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- Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:39 pm
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: MK-319 FET replacement ?
- Replies: 4
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MK-319 FET replacement ?
I decided to make our MK-319 my first mod attempt. Everything I've read suggests that it's a good starter project and I think I've got a handle on what I'm going to do. The only mod I'm not sure about is replacing the FET. If I do replace the FET I will need to re-bias. Is this something a less than...
- Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:49 am
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: patch bays and mic lines ... w/ pics
- Replies: 7
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The downside of the bay you have is that there is no normaling. UNLESS it's all normaled inside..... Yea it's fully normalled on the inside. I really prefer longframe patch bays for microphones because of the "lack of shorting" that happens with the jacks. Not very familiar with longframe. How does...
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:53 am
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: patch bays and mic lines ... w/ pics
- Replies: 7
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patch bays and mic lines ... w/ pics
I am going to be working on wiring up a patch bay for our studio in the next few weeks. The first issue is the bay will have both mic and line level connected to it. I've bridged the grounds from input to output on the mic lines to allow phantom to pass. The second issue is the TT bay has a punch bl...
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:31 am
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: 1176 meter question ...
- Replies: 4
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Workin on chasin down the engineer for the make and model. We did switch from gain reduction to output metering and it made no difference still no movement. Maybe the compressor wanted to see a balanced input or output. That is the conclusion I came to as well. I guess I'm also asking if this a comm...
- Tue Jul 28, 2009 2:14 pm
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: 1176 meter question ...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1732
1176 meter question ...
I had an engineer bring in a stereo 1176 remake (don't remember the manufacturer) to compress drum over heads to tape. The compressors sounded great but the meters did not function. The engineer said they were fine the last time he used the unit. The inserts are the usual unbalanced send/return on a...
- Tue May 19, 2009 9:47 am
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: Toft ATB16, approx. 40dB high-end noise, and phantom power
- Replies: 2
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Yea. My language and understanding of this is confused. Sorry for the loose description. So I ran from the direct out of the toft in channels 1 and 2 to Pro Tools. Recorded the incoming noise. Used the PT Gain plug to measure the rms and peak levels of the noise with a minimum value of -96 dB on the...
- Wed May 13, 2009 2:06 pm
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: Toft ATB16, approx. 40dB high-end noise, and phantom power
- Replies: 2
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Toft ATB16, approx. 40dB high-end noise, and phantom power
Hey guys. While I wait for Tech Support at PMI to call me back (fantastic customer service by the way), thought I might bring this issue to the tapeop community and see what possible answers might be found. Channels 1&2 on my Toft ATB16 has an unacceptable amount of self-noise (around 40dB of high-e...
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:24 am
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: DIY absorption panels. what do you think? pics/mats list inc
- Replies: 3
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- Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:43 am
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: DIY absorption panels. what do you think? pics/mats list inc
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3355
DIY absorption panels. what do you think? pics/mats list inc
We used recycled denim as our main absorption material. We have found a place that uses it but always has a lot of scraps. They let us have the scraps for free. http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt344/jziggy314/IMG00045-20090424-1333.jpg I'll start with our 2'x2' wall panels. http://i626.photobucke...
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:55 am
- Forum: Tape Op Magazine
- Topic: Toft Audio Designs ATB series console review ...
- Replies: 12
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Re-reading all this, I'm like. "Shit, just plug everything in and see if it works." Y, know? even the molded cables - hell, I used those for years and certainly charged more than someone with a Fostex B16 could for my services. Have no worries. :D We were not letting something like this get in our ...
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:53 am
- Forum: Tape Op Magazine
- Topic: Toft Audio Designs ATB series console review ...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12196
Note that some high end mastering folks will "undo" the balanced part of their gear and run direct. Realize that the balanced part of outboard gear and mixers is actually more electronics. I did not know this. The rf issues with loads more transformers I am aware of. Consequently, we have not added...
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:47 am
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: static electricity
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2623
Ok so here is a simple rundown of the symptoms that we've observed so far: 1) Channel 1 and the tape machine seem to be most susceptible though not limited to 2) The discharge only occurs when signal is passing through either of the above 3) Channel 1 occassionally goes dead upon dishcarge, at which...
- Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:26 am
- Forum: Tape Op Magazine
- Topic: Toft Audio Designs ATB series console review ...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12196
I will definitely look into the transformer option. Seems like it might be a more cost effective solution. I think I will also start by just plugging up the gear, listening first, then making a decision about the level mismatch if necessary. As to why I would prefer to not mingle unbalanced and bala...
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:49 pm
- Forum: Tape Op Magazine
- Topic: Toft Audio Designs ATB series console review ...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12196
Toft Audio Designs ATB series console review ...
Thank you so much for that immense and hugely informative review on Malcom Toft's new consoles. My partner and I purchased an ATB-16 last spring and are very happy with the overall performance and value of the console. I would like to second a few of the cons brought up in the review and add a few p...
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:09 pm
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: static electricity
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2623
static electricity
I am having a static electricity issue in my system and am not quite sure how to go about solving it. The static is most certainly coming from us the engineers. Our control room is carpeted with a medium pile count carpet. We do not have the funds right now to replace the carpet with a more suitable...