight]

@@ColtCapperrune Haha! I think it would be a hit. Thanks for sharing man!

[@TerryMaplePoco]

haha this was my first thought. I wondered if they were related.

[@tracybeamon7578]

I love your honesty. You seem to really care about others and I appreciate you. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@ProduceGuitarPop]

I would love to see you do a video on the pros/cons of using a hybrid setup compared to mixing completely in the box!

[@ThomasPenninger]

Just as I've been looking more into analog gear lately, thanks Colt! ;)

[@ColtCapperrune]

Tom The Fusician hope it helped!!

[@foxytv4896]

Samson S-Patch is actually the only 6,3mm TRS patchbay that I never had a single issue with (for 10Yrs plus), all others, Neutrik, Behringer and whatnot failed. Plus the Samson patch is configurable on the front. Best (and only?) patch ever.

[@calwells5612]

CAPI stuff is great. I've got a couple VP28s, and I use them on the way in and on the mix bus. Awesome!

[@EbonyIvoryStudio]

Agreed for Tube Tech LCA 2B! I have one in my studio and unexpectedly it became my all rounder compressor for recording and great color for my master bus when in mixing and mastering! Cheers from Indonesia!

[@dulla8469]

subscriber, just cause this is the exact thing i want to see, been getting into analog gear, tryna get some external preamps and then start buying some gear gradually

[@seanmccauley6250]

Great video! Im curious to know how the whole patch bay system works and how its all connected with the preamps and your computer. Thatd be a good sequel video to this.

[@rjb7569]

Hear, hear! So would I.

[@guitaruss7]

I would like to know that also, I am just getting into hybrid mixing and that info would really help

[@SergioMartinez-dp9qt]

I also want to knowww

[@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596]

Lovely video, Colt. Thank you. I see outboard gear as not just beautiful sonic workhorses, but also as gorgeous pieces of visual art, so even they don't get used that often, they're still damn pleasing on the eyes.

[@MackGuffen]

Colt Capi-rrune, I hope things are getting back to normal for you both in health and music. Take care.

[@ColtCapperrune]

You just might be foreshadowing something to come 😜😜😜

[@XChristianNoirX]

You're so cool. All secrets revealed. No obfuscating. No fear. Bad ass.

[@musahenderson]

Colt Capperrune in my racks, my tegeler creme. My fav mic is the Aria. In your rack is the tube tech compressor

[@ColtCapperrune]

Musa Henderson awesome!!

[@andrew..c]

My favorite vocal chain to date has been a Telefunken AR-51 through a Great River pre and Airfield Audio compressor into my RME UFX.

[@danymalsound]

I love the bits about "...never been turned on!" haha That's pure gold...I'm sure most of us have dozens of the plugin version of this scenario lol

[@rjb7569]

What's in the mic locker? As a secondary question, I would be interested in your opinion as to what generic rack items (not brand, but say, mic pre, compressor, etc.) one would need for a small studio. What could one get by with if he was to have one of each necessary item to record/produce/mix a quality track or album? By the way, live drums not required. Voice, guitar, bass, software instruments only.

[@hummarstraful]

I want to clearly state that I love "what's in your rack" videos. Everyone producing music should do one.

[@ScantlessBeatz]

You make some good content I used the wall plug idea when building out my walls to add insulation when I Diy my home studio.

[@oleksandrpozniak]

Currently, my favorite is SSL Fusion. I use eq, de-esser, and transformer. Don't use the drive and stereo widener thingy. The great part of the mix bus as a starting point to have the right amount of top-end and lows to start with.

[@DadRockAndGuitars]

I don't currently have any outboard rack gear, but I used to have an LA-610 MkII that sounded awesome on bass and vocals! So I guess my favorite current rack gear is my Focusrite Clarett 8pre interface :-)

[@mariodelgado03]

Your the man bro! Gonna watch the vid Ina bit, just giving thumbs up and commenting first cuz I already know its gonna be good.

[@rush2death]

Love them vids! Keep going! Can't wait to see you play some music with all that gear. I would incorporate a musical segment on all your videos!!

[@Ninja-pc3gd]

I found out about you when I'm listening to Recording Studios Rockstars Podcast. I learned a lot from that conversation alone. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and sorry for my English grammar (I'm Asian). I'm currently binge watching your videos. 😎

[@mrmemyselfandi9609]

Holy shiz...you weren't kidding when you went for that Tube-tech LCA 2B. I've got the UAD emulations of the CL1B and the MkII...and they're great for that creamy phat sound but I have no doubts the real thing sounds that much better on vocals etc. I'm curious to know how this sounds different than those versions. Dig your vids, thanks for your efforts.

[@pcling5643]

You play very nice music. Love your Tone drunk & 3rd power video. You are so talented. Cheers.

[@frankpaws]

Only think I would say is, get a master clock. The Apollo clock is good but having a master clock really helps the clarity over all IMO. Especially if you add in outboard digital, additional converters etc.

[@fedorvoronovcomposer]

Very stupid question/number of questions, but: 1) is there a way to take the amps out of combo's and organise them in a rack manner, and 2) if step 1 is possible, is it possible to mix the signals and if so, what would be necessary or should the go to one mixer connected to one set of speakers? Again I probably sound like a baffoon, but this interests me, much, like I have a couple of amps each with their unique tones, tonal qualities, but having them all with different speakers is just not sensible in terms of usage of space

[@stephanedanis]

Just fell on this video and you've inspired me to start working hybrid. Keep up the good work!

[@dulla8469]

every engineer or studio owner should do this thing

[@Smlmusic2650]

Thanks a lot for your recording tips trying to make better recordings.

[@jayt9519]

Hey Colt, absolutely loving the channel and thank you for sharing your information. I’m a newbie just setting up my home studio to get into the music game here in the UK, can you get the Capi here? Would also love a video on what plugins you use or recommend? Thanks again your video’s definitely helping me out, keep up the fantastic work 👍

[@malabarspyder]

I like my TC M-One XL multi FX pretty versatile!

[@larryjeffryes6168]

Great topic and just what I happen to be looking for right now - new to this. Why only the bottom fasteners installed? If not all four, I'd have thought hang the units from the top. ???

[@heathceccato2953]

Can you explain how you put the master fader out and back in the computer? Cheers Colt this is awesome stuff. Love the thickness in your productions.

[@corderowashington7289]

Wow never thought I would hear CL1B not being the go to compressor when tracking vocals in Nashville

[@draztiqmeshaz6226]

That hafler is better than good if its in working order. LOve mine, had it for like 15 years now. Last year let out the magic smoke somehow. New amp? NO. Instead lovingly build new boards, upgrade caps/switches/connectors, and troubleshoot in non-existent spare time when it doesn't immediately work again.

[@CalTN]

It is very cool how well you know your gear. How long did it take you to acquire your current set up? What do you run your signal chain through for your overhead drum mics? Would like to see you do a microphone rundown also.

[@lukescapee1234]

Question about using outboard gear with vocals. If you’re compressing and processing your vocals before they’re tracked, how do you tune them? Or are you only compressing them lightly before it goes into your daw?

[@adriansanchez4875]

Yeah , I would say , use anywhere from a 2:1 ratio, maybe 3 or 4 , nothing more than that and threshold around - 10db , if you're not sure

[@lepontquimenela]

Do you also have a pair of Tube-Tech? Loved the video. Keep them coming!

[@pL0ydism]

Omg the timing I just asked you about some modules!!!

[@crestiferj2689]

really nice rig. curious what daw you are using and how you are interfacing with the apollo 16, particularly for hardware inserts.

[@guitaruss7]

Hi Colt, great video dude, what are you using to label your cables? Keep up the great work, I really love the Capi gear👍

[@officialzachzmonay]

So could you make a video on how all of it is connected? From the mic to all of the equipment to your daw? I see all of the equipment but don’t know how any of it is connected to each other

[@danielelise7348]

My favorite piece of gear is the TC Electronics 2290,what a reliable beast & the Fairchild 670,😏but anyway,back to reality 😁

[@nickr3526]

I've always wanted to delve into more outboard / rack gear but simply could never afford the investment. Could you go over how you go about the routing? How does everything get into Pro Tools? For example, your mix bus? Does it go through the UA? Would appreciate some insight as I'd love to learn more about rack gear.

[@FynnOliverEmonSill]

Scrolled through your recent vids, hooked, this is my first vid to watch; but f'k looking forward to watching more....I THINK I AM AN INSTANT FAN...my boy crush...lol

[@roandenn933]

Hey, Colt! I noticed that you don’t mention having a pair of EQ’s on your stereo mixbus. Did I miss that? Or is is not necessary? Thanks, man. Your vids are the best. Wish you all the success in the world.

[@mylespetty1830]

Just subscribed to your channel. Entertaining and informative. Cheers . Myles from Melbourne, Australia.

[@Patriots21777]

Could you do a video on how to connect everything together ?

[@alvincornistamusic8754]

Wow just wow!! What add more character? Outboard processing Line level signal running through a CAPI preamp only or a CAPI eq only? The question is for only one or the other? Thanks!

[@davidpietila1322]

Great video! Could you do a video on those CAPI compressors? I'll need to hear them to believe it's more versatile than an EL8 ;)

[@drewmullen9311]

This channel always delivers👍 needs more subscribers

[@jackman00110101]

You should def get the Black Lion Audio mod for the Apollo

[@BillBene67]

Excellent video. I love content like this....Very Interesting that you like the LCA 2B over the CL 1B. I love Tube Tech gear. Just top quality. I love the plugins too. Have you ever compared the LCA 2B vs a Plugin? Thanks

[@jppagetoo]

When you are using the LCA 2B compressor for vocals do you also print a raw vocal track uncompressed? Or are you post processing the vocal track? Are you using it as a limiter or doing true compression?

[@rudiwillems1166]

mr. Absolutly great stuff gear pro sound, 4K video awesome Thanks to share , my Tegeler Creme, i like the 500api box you self made. i will see how connect patchbay to your gear with preamps enz.....

[@mckiddy55]

Awesome buddy. Thanks for info !

[@heleomopi]

Hey Buddy help me out. How are routing Uad n protools for avoiding delay while using analog inserts . Cheers from Ohio. Thanks for always sharing the love!

[@natan_abdala]

Fantastic video! Quick question Colt (or anyone who can help). When you say that a certain compressor or EQ lives on your vocal chain while mixing, do you treat them all as hardware inserts in Pro Tools? I ask because I have a few hardware units connected to my patch bay, but not as inserts. I use a Summing mixer and everything is wired to the patchbay. Anyways, when I send the vocal to a certain output, it goes to a compressor. Still, the issue is that ultimately, the hardware’s output ends up being the final stage in volume and not the fader, since the channel fader is acting as the input to the compressor, making impossible to do any automation. I hope this makes sense. Any help would be appreciated 👍🏼

[@DMKahn]

Hey Colt, have you ever tried 2 of your Capi comps for bus duties?

[@ColtCapperrune]

I have not, I’m sure it would sound cool, personally not being able to match the left and right channels via step controls would keep me from doing it. But I’m sure they are absolutely usable in that scenario

[@larryjeffryes6168]

I actually wondered about running a harsh brittle guitar/amp situation thru a de-esser just to see ehat it sounds like.

[@justinknollenberg8120]

Bro love your channel. I need a comparable compressor that’s less than half the cost of that tube tech. I’m sure it’s great but dang if I spent almost 5k on a compressor I’d need a place to live again. Please can you recommend a more affordable unit that might help say under 2k.

[@aboveaverageaudio5773]

So what did it take to get you from where you were to where you are now? Consistency?

[@dab7963]

Do you build your own capi gear? Can't wait to hear this stuff. It seems priced like Ñeve and API and you still need to build it too? Seems like currently only 4 modules are prebuilt.

[@kevbelanger1179]

You’re Definitely not alone needing a pair of everything lol... love CAPI*

[@TwentyMinuteGuitarPlayer]

Awesome videos man! I’m getting a 500 series rack together. What opto amps are in your BT50s for your vocal chain? What ones do you recommend? Thanks again for the great videos!

[@EriksonRudy]

Great video mate. Is this the first chain in line before comp,eq etc? How you set the gain on your Capi fd312? Line mode or mic mode with pad ?

[@androcci]

How about the rupert neve shelford channel? With the mic pre, compressor, & EQ?

[@robertparker3580]

nice gear man!

[@nemerid]

Your patch cables look cool. What are they ?

[@jeffdombrowski4736]

Loved this video. Do you get alot of additional latency running all that outboard gear while mixing? My favorite pieces of gear I actually just picked up is a Warm audio 73eq and the new warm audio bus compressor. Both must of come from hogwarts cause they're full of magic.

[@gusdee4844]

Thinking about buying the warm audio bus compressor! I actually want a stam but apparently theyre weird with their order process.

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

I just want to be first to say Nice Rack!

[@ColtCapperrune]

Jerry McKenzie hahaha I was literally sitting here waiting for someone to say it 😂

[@rjb7569]

Yes, sometimes you do need a pair.

[@Ricksterpt]

Hi Colt thanks for turning me on to Trace Audio. I got my first 312 with instrument. Built like a tank and sound great. What do you suggest the 2 track master. I have RN Summing going into a Tegeler Cream- Cream to Api 312 A to D THEN OUT OF API TO 2 RN 542'S THEN TO MY Aurora Lyxn N...I want to use the API A to D for GTRS and get 2 Capi's to take its place. What do you suggest. Thanks Colt.

[@gitarman666]

TT over EL7? Also did that Apollo burn up 3 years later now UA told me to 1 space vent over and under but they also said they test them stacked for heat stress So who knows

[@natcoziay]

Thanks for the video! Good stuff. I have a question for you. I'm currently setting up a 32 channel mixing console. I would like to use all mogami cabling but mogami is expensive. What brand of cables do you use to set up your patch bays and outboard gear?

[@tylermiller3706]

Have you ever had to service your tube tech? I’m looking into buying one but have seen several people talking about the “adjustment” you have to make to them every six months. Just wanted to know your thoughts on this

[@alexchubbymclynn6060]

Colt, thanks for your videos, like them much! Could you please make a "for Dummies" video with regard how you use external gear (compressors, EQ, etc) with DAW. Or at least route me to the video that contains this topic. Patching is a question of vital interest.)) Thanks and lots of regards from Russia!

[@AndrewTelles]

Hey Colt, love the content man, really great stuff! I may have missed it, but what rack cabinets are you using? Cheers!

[@SoundScienceMediaWorks]

You mentioned at some point you owned a vintech 273 as your buss pre amp before the heiders. Why did you get rid of it ?

[@sammytheman8994]

Nice man! I’m in the beginning of building my first rack (I bought a furman power conditioner) Do you only put the screws in the front mounting the gear, nothing in the back for extra support to support the back of the rack effect unit? ? I feel like only putting screws in the front to mount everything is a lot of weight on the front holding the whole unit. But most studio rack cases don’t have rear mounting rails only the front. Is this normal? Only mounting screws from the front will be enough to hold the equipment? Any help is so appreciated man

[@shanesmane]

epic video bro! that b roll was awesome to watch!

[@ColtCapperrune]

Thanks!! I appreciate it!!

[@catman6089]

As a drummer, I can't imagine having so few mic pres lol

[@ThaKing01]

Bro I would live in here for life

[@Ricksterpt]

Love your channel brother where can I perchase some already built Capi gear. Awesome stuff brother.

[@ColtCapperrune]

Thanks! Hit up Trace Audio on Instagram. Tell them I sent you, that’s my recommended builder

[@andrewsintel]

Pairs ALWAYS - never know when you need stereo ;)

[@waynehartman6364]

Thanks Colt for the in depth look at the gear. After years in the studio, I've now just got a small home studio but the "gear quest" is still in the blood. more...More....MORE... ugh.... I'm not sure I can afford to watch you're videos anymore.. :>P There is so much good gear nowadays it's amazing. We've come a long way. Been doing my homework on Capi... looks great... I think they owe you another 11 space 500 series rack!!! Thanks Again... er, I think...gotta check my budget.....

[@guitaruss7]

Wayne Hartman. If your soldering skills are fairly good, you can save a ton of money, building your own capi pre amps. I built 4 vp28’s and it really wasn’t that difficult. The op amps were the most difficult part, they are smaller than I thought they would be🙃 and quite a few components. I bet I could build a vp26 in 2 hours way less components and they sound great!

[@waynehartman6364]

@@guitaruss7 Hi Guitaruss7, Thanks for the reply and information...yeah soldering skills are pretty good. I've been looking hard at the Capi.... I think my first move is to build a 500 series rack.... then say a prayer and dive into the actual products. Thanks again.... have a superb day !!!

[@mahartman]

Hey Colt, Just curious about your power situation. I see alot of those power guys and just want to understand how to power things and turning on things in sequence. How do you tackle this?

[@enriquetomo7067]

Tx for sharing ur experience 👍💯

[@TrevorHuntMusic]

Every time I watch your videos I realize how much of a recording amateur I am! Lol

[@fireonmcginnis]

No hardware audio summer? I wonder what he uses for summing?

[@GreccPerspective]

All I have is a Clarett 2Pre and Yamaha speakers and an sm58. I got studio one. Haven't even started yet. lol

[@rjb7569]

MM: Would like to hear how it goes. Have considered the same item (and the 4pre) as well as a couple of other interfaces to get going.

[@GreccPerspective]

@@rjb7569 Its professional interface at a reasonable price.

[@eman0828]

@@GreccPerspective Focusrite doesn't market the Clarett as a "Pro" product. Its acutally still a Prosumer product otherwise the Clarett range would of been sold under the Focusrite Pro division with its higher end stuff like the RedNet. RED, ISA etc. Pro Audio interfaces typically have AES, MADI, DANTE / AVB, Word Clock In / Out. Professional interfaces also has more head room typically between +20db to +24db reference "pro level" on the line inputs and line outputs because pro outboard gear is calibrated to output at the maximum +24db or +4db RMS reference level. Driver support is another thing, typically far longer driver support than Prosumer interfaces. MOTU, RME and Lynx still makes drivers for its early 2000s interfaces years back.

[@jeffreyjbyron]

Where can we hear your mixes?

[@sincroastro1969]

Awesome video! Could you please help me, i'm looking to buy some 500 series for my mixbuss, I want to get more colour, depth and clarity. My first idea is to by the pope audio bax2020! do you consider that could be a good choice or you prefer some capi option to get the job done? thanks

[@popkorn256]

Kind of a noob question: do you actually use that many compressors? :)