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Post by kevinnyc on Oct 23, 2014 9:22:35 GMT -6
Anyone know of a diy 500 series vca compressor?
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Post by mdmitch2 on Oct 23, 2014 14:08:31 GMT -6
Wish I did... only thing that comes to mind is the (non 500 series) SCA dbx 160 kit. It's dirt cheap, but I could never talk myself into buying it since it has no metering at all. I found this on DIYREC, but I don't think it's available anymore (could be wrong): www.diyrecordingequipment.com/projects/mixbuzz/ |
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Post by kevinnyc on Oct 24, 2014 6:45:04 GMT -6
Yes I believe you're correct and that comp project is no longer available.... I guess I'm perplexed cuz it seems like it would be a no brainer of a project....not too complex or pricey.... Wish I had the skills to make one  |
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Post by tonycamphd on Oct 24, 2014 9:15:08 GMT -6
peter purpose had an api vca 500 diy going for a bit(525 i think?), but i think thats it, the rest of the diy vca rigs are 19" as far as i've been able to find, the sb4000 from serpent, and i believe this www.collectivecases.com/dbx.html is a cool rig. works well.... If anyone finds a good vca diy 500, i'm interested as well 8) |
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Post by jeromemason on Oct 24, 2014 12:07:00 GMT -6
NM you said 500 series. I was going to say the AC sound CLX 160VU
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Post by kevinnyc on Oct 25, 2014 5:02:10 GMT -6
Every time I've visited AC sound's website their kits have been out of stock.... In the meantime I'm looking at sknote's pulse width modulation compressor to build....price is right and the feature set is top notch....hope it sounds good |
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Post by keymod on Oct 25, 2014 7:05:58 GMT -6
Hey Kevin, how's that "API" summing box coming along?
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Post by kevinnyc on Oct 25, 2014 11:02:52 GMT -6
Just received the pcbs and case last week...I have 4 more 2520s to build and then it'll all come together...
Looks like I'll try wiring the DB25 snakes as well, otherwise that'll cost me an arm and a leg...
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Post by keymod on Oct 25, 2014 14:09:03 GMT -6
Would you mind perhaps starting another thread so we can follow your progress with the summing amp?
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Post by kevinnyc on Oct 25, 2014 15:32:36 GMT -6
I'll do that!
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Post by jsteiger on Oct 29, 2014 14:26:30 GMT -6
The 525 is not a VCA comp. It uses a FET in the feedback loop of a 2520 for GR. I have not seen the inside or schemo of the Melcor CL20 but have been told the 525 uses the same principal method for GR, only with more controls.
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Post by tonycamphd on Oct 29, 2014 14:46:49 GMT -6
The 525 is not a VCA comp. It uses a FET in the feedback loop of a 2520 for GR. I have not seen the inside or schemo of the Melcor CL20 but have been told the 525 uses the same principal method for GR, only with more controls. my bad, thanx J, this is kind of a mythical compressor to me, i've never touched one, i probably assumed because of the 2500? |
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Post by jsteiger on Oct 29, 2014 14:57:24 GMT -6
Yeah and the 225. Those were Paul's babies. The 525 was long before him.
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Post by kevinnyc on Oct 30, 2014 7:05:59 GMT -6
I can see it now....a CAPI fast vca 500 series comp with iron!
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Post by tonycamphd on Oct 30, 2014 11:46:45 GMT -6
I can see it now....a CAPI fast vca 500 series comp with iron! aww man don't we wish! |
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Post by jsteiger on Oct 30, 2014 11:54:15 GMT -6
Define fast? Will 20 microseconds be fast enough?  |
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Post by kevinnyc on Oct 31, 2014 5:04:57 GMT -6
Yes sir! Is there a cat about to be let out of a bag?
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Post by tonycamphd on Oct 31, 2014 10:41:56 GMT -6
Yes sir! Is there a cat about to be let out of a bag? that cat would be sick in a channel strip... Vp28 pre, Lc53a/553f eq, ? compressor. I would need one more 51x box/PSU and a sidecar for the ultimate 3x11 channel tracking rig! If this comes to pass, i would have to put both PSU's in a 19" racked box underneath the 3 51x boxes, i'd also relocate the internal fuses to the front panel of the box for easy swapping if i blow a fuse, i've done that 2wice, it's a pita to open the ps box for replacing. |
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Post by jsteiger on Oct 31, 2014 10:47:38 GMT -6
Its easier to just stay VPR if possible.
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Post by mdmitch2 on Oct 31, 2014 11:23:41 GMT -6
A couple hours ago I was putting my 2 yr old down for a nap... And as usual I fell asleep as well. And I had a dream (or should I say 'vision'?) about the CAPI comp... Or 'Compi' as it was known.
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Post by tonycamphd on Oct 31, 2014 11:44:54 GMT -6
hey Jeff, if this was to happen, how long would it be before you hypothetically announced that it maybe was going to happen? 8)
I want to be #1 on the list for a pair of these mystery machines!(so spooky, and on halloween even 8)
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Post by jsteiger on Oct 31, 2014 11:49:47 GMT -6
IF it were going to happen, I would not announce it until I had something solid working and had something finished looking to show. That is hypothetically a ways off. If shit goes well and I don't self destruct, I MIGHT have something to talk about mid December. Boo!!
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Post by jsteiger on Oct 31, 2014 12:03:42 GMT -6
But that is all a big IF. As my dad use to say "if my aunt had balls, she would have been my uncle".
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Post by tonycamphd on Oct 31, 2014 12:07:38 GMT -6
ewwww.... H to the Y! even an "if" is pretty exciting in my book!
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Post by tonycamphd on Nov 1, 2014 10:37:52 GMT -6
ok, so this is how far gone i am, i woke up this morning and the second thought that popped into my head was....ewww J might come out with a compressor? ewww.. lol, i need help 8)
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