I think Matt Sobie's build stole the show for the 3way passive setup. I really liked it, those 2x rs210hfs have substantial quality bass output and the satori mid and ss rev tweeter were super detailed without being sharp. There was a few really nice builds there I wouldn't mind having. Bills totally flat design nailed the lorde royals track too. I didnt get to hear craigs isobaric design.
I think these events are just getting too big I think some smaller longer listening session's get togethers would be very beneficial. Its hard to justify driving far to get a 5 minute play time at the rushed shows. Obviously i dont want to exclude people but like i said driving there to listen to 5 minute demos is not uber helpful in learning or analyzing to give feedback.
Can somebody confirm for me that these were the demos used at the Meniscus gig? I submitted two tracks for Mark to use, but since I wasn't there I just want to make sure they were used. I'll include them on the archive page in the next couple days.
I think these events are just getting too big I think some smaller longer listening session's get togethers would be very beneficial. Its hard to justify driving far to get a 5 minute play time at the rushed shows. Obviously i dont want to exclude people but like i said driving there to listen to 5 minute demos is not uber helpful in learning or analyzing to give feedback.
That’s why we incorporated the informal listening sessions at Iowa. While we have not had the best informal “venues” in the past, it has allowed us to do fun stuff and hang out with bigger crowds, as opposed to cramming a bunch of people in somebody’s hotel room.
Personally I’m hoping this year’s space will be good for both informal and formal listening. It’s not easy to please everyone but we sure do try.
At least these events aren't like MWAF. 3 one minute tracks... no thanks. I think the 5 min house track and 5 min personal demo is a pretty good length of time. Maybe let the designer have the option of playing a 10 minute personal demo w/o the house track.
Maybe let the designer have the option of playing a 10 minute personal demo w/o the house track.
The problem that would create is we wouldn't have a basis for comparison across projects. I pay much more attention to the house track and how it sounds different or the same from project to project. Sometimes this reveals a flaw in the crossover or incompatibility in the driver complement. Sometimes it's too close to call. Either way, I feel it's important to have a basis for comparison at these events, whether folks pay close attention to detail or not.
It would be easy to grow any of the Mac events to those sizes, we kind of settled on this format to give everyone the option of attending several different styles thru the year.
Maybe let the designer have the option of playing a 10 minute personal demo w/o the house track.
The problem that would create is we wouldn't have a basis for comparison across projects. I pay much more attention to the house track and how it sounds different or the same from project to project. Sometimes this reveals a flaw in the crossover or incompatibility in the driver complement. Sometimes it's too close to call. Either way, I feel it's important to have a basis for comparison at these events, whether folks pay close attention to detail or not.
I get that and I'm not trying to force a change to the format. I just enjoy hearing new (to me) music and some people have really incredible selections. I think Ron Erickson and Jim Holtz have some of the best demo selections!!!! Dan N as well as you Bryan have had some really great ones too. I guess I just don't properly use the house track as it is meant to be used. Carry on my Wayward Son.
It would be easy to grow any of the Mac events to those sizes, we kind of settled on this format to give everyone the option of attending several different styles thru the year.
Mike - you would have loved ddiy this year.
I actually played one of your demo's at meniscus JR. The johnny cash one.
Nope, never heard of the Monks, but after I googled it for a listen I like it. Nice to have playing while I do work.
Ron, can I send you a PM requesting a few names of the non-mainstream artist you would recommend?
This link will take you to a Google Drive folder with all the demo tracks I've used over the years. I try to find music that is well recorded and if it's out of the mainstream all the better. The Monks track will drive Dayton ND-105 woofers crazy if the screws aren't torqued down. Everything else will sound just fine.
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I think these events are just getting too big I think some smaller longer listening session's get togethers would be very beneficial. Its hard to justify driving far to get a 5 minute play time at the rushed shows. Obviously i dont want to exclude people but like i said driving there to listen to 5 minute demos is not uber helpful in learning or analyzing to give feedback.
Personally I’m hoping this year’s space will be good for both informal and formal listening. It’s not easy to please everyone but we sure do try.
http://www.midwestaudioclub.com/event-archive/meniscus-2018/
Each to his own, I'm listening now to Five Peace Band blowing "Raju" live w John McLaughlin . sh!t!
Mike - you would have loved ddiy this year.
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See how things go. A lot depends on timing as our kid will be prepping for college.
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Speaking of which did anyone give us a time limit this year? Am I supposed to be uploading something?