Tim L Posted April 21, 2001 Share Posted April 21, 2001 Hey everybody, I posted this question over on rec.audio.pro also, but would like to hear what you good people have to say about these gadgets. Does anybody here use the Hot Plate to get guitar sounds in their studio's? I'm looking to keep the spl's down and still drive the power tubes. Likes? ... Dis-likes? I'll probably get the 8 ohm model so I can use it with combo's and 1/2 stack's with the head set to 8 ohm's. From what I understand this will work fine as long as the speaker(s) have an equal or higher value (8 or 16 ohm). Regards, Tim L ------------------ "That's just my opinion, I could be wrong" -Dennis Miller "That's just my opinion, I could be wrong" -Dennis Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_dup7 Posted April 21, 2001 Share Posted April 21, 2001 I've used the hotplate b4 and was severly bummed that the balls that used to be in my amps (vibrolux-jcm800-ac30-matchless "jourgenson"-mesa rectifier) was GONE! I now use the marshall power brake and while still not great it is better than the THD Hotplate. I also use a Demeter speker box and it works great. It is a small enclosed (sealed) box with a 30 watt celestion, and a mic clip that I usually just stick a 57 in there and seal it up! Very tight sound, tons of balls, No power brake, and low outside SPL! Don't take my advice though (I'm a picky MF) demo these units first. When SPL isn't a concern I stick a 4038 in front of a marshall and turn it way up! Nothing better! except maybe a Royer which I haven't tried yet. Later Mike http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael saulnier Posted April 21, 2001 Share Posted April 21, 2001 Originally posted by Mike: I also use a Demeter speker box and it works great. It is a small enclosed (sealed) box with a 30 watt celestion, and a mic clip that I usually just stick a 57 in there and seal it up! Very tight sound, tons of balls, No power brake, and low outside SPL! Mike, Do you use this live? If so, are you only hearing your own playing through the PA and monitors or do you have another amp on stage and running them A/B? Approximately what does the Demeter box cost? guitplayer I'm still "guitplayer"! Check out my music if you like... http://www.michaelsaulnier.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanner Posted April 22, 2001 Share Posted April 22, 2001 hey i use the 4 ohm model so i can use my old showman head as a preamp then to my efx and to power amp so i can get the full spectrum of the showmans tonal characteristics w/ power tube saturation included. worx fine fo me. AMPSSOUNDBETTERLOUDER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_dup7 Posted April 22, 2001 Share Posted April 22, 2001 I don't use it live. I stopped trudging around ass loads of gear for no money a long time ago! Studio use only. I don't know if it's still available though. I looked on their site and saw nothing. Later-Mike http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_dup7 Posted April 22, 2001 Share Posted April 22, 2001 I don't use it live. I stopped trudging around ass loads of gear for no money a long time ago! Studio use only. I don't know if it's still available though. I looked on their site and saw nothing. Later-Mike http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bob Posted April 22, 2001 Share Posted April 22, 2001 Off the subject a little, but does anyone have any experience using a Palmer speaker emulator? Actually there is no such thing but Mike Campbell said he uses one recording. Palmer makes a varity of devices. One allows you to go into the board after the guitar amp in lieu of the speakers. Someone sells Palmer in Nashville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim L Posted April 23, 2001 Author Share Posted April 23, 2001 Thanks for the responses. Regards, http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif Tim L ------------------ "That's just my opinion, I could be wrong" -Dennis Miller "That's just my opinion, I could be wrong" -Dennis Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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