So tell me please, could these be used directly with my GNX for live amplification rather than through my amp? Or are they more designed for studio applications?
Thanks,
Garrett
So tell me please, could these be used directly with my GNX for live amplification rather than through my amp? Or are they more designed for studio applications?
Thanks,Garrett
Looks like you went for it anyway in your other thread
Yup...but I'm still wondering. If they're useless on stage/live, or in the studio for all aroudn use, then I'll keep my Nady's and their amp. Otherwise, these new Behringers will be the main thing.
Pretty sure they're your typical near-field monitors for studio use: recording mixing, etc. I thought there were lots of gnx users with 2031's, I'm surprised noone's piped up yet.
I use near-field monitors at home for recording, mixing and just plain playing- Event TR-8's hooked to the computer, GNX to the computer via s/pdif- and it's a great setup. There's no reason you couldn't plug a 2031A directly into each of the out's on your GNX for a pretty good play-at-home setup but remember that they are near-field monitors so they're meant to be listened to at a pretty small distance.
If you tried to use them jamming with a drummer I think you could pretty much forget it, though.
-Rf.
That's where I plan for them to be - in my little \"studio\", which isn't much bigger than a decent size bedroom. So I'll definitely be using them \"near field\". Thing is...I run EVERYthing through my speakers; KB's, bass, GNX, even mic's, all off the mixer. So I'm hoping the Behringers can take that kind of abuse. My Nady's have stood up very well.
I just wondered if they'd be OK on a stage or larger room, with all that power. I think I'll keep my Nadys for that...Or else run it all into my Peavey...or...
I wouldn't use them live. I have the Eons for that.
So they're OK to beat on in the studio (for recording, playing all different instruments thru the board and the GNX, mic's, etc), as long it's not too big a room?
Live?? No not really. These are near field monitors designed for recording and home jamming. They fit both bills and allow full range use of the GNX processors and drum machines, comp sound files etc. Not practical for Live use since they are very direct. Live Full range would be PA type rigs. For amplifiers it can vary but amps are not transparent by any means.
At home I run *everything* through my Events: GNX, keys, drum machine, bass, my buddy Ivan's Cello, vocals, iTunes, you name it.
A studio monitor, by design, should be able to reproduce any audio source within its range pretty accurately or it would not be much good :^) I've never listened to the 2031's so I can't speak for that particular speaker.
The Events fill my \"studio\" pretty well for at-home, drummer-less jam sessions and so far no fights have broken out trying to fit three people into the sweet spot :^)
-Rf.
PS- If you want to find out just how good/bad a vocalist you are, record yourself dry then listen through a good pair of studio monitors. It can be a brutally rude awakening!
PS- If you want to find out just how good/bad a vocalist you are, record yourself dry then listen through a good pair of studio monitors. It can be a brutally rude awakening!
Sadly, this test is not necessary for me to answer that question. :oops:
Welllll...since I decided to keep my 'binez (and now have 3 git'rs and a bass darkening my little \"studio\") I decided to xcel my order for the 2031A's, since I already have a Nady setup in there...guess the Nady's sound good enough for me, and didn't want to have to find a use (or a new home) for them if I'd picked up the Berhingers....but oh, how I love new gear, especially when it's a good deal!!! 8)
25 more or so guitars, and you'll catch me. I sold two, but I always have my eye on new ones. Currently saying buy me:
1) A Composite Acoustics cutaway model
2) The VG strat
3) Taylor T-5, preferbaly Koa.
Probably won't get any of them. The VG strat is the cheapest, and its too much. Maybe a used T-5 non-Koa.
I had one one of my Frankenstrats on e-Bay. Nice guitar, Squier neck, Silver sparkle body, wired H-S-H with a hot rail in the center, so its really HHH, Planet Waves locking tuners, Graph Tech saddles. Opening bid $150 - No bidders. Fooey on 'em, I say.
25!!! :shock: :shock:
Not that I wouldn't pile up git'rs if I could shell out bux for things like Koa Taylors and VG's (played on ein DEN recently, loved it!). But no one buying Frankenstrats - no matter how nice - is no suprise. I had the same thing happen with a really finely built one, and got a pittance for it. :?
Yeah - I remember when you had that one up for sale. I really hate to strip them and sell them as parts, but its seems that you get more action and more money for the guitars that way. Sux.
That's a very odd dynamic - people would rather buy parts and try to put together a git'r, rather than buy one that's already had the work done. Guess everyone needs a hobby, right? I've bought parts, but usually for upgrades - better pups, etc. I don't know why anyone would want to buy the neck or pups or trem off a cheap copy.
My Frankenstrat had really been souped up, and it was a great rig...I wouldn't have sold it if I hadn't come upon my Jackson. But it was still pretty low-demand, despite it's great parts and setup... :roll:
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That IS a great deal. I paid $399 for my original 2031's (not the \"a\" models).
I'm tempted to buy another pair at that price.
Thanks,
Garrett
I use near-field monitors at home for recording, mixing and just plain playing- Event TR-8's hooked to the computer, GNX to the computer via s/pdif- and it's a great setup. There's no reason you couldn't plug a 2031A directly into each of the out's on your GNX for a pretty good play-at-home setup but remember that they are near-field monitors so they're meant to be listened to at a pretty small distance.
If you tried to use them jamming with a drummer I think you could pretty much forget it, though.
-Rf.
I just wondered if they'd be OK on a stage or larger room, with all that power. I think I'll keep my Nadys for that...Or else run it all into my Peavey...or...
Honestly, I need to shut up, I've never tried them in a home environment. :oops:
A studio monitor, by design, should be able to reproduce any audio source within its range pretty accurately or it would not be much good :^) I've never listened to the 2031's so I can't speak for that particular speaker.
The Events fill my \"studio\" pretty well for at-home, drummer-less jam sessions and so far no fights have broken out trying to fit three people into the sweet spot :^)
-Rf.
PS- If you want to find out just how good/bad a vocalist you are, record yourself dry then listen through a good pair of studio monitors. It can be a brutally rude awakening!
1) A Composite Acoustics cutaway model
2) The VG strat
3) Taylor T-5, preferbaly Koa.
Probably won't get any of them. The VG strat is the cheapest, and its too much. Maybe a used T-5 non-Koa.
I had one one of my Frankenstrats on e-Bay. Nice guitar, Squier neck, Silver sparkle body, wired H-S-H with a hot rail in the center, so its really HHH, Planet Waves locking tuners, Graph Tech saddles. Opening bid $150 - No bidders. Fooey on 'em, I say.
Not that I wouldn't pile up git'rs if I could shell out bux for things like Koa Taylors and VG's (played on ein DEN recently, loved it!). But no one buying Frankenstrats - no matter how nice - is no suprise. I had the same thing happen with a really finely built one, and got a pittance for it. :?
My Frankenstrat had really been souped up, and it was a great rig...I wouldn't have sold it if I hadn't come upon my Jackson. But it was still pretty low-demand, despite it's great parts and setup... :roll:
may work for some
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