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SC-1mk2 and SC-1mk500 Mic Preamp Kits



SC-1mk2 Preamp Kit  SC-1mk500 Lunchbox Preamp Kit 
 Monday, December 28, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009 11:04:46 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00) (  |  |  |  )
A flash of inspiration... I found a smaller footprint output transformer I can use... so I created an Eagle part library for that. (Tip: use a digital caliper when creating part libraries)

After some creative rearranging of parts, and I made this.

This is just the motherboard. Measuring about 6" x 6".


Ch-check it out!

2 Input Transformers - NEW FEATURE
2 Output Transformers - NEW FEATURE
Gain and Trim knob for each channel
2 VU Meters
4 Full size XLRs
Relay Controlled switching - NEW FEATURE
Bigger DC Converters - NEW FEATURE
... and better PCB layout by re-arranging parts.

Also, reduced the number of molex connectors from the original (7) to a single 10-pin Molex! That will be a big time-saver.... plus the use of PCB mounted XLR Neutrik Jacks.

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 Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009 3:19:43 AM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00) (  |  )




This looks like a very interesting project. If you're into audio measurements, this project might also interest you.

From the Pmillett website...

Most of us DIY audio types have been using PC sound cards to make measurements.  There are excellent, inexpensive programs available to do test and measurement of audio equipment available.  Personally I use Audiotester.  If you've been around my web site you've seen FFT plots generated that way.

What has always been lacking is a decent interface between the sound card and the device under test (DUT for you geeks).  There has been much discussion in forums like DIYaudio about this, and many proposals and circuits shown, but so far I've not seen anything implemented.

The problem with sound cards is that they are designed for fixed line-level inputs and outputs.  Depending on the card this may be between 1V and 5V RMS maximum.  They are also not tolerant of overloads - accidentally deliver 20V into your sound card input and you will most likely be looking for a new sounds card.

http://www.pmillett.com/ATEST.htm

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 Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 5:37:06 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00) (  |  )


DIY'ers today have it good! There's lots of projects available on the net to build. Here's a Tube Amp Kit by OddWatt Audi. 

The manufacturers specifications for the kit are as follows:

  • Rated Power Output: 25 watts (RMS)
  • Input Sensitivity: 1.5V (at rated power)
  • Input Impedance 100 k-ohm
  • Input Terminal: Line Level RCA
  • Speaker Output Taps: 4 and 8 ohms
  • Distortion: less than 0.5% through half power, 1% at full power
  • Frequency Response: 8Hz to 20 kHz +0/-1db at any rated power
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: less than 80dB
  • Tubes: Gold Lion KT88, NOS JAN Philips 5751
  • Supply Voltage: 120VAC 50/60Hz
  • Power Consumption: 130 watts (each monoblock)
  • Weight: 6.3 kg (each monoblock amp)
  • Dimensions: 205 mm (W) X 225 mm (H) X 300 mm (D



http://diyaudioprojects.com/Tubes/5751-KT88-Tube-Amp-Kit/

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 Monday, December 21, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009 11:40:15 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00) (  |  |  )
I opened up a big box labeled "TS-2" that I've put away for sometime.
Surprise surprise!

I have lots of finished front panels, hundreds of blank VU meter boards, parts for the 48V DC-DC converter, inductors, chips, LEDs, etc... even found some brand new router bits.

I think I'm going to stick with the current front panel design. So we'll have power on/off switch, VU meter on/off switch, 48V on/off, polarity reverse switch, gain, and trim knobs and 5-LED VU meters. This design is as basic as I can make it (while still keeping the features working.)

I think I've got the solution now to reduce labor building a TS-2 preamp. The new board design will:

Reduced molex connectors from (7) to (2).
Eliminated 12 wire to XLR soldering tasks.
Eliminated 12 wire stripping, and 12 heatshrinking tasks.
Made easier soldering the VU meter PCBs to the main motherboard.
Eliminate 14 wire stripping, 14 molex connectors crimping tasks.

I think I can have a prototype PCB for the new board design by late January. So I need to finish the PCB design before the 31st.

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Monday, December 21, 2009 5:32:49 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00) ( )



Mightyohm documents in his blog the making of a low cost, open source wireless streaming internet radio receiver.  All construction details, including schematics, source code, and even the design process itself will be documented on this blog. http://mightyohm.com/blog/2008/10/building-a-wifi-radio-part-1-introduction/


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