WTB Behringer Feedback Destroyer.

Si_

Anyone selling a Feedback destroyer, ideally a DSP1124P.

Van_Hayden

Erm, really?

Si_

Yes, really.. Why not?

Van_Hayden

Have you used one? They can be possibly one of the worst bits of kit on the planet. If you've got a static mic you can make them work ok, if the mic is moving and it's set to active it destroys the sound. You can hear it searching for the frequencies. You'd be better with a 31 band EQ in the monitor feed and manually find the problem frequencies.

Jalapeno

What he said ^^^^^ they aren't very practical.

Si_

There a simple solution to a problem.. I'm hoping it's a quick easy way to get a better monitor mix without having to resort to tweaking 31 band EQs. I would have no idea which bands to tweak on the EQ to remove feedback, would rather the device did it for me. Our singer plays guitar as well so his mic is static (bar a few songs).

Jalapeno

Read up on mic placement, or get some IEM - far more effective.

Been there & done that with the SHARC feedback destroyer for exactly the same reason. It ends up cutting loads of frequencies killing the vocals. They kind of work, but they're not very good.

Si_

I appreciate there not ideal, but it's a matter of economies..  £40 for a Feedback destroyer V £600 worth of IEMs for the whole band

I guess I would also try an Behringer Ultragraph pro as it's got feedback detection built in.

Jalapeno

Feel free to waste your money and find out for yourself

Good mic placement gets better results.

Roland

Si_ said:

I guess I would also try an Behringer Ultragraph pro as it's got feedback detection built in.

Si.  I've been here and done it.  Go for the Ultragraph.  A narrow band EQ is much more effective at stopping feedback, and doesn't damage your sound.  My preferred place is in the monitor channel rather than FOH or both.  If you use more than one monitor mix then get the stereo version.

Si_

I'm on the lookout for an uIltragraph too.. just depends on what becomes available.

Si_

picked up what I needed locally.. so no longer required.

maltingsaudio

Si_ said:

picked up what I needed locally.. so no longer required.

Bugger got two I want out of

Si_

Managed to pick up an Ultragraph locally cheap..

Van_Hayden

A much wiser purchase!

Van_Hayden

If you're having trouble finding the frequencies of feed back try downloading the Oxford wave research spectrograph on iPhone/pad. It's free and will point you in the right direction.

spacecadet

This is what we use. Very clever little thing that flashes up a light above the bit thats feeding back. So much quicker and more idiot proof.

http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/pa-live/detail.asp?stock=22021001023181&gclid=CNue1I6P4bkCFWOWtAod_GIAeQ

Jalapeno

spacecadet said:

This is what we use. Very clever little thing that flashes up a light above the bit thats feeding back. So much quicker and more idiot proof.

http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/pa-live/detail.asp?stock=22021001023181&gclid=CNue1I6P4bkCFWOWtAod_GIAeQ

Cool !

Van_Hayden

The only trouble with the peavey is you're better off with 1/3 octave EQ for feedback. Actually I've got a feeling the Pro ultra graph has flashy lights.

Si_

It does..