Designs and manufactures adaptable workspaces including raised floors, movable walls, office furniture and seating. Used independently or with i or yshaped applications, spidertech powerstrips are a convenient way to apply kinesiology tape without the hassle of scissors and rolls. The retro adds an underrated comp and a pultec eq cant go wrong there. The kickstarter funding if successful will be used to invest in molds, certifications and packaging. Adding to the overall retro look are dials that rotate and lock in a symbol indicating what type of device is being serviced by each outlet.
Retro built this 123 punch combination of a preamp, eq, and compressor to be the studios goto, delivering a sound reminiscent and inspired by vintage consoles. The retro stalevel is a recreation of the legendary 1956 gates stalevel. Great river is essentially a lifetime warranty, ive had used products i got off ebay theyve fixed up for postage. So i was listening to the audio samples from the powerstrip on zen pro audio recently, and, compared to other compressors, including the other retro devices 176 and stalevel, the powerstrip stuff sounds on the lofi side, like the unit is robbing some of the high frequency detail. The 3sp9 waberbytripp lite 3outlet industrial power strip is the perfect power distribution solution for appliances, power tools, lighting and other electrical equipment in both industrial and commercial settings. Rs121520 tripp lite powerstrip 12outlets 15ftcord 20a rackmount 1u. An office power strip takes the place of a wall outlet, so its important to make sure that it accommodates all of your electronics, including laptop computers and accessories.
In the meantime, the voltage meter on the front changed to from 115v to 117v. Its quite positive, apart from mentioning the obvious issue of trying to set the levels in such a way that you both get what you want from the mic pre and hit the compressor just right. This tripp lite power strip 120v ac is a solid choice for people who want to connect multiple devices at once. Oct 11, 2014 the wait one man band big band, 60s ludwig, markbass, sadowsky metro, dv mark duration. It has all the right inputs and enough gain for every microphone and instrument you can throw at it. Arguably one of the best pure power strips on the market. Xshaped precut kinesiology tape offers efficient application without cutting. Review retro instruments powerstrip resolution magazine. Surge protection and switching not wanted or needed. The wait one man band big band, 60s ludwig, markbass, sadowsky metro, dv mark duration.
The preamp was a retro instruments powerstrip, which has several tubes in the signal path, so perhaps the tubeontube action was part of the magic. The new retro 2a3 is designed as an ultra highfidelity program equalizer whose sonic benefits go beyond the equalization process. Thin power distribution shall be 7234 long x 1 deep x 1. Going unplugged might be good for musicians but for the rest of us, not so much. Its particularly important to choose an outlet strip with surge protection if it powers a computer, tablet, television, office printer, or another. Retro instruments powerstrip tube recording channel. The retro powerstrip brings tube personalityplus through its preamp, eq and compressor sections. Now these super musical sounding compressors have found their way into todays hits. See more ideas about monitor speakers, bookshelf speakers and bookshelves. The sweetness starts with a timeless class a tube mic preamp think 1950sera rca broadcast console followed by a pultec.
Best sounding audiophile power conditioner hifi high end. Marek stycos from audio alchemist presents the retro instruments powerstrip. Several housing styles are available, including strip, rackmount, undermonitor and direct plugin. See more ideas about power strip, power, stripping.
Revolver, likely named after a certain lp, is supposedly based on the rs124 but is a completely different device. Vintage tube amplifiers and customdesigned transformers set the soundstage. The retro instruments powerstrip recording channel is the one box you can plug everything into instruments, mics, sends from your daw, you name it and count on it for that magic vintage mixing desk flavor you want. The op s statement could be taken a couple of different ways and i chose to answer it, what pre did i buy after these pres. The plugbook can be kept on a bookshelf and easily grabbed whenever needed. Popup power strip w usb in todays office, power outlets are in high demand. Tripp lite 8 outlet power strip, silverblack ps2408 tripp lite 8 outlet power strip, silverblack ps2408. Nobody puts more careful thought and effort into quality or more emphasis on durability, versatility and easeofuse.
Long, server room power strips add outlets and keep cable. Powerstrip commonly refers to a mains distribution board with four sockets in a white plastic case or an 80s way of undressing. Analog tape recorded at 712 ips or with narrow width tape 14 inch, 12inch. Then there is tube, and the retro is among the best. After thinking about how many devices and cords the power strip has to accommodate, look for a model with a few extra plugins. I shifted the bed a few inches and was able to stretch this to a shelf on the nightstand. See more ideas about kitchen design, home kitchens and kitchen decor. Quality vintagesounding tube preamp for ribbons ive been looking for a preamp to go with my aea r84 ribbon mic. Keep your wooden floor looking clutterfree with this invisible power strip. Retro instruments retro powerstrip tube channel strip sweetwater. A boundary mic uses a mini condenser mic capsule mounted very near a soundre. This strip offers ac power distribution in a 36 hardwire cabinet that allows you to plug your devices in with ease.
That retro powerstrip is a favorite of mine for tracking, it always brings vibe but its the tools on board that are ready to take on the task without being potentially destructive. Still waiting on that one to arrive, but i am really stoked. When used with proper kinesiology tape therapy methodologies, powerstrips can relieve minor pain, improve athletic performance, reduce swelling, improve lymphatic flow, support and stabilize muscles and much m. The powerstrip features a tube preamp with lots of clean gain. I went from two power strips and an extension cord to just one power distribution. An alltube channel strip with microphone preamp, pultecstyle tube eq, and british tube. Retro instruments powerstrip tube channel strip vintage king. Some manufacturers produce products that are the best onetrick ponies money can buy, while others attempt to pack a wide range of features into a rackmountable or desktop unit. Jan 01, 2012 the powerstrip features a tube preamp with lots of clean gain. The etp609 ncf is a straightforward, 6 outlet, star wired power strip, that uses furutechs best gtxncf outlets and best internal wiring. Apr, 2012 explore joooooohss board product power strip, followed by 140. Choose the right amount of plugins for an outlet power strip.
When used with proper kinesiology taping techniques, powerstrips can reduce swelling, relieve minor pain, improve athletic performance, improve lymphatic flow, support and stabilize muscles and much more. Retro instruments and designer phil moore have established themselves as specialists in updated versions of classic designs. Jun 26, 2011 custom audiophile power strip audiophiles can be very finicky about their power source. Amazonbasics 6outlet surge protector power strip, 6foot long cord, 790 joule black. The retro instruments powerstrip recording channel manages to give you a little bit of everything, without compromise. Its 3 foot long and provides enough sockets for 6 plugs. Power strip, 20 outlet, 20a, wlocal meter, twistlock plug. Hey yall, a midfi vinylist here is wondering about qualityprice ratio of upgrade power stripspower conditioners. While many power strips have builtin surge protection, not all models have this feature. Ventcon 2020 to discuss the state of open source ventilators. The best power conditioning surge suppression strip to improve audiophile high end home audio stereo system mastering studio performance sound quality resolution. The api has some compressors, but by contrast has a clunky workflow.
Total ratings 1, furman m8x2 15 amp rack mount power conditioner 1ru. These are big and colored normally and take up lots of space. Power strip offering complete power management, multiple outlet spacing and outlet orientations, and rfi filtering along with spikesurge protection with 10 outlets and 15a circuit breaker. Surge protectors free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
It impressed the hell out of me in several shootouts online. Sep 18, 2010 chris kaufmanns interesting take on the power strip involves outlet and switch boxes spaced along a cord. Last i checked you could buy a better power strip with an onoff switch and surge protection thrown in at walmart for less money. Omg this is exactly the right product for my cabe problems. Dec 17, 2012 audioquest 3 us power strip kalman rubinson dec 17, 2012 i have two dedicated 15a duplex outlets at the poweramp end of my room, but a subwoofer and multiple power amps up to three at a time exhaust those facilities. There are countless products available for music listeners to replace their receptacles, power cords, line conditioning and even the faceplate with audiobranded merchandise. An electrical extension unit with multiple electrical outlets back to glossary. See more ideas about records, vinyl records, vinyl.
I do not like the two 500 series slots if you take a closer look to the channel strips layout. Tripp lite waber industrial power strip, 3outlet, 9 ft. Used independently or with x or ishaped applications, spidertech powerstrips are the most efficient way to apply kinesiology tape. True passive equalization creates bountiful and musical equalization curves. Whether youre working on the road or cozying up at the library of coffee shop with your laptop, you could probably use a few spare ports. The other headturning moment was recording shahzad ismaily the owner of figure 8 recording playing bass in a duo with dirty three drummer jim white. Power strips free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Make the most of your outlets for computer setup or entertainment with this ge 6outlet power strip pack. Quality vintagesounding tube preamp for ribbons gearslutz. The retro powerstrip channel strip adheres to the latter philosophy with great results and no corners cut. You can think of the retro powerstrip as your classicstudioinabox.
Plugbook is a power stripextension cord which has been designed to look like a book. A simple device that mounts to the underside of your techbridge and provides a home for your power strip and electric cords. A perfect addition to any therapists travel pack, powerstrips easy to. The pivoting outlets allow more room for those pesky, bulky power converters. Its a channel strip with an outstanding mic preamp based on. Analog tape recordings can sound very good but have some tape hiss. Ability to use any length of iec cable desired is a plus for me. Industrystandard passive eq with authentic feel, controls and. Have you taken these apart and looked at the construction.
Retro instruments retro powerstrip tube channel strip overview by. The stalevel dominated the sound of hit radio in the 1960s. The retro instruments powerstrip recording channel is an allvalve channel strip inspired by the best in valve designs to create the ultimate valve mixer. As with other retro gear, the build is rock solid with a chassis sporting knobs, dials, meters and even the colors looking like they came from military hardware. A power strip is a block of electrical outlets that distribute ac power to electrical devices such as computers, audiovideo equipment, appliances, power tools and lighting.
This standard outlet strip features a power switch with circuit breaker to protect against an overload, and the twofoot power cord offers versatile placement. Power strips are typically used in offices, server rooms, data centers. The retro gold edition celebrates fifty years of the products existence. If the retro powerstrip pre is anything to go by, this will be a thing of awesome. Available in 3 different wood effects, this plug will blend in naturally to the floor achieving a clean and tidy look. Luckily there are tons of great portable power strips.
Retro recommends a linear power supply, but ive encountered no issues using the purples internal switching supply. In terms of what do i put in the chain after one of these pres for vocals, my answer right now is a manley varimu compression into a neve 3309c limiting. Our research and workspace knowledge align with product development and space utilization to help improve performance and maximize return on investment. I had 8 feet of satellite cable, a power strip, tv power cables, interconnect cables and a power cord for an electric fireplace all of the fit in the larger box. It features 12 outlets so you can plug in up to 12 devices. Total ratings 75, furman plpro dmc 20 amp power conditioner with voltmeter ammeter. I didnt see any straightup thread on the topic after a search. Tape op magazine longform candid interviews with music. A quarterinch couple jack provides the ability to link two powerstrips together for stereo operation and two more quarterinch jacks provide.
Construction formed abs plastic shelf holds standard power strip. The retro powerstrip is every engineers dream in a 2u space box. Thankfully, this powerstrip is rather less ordinary. Custom audiophile power strip diy audio electronics from. Surge protectors safeguard computers and other devices from damage caused by unexpected power spikes. The 500pre contains three 12at7 tubes, cinemag transformers, and is rooted in the stalevel circuit, offering up to 76 db of gain. The retro powerstrip recording channel is a high powered channel strip or vintage studio in a box, capturing the tone of a tube mixing desk, pultecstyle tube eq and british tube compressor all in one compact 2u rack unit. Tape them to the underside of a piano lid, or tape them to the wall for pickup of room ambience. Total ratings 2, furman p1800 pf r 15a audio power conditioner. Retro instruments powerstrip recording channel westlake pro.
43 122 52 1060 1363 949 358 773 833 429 223 1428 637 313 1307 1411 1357 1414 1050 63 1388 1166 1408 1222 508 550 426 967 307 1301 786 451 811 1118 1414 301 440 1255 865 1374