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Arduino Project – Digitally Controlled Analog Surround Sound Panning – Open Source
For your enjoyment:
Digitally Controlled Analog Surround Sound Panning
Presentation:
Circuit Explination:
Presentation documents:
0 – TPJ – Technical Presentation
0 – TPJ556-FINAL report DCASSP-COMPLETE
0 – TPJ556-FINAL report DCASSP-SCHEMATICS V1
Project Source Code:
Sound guy Xmas – ScrewDrivers
You can’t just buy one or two screw drivers for xmas, a whole set is a MUCH better idea.
I’ve had nothing but a fantastic experience with WIHA drivers.
This 33 Piece Drivelock screw driver set is a versatile and lightweight solution to carrying around 33 full size drivers.
- Includes Both Soft Cushion Grip & MicroFinish Non-Slip Grip Handles
- Slotted: 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5.5, 6, 6.5
- Phillips: #0,#1 & #2
- Square: 1 & 2
- TORX: T6,7,8,9,10,15,20, 25,30,40
- Nut Drivers Inch 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2
- Nut Drivers Metric: 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11mm
- Inch HEX: 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 3/16
- Metric HEX: 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6mm
If you have never seen the Drive Lock system in action check this out
If the above is too big, a great starting point is the Drive-Loc VI 15 Pc. Combo Set in Pouch They roll up nicely into any gig bag.
Wiha also offer this 51 piece Precision screw driver set that will last your professional a lifetime!
- Slotted Tips: 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0mm
- Phillips Tips: #000, 00, 0, 1
- Hex Metric Tips: 1.3, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0mm
- Hex Inch Tips: .028, .035, .050, 1/16, 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32
- Torx Tips: T1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & T10
- Nut Drivers: 1.5, 1.8, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5mm
In the same vein as the drive lock drivers, the System 4 screw drivers also offer complete mobility by reducing the weight of screw driver handles.
Sound Guy XMAS!!!!! Rigol DS1054Z 4 Channel Oscilloscope –
Xmas is coming! As we know sound guys are the most difficult people to buy for. Over the last few year I’ve posted some suggestions, here is day 1!
Day 1 – Rigol DS1054Z 4 Channel Oscilloscope
This came to my attention from the EEVBLOG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETCOhzU1O5A love this guy.
It’s an awesome price for a very powerful little machine. Include probes and USB cable.
For $507 Canadian Electro Meter in pickering can hook you up!
Fixing Logitech trackball performance
I love these Logitech Marble Mouse trackballs, I have one for every computer. After a few years they slow down physically. Cleaning the dust off does not help enough, something different needed to be applied. I’ve been researching lubricants and oils, doing some tests with households; but I think I’ve found the perfect fluid. Ian Gomes of Union Sound Company made a recommendation a few years back for Penny and Giles faders. A quick amazon search lead me to Lucas Silicone Shock fluid. I must report that it is the perfect product for this application. If you need a drop, I’ll send you a q-tip of it in the mail.
Generating Code with spreadsheet for Keyboard Assignments of CADSOFT Eagle
I needed a way of Generating Code, lots of code. In cadsoft eagle, the Keyboard Assignments are completely user customizable. They have a script language that allows you to modify the software. I’ve used hundreds of the ULP and SCRs and decided to write my own Generator.
Necessity is the mother of all innovation. 
5 ways to get the most out of the books you read
Ward-Beck – D/A-DA – (24) Ch AESDigital to (120) +4dB Analog
Antoinette before
Got to see a trafic control
A Charles Carvalho and David Miller Design. Just works of art inside. I can’t wait to hear it.
Sunlight
Guitar Pedal – Balanced in to Low-Z unbalanced ==> HiZ to Balanced out
A client asked for a way to balance a guitar pedal so he could send and return Line Level to his guitar pedals. He wanted a way to use his pedal collection as effect sends. We came up with a modified Ward-Beck Systems POD-1. The POD-1 offered op-amp gain adjustment trimmer pots so you are adjusting the gain of the balancing amplifiers.
The un-balanced output impedance is roughly 30Ω and the unbalanced Input Impedance is 47kΩ. It’s a pretty safe assumption that mopst guitar effects can operate within these ranges.
You could also use this as a re-amp tool and a hyper-transparant Direct Inject box for keyboards and anything unbalanced.
XLR input Balanced +4dBu differential Receiver to an RCA connector to a 1/4″ TS jack that feeds the pedal then return to the opposite.
If you are interested in trying one out contact Ward-Beck Systems 
Studer A80 Bulb – LED replacement
Channel 3 used an original bayonet style bulb… it needed to be changed to match the other LED lit VU meters 
Testing a Sony TC-630 with a period accurate factory test tape
Dolby atmos
I was lucky enough to get to visit the new Atmos mix room at Deluxe Toronto. This was the deadest big room I’ve ever been in. It was impressive to hear the system. Being a part of the AES gave me an incredible experience of A/B-ing the new IMAX mix room at Technicolor and the Atmos room at Deluxe. In my opinion the ideas of IMAX immersive technologies translate much better. The guys at IMAX got it right.
Martin Pilchner did an amazing job.
They had a guy from dolby explaining a little about how Atmos renders… very interesting how it translates from room to room.
More information from the Dolby Site:
19.22″ EXACTLY….
Dave Adams did my a solid today. I needed some support cut to exactly 1.6 *12 plus 0.02 worth of “wiggle room” spaced over 12 modules. He has the tools and knows them too well! Thanks again Dave! 
Custom Dangerous Master Panel
SOUND GUY XMAS! The family delivers sound guy gifts!!
I’m so lucky to have such thoughtful family.
I know how difficult it is to shop for us sound guys.
I hope the ideas I’ve been sharing have been of inspiration to eager shoppers.
I thought I would share some of the ideas my family and friends came up with that I missed and appreciate as professional tools and inspiration to learn from!
Super bright LED flashlight. This one is very small, takes 4 AAA batteries and I bet will last a very long time!
Gear tie Flexible ties. I’ve never seen these! This things are very soft and wont scratch anything.
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=67776&cat=1,43326,59481
Maped pencils. These are awesome because they are orange and they are triangular. Very nice to work with!
Ike Zimble of Zimble Audio hooked me up over the holidays with a product he really enjoys.
Rawn America’s Tefrawn, I’m very excited to try it out! Truly a Sound Guy Gift!!
I’m very protective of my hearing (and the family knows this).
I’m going on a trip this week and there will be swimming in the ocean. Aqua Ears!
Make it stick – the science of successful Learning, a very very good read. I got 1/2 way through and gave it to a teacher that needed it more than I did.
Flex X-RAP Finger protection. I’ve never seen anything like this stuff. If you’re making a bunch of cables and want to move faster this is the ticket! http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=64762&cat=1,42207,64762
A KAZOO!!!! Because I’m easily entertained.
Happy holidays to everyone! You’re all an inspiration to me and mine! Keep the feedback coming!
Anxiety, regret, and satisfaction at the 1/2 way point
IMAX- The Next generation of IMAX sound – 12 Channel configuration – and LASER projectors, about time
Imax – The Next generation of IMAX sound – 12 Channel configuration – and LASER projectors, about time!!
Had a fantastic experience with the new IMAX sound system at the AES meeting held at Technicolor.
The “Upper Quad” ceiling speakers really bring it together.
VBAP is going to need some work… and a HUI
I walked away asking: “If it were truly immersive, there would never be idle speakers” Cory said: “Backgrounds are the first thing to go…” I think those will become crucial.
I also walked away wanting a dozen U87s…
Of course you could hear the birds chirping and running away WHILE the rocket was launching…
