Members davis25 Posted May 27, 2008 Members Share Posted May 27, 2008 I ordered a Peavey Feedback Ferret to get rid of some kick drum rumble. My question is, where does it get installed in the system? I have a Peavey PV20 USB mixer (stereo), dbx 231 EQ and Mackie 1400i amps. Also, does anyone have any comments/concerns about the Feedback Ferret? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drenwick Posted May 27, 2008 Members Share Posted May 27, 2008 I am certainly no expert here but I believe the FF is for eliminating feedback, usually involving your mics and monitors, not for a low frequency rumble as you describe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted May 27, 2008 Members Share Posted May 27, 2008 I am certainly no expert here but I believe the FF is for eliminating feedback, usually involving your mics and monitors, not for a low frequency rumble as you describe. That is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrJoshua Posted May 27, 2008 Members Share Posted May 27, 2008 If you're talking about rumble leaking through the kick mic into your system, perhaps a gate would be more appropriate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members f8andbethere Posted May 28, 2008 Members Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hey, I'll jump in since he opened the door on the overall use of the Ferret. Those of you who use the Ferret (and like it), what's your typical approach? I find the wide setting really whacks the sound too much. The normal mode seems to be a reasonable compromise. Any advice or successful approaches on running a Ferret? (yes, I know there are many who don't like feedback suppressors out there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted May 28, 2008 Members Share Posted May 28, 2008 I ordered a Peavey Feedback Ferret to get rid of some kick drum rumble. My question is, where does it get installed in the system? I have a Peavey PV20 USB mixer (stereo), dbx 231 EQ and Mackie 1400i amps. Also, does anyone have any comments/concerns about the Feedback Ferret?Thanks!I suppose you'd insert it in the kick drum channel. Seems like a silly way to try and kill kick drum takeoff. Why not proper tuning, proper EQ'ing, and whatever gating might be necessary? Usually a parametric or semi-parametric is the best way to dial out hot spots in the kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted May 28, 2008 Members Share Posted May 28, 2008 I suppose you'd insert it in the kick drum channel. Seems like a silly way to try and kill kick drum takeoff. Why not proper tuning, proper EQ'ing, and whatever gating might be necessary? Usually a parametric or semi-parametric is the best way to dial out hot spots in the kick. Yeah, like using a backhoe to plant roses... (Mark ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davis25 Posted May 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2008 Thanks for all the great info everyone. I was able to get rid of the rumble with a little EQ'ing and small changes to the compressor/limiter/gate I was using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted May 29, 2008 Members Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hopefully by disabling the compressor and limiter and using the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davis25 Posted May 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2008 It was the gate I adjusted and seems to work and sound pretty good. I kind of get the impression that not many like the Ferret. Since we don't have a sound guy, I was thinking on making sure that we don't have any feedback issues. Maybe I will re-think this. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moody Posted May 29, 2008 Members Share Posted May 29, 2008 It was the gate I adjusted and seems to work and sound pretty good. I kind of get the impression that not many like the Ferret. Since we don't have a sound guy, I was thinking on making sure that we don't have any feedback issues. Maybe I will re-think this.Thanks again! Higher quality equipment combined with good placement will cut down the vast majority of your feedback problems. That being said, there is no problem with a feedback killer - it just wasn't the right equipment for the job you are asking it to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted May 29, 2008 Members Share Posted May 29, 2008 It was the gate I adjusted and seems to work and sound pretty good. I kind of get the impression that not many like the Ferret. Since we don't have a sound guy, I was thinking on making sure that we don't have any feedback issues. Maybe I will re-think this.Thanks again! I use a dbx Driverack 260 and LOVE the feedback eliminator. They do not replace a good EQ but they are certainly worth having in the signal chain. I like the dbx unit because of the size of the notch. I'm not sure how wide the notch is in the Ferret but I'll bet it is pretty narrow. You might want to consider a Driverack. They handle EQ, crossover, feedback suppression, limiting, gating, sub harmonic filters, RTA with EQ wizard, etc... Worth looking into if you are willing to learn how to and how not to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davis25 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 30, 2008 I will look into the drive rack. I think they run about $500+. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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