Members Bobby1Note Posted September 2, 2010 Members Share Posted September 2, 2010 Any of you guys ever used, or come across this unit? Apparently, Lab.gruppen has recently re-introduced it. Any idea how much $$$$? http://labgruppen.com/products/lake_products/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted September 2, 2010 Members Share Posted September 2, 2010 Not something that carries enough bang for the buck at this level. It's a pretty specialized piece. Have you looked at the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby1Note Posted September 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 2, 2010 I can't seem to find a price. All I see are press releases, and forum discussions. I understand that it was a highly regarded processor when it was the Dolby/Lake processor, and that it eventually went out of production. I assume this is something along the lines of a high-end version of the dBX DriveRack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted September 2, 2010 Members Share Posted September 2, 2010 I can't seem to find a price. All I see are press releases, and forum discussions. I understand that it was a highly regarded processor when it was the Dolby/Lake processor, and that it eventually went out of production. I assume this is something along the lines of a high-end version of the dBX DriveRack. Ummmm, a lot higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby1Note Posted September 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 2, 2010 Yeah, I figured that part out already. :lol: What's the $$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted September 3, 2010 Members Share Posted September 3, 2010 Rough guess is around $6k. (USD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted September 3, 2010 Members Share Posted September 3, 2010 Your rough estimate is pretty accurate IIRC.We have several of the Dolby units. They won us over against anything else out there. I'm hoping LG will carry on with the quality. I'm pretty confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby1Note Posted September 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2010 At what level do you start thinking of such a processor? I see folks talking about them in the "ultra-high-end home theatre forums. What about "live" applications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted September 3, 2010 Members Share Posted September 3, 2010 At what level do you start thinking of such a processor? I see folks talking about them in the "ultra-high-end home theatre forums. What about "live" applications? When it makes financial sense and the riders demand it or you lose the show. Frankly, in this economy, I can't see a practical need until you are working in the rareified air of the top say 5%. Even then the ROI may not pencil out but ego and greed don't always meet the ROI criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted September 3, 2010 Members Share Posted September 3, 2010 At what level do you start thinking of such a processor? I see folks talking about them in the "ultra-high-end home theatre forums. What about "live" applications? Pretty much what Andy said. As most of you may have figured out, ROI on sound equipment isn't very good, and doesn't get much better at the top, in fact sometimes it gets worse, depending on the market. But, when you're at the top of the heap, you pretty much have to keep up with the demand for new technologies and fulfill the better part of national act riders. That leaves you with relatively few choices for gear, and you have to choose what you like and think will work best for you and your clients. We've chosen L'acoustics and Adamson speakers, Lab Gruppen power, Yamaha digital consoles, and now Dolby Lake processing. We find that almost nobody argues with this combo (unless they're a Digidesign snob - that might be our next big purchase), and not only does it satisfy, it pleases. Happy production people make for happy promoters/venues, which makes us money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted September 3, 2010 Members Share Posted September 3, 2010 Those at the top have large bills to pay as well, some are struggling to meet payroll in addition to lease or purchase payments right now. In fact, that's becoming more and more the norm, this industry is eating it's own babies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby1Note Posted September 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2010 Bennett Prescott is doing a "Road Test" of the Lake processor over at PSW. http://srforums.prosoundweb.com/index.php/t/16795/0/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaffle Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 When it makes financial sense and the riders demand it or you lose the show. Frankly, in this economy, I can't see a practical need until you are working in the rareified air of the top say 5%. Even then the ROI may not pencil out but ego and greed don't always meet the ROI criteria. Who creates these 'riders', the artists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Who creates these 'riders', the artists? Often the artists or their tech crew. Often it's a wish list or an ego inflater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rezrover Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 I don't think the "artists" have any idea what half of this equipment is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaffle Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Often the artists or their tech crew. Often it's a wish list or an ego inflater. I was wondering about that... what would a Taylor Swift, Mylie Cyrus, or Justin Bieber know about Dolby Lake processors. Thanx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rezrover Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 I was wondering about that... what would a Taylor Swift, Mylie Cyrus, or Justin Bieber know about Dolby Lake processors. Thanx. Not until it saved their ass in the studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Some artists are educated beyond their own intelligence by reading trade magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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