replacing eq pot on rane empath

[arteom]

Want to replace the pots on a DJ mixer. The originals have a value of 20K, but are hard to source, cost about $12 a piece. I can find comparable units, but at a value of 10K, for $2.

can I replace the 20k original eq pot with a 10k pot?

 

[JonSnell Electronic]

No, it will affect the overall performance of the gains/volume and tone controls.
If they are rotary controls, you don't state, use 22k.

 

[Enzo]

And contact Rane, they just might have the exact part.

 

[arteom]

No, it will affect the overall performance of the gains/volume and tone controls.
If they are rotary controls, you don't state, use 22k.

they are rotary pot. pcb mount, vertical style. These are closest I can find - RK09L124000Z ALPS | Mouser

Though there may enough room on the panel to mount another type of pot and run wires to the pcb. Not sure if it's worth the trouble though.

 

[arteom]

And contact Rane, they just might have the exact part.

The $12 part is from a reseller. Rane doesn't seem interested in supporting their older model mixers. I had contacted them but not heard back. The company apparently changed ownership not long ago. Rane Sold To InMusic (Numark, Denon, Akai) - DJ TechTools

 

[Enzo]

A lot of companies are not open right now due to the virus. That might interfere with interest in customers.

 

[arteom]

A lot of companies are not open right now due to the virus. That might interfere with interest in customers.

I had called them on this before all this **** went down. long story with this mixer.