Orban Dual Reverberation 111B

The Orban Dual Reverberation 111B is a stereo spring based reverb system.  The unit is an analog one consisting of XLR connections.  Each of the two channels has the same configuration.  The 111B is rack mountable and will take up two rack spaces.

UTILIZATION

I don't find the using of the Orban Dual Reverberation 111B is hard to do at all.  Both channels have parameters for attenuation in and out, bass EQ, and mid range EQ.  Upon playing around with the parameters for a few minutes I found that I was able to get a pretty good grasp on how to use the reverb.  While it doesn't have the most straight ahead parameters in terms of how it names them, I think you'll see quickly that everything is pretty easy to understand once you sit down with it.  I don't believe a manual is necessary for this unit although I haven't seen one so I can't say anything about its make up.


SOUND QUALITY

Since the Orban Dual Reverberation 111B is made up of a real spring reverb, it has a pretty sweet sound.  I can't say that it is my favorite analog spring reverb out there, but having two channels in a compact unit like this is pretty cool.  I've used the reverb for drums and vocals with some good results, but unless you're going for a specific type of spring reverb tone that this has to offer, I wouldn't say that it can be used all of the time.  I think that it's a cool sound, I'm just saying that it wouldn't be my all purpose, go to reverb and I can't imagine that it would be that way for most people.  For me, it is a great reverb to have around to use every so often as you never know when it could end up working perfectly.


OVERALL OPINION

Surprisingly, I've used more than one Orban Dual Reverberation 111B in my day.  These are pretty rare as far as I know, and although I do like i'ts sound, it wouldn't be the type of unit that I would go searching after if I didn't have it already available.  The price isn't expensive at all however if you wanted to buy a used one.  If you're looking for a cool compact spring reverb, the Orban 111B should be on the list of inexpensive models that are worth looking into.

This is a beautiful 19 "a" blue orban "very nice, 2 units, superbly made the best time of Orban.
It is heavy (about 7kg) which is rather a guarantee of quality and strength for this kind of material.
It is completely shielded completely thick metal, and really built like a tank.

This spring is a dual-analog reverb, composed of two mono channels are identical and separately adjustable.

Front, on each channel, there is a first attenuator section with:
-Limiting threshold of a switch with two positions: Fixed and floating, and topped with a red LED.
And a double ATTEN knob. , IN and OUT at the base in the middle, graduated from 0 to 10.
Super convenient!

Then there is a BASS EQ with a graduated knob 2 2, from -12 to +12 db, with zero center high.

Then MIDRANGE section with a knob EQ identical to the bass eq,
then double-knob:
BANDWIDTH-center (acting on the shape of the filter)
PEAK 0 and from expanding to 10.
-TUNING (frequency in kHz) at the base, graded 1.8 (1800Hz) to 5.0 (5000Hz)

And right a big switch of power with a big white led.

That's all, no decay. So use with a gate to cut long queues we offer these springs.

The extensive connection terminal is at the rear.
Personally the terminal is what I prefer, easy to clean and no risk of shit compatibility view it has only to tighten the cables.
Well of course, all this must be connected to a patch-bay.

THERE has possibility to connect these machines on almost all configurations 110v to 220v possible, but more importantly, we must be careful to correctly connect the masses not to create a loop that could cause buzz and risk of damaging the gear.

UTILIZATION

Use of this reverb and a real pleasure.
It is a cinch.
Automation arrive very quickly and then just really work in his ear.
And frankly ear, it takes because this machine is really subtle and very accurate!
on the other hand, as you must adjust both channels independently of one another, it had to be very careful respect for stereo listening sound system, because an imbalance between the two channels is then quickly arrived and it does not catch up to!!
I've never seen the job mode, but this is not necessary in my opinion, except for the collection, if it exists.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is really beautiful.
Reverberation is long, crystalline to crunchy but still heavenly music.
On voice, it's just completely enchanting, but do not abuse, the level is strong and hot.
Distortion when it arrives is very nice.
It can also do wonders on drums accompanied EQ and Gates.
I use it with a 424a dual-compresser/limiter/gate/de-esser Orban, Orban 622B a dual-parametric EQ, and Orban 222A Stereo Enhancer.
Together they form a wonderful rack processing for voice, drums, instruments, ... but it can also be used for mastering applications because it is almost the high-end.
The only thing I can fault is the lack of bypass.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 10 months now and I am completely thrilled.
I paid an arm, but in near new condition and I do not regret this investment.
I think it must be pretty rare because it is only the second I've seen in real life.
But it is not found, of good quality, and very helpful.
So if you cross his path, do not hesitate if the condition is good.