Members atabner Posted February 15, 2007 Members Share Posted February 15, 2007 Hey guys, hope someone here can help me out. Looking for advice on a unit to add reverb to a vocalist live. Price is a consideration, but not the only factor. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted February 15, 2007 CMS Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 Welcome to the forum. What sort of advice are you seeking? Details about budget, any gear in use now, etc, would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Square Posted February 15, 2007 Members Share Posted February 15, 2007 In the world of new gear, the less expensive unit I would recommend is the Lexicon MX200. It is about $200 (or less), easy to use and sounds decent. In the next price level (400-500) I would recommend the T.C. Electronics M-One XL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atabner Posted February 15, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 15, 2007 Hey guys, thanks for the welcome and the replies. Currently we just run the vocals through a SM58, dry straight into the desk. So anything's an improvement really! Style-wise it's an acoustic group with some rockier stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 15, 2007 Members Share Posted February 15, 2007 There's a ton of used products available, one of the best values out there is the Alesis Nanoverb and Picoverb, also a used Microverb 3 or 4 are pretty decent and VERY cheap now since they are not new and sexy. The only unit I would stay away from is the Yamaha REV-100, just doesn't sound very good. A used SPX-90 or 900 is also a good value, though not as cheap as the Alesis product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Singin' Dave Posted February 15, 2007 Members Share Posted February 15, 2007 I'm a fan of the T.C. Electronics M300 in the $100-150 range, but the Alesis stuff and the T.C. M-One is a definite step up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rbts Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I am using a GSP 6 rack mountable guitar processor (OLD) as the effects unit in a little system that i have for acoustic gigs. I has a preset called "intimate hall" that sound nice as a little reverb for on vocals, guitar, and my hrmonica.If it could be found it could be bought for about $50 I bet. Please don't make fun of me for using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flanc Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 Another vote for the TC Electronics M-one....not the cheapest but very versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogoth Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 The only unit I would stay away from is the Yamaha REV-100, just doesn't sound very good. A used SPX-90 or 900 is also a good value, though not as cheap as the Alesis product. Agreement here on the REV-100. Yamaha made some good units but this one was a stinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atabner Posted February 19, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 19, 2007 Thanks for all the tips guys. Anyone got any experience with the alesis XT or the Lexicon Alex Reverb/FX rack? Found these going cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IsildursBane Posted February 20, 2007 Members Share Posted February 20, 2007 I liked the SPX 90 better than the M-One. -Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kerf Posted February 20, 2007 Members Share Posted February 20, 2007 I'm using the Lexicon MX200. Good unit. I only use 4 pre-sets for myself, but they're exactly what I want. If I find something I need a bit different, it's easy to work off what I have and design a new pre-set. Discounted you can find for about $160. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alan Roberts Posted February 20, 2007 Members Share Posted February 20, 2007 I like the simplicity of the older Alesis nano's . Very simple to set up and use, and the sound quality is fine for live stuff. A used one should be well within anyone's price range. The Quadraverb was good,too. If you want new, then I'd say look at the T.C. Electronics stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members where02190 Posted February 20, 2007 Members Share Posted February 20, 2007 Anything TC Electronics is great.I personally hate the grainy sound of Yamaha reverbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimmyP Posted February 21, 2007 Members Share Posted February 21, 2007 IMO you should avoid the Alesis MidiVerb IV. I couldn't get a thing out of it that I liked. The cheap TC is good. The cheap Lexicon is good in mono (I've not heard it in stereo). The M1 is very good. In the $400 range, a used M2000 or Rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 21, 2007 Members Share Posted February 21, 2007 Guys, this is for basic vocal reverbs and that's one thing all of the Alesis units do pretty well, and for a reasonable cost. Of course there's better preformers for more money but there's also some pretty poor (and/or inappropriate) stuff out there too, both really cheap and pretty expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atabner Posted March 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 Thanks for the advice guys. I've "invested" in a microverb III on ebay - about $80 including shipping. I'll let you know how the sound is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rbts Posted March 1, 2007 Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 Thanks for getting back to us, come back and say how it is working. I think you made a fine choice, and will be quite happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 The microverb III is a solid verb, quiet, easy to use and reliable. Be sure to set the mix control to 100% wet when using it with the effects return of your console. I may have an owners manual in my archives if you find you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LowandLoudx97 Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 There's a ton of used products available, one of the best values out there is the Alesis Nanoverb and Picoverb, also a used Microverb 3 or 4 are pretty decent and VERY cheap now since they are not new and sexy. The only unit I would stay away from is the Yamaha REV-100, just doesn't sound very good. A used SPX-90 or 900 is also a good value, though not as cheap as the Alesis product. hehe i actually like my rev 100 for delays... i agree the verbs are but i can get a pretty decent delay sound out of it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boomerweps Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 Thanks for the advice guys. I've "invested" in a microverb III on ebay - about $80 including shipping. I'll let you know how the sound is. You can download the manual from the Alesis site. Unfortunately, it doesn't include the presets list. You have to ask them to send you a copy, like I did. Also unfortunately, when I sold my MV3 I sent along the manual and preset list and my only other copy was in the computer that fried a year later ;>( Luckily, MOST of the presets are simply named and the 12 or 16 sub sets of those just lengthen the parameter so it's easy to use without that list, except for the last couple special main settings or if you wanted to use a specific known delay by time. I really liked my Microverb 3, just disliked that wall wart power supply falling out in transit and sticking down below the unit in a space limited rack. Boomerweps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members picker13 Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 Reverb -- one of my pet peeves. The number one rule for reverb is "less is more." When you set it up, add it in until you like it, then back off some. You want people to say "Hey, I like how the vocals sound," not "Hey, I like the reverb on the vocals." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 hehe i actually like my rev 100 for delays... i agree the verbs are but i can get a pretty decent delay sound out of it ! The delays are fine, the reverbs were pretty rough and metallic sounding. Just not one of yamaha's better attempts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atabner Posted March 2, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 Reverb -- one of my pet peeves. The number one rule for reverb is "less is more." When you set it up, add it in until you like it, then back off some. You want people to say "Hey, I like how the vocals sound," not "Hey, I like the reverb on the vocals." Agreed completely. You can always tell a group that set their effects in one room, then didn't actually listen to the sound when soundchecking in a new venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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