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Master Fader V1.4 Is Here !
stockislander:
Painless upgrade here... I really like the sound of the vintage eq and compressor... a lot more life to them.
ijpengelly:
So getting back on topic and talking about the 1.4 release I made a couple of observations on Saturday night whilst engineering a gig in Fleetwood. My regular band were playing and we were subject to a painfully sensititve noise limiter in the club, which seemed to be tuned to go mad on every guitar solo, no matter how quiet, thus we suffered a few power cuts during the gig. The good news is how the DL1608 now behaves, which was to start back up, start supplying the speakers with signal from the sources again and then very quickly the wireless link would be available (though you do have to manually select it).
So, my observation is that the issue of having to start the wireless router well in advance of the DL1608 seems to not be an issue for me and reconnecting to the desk was straightforward (no needing to rush to the front of the room and dock it). Also, the link seemed much more stable during the gig.
I wasn't really paying that much attention to the meters (which are supposed to have been improved in responce) as I was too busy watching the noise limiter traffic light system and slowly panicking. Also I didn't get a chance to try the vinatage EQ or dynamics, but they are there and I did quite like the analogue meter effect.
Also, the show management is just now as it should have been on day 1, i.e. logical and useable.
Just for note, I'm using a netgear wireless router (can't recall the model, but it was £5 from eBay ;D ) and a new version iPad2.
I hope this is helpful to someone :-)
Jerrylee:
To stay on topic, whew, I thought the 1.4 app was supposed to keep wireless connection without the sync screen that pops up ever time you go to a different program. Yet I get a sync screen still. ???
On a happier note I am off to play London. Have fun everyone.
jlb:
--- Quote from: TheVIPea on April 08, 2013, 12:20:24 PM ---JL I was not doubting the size if your testicles, sorry I mean festival, however I think you are now making yourself look silly. Seriously if you are playing festivals that size I assume you are in a small beer tent playing to a hundred or so people, and that is about the limit if the DL. I play in a cheesy wedding/party band as a hobby, if we get more than 250 people it is massive to us, and I would get a sound guy in with a proper rig, never dream of using a DL! But it is up to you dude, go play in the freeway with matchbox toy cars if that makes you feel big, then criticise how they cannot keep up with the traffic flow.
That's it, I need to get on With my proper job ... Which by the way is not being a top shot lawyer!
Play nice children.
--- End quote ---
What does the size of crowd have to do with the usefulness of the DL? I regularly use this mixer at a 500 capacity venue with a substantial PA. Monitor engineer side stage with I pad and FOH engineer roaming freely. Works like a charm.
ijpengelly:
That is something I didn't check for, but then I had no need to swap apps during the gig. Will test that one when I get a chance.
I agree about the size of the venue not mattering, at the end of the day its down to the number of channels and config you need. With a lot of rock bands you can get away with a 16 channel desk with no issues. Guess the fun bit is getting a reliable wireless connection over a bit distance, but then again it is probably easier outside than in. Hmm, I need an outdoor festival... ::)
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