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Post by ariel on Oct 19, 2016 5:19:50 GMT -6
I see that all DIY neve clone kits are 500 series or 19" rack mount. Has anyone brought out an actual 10 series 1073 clone kit ? and if not why not? It seems that having a kit to fit the 10 series would be great on saving space.
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Post by rowmat on Oct 19, 2016 11:43:53 GMT -6
I see that all DIY neve clone kits are 500 series or 19" rack mount. Has anyone brought out an actual 10 series 1073 clone kit ? and if not why not? It seems that having a kit to fit the 10 series would be great on saving space. 10 series as in this? (Ignore the three 50 series modules on the right. They have been adapted to fit the rack) Attachment DeletedNot financially viable for the DIY market I would think. With all the custom metalwork, expensive switches, connectors etc. just the kit would be at least in the $1500+ range I would think not to mention all the custom hand wiring required. Also soldering all those resistors onto the mic/line input attenuator switch... really? The other option would be redesign the whole thing to use a custom PCB and reduce all the hard wiring and use cheaper switches etc. However you may then be getting too far away from the classic Neve design for some to make it attractive. You can buy a brand new Heritage Audio 1073 with a warranty for $2,200 USD. |
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Post by ariel on Oct 19, 2016 14:17:15 GMT -6
Yes as in the units you have, I did not know that the rack case that holds the modules has so much involved. seeing as the case is out of the question, what about DIY modules? they run into the same issue ? having 8 x 10 series modules vs 8 standard 19" rack units would save space plus you would only have to deal with 1 power cord coming from the back vs the 8 (Thinking of AML's ez1073 DIY rack)
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Post by rowmat on Oct 19, 2016 16:47:17 GMT -6
Yes as in the units you have, I did not know that the rack case that holds the modules has so much involved. seeing as the case is out of the question, what about DIY modules? they run into the same issue ? having 8 x 10 series modules vs 8 standard 19" rack units would save space plus you would only have to deal with 1 power cord coming from the back vs the 8 (Thinking of AML's ez1073 DIY rack) The rack case is a Heritage Audio Frame 8 and will run close to $2000 USD without modules. www.heritageaudio.net/product-7-frame-8.phpIt has a separate stand-alone power supply which also provides phantom power. Rear XLR's are mic in, line in, line out. There are also output attenuators that allow you to driver the input of the modules harder for more color while reducing the output level to prevent overloading the next piece of gear in the chain. So if you really want to go down the 10 Series path be prepared to spend $$$. Of course what you also gain with the 10 series is an excellent EQ section which you won't get with a 500 series or SCA micpre build unless you build a separate EQ unit. Ours are mostly used as EQ's on kick drums, toms, bass and vocals. |
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Post by ariel on Oct 19, 2016 20:28:33 GMT -6
Sorry, I meant actual DIY kits for the mic pre/eq modules in that are there any kits for the actual modules out there ? Thanks for the replies !
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Post by rowmat on Oct 20, 2016 4:02:07 GMT -6
Sorry, I meant actual DIY kits for the mic pre/eq modules in that are there any kits for the actual modules out there ? Thanks for the replies ! Not that I'm aware of for the reasons I gave in my first post. Too involved/expensive to do a DIY 10 series Neve kit. Although vintage 10 series modules are $4000 to $6000 you really need to be comparing the cost of a DIY build to something like a Heritage 1073 at closer to $2000 and I can't see a DIY version being a sensible option in that situation. |
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Post by kilroyrock on Dec 8, 2016 7:07:35 GMT -6
Man, 2k for a power supply. Not for the cheap hearted!
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Post by rocinante on Dec 9, 2016 1:45:00 GMT -6
Bluzzi did make some for the 1084 i believe. And I cant remember the dudes name but its the same guy with the recallable automated pultec with led rotary knobs that built a rack of around 8 of them. He spent a fortune but it was amazing. And with total recall.
You could hit up Tommy and get one of his 1081pcbs. He reverse engineered the 1081s and made replica pcbs with the help of Teekay from TK audio. But its a super sophisticated project. Expensive too but you would get a 1081. I debated it but in the end decided it was too hard.
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Post by ppa on Dec 11, 2016 13:11:50 GMT -6
There are dual power supply voltages available on this rack?
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Post by rocinante on Dec 12, 2016 2:20:18 GMT -6
Hey someone on Groupdiy just commented on the 8 channel neve 1084 rig I referred too. The guy who built it is baadcode and its under the mixers/monitoring section. It really is truly an amazing feat and well worth a look. It must have taken forever but without a doubt probably one of the nicest Neve diy builds out there. It certainly is placed in my top 5 builds period. Did I mention it has hui and recall.
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Post by ariel on Dec 14, 2016 19:49:15 GMT -6
That build looks amazing ! if there were instructions to go with the PCB it would make it easier to follow ! It would be nice to have 8 channels of them.e
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Post by rocinante on Dec 15, 2016 8:59:37 GMT -6
Well for that particular pcb there isn't but Bluzzi regular 1084 is super easy. I imagine stuffing the 10 series size one is easy but its the wiring that'll be hard; I.e. 3 deck switches and all that. Not too mention costly. 3 deck elmas cost a pretty penny but in the end you would have the best eq you have ever used.
Quite a statement huh?
Yep.
But its the truth.
I use my 1084s every single session and only wish I had more.
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