AzHeat
Platinum Member
I just got an EAD10 (used) after hearing of the LV firmware. I played around with it...ssshhhh it’s suppose to be my Christmas gift, but what she doesn’t know, won’t hurt! LOL! Anyway, the unit arrived with the old firmware, so I gave it a go with the L80s and Super Pads. Pretty underwhelming. I then loaded the LV firmware and wow. The L80s sound like cymbals! You can even hear the 16” crash. I had it close mix’s before with limited results. Now, the only issue is the ride is super loud in the traditional 4pc setup. Not noticeable with the old firmware, but then not sounding like cymbals either.
the Super Pads are definitely more tom like, but far from having“sustain.” At least in the little time I had to sneak a peak.
Before this I had tried my mics with gains turned way up, going through a Focusrite 18i20 and didn’t get as much volume as with the EAD10 feeding effects through the DAW worked, but man, that’s a ton of work to get right. Biggest issue is mics are way too hot, so there’s way too much bleed through to try and EQ out.
Anyway, no time to record a comparison, but thought it worth mentioning the new LV firmware is really a nice touch.
question for those who have the EAD10 and a traditional 4pc setup. How are you controlling ride volume?
the Super Pads are definitely more tom like, but far from having“sustain.” At least in the little time I had to sneak a peak.
Before this I had tried my mics with gains turned way up, going through a Focusrite 18i20 and didn’t get as much volume as with the EAD10 feeding effects through the DAW worked, but man, that’s a ton of work to get right. Biggest issue is mics are way too hot, so there’s way too much bleed through to try and EQ out.
Anyway, no time to record a comparison, but thought it worth mentioning the new LV firmware is really a nice touch.
question for those who have the EAD10 and a traditional 4pc setup. How are you controlling ride volume?
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