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axeofcreation Just Startin'
axeofcreation
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Jun 24, 2012 10:32 AM

Line HD Pro or HD500 with DT50 combo

Let me start off by saying I already own the HD Pro and love it. I bought it for home recording. I go USB direct with XLR to my studio monitors. Fantastic. Now I'm 99% sure that if I got the HD500, none of that would change. I still go direct with my monitors hooked to the 500 so I'm not concerned with losing any ability there. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

My question lies in what you'd recommend for live purposes. I'm planning on purchasing the DT50 Combo for my live gigs and I'm considering downgrading the HD Pro to the HD500 (instead of purchasing the foot controller and rack for my HD Pro). This seems a lot easier for transportation and functionality purposes, especially since my home recording process won't be infringed upon with the possible downgrade.

 

I really want to take advantage of linking the HD with the DT series while not disturbing my home recording process. It's perfect for me right now. Plus the HD Edit software is great!

 

Thanks any input or thoughts on my situation.

 

Regards

Tags: hd500, dt-50, dt25, hd_pro
  • spaceatl Expert Line 6 User
    spaceatl
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    Jun 24, 2012 11:41 AM (in response to axeofcreation)
    Re: Line HD Pro or HD500 with DT50 combo

    I am an FBV fan...It does end up costing a bit more but I much prefer the logistics of a single CAT5 cable to the front of the stage...Having a Pro with a DT50 keeps the link cable short and if you want to experiment with running 4CM with a midi cable, those cables would be short and in the backline...

  • spikey Just Startin'
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    Jun 24, 2012 1:48 PM (in response to axeofcreation)
    Re: Line HD Pro or HD500 with DT50 combo

    Im using an HD Pro with a FBV Longboard i onced used with the Vetta.

     

    It works well and most buttons and both pedals work (altho the stompbox buttons wont work correctly).

     

    I XLR this Pod Pro HD into my DT50 head via Line 6 link.

     

    I use 2 seperate guitar patches, one from the HD Pro (with cab and mic emulation on) into the DAW interface, and the other patch set is for the DT-50 (minus the cab and mic emulation).

     

    I just name the patch with "DT50" on the end so that i know which one is for what....

     

    Works for me... YMMV.. ; )

  • silverhead Expert Line 6 User
    silverhead
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    Jun 24, 2012 3:33 PM (in response to axeofcreation)
    Re: Line HD Pro or HD500 with DT50 combo

    axeofcreation wrote:

     

    Let me start off by saying I already own the HD Pro and love it. I bought it for home recording....

    Something no one has mentioned yet that may be relevant for studio/recording work.....

     

    The HD Pro provides a dry output from the guitar input that you can feed to a seperate audio interface for recording the dry signal direct to your DAW while you monitor the wet signal during recording. Neither the HD Pro nor the HD500 provide a direct dry signal over USB to your DAW. Don't know if that is relevant for your purposes or not, but thought I should point it out.

  • Crusty_Old_Rocker Expert Line 6 User
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    Jun 25, 2012 4:53 AM (in response to axeofcreation)
    Re: Line HD Pro or HD500 with DT50 combo

    I have both and the Pro sits in a rack for studio stuff while the HD500 is ready to go with the DT amps.  What Space said makes a lot of sense.  If I had to chose one and forego the other then I'd keep the HD Pro on the backline.  Just like Spikey, I have the FBV Longboard from my Vetta connected to the HD Pro and it does just about anything you could want.  If I were to use the HD Pro Live, I'd have the FBV out front with me and the HD Pro tucked safely in the backline.  I'm a fan of bypassing the mic'ing of amps when practicable, so going direct to the FOH and just having a monitor is a back saver when you're not lugging a DT50 (they're not light). 

     

    Anyway, my suggestion would be to go with what Space said.  Have a think about foot controllers though, because you may not need to go with the FBV MkII, but if you do, you could configure it as a MIDI food controller for your DAW, which you might find useful.

     

    Cheers,


    Crusty

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