Quad Cortex Mini

[Chocol8]

I think the mini knocks it out of the park for a lot of the guitar playing market - bedroom guitarists like me. I don’t think I have a single gripe with it so far.

This weekend I’ll be playing it with my actual amps, and given Deadpool’s tests I’m sure I’ll be happy with that as well. 90% of the time I’m running QC using a gate (Zuul) and OD (Grind or Boss SD-1) device into my amp, then into my Suhr, back to QC for IR/EQ/chorus/reverb-delay. There was always a little hum that I’d hear even without playing anything. I’d need to use another gate after the amp to get rid of it, but it was never bad enough for me to do that - just kept playing maybe the mini will be better with that?

Thats a weird misquote attributed to me. Not that I have a big problem with it, but I don't have a QC mini yet.

 

[Dez]

Thats a weird misquote attributed to me. Not that I have a big problem with it, but I don't have a QC mini yet.

Idk what happened lol - I fixed it!

 

[mbenigni]

I doubt thats more than 100 ma, or less than 10% of the difference. Relatively speaking, the reduced draw amount (if accurate) is massive.

It sounds like the QC draws enough power to run both a QC mini and an HX Stomp at the same time with some leftover. If the performance is the same, I think there must be a measurement error, the mini is using much more efficient components, or there was some serious design issue with the OG. Its very interesting...ok, probably boring as shit to most of you

I don't doubt the reduced draw of the QCM being accurate. I think the steady-state draw of the original QC was significantly overstated in the first place. And the QCM should be somewhat lower.

 

[dean701]

lol. anyone have one of these? (sorry it's not the EU version).
Fire up phantom power and see what it peaks at?

 

[Chocol8]

I think phantom power is usually less than 15 ma at 48 volts so the difference might not even register at the wall. I think the interesting test would be to see peak draw from boot to steady state usage between the QC and QC mini, but if that post above was from Cioks, I am guessing they tested them and are not just quoting NDSP specs.

 

[Dez]

If this thing had an SPDIF output it would be an instant purchase for me. What I'm particularly pleased to read are the reports that it seems to be significantly less noisy than the big QC. Less power consumption, less space required on the desk, less background noise, lower price, incredibly attractive appearance. You have to hand it to Neural – they've got almost everything right with this release. In fact, they've been much more active in recent months, releasing some really good updates and plug-ins.

I agree - SPDIF should included in any device that’s marketed for professional use. Of course, not everyone cares about it so they must have done a cost analysis or something (and won their bet)

 

[mbenigni]

I think phantom power is usually less than 15 ma at 48 volts so the difference might not even register at the wall. I think the interesting test would be to see peak draw from boot to steady state usage between the QC and QC mini, but if that post above was from Cioks, I am guessing they tested them and are not just quoting NDSP specs.

Yes, but the additional mic preamp might draw closer to 100ma (based on my extensive expertise i.e. Googling ten minutes ago LOL.)

 

[dean701]

Yes, but the additional mic preamp might draw closer to 100ma (based on my extensive expertise i.e. Googling ten minutes ago LOL.)

...and plug in an actual mic so there is power draw.
If anyone can test the OG QC that would be equally helpful.

 

[Chocol8]

If you guys put together a gofundme to get me an old QC, the newer QC and a QC mini, I promise to investigate this in detail.