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Post by guitfiddler on Sept 26, 2016 20:27:54 GMT -6
Does anyone build a small 8 buss analog mixer that is highend? All discrete components, or 500 series chassis with channel strip, inserts, 4 auxes, pan, faders? I was checking out Fabs analog mixer he uses in his Flux studio, that is an amazing setup, I'm thinking like that only on a smaller scale, not so many channels. Analog in and out from the DAW, and insert my compression and FX. I am really liking the results right now experimenting with a cheap analog mixer, imagining what it could be like with a nice analog mixer with Transformers.
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Post by svart on Sept 28, 2016 6:49:23 GMT -6
There was one that I saw once, but I can't remember the name for the life of me. I just remember it was orange and sparkly.. And very expensive.
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Post by tasteliketape on Sept 28, 2016 21:13:05 GMT -6
What mixer are you trying now ?
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Post by guitfiddler on Sept 28, 2016 21:17:15 GMT -6
I am using a cheap Allen & Heath Zed14. I was listening back to my old Alesis HD24 recording from years ago and I really liked the warmth, it just sounded better to me with that and my modded ghost console that I sold. I am an OTB guy, and nothing will change the way I feel about it now that I am working myself back out of the DAW. I found an API box mixer for a decent price. I was also looking at the Audient. Still on the quest...
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Post by jcoutu1 on Sept 29, 2016 4:03:05 GMT -6
Only 6 busses and not DIY, but I think it checks all other boxes...  |
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Post by guitfiddler on Sept 29, 2016 23:09:31 GMT -6
Wunder Audio? Very Expensive, but very nice, and very expensive.
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Post by rocinante on Sept 30, 2016 19:58:15 GMT -6
Yeah the wunder is just beautiful.
I'm nearly finished with my 10 channel neve-ish summing line mixer. It uses app 992's and jlm hybrids for the 8 channels plus a stereo channel. Aux and switchable inserts on every channel as well as switchable inserts on the master out. All summed through two EA-10468 input transformes then a graceful 1272 replica then a pair of 1066 type output transformers (I haven't picked if ots gonna be ea-1166 or the Collectiv cases 1106
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Post by guitfiddler on Sept 30, 2016 20:53:49 GMT -6
Does anyone have any experience with the API - THE BOX?
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Post by keymod on Oct 2, 2016 4:56:31 GMT -6
Wunder Audio? Very Expensive, but very nice, and very expensive. The Wunder is one of the most beautiful desks ever built. I also love the RND 5088. Simply beautiful. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 10, 2016 18:02:20 GMT -6
A swedish guy at ua forum had the api box and raved about it and his mixes sounds just great !
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 18:13:37 GMT -6
I always wondered how many "Wunder" consoles have been actually sold. Lottery winners with studios?
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Post by jcoutu1 on Oct 10, 2016 19:08:14 GMT -6
I always wondered how many "Wunder" consoles have been actually sold. Lottery winners with studios? Doctors. Lawyers. Stock brokers. I'm grabbing one when I win the jackpot though!  |
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Post by mrholmes on Oct 10, 2016 21:42:14 GMT -6
I am using a cheap Allen & Heath Zed14. I was listening back to my old Alesis HD24 recording from years ago and I really liked the warmth, it just sounded better to me with that and my modded ghost console that I sold. I am an OTB guy, and nothing will change the way I feel about it now that I am working myself back out of the DAW. I found an API box mixer for a decent price. I was also looking at the Audient. Still on the quest... Why not modding the ZED I use one too and if you know how to set the levels with the ZED its a decent mixer and maybe a good reason to upgrade it. |
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Post by ariel on Oct 18, 2016 0:43:38 GMT -6
Yeah the wunder is just beautiful. I'm nearly finished with my 10 channel neve-ish summing line mixer. It uses app 992's and jlm hybrids for the 8 channels plus a stereo channel. Aux and switchable inserts on every channel as well as switchable inserts on the master out. All summed through two EA-10468 input transformes then a graceful 1272 replica then a pair of 1066 type output transformers (I haven't picked if ots gonna be ea-1166 or the Collectiv cases 1106 Any pics we can see of this ? |
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Post by guitfiddler on Oct 21, 2016 10:32:29 GMT -6
I am using a cheap Allen & Heath Zed14. I was listening back to my old Alesis HD24 recording from years ago and I really liked the warmth, it just sounded better to me with that and my modded ghost console that I sold. I am an OTB guy, and nothing will change the way I feel about it now that I am working myself back out of the DAW. I found an API box mixer for a decent price. I was also looking at the Audient. Still on the quest... Why not modding the ZED I use one too and if you know how to set the levels with the ZED its a decent mixer and maybe a good reason to upgrade it. I am definitely interested, what about a Mixwizard? Is that a better board than the ZED? It has more I/O than my ZED. |
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Post by rocinante on Oct 21, 2016 12:04:32 GMT -6
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Post by rocinante on Oct 21, 2016 12:13:57 GMT -6
Master section has been a pita and the final rendition will look a little different but its all there for a very comprehensive and feature filled section. Took me a damn while to design and wire it though.
Switches include:
Dim with volume fader
Mute
Reverse
Mono/stereo
Stereo bus insert
Headphone with volume fader
All illuminated and all awesome.
Theres also a monitor select 1 & 2 switch
And every channel has insert switch as well as mute and an aux send fader.
Master section has the aux return fader, headphone fader, monitor fader, and of course master fader.
Whew. Its getting there.
Im sending off the front panel file next week.
Im still vasilating between black and gray (if i can get a good gray)
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Post by ariel on Oct 21, 2016 13:37:37 GMT -6
Thanks for posting and sharing, very cool to see and hopefully will inspire others to do the same
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Post by rocinante on Nov 30, 2016 9:56:19 GMT -6
And i progress; albeit slowly, as this aint cheap and there is no instant gratification. Still troubleshooting but its coming together and it looks a force to be recon with.  I'm calling it an MX-72NV |
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Post by kilroyrock on Nov 30, 2016 12:21:30 GMT -6
Why not modding the ZED I use one too and if you know how to set the levels with the ZED its a decent mixer and maybe a good reason to upgrade it. I am definitely interested, what about a Mixwizard? Is that a better board than the ZED? It has more I/O than my ZED. I had a mix wizard. I liked it a lot. Right now I wish I still had it. had direct outs on every channel, so I could mix a show as well as record the show to my mobile PTHD rig I was using at the time. |
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