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RLC calculator for components in series

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I’ve been calculating a lot of components in series lately for an ECR255 class. I’ve also had to graph them on impedance diagrams and a power triangle.

In an effort to better understand the math I made a calculator for myself. Here is it for you to use and enjoy. If you see any problems please let me know. It was designed in excel 2011 for mac… there WILL be compatibility issues and I hope they’re minor.

How it works:

You can fill int the info you have in the orange boxes. Once the boxes are filled in the calculator should fill in the rest.

If you need to modify anything else, it’s all dependant on the orange boxes. I suggest a goal seek by modifying and orange cell.

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RUPERT NEVE!!!!

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you know… I love this man and am forever in his debt.  He’s made laboratory grade audio equipment available to music / broadcast industry for many years and his standards and  interests have grown since his beginning.  Truly a childlike interest in pushing the boundaries of the craft he practices. He applies raw physics to sound and you should watch this as a whole to appreciate the brilliance of his passion and dedication.  

I’m glad someone as enthusiastic as Hutch Hutchison is at his side absorbing it all. (though he left RND)

Long live limitless analog technology!
Long live the passionate, curious and boundary pushing!
Long live Rupert Neve


20060723 – HVR ceiling fixture

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In 2006 we (Myself and Andrew Waters) built a ceiling diffuser for the studio.  I’ve been doing some data backups and thought I’d share some pictures and info on the build.  The whole thing was made out of 2 X 4s and 3/4″ MDF.  I had a carpenter friend cut all the pieces
Screen Shot 2013-12-15 at 2.07.24 PMThis was the proposed layout.  Using a “herringbone diffuser” design, a frame would hang from the ceiling with some turnbuckles.  Continue reading →

Sound guy xmas idea #10 – Dan Dugan E-1A

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The DD E-1A is the ultimate tool in not caring.  It does all the mixing for you and truthfully can do a better job than most seasoned mixers.   It’s fast… I mean SUPER fast and accurate.  There is a certain Dugan sound and it’s catching on.  Automatic mixing/ducking/ muting etc is becoming the norm in Television, churches, public forums, boardrooms etc etc   I’ve actually seen “Dan Dugan” receive mixing credits on a tv show.  This tool is not going away and the idea is catching on through VST and DSP processing.

I think they’re about $3400 – but think about how much money you’ll save paying attention.

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Book recommendation: Audio Systems Design and Installation

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ASDIcover br-500x500
http://posttoronto.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59

This is a very well respected read as recommended to me by Neil Muncy.  At the time I was working for him (in exchange for books and resources) he would not let this one go.  Because this book was originally a short run it was available in limited quantities and the used market priced this book at 100$ – 300$  

The recently had an AES special where it was $20 off, but I think it’s a little past the promotion.  If you were to mail the publisher, they may honor it.

Mine is coming hot off the presses:

Anthony,

I have received your order for Audio Systems Design and Installation,
and will notify you as soon as the printer delivers the first copies.

I had been hoping that would be by Sept. 30, but the printer is still
adjusting proofs so it will likely take a bit longer.

Thanks!

Alan