Nanoprobe. That's it, too much Star Trek.
. Damn Borg.
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| Author: | eben [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Portable Effects box? |
Hey everyone. I am in a need for a portable effects box for a reasonable price. This is for my set for small venue, mostly in someone's living room. I don't need a rack mount size, would prefer something that's very portable for about $100. I will be using a 8 channel mixer with this and powered speakers with corded mics. Nothing fancy, just enough to give a decent effects. Looked around eBay and found nothing. Thanks in advance. |
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| Author: | jeffsw6 [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
Alesis makes a couple of small, cheap FX processors. These are not professional-quality units but might be just what you're looking for. http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/na ... 420+201116 I would consider going to a guitar shop and trying vocals through some guitar pedals, too. |
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| Author: | eben [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
Thanks for the info. I will go check it out. I was wondering about the guitar effect pedals. There are plenty of those for sale on eBay at a reasonable price. Would they work with vocals well? |
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| Author: | jeffsw6 [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
eben @ Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:41 pm wrote: I was wondering about the guitar effect pedals. There are plenty of those for sale on eBay at a reasonable price. Would they work with vocals well?
I'm not sure. Some probably will, I bet most won't. I would want to try out specific pedals before spending money on them. A guitar store should have a variety of pedals setup for demonstration. |
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| Author: | timberlea [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
We have (2) probably an older version of the Nanoprobe (at least looks very similar), and using them professionally for at least 8 years, 6 nights a week and never had a problem and they work great. |
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| Author: | mckyj57 [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
eben @ Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:25 pm wrote: Hey everyone. I am in a need for a portable effects box for a reasonable price. This is for my set for small venue, mostly in someone's living room. I don't need a rack mount size, would prefer something that's very portable for about $100. I will be using a 8 channel mixer with this and powered speakers with corded mics. Nothing fancy, just enough to give a decent effects. Looked around eBay and found nothing. Thanks in advance.
I can sell you a Nanoverb for $50.00 shipped. They are $100.00 new anywhere. http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/pr ... sku=182508 |
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| Author: | nightwalker9911 [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
I used a guitar effect pedal once when my rack unit went down. It worked, but it was a bit "Tin Cupish". You just have to patch it thru your F/X send and return on your board. In a pinch it works fine, but for longterm...I really don't suggest it. Hope that helps a bit... |
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| Author: | LondonLive [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
In that price range the Alesis NanoVerb or PicoVerb are about the only things that come to mind. The NanoVerb is a 18 bit the Pico is a 24 bit unit. They are both fairly limited but will do simple FX and do fall into your price range. If you can find yourself a used TC Helicon VoiceTone Create pedal that might be an option also. They are 24 bit with a sample rate of 48khz, very respectable and quite flexible. Guitar pedals are not a good option for many reasons. |
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| Author: | eben [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
Thanks for the info everyone. I found a few NanoVerb right now on eBay for about $30-40 range. I am going to watch and try to bid on those near the end of the auction. I also found Behringer 24-Bit Stereo Multi-FX Processor FEX800 on Amazon for about $50 brand new. Anyone know anything about that unit? Thanks. |
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| Author: | Moonrider [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
eben @ Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:25 pm wrote: Hey everyone. I am in a need for a portable effects box for a reasonable price. This is for my set for small venue, mostly in someone's living room. I don't need a rack mount size, would prefer something that's very portable for about $100. I will be using a 8 channel mixer with this and powered speakers with corded mics. Nothing fancy, just enough to give a decent effects. Looked around eBay and found nothing. Thanks in advance.
Alesis Nanoverb sounds right up your alley . . . http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/pr ... sku=182508 |
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| Author: | supercharged [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
Ive got a DOD multi efx unit that is made to be at the base of a singers stand so he can change efx with his foot. it has a bunch of options and sounds pretty good. I have used it on an effects send - before and it worked well. its not a pro unit but works and sounds like what you are looking for. I don't use it , guess i could let it go for $50 if you wanted it. it has 1/4 and xlr connections too by the way |
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| Author: | timberlea [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
Nanoprobe. That's it, too much Star Trek. . Damn Borg.
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| Author: | Meep70 [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
I bought a Behringer FEX800 for $25 several months ago (normally sells for about $40). I fill in in a club where I use the house system, and wanted a bit more control over vocal effects than what their house mixer, a Mackie CFX12, offered. It has ended up being a fun toy to play with, and at the price, you probably won't find any other 24 bit effects box with more capability. There are those with less-than-glowing reviews of Behringer equipment, but they really do have some gems here and there. This one is not bad, at ll.. Nice and clean. |
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| Author: | stlmusician [ Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Portable Effects box? |
I agree with the behrenger effects. That company gets knocked for no real reason. I have several pieces they make and never have problems with my gear. |
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