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the integrated controller that handles all the peripherals is not going to be a s good perfromance as a dedicated IC. If you benchmark an onboard ethernet port vs a card based one the card based one nearly always wins. Even though they are in theory the same speed and operating on the same buss. Sa...

one part was out of date, not incorrect. What is correct is that in pretty much every damn computer made today teh USB is part of the same controller that handles the hard drives, mouse, keyboard, possibly video and the PCIe buss. It has a lot o do so its comprimised when compared to a 1394 chip wh...

calaverasgrandes wrote:I still stand by statement about how compromised most usb host controllers are.

Even though your statement isn't correct?

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You would have to have a USB host chip that i sup to the task of isochronous transfer. That is what the big deal about TI 1394 chips is. They do isochronous transfer no problem ALL USB host controllers support isochronous transfers. If they did not, then they wouldn't be used. Period. The problem, ...

I am dubious of the claims of USB interface makers. my day job is being a computer tech. We image Macs all day sometimes. By firewire 800, half hour firewire 400, 1 hour, USB external drive dongle (for macs with no firewire) almost 2 hours. USB is also dependent on the chipset in your system. Often...

its got some sort of short in it. it gets hissy and crackly now and again...a good tap on the top and its ok for a bit. direct outs are iffy, requiring a tap as well. had it repaired a few times and nothing can be found wrong with it. if anyone knows of a soundcraft expert...we need one. thanks -Mi...

Record the console mix outputs and the room mics to separate tracks, and during mixdown experiment with delaying the console mix.

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umz wrote:I'm playing a show on the 23rd and the cafe doesn't have a pa system. What would the best PA system be for under 200. I have a mic and mic cable, but wouldn't mind getting a whole package if I could find one. Thanks for your time

Another vote for "just rent something."

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Another question. I've done some soldering here and there and have a decent enough gun, but I'm not sure the best type on solder to use. Any recomendations? Don't use a soldering gun (the things with the trigger and the big element). They're actually pretty terrible for detailed electronics work. T...

aitikin wrote:So I occasionally show up at Sweetwater's forums. Today I felt like taking a look again. I found this: http://www.sweetwater.com/forums/showth ... e20-EV-mic

Read the first three posts. I was laughing so hard at it I had to share it.

That's just sad.

Funny as all fuck, but sad.

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thethingwiththestuff wrote:it's almost like they'd previously sold stuff to a guy who wasn't really ready to handle all that gear, just to make a sale.

And this is a surprise?

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Just got a reply from Symetrix: Thanks for your inquiry and use of our products. Unfortunately, we no longer have parts available for the 501 as it is an unsupported product. Though I can provide you with part and original vendor information: 501 Pots: 040010 1 qty 15A-50K OHM 16MM PNL POT R83 Nobl...

evilaudio wrote:So, I just need to find a 50K Logarithmic pot with 3 "legs" like this and I'll be good to go? Any online resource links? You guys just found yours locally?

I think I found the pot at Mouser or DigiKey.

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Well, that solved my problem! Turns out the PO of my 501 replaced the limiter and output pots with the wrong ones (20K linear instead of 50K log). A quick jaunt to the surplus and some soldered flying wires later (thanks for the tip The Scum) and she's running great! I hope the fix goes as painless...

Guns N Roses in Dublin last night. They've been showing up really late on stage recently, 85-90 minutes late. I think they went on three and half hours after doors opened, with no support act last night. Dublin wasn't having any of it. Mr Rose is apparently competing with Lauryn Hill to see who can...