IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

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Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

This was really a great show. We started a bit late but JR got us done by five. I got some pic and load them up in a few days. Got a great video of Amanda (Mrs. JR) blow drying her hair using the ports of a massive subwoofer.
Thanks to JR, JP, BK, AR and to Doug P for making sure BK got hooked up to the wifi.
There were no real dogs in the lineup. And a few that I really liked.

[mattsk8]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

I had a great time, I think I have more fun hanging out afterwards with you guys than I do at the show . Such a diverse group, and so much fun actually getting to know everyone. I think it's funny when I have preconceived notions about how some guys are, then I meet them and it's totally not what I expected. John H, was a lot of fun hanging out and talking music. Ed P, you're awesome! Dr Scott :p, was great meeting you and your brother. Alexis, I really hope you had a good time, and it was great meeting you and your wife and hanging until whatever time it was Saturday night/Sunday morn. Lowell, glad you finally figured out who had your equipment, and it was cool getting to know you as well. Thanks to everyone that put this together, and it was obviously also great seeing everyone I already knew :D. I'm sure I left someone out and I'll remember later, but it was a really good weekend!! Not sure if we'll need a new hotel for next year at this point, but however that shakes out... it was worth it.

I think the biggest question on everyone's mind after that weekend is... Alexis, how was the Mexican food? :p

Saturday night was a blast with the YouTube videos. What song was that Gorillaz video with Bruce Willis, I have some friends locally that need to see it.

[craigk]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

thanks to all who were involved with arranging the event, and the sponsors for donating items. I appreciate the continued support of these companies. had a really good time. the after hours get together was great. several important issues concerning the state of Tennessee were resolved during the Saturday late night session. hope to see everyone at the next event. almost forgot, a special thanks to PWDRYD. I didn't think it sounded that loud either.

[JasonP]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

This was a blast, just as should be expected from JR and company! As my first time at Iowa, the Harris center amphitheater is a world class venue for sound and lived up to all expectations. A lot of speakers blew me away, but Thumper Tom's 'never-quite-made-it-in' Iron Driver build stands out in my mind. I'm not the most talkative, but I always enjoy listening to everyone and occasionally interjecting a thought. It was good to see the crew again and meet some more fanatics for the first time as well.

All that aside, once I settle in I'll setup a page to the uploaded demos and track lists on the MAC site. A link to that will appear here at that point. A special thanks to all the people that took advantage of the uploads, I think the upload system is a nice streamlined way to handle demos at events, even with the snags we had. I look forward to streamlining the system for future events, based on feedback from the users and attendees.

[Brek81]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

This event really is top notch! thank you JR, BK, Jason and the rest of the crew. Still sad i missed Saturday nights informal. Its tough to get to spend time chatting with everyone in only one night.

[4thtry]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

Special thanks to JR, BK, Jason, Amanda, & Doug for putting on another great show. And thanks to everyone else that helped out as well. I took tons of pictures and am currently processing them in Lightroom. I'll try to get a disc mailed out to Bryan sometime tomorrow. Great to see everyone again and listen to lots of great sounding speakers.

I have been experimenting with a revised photo technique, placing a flash behind speakers to separate the background and create a rim lighting effect. Hope you enjoy the photos. Here are a few random samples of my best shots:

John H's new mini two-way:



Craig K's MTM's:



Scott S's new micro speaker:



PWR RYD's JÄTTARS:



Leo's Audio Pipes

[4thtry]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

And a few more:

Kenny_K's Itty-bitty 3-way:



Curt_C posing with one of his Hafler amplifiers: :D



JR's Taiga:



Gary's super-sized subwoofer:

[PWR RYD]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

Yes those are my WWMTMWW towers. I named that project The JÄTTARS. That is Swedish (plural) for Giant.

[S7910]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

Thanks, Matt.

I'll raise ya one ... ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f55CqLc6IR0

[4thtry]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

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Ani & Craig race to the entrance of the Harris Center with their loudspeakers.
Guess who won the race?

Answer pic will be posted tomorrow.

[mattsk8]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

Thanks, Matt.

I'll raise ya one ... ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f55CqLc6IR0

That was . I think I've posted this one, but it fits here :D

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Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

Nice Bill.

[mattsk8]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

Thanks for the pics Bill, very nice work! Obviously you're as much a perfectionist when it comes to photography as you are with your cabinet and finish work .

Also, just realized I never mentioned my demo tracks. Sorry, I never uploaded them for Jason to include on the disc. But for anyone interested....

1. Alison Krauss, Ghost In This House

2. Mighty Echoes, Under The Boardwalk

3. Madonna, Holiday (from the Immaculate Collection disc)

4. Parov Stelar, Hotel Axos

[kenny_k]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

Great, great time. Thank you to everyone and special thanks to the trouble makers who put this on: JR, BK, JP, Doug, Amanda and the supporting cast of characters. Take a bow. :applause:


Here's my demo line up,
#1 DIY-Frank Rabeyrolles
#2 That was close-Art of Noise
#3 The Mothers Suite, Movement III-The Fresh Cut Orchestra
#4 Axel F-Harold Faltermeyer
#5 The Mothers Suite-Elegy for a Mom-The Fresh Cut Orchestra
#6 Vogue-Madonna


P.S. Great pics Bill! And thanks for the lighting tips.

[4thtry]

Re: IowaDIY 2015 - October 24th, Grinnell, Iowa

Here are my demo tracks:

1) 2015 IowaDIY house demo track
2) 2014 IowaDIY house demo track

So, I guess I didn't really have an original track, as such! :D But, I am currently working on a project to do a 24bit/96kHz digital transfer of some 15 ips master tapes that I recorded on location in 1974 using two Advent MDC-1 microphones, an Advent 100A dolby noise reduction unit and a Crown SX-724 reel-to-reel tape recorder. I hope to have something ready by IowaDIY 2016.

Bill S.