Man would you just release an album of your originals already! I love your style Alec.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Tim! :)
@JohannesLabusch Жыл бұрын
Man, every single member of your band is outstanding. Your lyricist also kicks ass!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Johannes! That’s extremely kind.
@efnerva664 Жыл бұрын
As always, a great song and review to watch after waking up in the morning.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@chickenlickin3820 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your musicianship as well as the well thought out review style you have, well done Alec
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@JornLavoll Жыл бұрын
Yay, new Alec Brits video! ❤❤ perfect for a lazy sunday
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jorn! :)
@nkozi Жыл бұрын
Yes! More Alec! So so good to have the demo song be twice as long as usual - That 67 and this channel strip are really a killer sounding pair, I gotta say.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Nkozi! :) yeah, they were working together on a lot of projects for a few weeks there. Gonna be sad to see the 81a’s go.
@goupilirmomacloud4655 Жыл бұрын
Oh that's one more fine song, and as always the video is really well made, thank you 👌🏼
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@68Snaps Жыл бұрын
You are the "fantastic sounding unit". Jokes aside, great performance, and thanks for this comprehensive real-life test. As usual, you rock.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Chris! :)
@j.stribling2565 Жыл бұрын
Instant subscription. Really enjoyed this --your music sounds great.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :) will keep working on it.
@dksa8085 Жыл бұрын
the percussion twins was a great touch lol. Amazing quality review as always.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
😂. Thanks so much!
@antcall6779 Жыл бұрын
Great as always!🤘
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ant! :)
@matiascastrocomposer Жыл бұрын
Man, your music is the best of your videos. Your videos are so useful toguht, I bought the Evo 4 thanks to you. But your music, it's just wow.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Matías! :) I hope you are enjoying the EVO.
@misterfalur Жыл бұрын
Wow, der klingt toll mit dem u 67 , besonders der Gesang und die Gitarren, und wieder ein toller song und super gemischt und performance sehr gut!!! Danke!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Gabriele! :)
@danielpicard3994 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alec! Great song, as always, which makes this device sound even better. I would love to see you reviewing the BAE 1032. I can’t find any serious reviews out there…
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Will see what I can do Daniel! :)
@WarrenHenry Жыл бұрын
Alec Alec Alec. You never dissappoint!!! Great Review
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Warren! :)
@JohnnysaidWhat Жыл бұрын
Great review. I appreciate your honesty about the omissions as well. Looks and sounds like a great unit! Wife only allows me with 2U on my desk so I went EC2 and an OG lynx aurora 8 channel with thunderbolt 2. With my OC818 it's pretty much endgame for me.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much John. :) that’s a great setup you have there. 👌🏽
@rafaelocandof Жыл бұрын
Great video! Would love to see you review CAPI preamps or Pearlman and Soyuz mics!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
I’ll try my best to get my hands on some of those units! :) thanks for the suggestions.
@vascobrits5544 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🧡
@LittleHandsConcrete Жыл бұрын
Nice work Alec
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@brandondavid5009 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. I’m very interested in this unit.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Brandon! :)
@TheThortoy Жыл бұрын
Good Demo Song as always.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Toy! :)
@snoopywalker1881 Жыл бұрын
Keep these videos coming !
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Working on it! :)
@vascobrits5544 Жыл бұрын
What a great video well done !!!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🧡
@teashea1 Жыл бұрын
Good video - nice production values - efficient presentation -----
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas! :)
@luisavila9436 Жыл бұрын
Love your production, Alec! Keep it up, man.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Luis! :)
@rectape Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Not found of that brand. Customer support was non existant for me on the successor comp that was faulty. Fortunately I was able to send it back to Thomann. Never again.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry to hear that! Good to know though for long term users out there!
@mrsayang Жыл бұрын
Good to know.
@allpdmusic Жыл бұрын
Very nice song.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! :)
@eddieleonard6925 Жыл бұрын
personally, i use shelford channels. but a musician like you can make ANY mic pre sound fantastic. cheers,
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks Eddie! :) them shelfords are special.
@felipe7077 Жыл бұрын
Greatest video, Mr.Alec I am Felipe De Castro from Brazil ,beginner radialista and streamer. Lord bless you,Thanks for the help um my journey. Bit Thanks for Mattar attention. Felipe
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Felipe! :)
@mrsayang Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Looking forward to the next one.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much mrsayang! :)
@mrsayang Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits welcome Sir
@keefergreen74678 күн бұрын
Man you could take a freaking 50 dollar mic and make it sound amazing Can’t wait for the album
@alecbrits5 күн бұрын
Thanks mate! :)
@paulgadbois14 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Paul! :D
@HarvinderSingh-yy8th Жыл бұрын
Very to the point explanation of PREAM..
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks Harvinder. :)
@TheRealTMajor10 ай бұрын
That song is amazing
@alecbrits10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@robertkerr8601 Жыл бұрын
The Burbank Audio company in California, liscenced by AMS Neve, offer a console which is 73 Pres and a fully flexible 81 eq with sweeping HPF. The console is priced at the same range as API 1608 Type consoles and they sound amazing. Not sure if they are even going anymore but the consoles were a huge hit. They are called the Neve Custom 75 consoles. Apparently these are not AMS Neve knock offs, its AMS Neve pres and eqs all day long, liscenced out and put into a proper console format. And the only other way to get this combo of 73 pres and 81 eqs? Heritage Audio!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
I remember reading about them. They looked incredible. :)
@RealHomeRecording Жыл бұрын
Nice demo! Would love to collab with you/maybe mix or master one of your songs in the future. You have a very nice singing voice!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@kevinlentz7604 Жыл бұрын
❤your Tunes
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Kevin. 🪐
@draztiqmeshaz6226 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a UL listed stamp, but yeah, hopefully the only fire it provides is on your sweet tracks
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Not too sure what you mean here. :) but thank you!
@RealHomeRecording Жыл бұрын
The UL enterprise[3] is a global safety science company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, composed of three organizations, UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions. Established in 1894, the UL enterprise was founded as the Underwriters' Electrical Bureau (a bureau of the National Board of Fire Underwriters),[4] and was known throughout the 20th century as Underwriters Laboratories. On January 1, 2012, Underwriters Laboratories became the parent company of a for-profit company in the U.S named UL LLC, a limited liability corporation, which took over the product testing and certification business. On June 26, 2022, the companies rebranded into three distinct organizations that make up the UL enterprise. -Wikipedia
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
@@RealHomeRecording well, that clarifies that.
@joeyramonelookalike27 күн бұрын
Dude, why aren't you in spotify? I keep returning to these videos just to listen to your songs. They're great!!!
@alecbrits12 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@pawnotdaw45598 ай бұрын
I would love to see you do a video using the cheapest crappy recording equipment because I know the recording would still sound amazing. You prove that it doesn’t matter about equipment
@alecbrits8 ай бұрын
That’s actually something I’m planning on doing next year. :)
@darrylweller6143 Жыл бұрын
Love your reviews! Wonder how this compares to a shelford Rupert neve?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks Darryl! :) different beasts for sure. The Shelford has a compressor as well, and the silk circuit is a different beast altogether.
@joeyramonelookalike Жыл бұрын
Dude, your songs are great. Release them!!!!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Working on it Joey! :D first one is coming later this year.
@joeyramonelookalike Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits great news!!! Hope you used the Shelford on that one!!!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
@@joeyramonelookalike the shelfords are gone sadly! They were review units. 😞
@joeyramonelookalike Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits ohhh no, however.... video opportunity right there: how to achieve shelford's sound for less.
@danielrecchia592 Жыл бұрын
Great demo track on this one - your vox were in the Sting territory. So, really.... What is your fine tonal comparison of this to the AMS 1073 pair? Yes, it's a different EQ circuit, but you know what I mean. Is there any depth, clarity, image difference?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel! :) They are different beasts to each other really, so I am hesitant to compare them directly. I used them both at the same time for a few sessions. I tended to go for the 81A More often for the flexibility and the option to get to a more finished result faster without having to rely on software to finish the EQing for me.
@danielrecchia592 Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits I see. Thanks much!
@vintagiav50634 ай бұрын
Hi Alec, excellent production and beautiful music and vocals as always. But having demoed so many pieces of gear what have you kept for extended periods of time? 1. Pre, eq, comp, and combos 2. Mics 3. Mixer 4. Conversion
@alecbrits4 ай бұрын
I think finance is the limiting factor, never taste. The Cranborne Carnaby EQ’s have stayed and get used everyday. The Neve 1073 DPX is the same. API 550 eq, and the Neumann U67’s have stayed.
@darwin_j Жыл бұрын
Hi Alec ! Yet again another great video :) How would you compare this unit to the Ams neve 1073 DPX ?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Darwin! :) they are different in a lot of ways. The 81a has a lot more tonal options. Hard to compare really.
@jasperdany Жыл бұрын
Alec, do you have a link to your music ? Spotify or some service where I could listen to your music ?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Hey Jasper! :) there will be songs released very soon!
@CedricPytelRagtimeStudioUk Жыл бұрын
Sounds really nice but you can only record 2 signals at once on this unit, right?Beside the review, that's a really great tune you recorded. It's got hints of Sting. Love it.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
It’s only one signal per unit. :) mic and line inputs. Thanks so much!
@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын
Would love to see your thoughts on the HA Britstrip and the RND Newton. I really like the way you do videos man
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Sure thing Jack. :)
@zonarecordingstudio Жыл бұрын
Cool ,Reminds me of John Mayer
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@danielkang77892 күн бұрын
Ma man Alec. Whats the biggest sound difference between the 73 and this 81 preamp in your personal opinion? Im mostly tracking vocals with tube mics without eqing on the way into compressors. Did you also eq a lot on your vocal for this performance? I know there weren’t a lot of processing on the vocal but overall the vocal sounded like a record already. I need your personal thoughts on this since Im still hesitating between the neve73, and either the tt73 or ha73(which is made to clone of the vintage73 unit?) or this 81a 😂 Thank you !!!
@alecbrits2 күн бұрын
Hey Daniel! :) I am pretty minimal with EQ’ing vocals on the way in generally. I think the tonally you won’t go wrong with any of the units you have mentioned. I personally liked the filter options on the 81a a lot. Remember, this is a 1073 style mic pre with a 1081 eq. The added frequency points and filtering really provided an extra layer of flexibility. I think the metering and insert points on the DPX are really useful, if you use analog compression during recording.
@MurnerJoel Жыл бұрын
Waow your songs 🥰 ams neve 1073spx or this heritage ?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Hard to say from this side of things. They are very different tools. The Heritage has a very powerful EQ without the limitations of the 73 style eq.
@jenssorquist172 Жыл бұрын
Compared to the Shelford Channel, 81A sounds darker and more muffled, to my ears. Shelford Channel is more clear. Songs are both good though.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jens! :)
@b1rd317 Жыл бұрын
could you do a video where you talk about what you'd pick to build a minimal 500 rack? or a simple rack (kind of minimal) ^^ trying to get into mixing and mastering and i really like all your productions so your advice could be great!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Sure thing. :) a starters guide to outboard would be an interesting video for sure.
@adsertheblade Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. How does the eq compare to the standard neve style? Does it sound d different or is there just another band based on the same sound? Thanks
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
It’s definitely based on the same sound, just with more functionality with the filters and the extra mid band.
@palmoreal Жыл бұрын
For the drums, looks like you had 3 mics (2x u67 and a beta 52 on kick). Did each mic have a ha81a or just the overheads? If not, what did you run the drum mics through? Thanks for the demo. Sounded great!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks! :) only two mics on the drums, it’s just one U67 on the overhead and the Beta 52 on the kick for the drums. Both going through the Heritage 81a.
@tonttu689 ай бұрын
Sounds as a great gear. Is there 2 inputs? Over head and bd both
@alecbrits9 ай бұрын
@@tonttu68I had two channels. :) one on overhead one on kick.
@jpilot07 Жыл бұрын
Heritage audio SUPER 8 OR OPX 1073?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Depends on what you are looking for really. They OPX does not sound like a 1073, it’s more open and cannot be driven. The super 8 can be driven and has transformers in both the input and output. :)
@jpilot07 Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits i really just just record and track drums... so some nice dry clean drums would be dope... then i could add color. but i do like th efact the SUPER 8 has output and input transformers... i just need it for my drum set really... i love your demo of the opx 1073 i really do like classic soul n rnb so i dont really drive the drums hard like that...
@OmgItsAlexOfficial Жыл бұрын
I've been using this with a Telefunken tf51 and Lindell 76. Can you shed some light on how you like to set the input/output for a tube condensor?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Nice combination! :) I keep the output fully open, then dial in the minimum amount of input gain to achieve the level I’m looking for, the. Trim back the output gain if it’s slightly too hot. If you are looking for a thicker and more harmonically rich tone, then click it one up on the gain and dial it back on the output. :)
@FlashRocket96 Жыл бұрын
Zwo of these or the neve dpx? For me personally i‘d like to go with the dpx, but the built quality is bad. Don‘t want to repair the product. What do you think, I should do?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Tough choice really. I prefer the flexibility of the tones from the heritage. :)
@axxonthetrack Жыл бұрын
Doesn't BAE have a 1084 clone (I don't think they have a 1081) and other variants with more EQ points? Also, how does this compare to the 1073DPX sonically?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
I believe BAE do have some options out there yes. :) Well, it has a lot more sonic functionality. So it’s not really an apples to apples comparison.
@axxonthetrack Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits Thanks Alec, I meant how does the pre compare. 😊 The EQ is of course a lot more flexible on the 81A.
@tom_k_d Жыл бұрын
I always thought the preamp section is the best part of the 1081, and I prefer to EQ 'in the box' in post - is there any good 1081 clone available, apart from the quite costly AMS reissue module?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
AML does one I believe. :)
@tom_k_d Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits Thanks! C800g - 1081 - CL1B is a classic 'contemporary RnB' vocal chain - sadly no bargain...
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
@@tom_k_d yeah, that’s a serious amount of top shelf components. :)
@RealHomeRecording Жыл бұрын
@@tom_k_d the vast majority are listening on crappy car speakers or earbuds through a free Spotify account any way. Fug 'em, they don't deserve a nice equipment chain like paying audiences with nice hi-fi equipment once did!
@tonycarpenter-Makzimia Жыл бұрын
I have a Heritage Audio RAM 2000 monitor controller. It is built like a tank and has a really really solid power connector. So solid, he didn't put a power switch on it at all :). I use an inline switch to solve that. Anyway, to my point, I REALLY really don't like his choice of power socket on these, it lets down an otherwise solid piece of gear. It's a VERY strange choice compared to the overall quality of his kit, and begs the question... WHY????.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Guessing it’s a price point move. :)
@tonycarpenter-Makzimia Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits Yep, weird one!!
@SeanHyland Жыл бұрын
My Dangerous Music Source also does not have a power switch. I just leave it always on, though I did recently buy a remote powered outlet switch for it and other gear that I will set up soon.
@fermendozadrums Жыл бұрын
Hi, great content! If you could only keep one between the 1073 DPX and a pair of HA81a which would you keep? I’m about to order a pair of the HA81a’s, I’m a drummer and I already have a WA273 and 12 channels of the WA412 for the “API” sound thanks! 👍
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Fernando, sounds like a great setup you have! I think my view on it is, I’d rather have 3 HA81’s than one DPX. :)
@fermendozadrums Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits great! Thank you so much! 🙂
@realiam1am Жыл бұрын
did you have multiple units recording drums?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Just two units. :) as described on the video.
@realiam1am Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits thanks for the reply Love your channel bro
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
@@realiam1am thanks so much!
@henryhuynh2099 Жыл бұрын
Funny how many people don’t comment on the unit but asks you for a full album. Take a hint brotha.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Working on getting the finances and tunes together for it! :)
@henryhuynh2099 Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits oh dam that’s really awesome ! I gots to say your song writing and arrangements are really good. I’ll def have a listen. You’re gonna track mix and master urself ? Mayb you can document that. You’ll thank me when you’re 75 years old showing your grand children.
@ryanshook8284Ай бұрын
This or BAE
@alecbrits12 күн бұрын
Depends what fits your workflow best! :)
@socialite1283 Жыл бұрын
Losing weight? :)
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Who knows. :)
@malobeats Жыл бұрын
This is not a fair review because anything you run that God Given voice is going to sounds amazing. 🔥🔥🫡🤜🏽🤛🏽 joking aside, great video, and your talent is just amazing. Blessings to you