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by areopagite
Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: WTB: avenson omnis
Replies: 11
Views: 2334

wow. those look perfect. thanks for the tip!
by areopagite
Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Quick Hamptone assembly question....
Replies: 8
Views: 2792

when i built mine, there was basically a piece of paper that showed an overlay of all the components on the pcb. it was very clear.
by areopagite
Mon Oct 27, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: WTB: avenson omnis
Replies: 11
Views: 2334

WTB: avenson omnis

I'd love a pair of avenson omnis. i could deal with just one. or a measurement-style omni of sufficient quality.
by areopagite
Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:47 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: recommend a good DIY color preamp kit
Replies: 35
Views: 20210

recommend a good DIY color preamp kit

I'm sure this could be kerbled to the moon and back. Tried the search, and you know it's never quite your situation. So... I am looking for 2 channels of colored mic preamps. It would be great if I could build one unit with 2 different pres in it. The stuff that people get hard over comes to mind: A...
by areopagite
Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: DIY TUBE AMP BOOKS FOR SALE
Replies: 0
Views: 817

DIY TUBE AMP BOOKS FOR SALE

THE HOW AND WHY OF GUITAR TUBE AMPS AS "GAR" SEES IT by Gar Gilles (Garnet Amps) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140275032395 VALVE AMPLIFIERS Third Edition by Morgan Jones http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140275034265 TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIER ESSENTIALS by Gerald W...
by areopagite
Sun Sep 28, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: what power supply for Ward Beck M460D ?
Replies: 16
Views: 5941

i found this thread and after about 5 years of stalling, i was finally able to get the specific advice i needed to figure out the power supply. one question, though: where do i hook up the "25v common" connection? should that go to ground?
by areopagite
Thu May 03, 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Latest gear you've acquired.....
Replies: 5329
Views: 2135388

finally got a real preamp (RNP) and a nice mic for vocals (ADK Vienna) and couldn't be more pleased with either. had been using stock firebox pres and the difference is astounding. used these new pieces to finish a piece for an lbum of soundtrack music ive been working on. listen for my dog whimperi...
by areopagite
Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:47 am
Forum: People/Places/Things
Topic: List your Myspace page
Replies: 268
Views: 81413

by areopagite
Sun Oct 31, 2004 9:21 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: This #%^ Computer
Topic: digital 2-track for mac - help and recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 1989

Re: digital 2-track for mac - help and recommendations

i'd like to move my operation off the old computer because it is a pain to use. i'd like to sell the old computer or throw it away. since the new computer is much faster and has an internet connection, it would be much easier for me to just do all my work on it. i forgot that i was using protools 5....
by areopagite
Thu Oct 28, 2004 7:40 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: This #%^ Computer
Topic: digital 2-track for mac - help and recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 1989

digital 2-track for mac - help and recommendations

i am a novice in the world of computer recording and honestly i never want to be anything but. i am, however in the position to upgrade my setup and i would like some recommendations from those in the know. i only use the computer as a final mixdown deck and for editing and sequencing of tracks. it ...
by areopagite
Wed Oct 13, 2004 11:32 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: guitar pickup question
Replies: 13
Views: 2664

guitar pickup question

do any of you folks know the theoretical difference in tone between raising the pole pieces of a humbucking pickup and raising the entire pickup? i'm talking specifically about a fender wide-range PU for a tele, but any PAF les paul type would apply the same logic. raising the pole peices furthers t...
by areopagite
Wed Oct 13, 2004 11:26 pm
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: help replacing faders on UREI eq
Replies: 3
Views: 1198

Re: help replacing faders on UREI eq

models 527a and 530. i found some old schems at the jbl site. looks like 2k ohm faders which i can't find in the mouser catalog.
by areopagite
Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:30 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: Beyerdynamic M 160 Mic Review
Replies: 9
Views: 24725

Re: Beyerdynamic M 160 Mic Review

i'd like to hear some first hand accounts of these as room mics and overheads. my recipe: 2 CAD large diaphragm condensers. i forget which model. they are the old, huge ones with switchable patterns. those go behind the drummer in whatever relation sounds best. then a beyer ribbon (got a 70s pair f...
by areopagite
Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:16 am
Forum: 5/03-2/05: General Recording
Topic: help replacing faders on UREI eq
Replies: 3
Views: 1198

help replacing faders on UREI eq

i just inherited a couple urei eqs and the dinky plastic faders are fried. i'm interested in replacing the faders. is there anything special i need to know other than ohms and mms when looking for replacements? how would i go about finding the correct size and ohmage? is there a schematics resource ...