I just picked up the EHX Platform to add to my RNC+HPF SC Loop cord for my dark trinity live set rig. I was also looking at a DBX rackmount comp/limiter (used) for around the same price. I almost returned it after 2 nights of trying to get it to do clean peak limiting. My initial attempts were very colored and heavily saturating the low end which wasn’t my reason for purchasing it. I left it for about a week then decided to spend a few minutes this past weekend seeing if I could get it to work — SUCCESS. I’m not sure how but I managed to get it to not only do clean limiting, but its also adding a fait bit of boost in overall level without letting peaks through.
Probably one of my happiest moments in a long time to see/hear my liveset coming out of a DJ mixer next to a commercial/mastered track and they’re both the same loudness without me having to push the OT/RNC to their limits.
After my gig this Friday when I have more time in the studio I’ll snap some pics of the settings and post some audio examples
It would get me loud enough but some songs would clip a little when I pushed the trim on the mixer high enough to match mastered tracks. It’s been my dream/aim for so long to have the ability to do hybrid sets where my live doesn’t come in sounding weak
The EHX Platform seems to be just the extra boost in level I need and its taming the peaks. I did notice listening to my rehearsal last night that some of the biggest/bassiest kicks and basslines were distorting a touch through the limiter, but I think I can fix that just adjusting the mix.
Still use it yes. My audio is always passing through it but I use it more transparent now. It is three bands so it does affect bass mid and high (of course) - especially at lower thresholds. I haven’t really brought it to concerts since I use compressors in Octatrack which is my main output so it’s not that necessary but just now I’m going to check if I should bring it to my next concert. I’d like to try a good single band compressor and see how it would compare on the master. But I’m happy with it.
Cwejman VC-SC is my go to. It’s like an SSL G buss, but in euro. It’s really expensive and besides live I use it in the studio. There are definitely great alternatives at that price. Just so happened I got it for my studio once and ended up using it live.
Here’s a pic from the net. It had CV control over most things which is neat too!
Hi everybody,
I have a custom built live master processor. I have ordered it after i saw the stimming’s mastering chain with similar things in mind which is fully analog. The order is like compressor - preamp - tape saturation - 2 band eq - limiter with a balanced output and all stereo. İm very happy with it and sound amazing. When i play live i give my master out put from it. You guys can check it from the link. İt was made by cheesy intruments. 200 $ w/o shipping.
