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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 12, 2017 18:12:26 GMT -6
My Delta console showed up: super impressed, its in great shape, built like a tank and everything is tight and smooth ! Why do pics load upside down anyway ? I mean I know why Wiz's do ?  Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by EmRR on Oct 12, 2017 18:35:28 GMT -6
Android phone pics frequently load upside down, can't say it's the reason.
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 12, 2017 18:52:45 GMT -6
I have an apple |
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 12, 2017 18:55:57 GMT -6
if you click on the thumbnail they open right side up !
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Post by ChaseUTB on Oct 12, 2017 21:08:21 GMT -6
Prepare to solder a lot of trs cables 😀
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 13, 2017 0:23:24 GMT -6
I bought 16 trs to 2xts too lazy to do the soldering ! |
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Post by lcr on Oct 13, 2017 6:06:12 GMT -6
Congrats. What’s the plan for the Delta?
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 13, 2017 7:10:12 GMT -6
Thx, I'm pumped.
Basically I have been getting more and more unhappy with plug ins.
when I would insert my OB comps into my mix using logic's utility plug in, I found mixing became a lot more visceral and alive.
I use 8 sub groups in my daw and started thinking it would be nice to have some 4 band OB eq: 500 series got really expensive, real quick, so I started thinking about a delta.
Our old pal Tony C. sent me a link to this one up on craigslist in LA, selling for less than the price of the mods by Jim who had already done( 2 modules, the master section and upgraded psu, so I grabbed it.
Although its a 16/4/2, each group has 2 inserts so technically its a 24/4/2.
I traded Tony 2 d4's for 8 modded modules but still need to get them from him. I will probably complete the rest of the mods following the one's Jim or Tony already did. Wiz knows a way to put in a rotary HPF on each channel so I may do that too.
I have 7 channels of OB comp now and want to introduce a least one other channel and I will probably get a kush electra stereo eq.
Basically, I will use it for mixing but will use the pres and eqs for tracking drums for sure too !
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 13, 2017 14:31:20 GMT -6
PSU showed up, its a tank !! everything is working fine ! tested all pres with wa87 and all line inputs with a precision bass clone di'ed: super pleased ! modded channels are very clean and precse, standard channels have more body and girth, Attachment Deleted |
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Post by Guitar on Oct 13, 2017 20:07:15 GMT -6
Sometimes I have nightmares about big "mixers" but I have to say, that looks really nice. Also thought the thread was going to be about the Peavey Delta Blues, haha!
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 14, 2017 16:57:37 GMT -6
Well I was talking to Wiz about his and he asked me how many tracks do you normally use , so I counted and it was 10 to 15, so this 16 channel Delta board will be perfect for me. Today I pulled out the eight modules and disassembled them so I could ship Tony the PC be boards so fun to get my hands dirty with my new project. I had to unplug and unhook and disassemble everything and unsolder the fader and the XLR,but this is how you get to know your gear. Once Tony sends back the 8 modded PCBs I'll have to reverse all of this, but this gives me a chance to clean all the knobs and get some poly propylene and clean the front panel and just get things so shipshape. This whole thing was a bit of a wing and a prayer, as I was getting frustrated with Plugin's and all that shit, but there's something about leaning over a real board; it just feels fucking awesome and right. Very grateful that Tony remembered I was interested cus this 16/4/2 seems perfect for me and thx to Wiz too keeping me on the delta straight and narrow in the background ! Funny, we all met here (thsnkscjohnken), Tony's in LA, I'm in Canada and Wiz::Australia: small world !
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Post by jcoutu1 on Oct 14, 2017 20:19:22 GMT -6
Well I was talking to Wiz about his and he asked me how many tracks do you normally use , so I counted and it was 10 to 15, so this 16 channel Delta board will be perfect for me. Today I pulled out the eight modules and disassembled them so I could ship Tony the PC be boards so fun to get my hands dirty with my new project. I had to unplug and unhook and disassemble everything and unsolder the fader and the XLR,but this is how you get to know your gear. Once Tony sends back the 8 modded PCBs I'll have to reverse all of this, but this gives me a chance to clean all the knobs and get some poly propylene and clean the front panel and just get things so shipshape. This whole thing was a bit of a wing and a prayer, as I was getting frustrated with Plugin's and all that shit, but there's something about leaning over a real board; it just feels fucking awesome and right. Very grateful that Tony remembered I was interested cus this 16/4/2 seems perfect for me and thx to Wiz too keeping me on the delta straight and narrow in the background ! Funny, we all met here (thsnkscjohnken), Tony's in LA, I'm in Canada and Wiz::Australia: small world ! This dude is selling a bunch of cheap spares. Grab them up! Soundcraft 200b Channel Strip PAIR w/ Sweepable Mids reverb.com/item/6866045-soundcraft-200b-channel-strip-pair-w-sweepable-mids |
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Post by ericn on Oct 14, 2017 20:27:25 GMT -6
Well I was talking to Wiz about his and he asked me how many tracks do you normally use , so I counted and it was 10 to 15, so this 16 channel Delta board will be perfect for me. Today I pulled out the eight modules and disassembled them so I could ship Tony the PC be boards so fun to get my hands dirty with my new project. I had to unplug and unhook and disassemble everything and unsolder the fader and the XLR,but this is how you get to know your gear. Once Tony sends back the 8 modded PCBs I'll have to reverse all of this, but this gives me a chance to clean all the knobs and get some poly propylene and clean the front panel and just get things so shipshape. This whole thing was a bit of a wing and a prayer, as I was getting frustrated with Plugin's and all that shit, but there's something about leaning over a real board; it just feels fucking awesome and right. Very grateful that Tony remembered I was interested cus this 16/4/2 seems perfect for me and thx to Wiz too keeping me on the delta straight and narrow in the background ! Funny, we all met here (thsnkscjohnken), Tony's in LA, I'm in Canada and Wiz::Australia: small world ! This dude is selling a bunch of cheap spares. Grab them up! Soundcraft 200b Channel Strip PAIR w/ Sweepable Mids reverb.com/item/6866045-soundcraft-200b-channel-strip-pair-w-sweepable-midsThat's an old 200B not delta module, Delta & Venue are great boards! I wouldn't mind a Venue with 32 theater II modules! Having 6 aux on 6 knobs with pairs switchable pre/ post would be great plus 8 group/busses would be great! |
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Post by johneppstein on Oct 14, 2017 20:37:57 GMT -6
Sometimes I have nightmares about big "mixers" but I have to say, that looks really nice. Also thought the thread was going to be about the Peavey Delta Blues, haha! That's not a big mixer. My 32 channel in line DC2020 is a (large-ish) medium sized mixer, or perhaps a small LFAC. A 16 channel Delta is a large-ish small mixer. Not that I'm knocking it at all, just trying to keep the "lines" straight. I'd also look for a couple of spare channels because in my experience Deltas have been known to pop channels occasionally. Probably just blown ICs, but it's inconvenient if it happens in the middle of a session. |
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Post by Guitar on Oct 14, 2017 20:42:01 GMT -6
Sometimes I have nightmares about big "mixers" but I have to say, that looks really nice. Also thought the thread was going to be about the Peavey Delta Blues, haha! That's not a big mixer. My 32 channel in line DC2020 is a (large-ish) medium sized mixer, or perhaps a small LFAC. A 16 channel Delta is a large-ish small mixer. Not that I'm knocking it at all, just trying to keep the "lines" straight. I'd also look for a couple of spare channels because in my experience Deltas have been known to pop channels occasionally. Probably just blown ICs, but it's inconvenient if it happens in the middle of a session. I was just talking about the form factor. Compared to compact mixers like the Mackies that I use etc. Desk space is sort of a sacred conundrum for me so extra sizeability poses a big marriage question on the up front. I guess I'm working in a small space though. |
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Post by johneppstein on Oct 14, 2017 20:44:46 GMT -6
That's not a big mixer. My 32 channel in line DC2020 is a (large-ish) medium sized mixer, or perhaps a small LFAC. A 16 channel Delta is a large-ish small mixer. Not that I'm knocking it at all, just trying to keep the "lines" straight. I'd also look for a couple of spare channels because in my experience Deltas have been known to pop channels occasionally. Probably just blown ICs, but it's inconvenient if it happens in the middle of a session. I was just talking about the form factor. Compared to compact mixers like the Mackies that I use etc. Desk space is sort of a sacred conundrum for me so extra sizeability poses a big marriage question on the up front. I guess I'm working in a small space though. OK, gotcha! |
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Post by ericn on Oct 14, 2017 20:47:30 GMT -6
That's not a big mixer. My 32 channel in line DC2020 is a (large-ish) medium sized mixer, or perhaps a small LFAC. A 16 channel Delta is a large-ish small mixer. Not that I'm knocking it at all, just trying to keep the "lines" straight. I'd also look for a couple of spare channels because in my experience Deltas have been known to pop channels occasionally. Probably just blown ICs, but it's inconvenient if it happens in the middle of a session. I was just talking about the form factor. Compared to compact mixers like the Mackies that I use etc. Desk space is sort of a sacred conundrum for me so extra sizeability poses a big marriage question on the up front. I guess I'm working in a small space though. [ Until you learn how great it is to twist a knob without a tweezers 😎 Suddenly mid size consoles become your gold standards. |
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Post by johneppstein on Oct 14, 2017 21:15:34 GMT -6
I was just talking about the form factor. Compared to compact mixers like the Mackies that I use etc. Desk space is sort of a sacred conundrum for me so extra sizeability poses a big marriage question on the up front. I guess I'm working in a small space though. [ Until you learn how great it is to twist a knob without a tweezers 😎 Suddenly mid size consoles become your gold standards. I dunno - you can always sharpen your fingers in a pencil sharpener..... |
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Post by Guitar on Oct 14, 2017 21:17:12 GMT -6
[ Until you learn how great it is to twist a knob without a tweezers 😎 Suddenly mid size consoles become your gold standards. I dunno - you can always sharpen your fingers in a pencil sharpener..... LOL.... I have a friend with "small hands" |
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Post by ericn on Oct 14, 2017 21:27:51 GMT -6
[ Until you learn how great it is to twist a knob without a tweezers 😎 Suddenly mid size consoles become your gold standards. I dunno - you can always sharpen your fingers in a pencil sharpener..... I don't have enough to risk it ! |
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 15, 2017 5:42:36 GMT -6
Not gonna play, the my mixer is bigger than yours game:) My gal smiles and says my mixer is the perfect size: works for me ! I have a line on some delta stereo modules that apparently are sort of nos, pulled new some time ago and stored carefully. I bought some better alps faders that fit but don't secure properly, screws seat but don't lock fader securely in place? Maybe need longer screws, for some reason, my gal, also smiles, when I say that: nice that she is so supportive of my gear dilemmas ? |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Oct 15, 2017 6:46:19 GMT -6
That's an old 200B not delta module, Delta & Venue are great boards! I wouldn't mind a Venue with 32 theater II modules! Having 6 aux on 6 knobs with pairs switchable pre/ post would be great plus 8 group/busses would be great! Huh, I always thought the 200B was the same as a Delta. I guess it's good that I never grabbed one. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 15, 2017 6:56:28 GMT -6
There's a delta 200 seres that has the dlx eq etc, that's what have, advertised as a dlx that was wrong the mdles are dlx and the master section has already been modded by Jm and have a power spply he made , s my specs are above the stock dlx anyway ?
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Post by jrasia on Oct 15, 2017 9:57:26 GMT -6
I can attest to the delta beauty. I have a 20x8x2 Delta 8. Every single input and group module is JW modded. Master is silly modded with foil resistors and audiophile caps on the sum amp. Jensen input transformers on 16 of the channels and Lundahl on the last 4. 16amp linear GRS Psu as well. Unfortunately I'm thinking of either parting it out or selling complete due to funds.
What do you guys think, part it out or sell complete?
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Post by jcoutu1 on Oct 15, 2017 10:05:41 GMT -6
I can attest to the delta beauty. I have a 20x8x2 Delta 8. Everything single input and group module is JW modded. Master is silly modded with foil resistors and audiophile caps on the sum amp. Jensen input transformers on 16 of the channels and Lundahl on the last 4. 16amp linear GRS Psu as well. Unfortunately I'm thinking of either parting it out or selling complete due to funds. What do you guys think, part it out or sell complete? Don't part something like that out. It should continue on making music! |
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