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On the topic of recording DI. I'm getting a sweet tone direct to an audio interface with my Revelation (XLR balanced in stereo).

HOWEVER, I do hear a lot of clinking from metal pick blocking. Is ...

Anyone know where I can get his recordings or instructional dvds? Looks like the website is down.

Thanks John. Is there any difference in sound quality with 1/4" balanced TRS?

These are great and not too expensive for small setups. I carry one with my portable rig. Uses db25 connectors ...

Interesting that your stacking the preamps, V8 to the 1073LB. I've never tried that. Does this introduce distortion?

Do you use a Sarno Black Box to "load" the pickup impedance? Not su ...

With these kinds of outboard setups, do you really need an expensive patchbay? As long as it's balanced, can you go with cheaper options? Does this really matter? Switchcraft is very expense when c ...

I use a Sarno V8 for direct recording. No speaker emulation or plug ins. Sounds great. I regularly do commercial release recordings for people with it.

Cool. Thanks Bob. I know speakers filter o ...

Any advice on recording pedal steel direct?

Looking for a Nashville 1960's sound. I presume all the classic country records used Fender Twins.

If I go with the Sarno Revelation or Sarno V8 or T ...

Hi Christopher, With the NuX are you able to play along with youtube lessons and still hear both the guitar and video through the headphones?

I've been using the NuX Mp-2 for just about a year. Gr ...

I ordered a S12 from MSA, and gave them this copedent below. Hopefully this is still considered the best setup.

Question, once I get my steel, can anyone here help me with lessons? We could do th ...

Thanks everyone. I think I'll get it. It seems like one of the better products out there which doesn't take up a lot of space or requires plugging into a computer.

Can you use bluetooth headphones with the fender mustang headphone amp, or must you used wired?

Anyone try these little portable headphone amps for late night practice? If so, what do you use? Is this little fender headphone amp any good for practicing?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TRQS1TX? ...

Hello, is this still available? Is this the high or low model? Everything still sound ok with this?

Is this the high or low model?

Yes, please clarify if I have P5 wrong.

On my chart is P4 considered a "Franklin" pedal?

On LKV, should I have only one Ab on string 6, or two A-flats on strings 6 & 11?

Also, I ...

Hello Johnny and Bob,

Could you help proof-read this chart, and make sure I don't have any errors before I send it to MSA?

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/15437_Screen_Shot_2021 ...

Hi Johnny,

I have a S-10 E9, 3 pedal 3 lever BMI. Been playing (or messing around with PSG) for about 10-15 years, but am still a beginner.

As mentioned above, I really don't want to change cop ...

Hi Johnny,

I'm having a new MSA S12 put together. Of these options what would you recommend for a beginner?

I should also say that I really don't want to change copedants after deciding on one, ...

Here's a link to the interview where he discusses his setup. It's towards the end of the interview.

https://www.fretboardjournal.com/podcast/podcast-66-greg-leisz-buddy-emmons-and-pedal-steel/

Is it any harder with the D13 setup to do all the cliched country licks and fills?

Very cool. Thank you all for the feedback. On the one hand I want all options available on my setup, yet on the other I recognize that keeping it simple can also yield positive results.

I'm leani ...

Hello Everyone. Of all the available setups does D13 allow you to play the most variety of different voicings? Is this the best setup for chord-melody or western swing? On my S10 E9, there are simp ...

Thanks Tucker for the lengthy reply. Having studied and played 6 string (jazz) guitar for most of my life, I'm somewhat accustomed to following suit with an established technique developed over sever ...

Is the tuning on any of these compensated in cents/hz like Jeff Newman's setup? I found sweetening the tuning on my E9 to make a huge difference. In Johnny Cox's youtube video above, I didn't unders ...

Had a little free time and drafted up this comparison between the open tunings of 5 different setups. This tells me the similarities in open strings, but not really how flexible they are comparativel ...

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Topic: Tracking with an Amp and a Mic vs DIRECT
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 12 Views: 5137	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 22 May 2024 5:54 pm Subject: Tracking with an Amp and a Mic vs DIRECT
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 12 Views: 5137	On the topic of recording DI. I'm getting a sweet tone direct to an audio interface with my Revelation (XLR balanced in stereo). HOWEVER, I do hear a lot of clinking from metal pick blocking. Is ...
Topic: Steve Palousek's recordings or instructional dvds
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 0 Views: 236	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 11 May 2024 5:56 pm Subject: Steve Palousek's recordings or instructional dvds
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 0 Views: 236	Anyone know where I can get his recordings or instructional dvds? Looks like the website is down.
Topic: Any DIYers out there?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 24 Views: 35565	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 12 Dec 2022 12:44 pm Subject: Any DIYers out there?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 24 Views: 35565	Thanks John. Is there any difference in sound quality with 1/4" balanced TRS? These are great and not too expensive for small setups. I carry one with my portable rig. Uses db25 connectors ...
Topic: Advice for DI Recording Pedal Steel
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 16 Views: 11866	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 10 Dec 2022 12:22 pm Subject: Advice for DI Recording Pedal Steel
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 16 Views: 11866	Interesting that your stacking the preamps, V8 to the 1073LB. I've never tried that. Does this introduce distortion? Do you use a Sarno Black Box to "load" the pickup impedance? Not su ...
Topic: Any DIYers out there?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 24 Views: 35565	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 10 Dec 2022 11:45 am Subject: Any DIYers out there?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 24 Views: 35565	With these kinds of outboard setups, do you really need an expensive patchbay? As long as it's balanced, can you go with cheaper options? Does this really matter? Switchcraft is very expense when c ...
Topic: Advice for DI Recording Pedal Steel
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 16 Views: 11866	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 21 Nov 2022 10:10 am Subject: Advice for DI Recording Pedal Steel
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 16 Views: 11866	I use a Sarno V8 for direct recording. No speaker emulation or plug ins. Sounds great. I regularly do commercial release recordings for people with it. Cool. Thanks Bob. I know speakers filter o ...
Topic: Advice for DI Recording Pedal Steel
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 16 Views: 11866	Forum Section: Recording Posted: 16 Nov 2022 8:46 am Subject: Advice for DI Recording Pedal Steel
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 16 Views: 11866	Any advice on recording pedal steel direct? Looking for a Nashville 1960's sound. I presume all the classic country records used Fender Twins. If I go with the Sarno Revelation or Sarno V8 or T ...
Topic: Late Night Headphone Practice
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 15 Views: 2621	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 26 Jun 2022 9:20 pm Subject: Late Night Headphone Practice
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 15 Views: 2621	Hi Christopher, With the NuX are you able to play along with youtube lessons and still hear both the guitar and video through the headphones? I've been using the NuX Mp-2 for just about a year. Gr ...
Topic: E9th + C6th = D13th, from D-10 to S-12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 53 Views: 10522	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 26 Jun 2022 5:28 pm Subject: E9th + C6th = D13th, from D-10 to S-12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 53 Views: 10522	I ordered a S12 from MSA, and gave them this copedent below. Hopefully this is still considered the best setup. Question, once I get my steel, can anyone here help me with lessons? We could do th ...
Topic: Late Night Headphone Practice
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 15 Views: 2621	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Jun 2022 9:31 pm Subject: Late Night Headphone Practice
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 15 Views: 2621	Thanks everyone. I think I'll get it. It seems like one of the better products out there which doesn't take up a lot of space or requires plugging into a computer.
Topic: Late Night Headphone Practice
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 15 Views: 2621	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Jun 2022 7:05 pm Subject: Late Night Headphone Practice
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 15 Views: 2621	Can you use bluetooth headphones with the fender mustang headphone amp, or must you used wired?
Topic: Late Night Headphone Practice
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 15 Views: 2621	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 19 Jun 2022 11:52 am Subject: Late Night Headphone Practice
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 15 Views: 2621	Anyone try these little portable headphone amps for late night practice? If so, what do you use? Is this little fender headphone amp any good for practicing? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TRQS1TX? ...
Topic: Goodrich Volume Pedal
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 3 Views: 1167	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 19 Jun 2022 11:47 am Subject: Goodrich Volume Pedal
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 3 Views: 1167	Hello, is this still available? Is this the high or low model? Everything still sound ok with this?
Topic: Goodrich 120 - Volume pedal $125
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 3 Views: 1094	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 19 Jun 2022 11:45 am Subject: Goodrich 120 - Volume pedal $125
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 3 Views: 1094	Is this the high or low model?
Topic: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Oct 2021 3:35 am Subject: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Yes, please clarify if I have P5 wrong. On my chart is P4 considered a "Franklin" pedal? On LKV, should I have only one Ab on string 6, or two A-flats on strings 6 & 11? Also, I ...
Topic: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Oct 2021 3:14 pm Subject: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Hello Johnny and Bob, Could you help proof-read this chart, and make sure I don't have any errors before I send it to MSA? https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2020-03/15437_Screen_Shot_2021 ...
Topic: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Sep 2021 4:58 pm Subject: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Hi Johnny, I have a S-10 E9, 3 pedal 3 lever BMI. Been playing (or messing around with PSG) for about 10-15 years, but am still a beginner. As mentioned above, I really don't want to change cop ...
Topic: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 15 Sep 2021 4:38 pm Subject: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Hi Johnny, I'm having a new MSA S12 put together. Of these options what would you recommend for a beginner? I should also say that I really don't want to change copedants after deciding on one, ...
Topic: Anyone know Greg Leisz's U12 Setup?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 25 Views: 10727	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Sep 2021 1:29 am Subject: Anyone know Greg Leisz's U12 Setup?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 25 Views: 10727	Here's a link to the interview where he discusses his setup. It's towards the end of the interview. https://www.fretboardjournal.com/podcast/podcast-66-greg-leisz-buddy-emmons-and-pedal-steel/
Topic: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 10 Sep 2021 4:28 am Subject: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Is it any harder with the D13 setup to do all the cliched country licks and fills?
Topic: D10, E9/B6, Bb6, or E9 Extended ?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 20 Views: 5149	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 4 Aug 2021 12:46 am Subject: D10, E9/B6, Bb6, or E9 Extended ?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 20 Views: 5149	Very cool. Thank you all for the feedback. On the one hand I want all options available on my setup, yet on the other I recognize that keeping it simple can also yield positive results. I'm leani ...
Topic: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Aug 2021 12:18 pm Subject: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Hello Everyone. Of all the available setups does D13 allow you to play the most variety of different voicings? Is this the best setup for chord-melody or western swing? On my S10 E9, there are simp ...
Topic: D10, E9/B6, Bb6, or E9 Extended ?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 20 Views: 5149	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 3 Aug 2021 12:07 pm Subject: D10, E9/B6, Bb6, or E9 Extended ?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 20 Views: 5149	Thanks Tucker for the lengthy reply. Having studied and played 6 string (jazz) guitar for most of my life, I'm somewhat accustomed to following suit with an established technique developed over sever ...
Topic: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Jul 2021 11:38 pm Subject: D13th S12
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 109 Views: 34532	Is the tuning on any of these compensated in cents/hz like Jeff Newman's setup? I found sweetening the tuning on my E9 to make a huge difference. In Johnny Cox's youtube video above, I didn't unders ...
Topic: D10, E9/B6, Bb6, or E9 Extended ?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 20 Views: 5149	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 31 Jul 2021 4:08 pm Subject: D10, E9/B6, Bb6, or E9 Extended ?
Darren Mortillaro Replies: 20 Views: 5149	Had a little free time and drafted up this comparison between the open tunings of 5 different setups. This tells me the similarities in open strings, but not really how flexible they are comparativel ...