im going with the Optocells, ill just buy one or a few different kinds, maybe make one someday, but the Vactrols don't excite too much, i have one here from a SS guitar pedal & i just LOVED how it sounded, so maybe ill try both, but for now, I'm going the LA-2A way, we'll handle changes later and trying to implement other Compression methods ways such as vari-mu + vactrols :")
thanks again tubular.com, another great find, just as the 6ba6 tube find you said would work:]
but yes, I'm keeping it simple, REDD47 -> LA-2A -> Pultec :'P
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..I have alll the parts + a few extra add-ons like "Seeing Eye Valve", etc. I know I am literally the ONLY one left on this forum's thread w/ Merlin + TubeLab keeping me afloat... However, I knew coming into this that I would be alone... due to my excessive rambling & off-the-wall ideas I would alienate myself & my ideas would strike fear in the hearts of Men!! (LOL). But I'm here + I followed through😉
The picture quality should be high-enough that you can read the Part #'s on the valves. I'll Draw up a Box-Diagram now I have the main parts pulled & laid before me.
Thanks again guys:")
For sticking it out
& hangin in there w/ Me:]
-ta
Limiter Section: LA1D
Where can i get 3U (or any U for that matter) chassises like this that have the from panel that folds down -- as seen in the LA2A as well --
Ok, back to the build. I want to use this as the tube-compressor: Vari-mu section. here is schematic:
http://gyraf.dk/schematics/CCA_LA1D_Limiter.gif
now i don't need the transformers if i am just connect differ stages like this one & the ones previously mentioned din my past posts -- thnankx
Where can i get 3U (or any U for that matter) chassises like this that have the from panel that folds down -- as seen in the LA2A as well --
Ok, back to the build. I want to use this as the tube-compressor: Vari-mu section. here is schematic:
http://gyraf.dk/schematics/CCA_LA1D_Limiter.gif
now i don't need the transformers if i am just connect differ stages like this one & the ones previously mentioned din my past posts -- thnankx
You need to go to THIS website immediately - it's like diyaudio but it's geared specifically toward recording studio gear, and they'll know exactly what you're talking about. If ANYONE knows about a drop-down front panel for rack-mount studio gear, someone there does.
Many of the projects are making reproductions of classic compressors and such - go the Dynamic Processor forum and you'll see what I mean:
GroupDIY - We break stuff...and occasionally make stuff.
This reminds me how I only stop in there every year or two. I recall about 15 years ago it was part of a larger recording website. Too many things I wanna do, not enough time in life...
Also, the more you read and understand basic electronics, the better you'll be able to look at a schematic and decide whether you can make "reasonable" substitutions using what you've got. I just added a description of Make: Electronics here, you may find it helpful:
Electronics:Recommended Reading - diyAudio
I thought you were going cut the panels to size yourself, if so, how about getting some flip-down drawer hardware from Home Depot or Loews and DIY it?
Not flip down, but decent rack mount chassis for the price. I have used the top two steel/aluminum units. The 2U box is heavy enough to handle a 50 watt guitar amp with a 5 pound OPT and an Antek toroid for power. Haven't tried the plastic stuff yet. This place has other good surplus parts too. I used to see them at the Florida hamfests.
19" Rack Mount & Acces. | MPJA.COM
19" Rack Mount & Acces. | MPJA.COM
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Parts -- Done.
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Parts+Psu+Reg48vPhntm 😱
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Signal-chain->
Utc HA-100x : .
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Mic Pre - All[emoji14]arts ; .
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* compressor - some.parts : .
* variable inductor eq - some.parts : .
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Single-ended Output - All[emoji14]arts ; .
* optional* Push-Pull Output - All[emoji14]arts ; .
. ; So here is the Preamp Chain w/ options of:
. ; Dynamics | Eq | P.P.-output : .
:Signal chain:
. ; HA-100X ->
. ; RQEDD.47 Pre ->
*Option of limiting Compressor*
*Option of Variable Inductor eq*
-> Single-Ended : .
-> Push-Pull *ELL80 : .
So what you need is to learn the fundimentals of amplifier design. Then you can design something with your parts and actually commence with a build.
There are some good books to start with. "Valve Amplifiers" by Morgan Jones is one I can highly recommend. Its a fun read. With it you will start to learn how to read specs sheets and how to draw a load line, etc.
There are some good books to start with. "Valve Amplifiers" by Morgan Jones is one I can highly recommend. Its a fun read. With it you will start to learn how to read specs sheets and how to draw a load line, etc.
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