Mic, Line, EQ... Preamps

ML3 PCB Ready. Time to build now. :)
 

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csom,
can you share your ML3 pcb bottom layer for toner transfer?

thanks,joeyt

Hi Joeyt,
This is a really very easy process.
Here I am showing you how I create the printable pdf.

1. You need an image editor like Gimp or Photoshop. Gimp is free so I am using this to demonstrate.
Create a new image in Gimp. Set Page size to A4, and resolution to 300 dpi.

2. Just drag the Apex ML3 pcb image from your HDD onto the newly created page. You can edit the image if you want.

3. Export the image as PDF. Then just print the pdf using mirror option.

I attached some photos of the steps.
Hope this helps.
 

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thank you csom, this guide is a lot of help to me
thanks,joeyt
You are most welcome. :)
Here is another trick that helps if you have a bad toner transfer. You can try it again with another copy without printing another page.

You can cut and paste part of the image. Just make sure you don't resize the image.

Happy making of ML3, the best 3 band real professional equalizer. Thanks to Mr Mile. :)
 

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Dear Sir Mile,
I am really very happy with the performance of your ML3 module. It's brilliant and so far the best 3 band Equalizer I have ever used.

I added a dual 10k pot to control the volume of two ML3 modules altogether.

Now I need a balance control.

At which section should I add the balance control and what will be the value of the Balance Pot?

Kindly help me.

Thank you sir.
 
Please Help. This is Urgent!

I have a problem with ML3.
I bought a 600 Ohm dynamic microphone today.
I connected a 600 Ohm microphone at the mic input section.
But the mic level is so low.
Line input section is working brilliantly.
Just the mic section is not working. The mic gain is very very low. :(

I attached a picture of my setup. I tried interchanging all the M+, M- and Ground points. but no success so far.

Things I have done so far.
1. I tested the mic with a Public address System. It's working great.
2. I tested the mic with Yiroshi's circuit. It's working perfectly there too.
3. I replaced the TLO72 IC to check whether the IC is faulty or not. But it's okay.

Kindly help. This is very urgent.
 

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don't know much about that stuff

but I guess a low impedance mic will also have low output

I really thank you for your input.
I bought a reputed 600 Ohm microphone seeing an earlier post in this thread.
The mic has a very good frequency response when tested with other circuits.

I am feeling so helpless now.
I was so overjoyed with its performance of the equalizer section with line in. But sadly Mic failed miserably in ml3.

Perhaps I made something wrong with the connection or need to change the gain or something.

Hope Mr Mile is listening and will come to rescue at his earliest convenience.

:(
 
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