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XLR mics with phantom power for the win! If you're going for professional quality sound, save your money and invest in a good XLR mic.

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The problem with USB mics like Blue Yeti is the fact that they use the integrated sound on your computer's motherboard. If your motherboard's sound system is older (2 years or older), the voice from the USB mic could sound robotic or it might not capture your entire voice range. This is especially a problem for folks with deeper voices. On older computers, you might sound far away or your voice could break up. If you have a brand new computer, feel free to use a USB mic until you can afford an XLR microphone.


XLR microphones require phantom power. Scarlet Focusrite (https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56CM) is a good product for phantom power, but there are affordable, good quality sound mixers that provide phantom power as well. Alot of streamers have used Berhinger Xenyx 302 ( https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-302USB-BEHRINGER-XENYX/dp/B005EHILV4) or Berhinger Xenyx 502 (https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-502-BEHRINGER-XENYX/dp/B000J5UEGQ). I personally use Roland VT-3 (https://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-VT-3-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q) because it's a voice changer, sound mixer, noise gate, and phantom power all mixed into one machine.

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For mics, I admit I'm using a cheap Pyle PDMIC58 . (Hey, I got this XLR mic for free with my Best Buy points. I didn't have enough points for a good mic). My problem with the mic is that it's too bright for my voice, and I have a low voice for a woman. I need something that captures my full voice range alot better. I'm planning to upgrade to a RODE NT-1 mic (Not the Rode NT-1A) before the end of the year.

Like others have stated, take your time and do research. Don't rush! Find the mic that fits your voice best. Good luck!

boy you're just a ray of sunshine, huh XD

DBX is certainly popular, but definitely not a "standard in the industry." it is SOMETIMES used in studios for severe compression for things like drums or untamed acoustic guitars...that being said, VO vocals sound nice with severe compression as well, so it's okay for that application, but far from a general-purpose compressor and more geared toward live applications rather than studio.

with the DBX, you're painting in very broad strokes, but something like the TDR Kotelinkov has more versatility and will absolutely still sound fantastic (despite merely "mimicking hardware compression")...plus, again, FREEEEEE

unless you're really riding the line very close to CPU capacity, a single track DAW project with a few VSTs won't impose much CPU load, and most streamers already have fairly nice machines, so that expense is already covered.

allllll that being said, don't get me wrong, a good hardware compressor is a fantastic tool. I personally use a FMR RNC. however, I truly think that most of your readers would benefit from software solutions rather than hardware solutions. most are trying to find the most affordable route and are discouraged by being told they should buy more gear. plus, most streamers seem to use UBS mics as well.

I actually have that exact speaker! I put it in a DIY MDF box that measures out to a total internal volume of 3.5 cubic feet. I got a good deal on a used QSC ISA280 for $100, so that runs through this guy;

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-31-Band-Graphic-Equalizer-Subwoofer/dp/B00KLRP5CK

But, since this was a small purchase at a time, I should have just bit the bullet and gone with this instead;

https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-NU3000DSP-BEHRINGER-iNUKE/dp/B005EHINAS/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1540510237&sr=1-1&keywords=inuke+3000dsp

It's a very powerful combo, but I only use it for music so I made the enclosure sealed as opposed to ported. This means it's doesn't play down into the low 20hz range, but almost all music doesn't go that low anyway. You could easily build or buy a ported enclosre and use the DSP on the Inuke to boost the bottom end.

I've been super happy with it as a driver, and am considering getting 2 of the 10" as bass drivers for a pair of DIY semi-open baffle full range towers I'm thinking of building.

Great sub, you will not be unhappy with it! I got mine because the goddamn Ultimax 18" is constantly on backorder. I've also surprisingly heard good things about some of the Rockville car subs, but ultimately went with the Skar.

Good luck, and I hope you get what you are looking for!

Older image of my in progress setup;

https://imgur.com/a/Ct1kKdz

And, while not the greatest box in the world, this could save you a lot of time and effort if you decide to go ported and not DIY it;

https://www.amazon.com/Single-Subwoofer-Universal-Speaker-Enclosure/dp/B00IFEG6YW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540510954&sr=8-3&keywords=18%22+sub+box

I struggle in a lot of areas, but keeping readers engaged has always been a strength for me. Here are a few ways that work for me:

1. Get a voice changer. Check out this Twitch streamer who uses a voice changer to do a grandma voice to screw with scammers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igzPcgXd0XY
   This is what he/I use(s): https://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-VT-3-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q
   
   It allows you to do hilarious voices and the kids really crack up at it. You'll spend around $300 for everything, but it's worth something that is such a significant portion of your job. If you've listened to many audiobooks, then you know a good narrator can make or break a book, and it's no different in your classroom.
   
   
2. Every once in a while (depending on your group's stamina), have your students act out a scene. I frequently say something like "You know, I'm reading this, but I'm just not visualizing it too well. I need to see it. I need 3 people up here. Okay, you three are the Socs and Julissa is going to be Johnny. Show the class what it looks like when they beat up Johnny." Motion creates emotion, so while students sometimes will initially roll their eyes, it always brings their mood up.
   
   
3. Stop every once in a while and cold call (call on without warning) students and ask them to clarify things. I might say "RJ, this author keeps saying that Jonas and his family live in a dwelling. Remind us what a dwelling means in this context," or "So, we just saw our main character lie to her mother for the first time. Alex, what would you have done if you were in the character's situation?" As long as you enforce the rule that students must stay engaged, they'll pay attention just to avoid getting embarrassed if they get called on and don't know the answer. A few times is okay, but if a student clearly isn't even trying, then it becomes a discipline issue. I'm lenient if students can't find exactly where we are reading (because they may be listening even if they aren't following the words), but you'll be able to tell if they are paying zero attention.
   
   Those are 3 things that help for me. Of course your personality and energy level will determine if these methods work for you.

Im looking to upgrade my audio into a xlr setup from a usb mic. I broadcast on Twitch (live streaming service) and I have some questions about what equipment would be best for my application.

For my mic, I was going to purchase the Rode NT1
Is a condensor mic best for what I'll be doing? (Disclaimer: I yell a lot)

I was going to purchase the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Is it worth it to purchase this two channel audio interface, or should I buy the single input version for a cheaper price? I'm only going to be using a single mic, but I read that the quality of the 2i2 build is a bit better.

My final question is on whether or not I should purchase a Compressor/Gate to reduce clipping when I yell, or is it possible or to compress my audio with a software program? Trying to see if dropping the money on the compressor would be worth it. This is the compressor/gate I was looking at: DBX 266xs

Thanks ahead of time! I really do appreciate your help! :)

I'd highly suggest XLR mics and an Audio mixer. For voice effects, you'll have best quality with a hardware voice transformer. There are lots of software options available, but they typically have limitations and quality issues.

Here's a few suggestions as to what you could use...

• Audio Mixer
  
  
• Microphone
  
  
• Voice Transformer
  
  Getting a good audio setup isn't cheap as you'll quickly see. lol. The microphone I linked is what I currently use and I love it. The Audio Mixer and Voice Transformer, I recently ordered myself so I can't fully say how good they are. But, they do have great reviews.

There are tons of outboard fx units out there -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw5RtdIEzz4



You could go with a small desk mixer with built in FX, but some may not have all the ones you're looking for -

(just an example)

• https://www.amazon.com/Mackie-PROFX4V2-4-Channel-Compact-Effects/dp/B00VUU702A/
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-MG10XU-10-Input-Stereo-Effects/dp/B00IBIVL42/
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-1202FX-BEHRINGER-XENYX/dp/B000J5Y214/
  
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  or a dedicated multi-FX processor
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-Virtualizer-FX2000-High-Performance-Multi-Engine/dp/B003EZXMS0
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/TC-Electronic-Reverb-Effects-Processor/dp/B001R5G70O
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/TC-Electronic-M100-ELECTRONIC/dp/B0731N1HY3
  
  
  ---------------
  
  or a dedicated vocal fx unit (some of these are made for live performance, hence the foot switches)
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Roland-VT-4-Voice-Transformer/dp/B07JKLMDGX/
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Helicon-Voice-Vocal-Effects-Processor/dp/B00GM0NX3S/
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Eventide-H9-Core-Harmonizer-Pedal/dp/B01CY237P6/
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/TC-Helicon-Effects-Processor-Burgundy-996369005/dp/B074TRXB21/
  
  
  There's a plethora of them... just hunt around on sweetwater, musicansfriend, or BHphoto to see some ideas.
  
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  The Roland is pretty cool , because it lets you adjust things on the fly easier -
  
  (this is like what the Beastie Boys used for "Intergalactic")
  
  Roland VT-3
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeHHV1LPfOo (@1:02)
  
  Roland VT-4 demos
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw5RtdIEzz4
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5kkYemu-gs
  
  
  

> And I want to simply smooth out the Fq response in my listening area

Laudable goal. If I were to start doing room eq myself, I would probably opt for one of two:

1. Amplifier/processor with automated room EQ. This usually falls in to the "high price" category. The NAD C390DD integrated digital amplifier is supposed to be getting a room calibration update sometime, but it comes at a price: $2600 USD.
   
2. Measurement microphone (I think something like the Behringer ECM-8000) with a USB audio interface providing phantom power, and Room EQ Wizard will make your life a whole lot easier. If the $130 price for a mic and USB interface is too high, you may check with someone dealing with pro sound has one to rent for a weekend.
   
3. For the EQ, I would look on the pro/live/studio sound of things, just make sure that you find one that is dual-channel and can operate in unbalanced mode. 15 bands and up. Behringer has a very budget minded model (Amazon link, $99 that accepts both balanced and unbalanced, and has 15 bands. They also have a 31-band equalizer for $142. Disclaimer: I do not own, and has not tried it, but I'm giving the recommendation based on price, specs, and features, not ultimate quality - people have had varying success with equipment from them.

Thank you Zeos for the RBH R5BIR video review (btw, link missing on this page currently). In that video you mentioned setting the crossover in your receiver but what about those that don't have this capability?

I have an Emotiva PT-100 stereo preamp. I don't believe the PT-100 has that capability (unless I'm mistaken). Is there an alternate solution for this? Perhaps something like the Behringer Super-X Pro Cx2310 or one of the Rolls crossovers (SX21 or SX45)? But for lower end equipment is this even worth it? Perhaps a cheaper solution is available? Or, by "just deal with it" should I conclude that bass management is simply not a thing for stereo-only systems?

Anyway, thanks for the video. If you have any video or material that covers setting the crossover point in your receiver (primarily covering what you do in situations where your electronics doesn't support it) I'd definitely be interested to see it.

Yes, it usually isn't part of the package and you have to buy separately, but if your amp allows you to save presets, you can create some and then circle through them with the footswitch. For example this one is for my amp. It is also cheaper if you want to save some money :)

This is the exact one I am using:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004NDJRKO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Before I ask my dumb question, wanted to give a big thank you! Pretty much ready to throw in the towel here.

Alright: So do I apply any gain on my mixer? The microphone volume knob, and the stereo out knob both give volume. I've been using these to avoid mouth sounds. I then added more volume via the compressor's output. I kept the gain knob on the mixer all the way to the left.

Here's a picture of the mixer: http://media.musiciansfriend.com/is/image/MMGS7/MG10XU-10-Channel-Mixer-with-Effects/J06370000000000-00-500x500.jpg

If I apply gain on the mixer, how do you stop mouth sounds? Tried everything from green apples to drowning myself.

Alright dude. I'll start with this and come back with the results. Would that be okay?

If you want to do it properly, you will want a USB Mixer that has both built in FX and Insert channels such as the Mackie ProFX8v2

And a dynamics processor Expander/Gate/Compressor/Limiter such as the DBX 166xs.

The mics connect to the mixer, then you use 2 Insert TRS(Tip-Ring-Sleeve) cables to run each mic into channel 1 and 2 on the back of the processor.

Inserts allow you to send audio to a processor and then back, all on the same cable (Example https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/STP201). It utilizes the 2 channels of a standard TRS connector, one to send, one to receive.

Because you have 2 mics in close proximity, the Expander and Gate will help limit spill from the other person talking further away, the compressor and limiter brings your dynamic range closer and boosts levels to increase your clarity.

This video explains how Inserts work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFArc1ZJdQw

Microphone:

• Audio-Technica AT2020 is totally solid (not the USB version obviously)
  
• Rode NT-1A would be a proper step up from there
  
  Since you're aiming to do everything in hardware, you will need a mixer, the Mackie 802vlz4 would be a decent option. Any Mixer that has solid preamps and effect inserts on the microphone channels will do here. Normally I'd prefer just using an audio interface, but they don't have inserts for hardware effects or volume controls for individual channels which you do need here.
  
  There are lots of mixers with integrated USB interfaces, but they don't usually allow you to send audio from the PC into the mixer and then back, they're just intended to allow recording the whole mix and often don't have proper drivers so they end up adding delay.
  
  Since this Mixer is purely analog, you need to add a really minimalistic audio interface like the ESI U24 XL or the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (which would already be somewhat overkill since it has mic preamps which you don't need).
  
  Finally, you need a proper compressor. For this part, someone else might have more to offer, don't have a very good overview over the market when it comes to hardware units like this.
  
  
• The DBX 266 XS should be very solid, has compressor and Gate/Expander
  
• FMR Audio RNC 1773 really nice, but more expensive option, and doesn't have a gate. You'd need to get another device for that purpose if you go for this one.
  
  This would be coming in at around $470 plus microphone. More if you go with the FMR compressor and a separate gate/expander.
  
  Oh, setup:
  
  Microphone -> Mixer -> Mixer FX insert -> Compressor/Gate -> Mixer FX return. The FX insert/return is actually one jack on the mixer, you need a splitter cable from stereo 1/4" to 2x mono 1/4" to use it.
  
  Mixer Master out -> USB Interface
  
  USB interface out -> Mixer (one of the stereo channels)
  
  Mixer headphone out -> well, headphones ;)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M63UBDR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 .. currently unavailable but there are others like it.

and for a sub driver - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5D5ONB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have to put a fan on the sub amp, but then it runs cool (if I really crank the thumps) :)

Not without spending some cash. I'm assuming they're coming in remotely? Or else you could just get one of those novelty voice changers from Party City or something. You could try to get one to them but you wouldn't be able to do a whole lot to adjust it if it ended up muddling them too much.

Otherwise you can drop something like this, this, or this into their line. But the cheapest vocal effect (that would anonymize their voice anyway) that you'd be able to control live is gonna set you back around $130. Unless of course you find it on ebay or Reverb. I got a $500 vocal processor for $250 from a pawn shop in LA via ebay so miracles do happen.

For the record if you go that route I recommend that, rather than use something that pitch-bends or distorts, you look for something that specifically "gender-bends" as this will be a much more articulate effect. My processor (the Vocalive 2) actually has a setting that legit makes you sound like a child. It's super creepy.

I did a quick search and these seems better for me due to RCA giving me more flexibility in my home headphone setup:

http://www.amazon.com/ART-355-Dual-Channel-31-Band/dp/B0002E53WY

http://www.amazon.com/Alto-Professional-AEQ231-Two-Channel-31-Band/dp/B00EKRM3M2

any other suggestions on which is better or a better suggestion all together.

Might not be exactly what you're looking for (budget, hardware, etc.) but I know several females that have had great success with the Roland VT-3 (amazon.com link) in this application.

I don't use my mixer for streaming so I'm not entirely sure about this but you might be able to avoid keyboard noise by lowering the gain, if the mixer has gain knobs. If the mixer doesn't have a noise gate feature you could buy a noise gate pedal. Be warned though that pedal is cheap for a reason. For avoiding noise taint from a keyboard I'm sure it'd be fine. If you wanna know the mixer I have it's a Yamaha MG102c. For streaming though I use a Roland VT-3 which is a voice transformer. Besides the occasional effects I like it cause of the sensitivity knob, it's USB, and the mic port supports both XLR and 1/4". It also has a 3.5 mm mic port if you for some reason use that type of mic.

Bravo Audio V3 Tube Headphone Amplifier has a 3 band EQ.

Before the amp:

• Schiit Loki tone control $149. Popular and well rated. Optional Schiit Sys $49 switch to go with it. Magni $99 is the Schiit headphone amp. All 3 would make a nice Schiit stack.
  
• Behringer MiniFBQ FBQ800 Ultra-Compact 9-Band Graphic Equalizer $70.
  
• Mini DSP - I don't know which one would be ideal.
  
  DSP Phono preamp.
  
  
• Puffin Phono DSP from Parks Audio $400.
  
  Also check r/HeadphoneAdvice.

For the microphone stand if you ever wanna change it...

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PSA1Rode--rode-psa1-professional-studio-boom-arm

These are excellent, I'm pretty sure Joe Rogan uses these now... can't remember. And he uses the SM7B so that was a noteworthy mention in your post.

For your other stuff...

https://www.amazon.com/dbx-166xs-Professional-Compressor-Processor/dp/B004NDJRKO/

Pick up one of these one day. You don't seem to use a limiter, your strip doesn't have one, and this will handle that, and this would solve the volume extremities issue with your stream where my wife gives me that look because you start yelling at some alt-right dipshit after I could barely hear you talking a second earlier. Thanks.

Then I would change out your mixer one day. It might have some noise you aren't happy with in the preamps (maybe not), and if so try one of these out. Allen and Heath is famous for having completely perfect preamps

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ZED60-10FX--allen-and-heath-zed60-10fx-mixer-with-usb-and-effects

They make a much smaller one as well if you don't need that many channels, obviously.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ZED6FX--allen-and-heath-zed-6fx-mixer-with-effects

But I'm not sure if it's up to the same standards and if you do that deal where you send some audio back in from the mic out on the computer, I always forget the terminology that podcasters made for that trick. Basically to isolate who is talking to you and put it into the mixer directly and you hear it and your audience hears it, and you can turn them down, etc... On my allen and heath I had to mess with it a bit to make that work right. Something to consider.

If you don't already use a RACK, might as well.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Desktop-Frame-Components-RK8OD/dp/B01NBPL8OP/

And I'd advise something like a power conditioner in the rack as well, keeps the gremlins out. I'm paranoid about sound, I use their cheaper power strips for my setup and it feels like it makes a difference, but maybe I'm tricking myself.

https://www.amazon.com/Furman-Conditioning-Outlets-Spacing-Voltmeter/dp/B00145EVJ6/

Just little things, but they probably won't be worth it overall. Stuff you might add to an amazon list or something. I'm a list guy. ;)

You can look into getting a Roland VT-3. It's a little pricey, and depending on what you have now, you might need to buy a new mic. If you're curious about it, I'd be more than happy to help.

Hmm seems like it's simple at first but in the end it's not. It's essentially up to whoever wrote the driver for your soundcard whether or not they provide an equalizer. Some do but most do not. Those that do you need to make sure it works for the Windows Driver and not just the ASIO drive. For example my TASCAM US-322 has an EQ for the ASIO driver but not for the Windows driver. On the other hand my Realtek has a software EQ for the Windows Driver but no ASIO driver at all.

So in my case if I wanted to use it for all general Windows audio I'd need to use my Realtek soundcard and the advanced software control panel to use the EQ.

Your other choice ofc. as other have mentioned is to buy a hardware Equalizer: http://smile.amazon.com/Monoprice-31-Band-Graphic-Equalizer-Subwoofer/dp/B00KLRP5CK/

Here's a $70 TC pedal that looks right up your alley. I have a rack mount unit from them in the studio and it's pretty amazing

TC Helicon 996003005 VoiceTone T1 Vocal Effects Processor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HMQ1D06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sXqLyb4G06Q1V

Well, you have six inputs total. You can use three L/R pairs or six mono channels, or anything in between. So yes, just get two 1/4 to 1/4 cables and run it into a pair of channels if you need stereo imaging.

If you have the money, I'd highly recommend getting a stereo 31 band EQ, as that mixer doesn't have any EQ capability to speak of.

I'm thinking of buying this compressor
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DBX-266XS-Dual-Compressor-Gate/dp/B004NDFRVC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483828816&sr=8-1&keywords=compressor+rack

along with a mixer and at2035.

Also would i need phantom power to make this work or would i receieve that from the mixer or rack?

Any ideas on the mixers? Thank you for all your help as usual ;)

That sounds awesome. Is it this one by chance?

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-FBQ800-BEHRINGER-MINIFBQ/dp/B000MJ406Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452121903&sr=8-1&keywords=Behringer+9+band+equalizer#Ask

Does it take analog input and outputs analog? I'm guessing I would do dac to this equalizer to my amp.

I'm confused on how to change my setup to only use the compressor/limiter/gate on channel 1 (or use both channel 1 & 2) of my mixer.

I have a A&H ZED-10FX, dbx 166xs, and a focusrite solo.

Currently I have the mic going into channel 1 XLR of the mixer, the main L & R XLR out going into channel 1 XLR of the dbx 166xs, and channel 1 XLR out to the focusrite XLR in and then out to USB to the computer.

I know this is not the proper way to set this all up but it has worked for a few months okay now.

Now I want to isolate the compressor/limiter/gate so that it only works on channel 1 of the mixer so that I can add in another input to it that isn't affected by the dbx.

I would prefer to only use 1 channel on the dbx if that's possible to avoid.

It looks like the mixer does not have a single insert per channel, but I do see a L & R 1/4" main mix insert. I think I need to somehow utilize that for the dbx and then just output to usb recording on the mixer and ditch the focusrite. I tried reading the manual for the mixer but it went way over my head as I'm pretty green to this kind of audio equipment.

I used the Rolls XS21 for a 2.1 system I assembled for my neighbor. It was the perfect solution.

https://smile.amazon.com/Behringer-Minifbq-Ultra-Compact-Graphic-Equalizer/dp/B000MJ406Y

Okay - two things. That's still a pretty minimal stereo. I think I'll wait and give it a listen prior to ordering this though.

Doubt it would pay for itself, but just think of all the fun you can have

https://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-VT-3-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q

Amazon has this Behringer which looks to be about 24 cm wide about 12-13 cm deep by about 5cm tall.

I can't attest to its quality - but it certainly is small and appears to have mostly 4 and 5 star reviews.

Maybe something like this would work for you?

https://www.amazon.com/TC-Helicon-996366005-Perform-V/dp/B0182MIOOQ/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=vocal+harmonizer&qid=1554925159&s=gateway&sr=8-11

It has a built-in mic that is uses to track harmony/key, and looks to have added app control via phone to unlock additional functions.

Depending on your budget you may want to put money away for something like this.

Roland AIRA Series VT-3 Voice Transformer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IGDXK9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gwhOAbVT433H7

Four bands isn't really my idea of a usable EQ.

Something like the Behringer FBQ800 is going to have a lot more utility.

When you use the walkie talkie (or indoors seems like there might an echo added) in the game it sounds like a PA, doubt he was using anything.
edit: its this https://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-VT-3-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q

[If anyone is curious this is what he says he uses.]
(https://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-VT-3-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522289711&sr=8-2&keywords=roland+aira+series+vt-3+voice+transformer&dpID=51hXvKYtR2L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch)

This is the one he uses. 200 bucks so it better be worth it!

I want to equalize the output of a DAC without compromising the quality. I'm ok with the output for music, but I need to make some tonal arrangements for gaming. Is this one going to bottleneck the sound?

Billy Sheehan is using a Rolls Two Way Tiny Crossover to remove the lows from his upper frequency amp. A look at one of his rig rundowns will give you some good ideas about running a dual amp system.

https://www.amazon.com/rolls-Tiny-2-Way-Crossover-SX21/dp/B00102VW6S

youll probably need a standalone mic and pass through an audio input. sdtone mountain 64 does audio changes (for pebble hill and CO roleplay) his website says he uses a Roland VT3 with a Shure SM7B mic. any headset with it built in will have even less of the fine tuning youre after

Damn you I wish I had a 303 haha. I bought an external compressor to make up for mfx 12 (I'm not a fan of it). This thing is beast, and the two modes are so different it's kinda crazy how much you can use this to shape your sound over the 404sx.

Roland VT-3

http://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-Series-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q

Dude, are you fucking daft?

Equalizers. They are things. Buy one, plug it in, and use it.

I think this might be the one: https://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-VT-3-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q

https://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-VT-3-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q

How about this Behringer guy?

https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-FBQ800-BEHRINGER-MINIFBQ/dp/B000MJ406Y/

This one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CY237P6/

I believe hes still using https://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-VT-3-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q

https://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-VT-3-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q

He uses a Roland AIRA Series VT-3 Voice Transformer combined with a slight accent in his voice.

Source of info - https://youtu.be/n3qao9cPxYA?t=7m45s

Roland AIRA Series VT-3 Voice Transformer -
https://www.amazon.com/Roland-AIRA-VT-3-Voice-Transformer/dp/B00IGDXK9Q

I would recommend using a crossover for that kind of setup. Even with the lows turned down on the guitar amp, you still risk damaging the speakers.