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Post by kilroyrock on Dec 20, 2017 20:34:41 GMT -6
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Post by gabygab2 on Dec 21, 2017 21:06:01 GMT -6
wicked!
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Post by mdmitch2 on Dec 22, 2017 17:32:32 GMT -6
It'll be interesting to compare to the LA500A, especially since I'm betting DIYRE will come in a bit cheaper. The feature set is similar other than the added Mix knob on the DIYRE.... although the LA500A has 2 HPF settings and 3 ratios vs 2, and I personally prefer VU metering.
Are there any other 500 series DIY opto compressors out there?
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Post by kilroyrock on Dec 22, 2017 21:03:45 GMT -6
It'll be interesting to compare to the LA500A, especially since I'm betting DIYRE will come in a bit cheaper. The feature set is similar other than the added Mix knob on the DIYRE.... although the LA500A has 2 HPF settings and 3 ratios vs 2, and I personally prefer VU metering. Are there any other 500 series DIY opto compressors out there? Definitely not for the price Peterson throws down. I'm holding cash for this one!
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Post by mulmany on Dec 22, 2017 23:29:24 GMT -6
It'll be interesting to compare to the LA500A, especially since I'm betting DIYRE will come in a bit cheaper. The feature set is similar other than the added Mix knob on the DIYRE.... although the LA500A has 2 HPF settings and 3 ratios vs 2, and I personally prefer VU metering. Are there any other 500 series DIY opto compressors out there? Sound skulptor just released one.
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Post by gouge on Dec 23, 2017 3:10:03 GMT -6
I'm pretty keen on this too.
Id like to try the raindog opamp and matching output transformer in it.
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Post by mdmitch2 on Dec 23, 2017 11:40:19 GMT -6
It'll be interesting to compare to the LA500A, especially since I'm betting DIYRE will come in a bit cheaper. The feature set is similar other than the added Mix knob on the DIYRE.... although the LA500A has 2 HPF settings and 3 ratios vs 2, and I personally prefer VU metering. Are there any other 500 series DIY opto compressors out there? Sound skulptor just released one. Ah that's right -- I knew I had seen another one. www.soundskulptor.com/uk/la502.htmlThat one looks even closer to the JLM, but with 3 attack times, plus an input transformer. Seems like they're definitely going for the 'warm/vintage' tone. It's $300 at the current conversion rate, plus international shipping... not bad. I've built a few Sound Skulptor units, and was really impressed with the quality.
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Post by jimwilliams on Jan 9, 2018 14:31:21 GMT -6
What opto are they using? I see a lot of Vactrols in newer stuff. I used their dual 5 model in the Rhodes Mk7 pan circuits. Steve at Inward Connections said the current models have been changed and they don't respond like the older ones.
I gave his friend one old one from my stash to test and compare them, waiting for the results...
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Post by gouge on Jan 9, 2018 15:25:45 GMT -6
I've been told by a tech that an issue with the vactrols is qa. He has to test lots to get the ones to use.
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Post by Blackdawg on Feb 14, 2018 12:55:27 GMT -6
Super Stoked to see what Peterson comes out with! Love his kits, some of the simplest and easiest to build that sound amazing at the price point.
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Post by terryrocks on Feb 14, 2018 14:06:09 GMT -6
What opto are they using? I see a lot of Vactrols in newer stuff. I used their dual 5 model in the Rhodes Mk7 pan circuits. Steve at Inward Connections said the current models have been changed and they don't respond like the older ones. I gave his friend one old one from my stash to test and compare them, waiting for the results...
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Post by Blackdawg on Mar 5, 2018 12:08:48 GMT -6
This is supposed to come out this week. Who else is ready to buy some? Im going to get two right away.
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Post by kilroyrock on Mar 5, 2018 14:07:13 GMT -6
This is supposed to come out this week. Who else is ready to buy some? Im going to get two right away. depending on price, probably just one for me. two would be good though! i have 2 spots open on my rack still, that can go with my aml neves!
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Post by Blackdawg on Mar 5, 2018 15:17:28 GMT -6
This is supposed to come out this week. Who else is ready to buy some? Im going to get two right away. depending on price, probably just one for me. two would be good though! i have 2 spots open on my rack still, that can go with my aml neves! I try really hard to always buy 2 of whatever i'm buying when it comes to analog gear just so if i ever want to do anything in stereo I can. Hurts the wallet up front a bit more but so worth it. Sounds like you better get another rack soon!
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Post by kilroyrock on Mar 6, 2018 9:25:06 GMT -6
depending on price, probably just one for me. two would be good though! i have 2 spots open on my rack still, that can go with my aml neves! I try really hard to always buy 2 of whatever i'm buying when it comes to analog gear just so if i ever want to do anything in stereo I can. Hurts the wallet up front a bit more but so worth it. Sounds like you better get another rack soon! Yeah, you aint kidding. 2 years ago i had none, now i've got 10 modules. It's just way too much fun putting these together. I like the new racks coming out with the patchbay, but even that updated lindel with the routing switches is a step up from my non-routing switched rack.
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Post by Blackdawg on Mar 6, 2018 11:54:33 GMT -6
I try really hard to always buy 2 of whatever i'm buying when it comes to analog gear just so if i ever want to do anything in stereo I can. Hurts the wallet up front a bit more but so worth it. Sounds like you better get another rack soon! Yeah, you aint kidding. 2 years ago i had none, now i've got 10 modules. It's just way too much fun putting these together. I like the new racks coming out with the patchbay, but even that updated lindel with the routing switches is a step up from my non-routing switched rack. I have a lindel MK1. The new MK2 looks nice as well, I wish I had the DB25 connectors on mine. Mine is basically full as well. Just need to cave and buy the second dbx560a i should have originally when i bought the first one. Regret it now as they were so cheap then and now cost more. However, i think Cemal at TotalAudioControl makes the most awesome rack of them all. I just bought one and his rack mount PSU. Talk about I/O options and good features. Planning on having 3 of them to build my "mixer" with. The patchbay thing is pretty neat though that Blacklion just announced. But I like having at least 10 in a rack haha
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Post by kilroyrock on Mar 8, 2018 13:59:52 GMT -6
3 racks would be rad, at that point i feel like I should just get a neve sidecar for 9k.. www.diyrecordingequipment.com/products/ola5-opto-compressor-kit350 for the "all bells and whistles" option. ouch. i was hoping around 200. I'm hesitant, because for a few hundred more, i could just have a used WA2A. I'm going to have to think about this
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Post by Blackdawg on Mar 8, 2018 15:05:27 GMT -6
3 racks would be rad, at that point i feel like I should just get a neve sidecar for 9k.. www.diyrecordingequipment.com/products/ola5-opto-compressor-kit350 for the "all bells and whistles" option. ouch. i was hoping around 200. I'm hesitant, because for a few hundred more, i could just have a used WA2A. I'm going to have to think about this Yeah bit more pricey then I was expecting as well.. But still preordered 2! You could have a WA2A..but not stereo of them. Im hoping that these will be fun. Plan on getting 2 JLM kits as well for plenty of that opto flavor. Also idk how you found that link! I have been looking for it to pop up all week..so thanks!
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Post by kilroyrock on Mar 8, 2018 15:28:03 GMT -6
Been stalking it.. Hehe
Now I just need to let my inhibitions go down
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Post by Blackdawg on Mar 12, 2018 17:02:00 GMT -6
Only 10 units left on the preorder! That didn't take long..
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Post by kilroyrock on Mar 12, 2018 21:01:26 GMT -6
Only 10 units left on the preorder! That didn't take long.. The wait for June is though. My guess is it's funding the full production run, they will be in stock when it comes up. I'll just buy then
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Post by Blackdawg on Mar 12, 2018 21:23:13 GMT -6
Only 10 units left on the preorder! That didn't take long.. The wait for June is though. My guess is it's funding the full production run, they will be in stock when it comes up. I'll just buy then No doubt! Gonna be a long wait. But plenty of other modules to build until then
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Post by kilroyrock on Mar 13, 2018 4:11:31 GMT -6
Yeah, I'll be done my garage build out by then if I'm lucky!
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Post by Blackdawg on May 30, 2018 14:27:07 GMT -6
kits ship out next week for preorders. Looking forward to building my pair!
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Post by Blackdawg on Jun 8, 2018 11:22:49 GMT -6
My kits shipped today!
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