Members stevieb Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 I have an Adverb-III or something- after a few minutes, it begins to produce a feedback-like whine. Obviously, not good, so it's got to go. But everything I can find that is affordable is just way too complicated. My needs: 1. Ability to add some amount of reverb to either vocals only, or the overall mix. We are talking two channels, max. 2. A selection of a FEW different types of 'verb would be good, but I really don't need 100 different reverb types- that many choices are just too much. For this kind of app, even plate and spring reverb are of limited use. 3. An easy-to-read, even in bright sunlight, display, or an easy-to-read chart, right on the front of the unit, that says things like "1. Small Room. 2. Large Room. 3. Hall." etc. 4. NO other effects to confuse the issue. I don't want delay, or chorus, or any of that crap. 5. Minimal knobs. Really, I see no reason to have one knob for "level" of reverb, and another for "mix." That's redundant. 5. Low cost. This is so relative, so subjective, I would be a fool to set limits, but if I could find a used unit for under $50, I'd kiss you. Or not,if you prefer. 6. Robust design and construction. Able to survive the rigors of live sound. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allexcosta Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?t=2559732 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 Alesis Picoverb:http://www.alesis.com/picoverbYou'd normally run this on a post-fader aux with the "mix" knob all the way up ("wet" only). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chickentown Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 Yea, I was thinking Alesis Nanoverb. It's cheap and works really well, no hard-to-read screens and only a handful of presets. Cheesy wall-wart power supply and not rack-ready, though. My friend racks a couple of these and a RNC using velcro and a rack shelf like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 12, 2010 Members Share Posted February 12, 2010 Used Alesis Microverbs are rack mount, cheap and quite decent. Nano and Pico are just as good (better algorithems IMO) and also very inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogoth Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 If you can find a good condition used Alesis midiverb (either I or II), that should do the trick. Not great but doesn't suck and is simple & cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimmyP Posted February 14, 2010 Members Share Posted February 14, 2010 Are you sure that you are not inadvertently routing the output of the reverb back to the input? (Your spec "1. Ability to add some amount of reverb to either vocals only, or the overall mix. We are talking two channels, max." leads me to believe that you may not have a handle on how to properly interface and dial in your mixer and your reverb.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Unalaska Posted February 14, 2010 Members Share Posted February 14, 2010 TC M300 is my fave. Alesis Microverb III (not II, though 1 was kinda cool in a 12bit way), I've got an ART from the late 90's that is ok. I don't like the Midiverb III, the Midiverb I and II and IV are great though. Find a Quadraverb II, those are nice but not "simple". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flogger59 Posted February 15, 2010 Members Share Posted February 15, 2010 Yamaha Rev 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 15, 2010 Members Share Posted February 15, 2010 Yamaha Rev 500. An excellent choice, though not seeing them real chap. It's one of my favorite verbs because it's quite well featured and sounds good. The audition snare button is really handy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Real MC Posted February 15, 2010 Members Share Posted February 15, 2010 Good, cheap, simple - RIGHT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 Nice, MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cappttenron Posted February 16, 2010 Members Share Posted February 16, 2010 One of my friends just velcroed a nanoverb to his rig and it works fine. Even though I personally hate wall warts on equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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