People Before Time

Yamaha DTXtreme III electronic drums

2012-02-09T20:59:28Z

These drums are a (birthday present to myself and) life changer:

Alesis Q25 USB controller keyboard

2012-01-30T19:59:08Z

Yamaha FG-312 12-string guitar

2011-02-09T20:42:32Z

Passed down from my Pa, with sweet, custom Mockingbird inlay pick-guard and handy Barcus-Berry sound-hole pickup. Thanks Dad!

2 MXL-990 Condenser Microphones

2010-08-15T20:27:24Z

DigiTech TSR-24

2010-08-15T15:40:57Z

More than just a reverb...

Nord Lead 2

2010-08-02T16:41:19Z

Virtual analog is the wave of both past and future...

Korg MS2000R

2010-08-02T16:39:29Z

My mad scientist machine:

Behringer Xenyx 1204 Mixer

2008-10-15T16:25:47Z

Of course, there is my excellent Behringer Xenyx 1204 mixer (with cheesy but handy U-200 RCA <=> USB adapter):

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Microphone inputs (XENYX Mic Preamp)
Type XLR, electronically balanced, discrete input circuit
Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
@ 0 W source resistance -134 dB / 135.7 dB A-weighted
@ 50 W source resistance -131 dB / 133.3 dB A-weighted
@ 150 W source resistance -129 dB / 130.5 dB A-weighted
Frequency response <10 Hz - 150 kHz (-1 dB), <10 Hz - 200 kHz (-3 dB)
Gain range +10 to +60 dB
Max. input level +12 dBu @ +10 dB gain
Impedance approx. 2.6 kW balanced
Signal-to-noise ratio 110 dB / 112 dB A-weighted (0 dBu In @ +22 dB gain)
Distortion (THD+N) 0.005% / 0.004% A-weighted

Line input:

Type 1/4" TRS connector electronically balanced
Impedance approx. 20 kW balanced 10 kW unbalanced
Gain range -10 to +40 dB
Max. input level 30 dBu
Fade-out attenuation1 (Crosstalk attenuation)
Main fader closed 90 dB
Channel muted 89.5 dB
Channel fader closed 89 dB

Frequency response:

Microphone input to main out
<10 Hz - 90 kHz +0 dB / -1 dB
<10 Hz - 160 kHz +0 dB / -3 dB

Stereo inputs:

Type 1/4" TRS connector,
electronically balanced
Impedance approx. 20 kW
Max. input level +22 dBu

EQ mono channels:

Low 80 Hz / ±15 dB
Mid 2.5 kHz / ±15 dB
High 12 kHz / ±15 dB

EQ stereo channels:

Low 80 Hz / ±15 dB
Mid 2.5 kHz / ±15 dB
High 12 kHz / ±15 dB

Aux sends:

Type 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced
Impedance approx. 120 W
Max. output level +22 dBu

Stereo aux returns:

Type 1/4" TRS connector, electronically balanced
Impedance approx. 20 kW bal. / 10 kW unbal.
Max. input level +22 dBuMain outputs
Type XLR, electronically balanced
Impedance approx. 240 W bal. / 120 W unbal.
Max. output level +28 dBu

Control room outputs:

Type 1/4" TS connector, unbal.
Impedance approx. 120 W
Max. output level +22 dBu

Headphones output:

Type 1/4" TRS connector, unbalanced
Max. output level +19 dBu / 150 W (+25 dBm)
Main mix system data2

Noise:

Main mix @ -oo,
Channel fader -oo -105 dB / -108 dB A-weighted
Main mix @ 0 dB,
Channel fader -oo -95 dB / -97 dB A-weighted
Main Mix @ 0 dB,
Channel fader @ 0 dB -82,5 dB / -85 dB A-weighted

Power supply:

Mains voltage 100 - 240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 40 W
Fuse 100 - 240 V~: T 1.6 A H 250 V
Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle

Physical:

Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 97 mm (3 7/8") x 247 mm
(9 11/16") x 328 mm (13")
Weight (net) approx. 2.56 kg (5 5/8 lbs)

Measuring conditions:
1: 1 kHz rel. to 0 dBu; 20 Hz - 20 kHz; line input; main output; unity gain.
2: 20 Hz - 20kHz; measured at main output. Channels 1 - 4 unity gain; EQ flat; all
channels on main mix; channels 1/3 as far left as possible, channels 2/4 as far
right as possible. Reference = +6 dBu.

Telemann, Man

2008-01-02T02:41:13Z

Georg Philipp Telemann revisited ala MIDI rock band.

Les Plaisirs I A.K.A. Ouverture ala Telecaster
6:36min, 6.4MB

© Copyright 2011 Gene Boggs Music

Roland GR-20 Synth Module

2006-01-15T20:54:00Z

Every music geek needs a Roland GR-20 guitar synth module.

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Sound Generator

1 part

Maximum Polyphony

48 voices

Patches

User: 99
Preset: 469

Display

7 segments, 2 characters (LED)

Effects

MULTI-FX (included in the patches)
Chorus
Delay/Reverb

Connectors

GK IN
GUITAR OUT
MIX IN L
MIX IN R (MONO)
OUTPUT L (PHONES)
OUTPUT R (MONO)
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
AC IN

Power Supply

AC 14 V (AC Adaptor)

Current Draw

600 mA

Accessories

Owner's Manual
AC Adaptor BRC series
GK Cable (5 m)
Divided Pickup (GK-3)

Options

GK Cable: GKC-3 (3 m), GKC-5 (5 m), GKC-10 (10 m)
Unit Selector: US-20
GK Parallel Box: GKP-4

Size and Weight

Width

314 mm

12-3/8 inches

Depth

245 mm

9-11/16 inches

Height

63 mm

2-1/2 inches

Weight

1.7 kg

3 lbs. 12 oz.

Slim Godin ACS-SA

2006-01-15T20:53:59Z

Here is my silky black Godin electric classical synth guitar. Its counterpart is my Roland GR-20.

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Ebony Fingerboard
16" fingerboard radius
25 1/2" Scale
1.715" nut width
Chambered Silver Leaf Maple body
Custom RMC electronics with 13-pin connector for direct control of Roland GR Series
Black High-Gloss finish

M-Audio Studiophile DX4 Monitors

2005-04-23T20:45:51Z

Here are my M-Audio Studiophile DX4 monitors:

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HF driver: 1" mylar cone with OptImage dispersion-controlled wave guide
LF driver: 4" coated paper cone
Dynamic power: 18W/channel
Dynamic range: >95dB
Crossover frequency: 2.8kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: >90dB (typical, A-weighted)
SPL: 101.5dB
Input impedance: 20K Ohms balanced, 10K Ohms unbalanced
Input connectors: 1/4" TRS, RCA
Attenuation: mid-cut switch
Weight: 12 lbs.
4" low-frequency drivers
1" high-frequency drivers
Advanced crossover design
OptImage wave guide technology
Front-panel volume control
1/8" stereo headphone jack
Mid-cut switch
18W per channel
Custom-tuned cabinet

My Nerd Drums

2005-03-05T23:55:19Z

Roland SPD-S 9 pad sampler + Roland FD-7 hihat trigger pedal + DW-5000NX kick trigger pedal + Roland PDS-25 stand + Peace hydraulic throne + Vic Firth sticks = Yay.

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Width	170 mm	6-3/4 inches

Depth	394 mm	15-9/16 inches

Height	170 mm	6-3/4 inches

Weight	1.9 kg	4 lbs. 4 oz.

SPD-S:


	Pads	Built-in Pads: 9

	Maximum Polyphony	8 voices

	Sampling Mode	Fine/Standard/Long

	Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz

	Input Level	Line : -10 dBu, Mic: -50 dBu

	Input Impedance	10 k ohms (LINE/MIC)

	Output Level	Output: -10 dBu

	Output Impedance	Output: 1 k ohms, Headphones: 47 ohms * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

	Memory	Patches: 128, Waves (User): 399 (Pre-loaded Sound 181), Card: 500

	Maximum Sampling Time	12 min. approx. (Internal Memory, Long Mode)

	Effects	Multi-Effects (30 Type) + Ambience (System)

	Display	16 characters, 1 line (backlit LCD)

	Connectors	Output Jacks(L/Mono, R, 1/4 inch phone type), Input Jacks (L/Mono, R, 1/4 inch phone type) *LINE/MIC selectable, Headphones Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), Trigger Input Jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), Expression Pedal Jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), Footswitch Jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), CompactFlash Card Slot

	Power Supply	DC 9V AC Adaptor

	Current Draw	1,000 mA

	Accessories	Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (ACI-120C/ACI-230C/ACB-230E/ACB-240A), Sampling CD, Slit Tape, Screw x2, Hexagon Wrench

Size and Weight
	Width	342 mm	13-1/2 inches

	Depth	282 mm	11-1/8 inches

	Height	83 mm	3-5/16 inches

	Weight	2.1 kg	4 lbs. 11 oz.

Digital Recording Support

2005-01-25T20:33:24Z

I use a Mac Powerbook connected to an SGI 1600SW 17" flatpanel monitor with the aid of a Keyspan Express Remote control and Nostromo SpeedPad n52:

Sennheiser HD580 Headphones

2000-02-09T20:40:28Z

These Sennheiser HD580s are the second best headphones in the world:

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Frequency characteristic diffuse field equalized
Nominal impedance 300 Ω
Characteristic SPL at 1 kHz 97 dB
Load rating 200 mW
THD 0.1 %
Ear coupling circumaural
Contact pressure approx. 2.5 N
Weight (without cable) 9.17 oz
Connector 1/8" stereo mini jack plug with adapter to 1/4" stereo jack plug
Connection cable 3 m, detachable dual-sided OFCp copper cable