Search found 15 matches

by jziggy
Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: MK-319 FET replacement ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1873

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...
by jziggy
Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: patch bays and mic lines ... w/ pics
Replies: 7
Views: 2648

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...
by jziggy
Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: patch bays and mic lines ... w/ pics
Replies: 7
Views: 2648

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...
by jziggy
Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:31 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: 1176 meter question ...
Replies: 4
Views: 1732

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...
by jziggy
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...
by jziggy
Tue May 19, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Toft ATB16, approx. 40dB high-end noise, and phantom power
Replies: 2
Views: 1874

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...
by jziggy
Wed May 13, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Toft ATB16, approx. 40dB high-end noise, and phantom power
Replies: 2
Views: 1874

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...
by jziggy
Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: DIY absorption panels. what do you think? pics/mats list inc
Replies: 3
Views: 3355

My partner just informed me that he traded some ... misc stuff for an acoustic treatment kit that includes 2 bass traps, some panels, and a few tubes of apoxy. :)
We'll get the kit in a few days. I'll post some more pics once they are installed.

Thanks for the advice.
by jziggy
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...
by jziggy
Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: Tape Op Magazine
Topic: Toft Audio Designs ATB series console review ...
Replies: 12
Views: 12196

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 ...
by jziggy
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...
by jziggy
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...
by jziggy
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...
by jziggy
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...
by jziggy
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...