Analog Haven + A7 = happy Chris...
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Analog Haven, our favorite gear store, will have Adam A7 powered monitors in stock shortly (Friday? Monday? Not long.) In that shipment will be my pair, of course. I strongly suggest you run (don’t walk) to the A7 page at Analog Haven and pre-order your set. Now, it’s worth mentioning that the price for Adam speakers is fixed (think: Apple computers) so since you’re going to buy a pair anyways, and you have to pay more or less the same no matter where you buy them, buy them from Analog Haven, because it’s worth supporting a good store that sells shit we like versus a sprawling mega-store like Sweatwater or ZZounds that doesn’t give two shits about you and your business.
Anyways, they’re a grand for the pair, and hands down the best deal in powered monitors there is right now. I’ll take pains to point out that I’m in no way affiliated with Analog Haven; they’re just my favorite gear store.
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I know you don't have your set yet, but have you heard them yet? Or are you buying them based on reputation alone?
The latter, coupled with writing from people who's opinions I trust. I went to all the music stores in PDX yesterday looking for a set to listen to, with no luck.
I can't afford the S3a set, which is what I'd really like to have. I know I don't like any of the other $1K powered sets; I've tried all of_them_. It is a bit of a gamble, a bit, but an educated one.
I imagine all of you that are tempted will wait for my review; it is, of course, forthcoming.
-CR
They seem to be in short supply. I've had my order sitting in Sweetwater for a couple weeks, due in July 7. I called them today, and they're not due in for another 2 weeks now.
A side note - the people I've dealt with at Sweetwater have been ridiculously friendly and helpful. I was very taken aback.
That's what I don't like about them. ;-) I ordered 2 TRS->XLRF cables and was rewarded with at least 10 emails and two phone calls. It's par for the course with them. I find their aggressive sales to be incredibly annoying; I'd rather deal with one guy I know, in a small shop trying to make ends meet.
-CR
I won't use them because (last I checked) they use FedEx Ground. I won't go into the rant of a dozen reasons why I won't use FedEx Ground ever again, but I called Sweetwater to explain and ask for help. Next thing I know, the "local" manager is personally delivering it to me in his car after hours.
Pro: Good service. Con: FedEx Ground.
Chris nailed it though. Even though I opted out of their email spam list when I ordered, I still got plenty.
One thing to be aware of... I blew my tweeters on my Adam's (we won't go into the brain fart which caused it) and apparently there is only 1 US supplier and they were *very* expensive to replace those sweet ribbon tweeters.
So be extra careful and don't blow those tweeters!
man, I'm glad someone else is thinking of buying these unheard!
I've taken some stick about my (wavering under pressure) decision to do that.
my local (physical) suppliers have all turned to shit in the last year and don't currently carry them. I either have to find time to fly to germany, or I too have to buy them on reputation and recommendation.
I'm curious to see what happens when you get yours.
Also, tell me, what are your thoughts on matched subs?
I don't use subs. They're a crutch for people that can't mix bottom.
-CR
you know, I should have put a bet on that. ;)
I heard a set of these on Friday at the L&M shop in Vancouver (they were either sold or on loan as i could not have them). They were wonderful. I am going to sell the Genelecs i have (or leave the window open and play Poison's greatest hits to lure the theives). Analogue Haven is the best of the best. I deal with Shawn a great deal and i have yet to be disappointed.
i have to 2nd analog haven as a good place to shop for gear. nothing but good experiences there. please report back on the A7's after you spend some time w/them.
not that I have a grand for speakers right now, but once again I'll say that sweetwater were VERY cool about shipping outside the US when lots of places would not.
CR - You are 110% right about subwoofers. Thems for limp wristed trebble mixing soundboys
Hey CR, I know you're liking your Red mic. This looks like a pretty cool special they've got now http://www.vintagemicrophone.com/JShop/product.php?xProd=46
did you get your Korg?
any word on the ribbons?
thx!
That is an excellent deal. Use this link instead:
http://www.vintagemicrophone.com/JShop/index.php?a=crandall1
(AI Affiliate, doncha know!)
I wouldn't buy it personally, as it's the same capsule I already have but an Octava body. But if you want to get in to the Red Fold, that's a good way to do it.
Mike hasn't sent me the Korg yet; he's busy as fuck. As for the ribbon mics, I think the first batch is going out next week.
-CR
I hear ya about Sweetwater. I ordered some of those Auralex foam pads you put under your new ADAM monitors. I got three phone calls before they shipped. I can appreciate that they're trying to bump up the sale ("Do you need a Lexicon 960L to go with your speaker pads?"), but come on already.
I've considered an A7 to use as a center speaker with my S2As. Oh who am I kidding, when will I ever mix in surround...
The A7s were announced a week after I got my S2As, of course. I still haven't heard them, and I'm a little frightened to.
I think its risky ordering a pair of monitors without testing them first (mix on them in your own studio) even tho its Adam...
Usualy monitors are unrefundable. :\
Having said that,Post some mixes and a review as soon as you get them :)
Hey CR, I know you're liking your Red mic. This looks like a pretty cool special they've got now www.vintagemicrophone.com
did you get your Korg?
any word on the ribbons?
thx!
yo, thanks for the tip, guys. I didn't even know these existed. You can get the capsule by itself, too. I've got a few 012 bodies that could be made useful.
and for someone not owning an 012 body it seems pretty good too, as you can also pick up oktava capsules cheap for a variety of sounds, ie:
http://www.oktavausa.com/microphone/SingleOmniCap.htm
i don't suppose they're the greatest capsules ever, but still..are the Oktava caps hateful?
"i don't suppose they're the greatest capsules ever, but still..are the Oktava caps hateful?"
They aren't hateful. I'd say they're the least offensive cheap condenser mics I own. I've used a pair with cardiod capsules for live recordings of shows and have gotten satisfying results. They don't sound good (IMO) up close to anything; I don't like them on amps and vodals.
I wouldn't pay $85 for one. I got mine used for @$40 each (mic, body, and -10db pad module).
The body/amp part comes apart easy, and the board, though tiny, has all through-hole components. So, capacitor upgrades are simple if you can handle the delicate soldering.
So like will these be better than my Mackies?
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