Category Archives: Portable
Grampian 636 Spring Reverb – Best ever?
Making a bike ramp – DeLorean inspired
The battery charger and drill I had as a kid
Vintage GRUNDIG Stenorette Dictaphone – Microphone DeJUR 520 – Made in Germany
Sony MX-12
Pem Fasteners, nuts, standoffs, Studs and Pins For Sheet Metal and PCBs
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!
Spring Cleaning – leads to…
Summer sale!
Cleaning out the shop… more to follow
WBS-L – 10-060 : PPM Meter Driver |
WBS-L – 14-260 : Mic-Preamp and HP Filter |
WBS-L – 4-109 : Amplifier Card |
WBS-L – 8-109 : Amplifier Card |
WBS-L – 8200 Rack 1 : 8200 Rack 1 |
WBS-L – 8200 Rack 2 : 8200 Rack 2 |
WBS-L – 8200 Rack 3 : 8200 Rack 3 – Front Room |
WBS-L – 8200 Rack 4 : 8200 Rack 4 – Front Room |
WBS-L – 8200 Rack 5 : 8200 Rack 5 – Front Room |
WBS-L – 970029-1 : 12 Fader remote modules |
WBS-L – ADC-48 : 48 Point Patchbay to EDAC90 |
WBS-L – Antoinette : Antoinette |
WBS-L – Bryston 4B : Power Amplifier |
WBS-L – BS – BIG PPM : Bach and Simpson – Large WBS PPM meter |
WBS-L – BS – BIG VU : Bach and Simpson – Large WBS VU meter |
WBS-L – BS – BIG VU – 400 : Bach and Simpson – Large WBS VU meter |
WBS-L – BS – SMALL PPM : Bach and Simpson – Small WBS PPM meter |
WBS-L – BS – SMALL VU : Bach and Simpson – Small WBS VU meter |
WBS-L – BS – SMALL VU : Bach and Simpson – Small WBS VU meter |
WBS-L – COUNTER : Timer |
WBS-L – DMM12 : Tannoy DMM12 Speaker |
WBS-L – M124 : Universal Audio Amplifier |
WBS-L – M166 : Summing – Summing amplifier |
WBS-L – M174 : Intercom Cross Point |
WBS-L – M201 : M201 Relay Module |
WBS-L – M201 : M201 Relay Module |
WBS-L – M201D : M201 Relay Module |
WBS-L – M202 : M202 – Logic Latch Relay Module |
WBS-L – M202 : M202 – Logic Latch Relay Module |
WBS-L – M207 : Phantom Power 24V to 48 V |
WBS-L – M207 : Phantom Power 24V to 48 V |
WBS-L – M207 : Phantom Power 24V to 48 V |
WBS-L – M24A : Broadcast Multi-Track Console |
WBS-L – M401 : Stereo Noise Suppressor |
WBS-L – M402B : M402B – Equalizer |
WBS-L – M404A : Passive HP Low Pass filter |
WBS-L – M406B : Compressor / Limiter / De-Esser |
WBS-L – M441M : Line input and Microphone pre-amp |
WBS-L – M450 : Universal Amplifier |
WBS-L – M450B : Universal Audio Amplifier |
WBS-L – M450B : Universal Audio Amplifier |
WBS-L – M451 : Talkback Conrtole and Dual Microphone Pre-amps |
WBS-L – M452 : Tone Generator |
WBS-L – M453A : Cue Speaker Amplifier |
WBS-L – M453A : Cue Speaker Amplifier |
WBS-L – M453A : Cue Speaker Amplifier |
WBS-L – M453A : Cue Speaker Amplifier |
WBS-L – M455 : Reverb Return Module |
WBS-L – M457 : 4 Channel Sub Mixer |
WBS-L – M458 : Peak Detector |
WBS-L – M461 : Microphone and line Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M461 : Microphone and line Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M461 : Microphone and line Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M461M : Microphone and line Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M462 : 3-Band Equalizer – Full Parametric |
WBS-L – M462 : 3-Band Equalizer – Full Parametric |
WBS-L – M462 : 3-Band Equalizer – Full Parametric |
WBS-L – M462A : 3-Band Equalizer – Mid Sweep |
WBS-L – M462A : 3-Band Equalizer – Mid Sweep |
WBS-L – M462A : 3-Band Equalizer – Mid Sweep |
WBS-L – M462A : 3-Band Equalizer – Mid Sweep |
WBS-L – M462A : 3-Band Equalizer – Mid Sweep |
WBS-L – M462B : 4-Band Equalizer – Full Parametric |
WBS-L – M462B : 4-Band Equalizer – Full Parametric |
WBS-L – M462B : 4-Band Equalizer – Full Parametric |
WBS-L – M463B : M463AB – Submaster Module |
WBS-L – M463M : Summing – Sub Group |
WBS-L – M464 : High Pass / Low Pass Filter |
WBS-L – M464 : High Pass / Low Pass Filter |
WBS-L – M464 : High Pass / Low Pass Filter |
WBS-L – M466 : Compressor / Limiter / De-Esser |
WBS-L – M466 : Compressor / Limiter / De-Esser |
WBS-L – M466 : Compressor / Limiter / De-Esser |
WBS-L – M466 : Compressor / Limiter / De-Esser |
WBS-L – M466M : M466M Meter Module |
WBS-L – M467 : VU Meter – Comp tie – Noise Gate |
WBS-L – M467 : VU Meter – Comp tie – Noise Gate |
WBS-L – M467 : VU Meter – Comp tie – Noise Gate |
WBS-L – M467K : VU Meter – Comp tie – Noise Gate with Key |
WBS-L – M467K : VU Meter – Comp tie – Noise Gate with Key |
WBS-L – M468V : Reverb Return Module |
WBS-L – M469C : M1204 Routing module |
WBS-L – M470A : Microphone and line Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M470A : Microphone and line Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M470C : Microphone and line Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M470D : Microphone and line Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M471 : Stereo Input |
WBS-L – M471A : Stereo Input |
WBS-L – M472 : 3 Band Equalizer |
WBS-L – M473A : Summing – sub Group |
WBS-L – M473A : Summing – sub Group |
WBS-L – M475 : Monitor – Stereo speaker monitor |
WBS-L – M477 : Summing – Master Summing |
WBS-L – M479 : Summing – Aux |
WBS-L – M479 : Summing – Aux |
WBS-L – M487 : Dual Master Module |
WBS-L – M490A : Microphone Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M490C : Mono line in – Via Transformer |
WBS-L – M490E : Stereo Input Module |
WBS-L – M490E : Stereo Input Module |
WBS-L – M490E : Stereo Input Module |
WBS-L – M490F : Stereo Input Module with Aux routing |
WBS-L – M495 : Stereo Monitor Module |
WBS-L – M495 : Stereo Monitor Module |
WBS-L – M497 : Summing Amplifiers |
WBS-L – M497 : Summing Amplifiers |
WBS-L – M497 : Summing Amplifiers |
WBS-L – M497A : M497A – Dual Master Module |
WBS-L – M498 : Selector – 8 Stereo |
WBS-L – M498A : Selector – 10 Stereo |
WBS-L – M499 : Selector – 12 Channel |
WBS-L – M499 : Selector – 12 Channel |
WBS-L – M520 : ST Series Microphone Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M520A : ST Series – Microphone Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M520A : ST Series – Microphone Pre-amp |
WBS-L – M521A : ST Series – Stereo Line in |
WBS-L – M522 : ST Series 3-Band EQ |
WBS-L – M522A : ST Series 3-Band EQ |
WBS-L – M522A : ST Series 3-Band EQ |
WBS-L – M522A : ST Series 3-Band EQ |
WBS-L – M523 : ST Series Sub Group |
WBS-L – M525 : Monitor Controller |
WBS-L – M527 : M527, MASTER MODULE |
WBS-L – M528B : Dual Summing Amp |
WBS-L – M529 : M529 – Communications Module |
WBS-L – M529A : Communications Module and Tone Generator |
WBS-L – M562C : Stereo 3-Band Equalizer |
WBS-L – M562C : Stereo 3-Band Equalizer |
WBS-L – M562C : Stereo 3-Band Equalizer |
WBS-L – M604 : M604 – Dual Frequency Oscillator |
WBS-L – M605A : Distribution Amplifier |
WBS-L – M605A : Distribution Amplifier |
WBS-L – M621 : 20 Watt Power Amplifier |
WBS-L – M621 : 20 Watt Power Amplifier |
WBS-L – M624 : 24 Volt Power Supply |
WBS-L – M624 : 24 Volt Power Supply |
WBS-L – M624 : 24 Volt Power Supply |
WBS-L – M625B : 25V Audio Power Supply |
WBS-L – M625B : 25V Audio Power Supply |
WBS-L – M625B : 25V Audio Power Supply |
WBS-L – M625B : 25V Audio Power Supply |
WBS-L – M625B : 25V Audio Power Supply |
WBS-L – M648 : 48V Phantom Power Supply |
WBS-L – M648 : 48V Phantom Power Supply |
WBS-L – M648 : 48V Phantom Power Supply |
WBS-L – M701B : Intercom on ramp |
WBS-L – M805 : Distribution Amplifier |
WBS-L – M805 Rack : M805 Rack |
WBS-L – M808 : Logic – Relay Board |
WBS-L – M8200 : Remote Controlled Micpre-amp |
WBS-L – M8202 : Digital to Analog Converter |
WBS-L – M8204 : Distribution Amp |
WBS-L – M8205 : Distribution Amplifier |
WBS-L – M8205B : Distribution Amp |
WBS-L – M8205B : Distribution Amp |
WBS-L – M8205B : Distribution Amp |
WBS-L – M8245 : 8200 series Power Supply |
WBS-L – M8540 : Intercom Power Supply |
WBS-L – MF10 : Rack Mount Module Tray |
WBS-L – MISC INTERCOM : MISC INTERCOM |
WBS-L – PAULINE : MP1, MP2,MP3,MP4 Meter Panels |
WBS-L – Peggy Sue : Peggy Sue Mixing Console |
WBS-L – PG 1550 : Penny and Giles 1550 |
WBS-L – PG 1550 : Penny and Giles 1550 |
WBS-L – PG 1550 : Penny and Giles 1550 |
WBS-L – PG 1550 : Penny and Giles 1550 |
WBS-L – PG 4520 ST : ST Series Penny and Giles 4520 Fader |
WBS-L – PG 4520 ST : ST Series Penny and Giles 4520 Fader |
WBS-L – PG 4520 ST-ereo : ST Series Penny and Giles 4520 Fader Stereo |
WBS-L – R1400-870139 : R1400-14 Channel Radio Console |
WBS-L – RACK – MF10 : RACK – MF10 – 10 Space Rack |
WBS-L – RACK-FX Rack 1 : WBS-FX Rack 1 – Dynamics – EDAC 90 and XLR for Keys |
WBS-L – RACK-FX Rack 2 : WBS-FX Rack 2 – Dynamics and Filter – EDAC 90 |
WBS-L – RACK-FX Rack 3 : WBS-FX Rack 3 – Filters – EDAC 90 |
WBS-L – RACK-Summing Rack : RACK-Summing Rack |
APK – Rhonda : Rhonda |
APK – RTO-214-NAB2015 : 2 X 14 Retro Module Rack |
APK – RTO-47-NAB2015 : 4 X 7 Retro Module Rack |
APK – RTO-47-The Hoser : 4 X 7 Retro Module Rack |
WBS – ST12-10-3-F : ST series – 10′ – 1′ tail-Female – LINE IN |
WBS – ST12-10-3-M : ST series – 10′ – 1′ tail-Female – DIRECT OUT |
WBS – ST12-25-U : ST series – 20′ – USER TERMINATED |
WBS – ST12-3-1-F : ST series – 3′ – 1′ tail-Female – INSERT |
WBS – ST12-3-1-M : ST series – 3′ – 1′ tail-Male – INSERT |
WBS – ST12-30-3-M : ST series – 30′ – 1′ tail-Female – MIC IN |
APK – Stan : STan – 12 Channel ST series Console |
STUDER – Studer-Phase : Analog Studer-Phase meter |
– DBX – 911 – Noise Reduction |
– DBX – 911 – Noise Reduction |
– DBX – 911 – Noise Reduction |
– SKOTEL – SKOTEL “Digital” Metronome |
– – Cart Deck |
– Alesis – Midiverb 2 |
– Symetrix – A220 – 20 Watt amplifier |
– Behringer – Behringer Edison – Stereo enhancer |
– DOLBY – Dolby SDDU-4 – Surround sound decoder |
– DOLBY – DOLBY SDEU-4 – Surround sound encoder |
– Marantz – PDM 221 – portable field recorder |
– Tascam – 122 Cassette Deck |
– UREI – UREI METRONOME |
– ADC – Digital Patchbay |
– APK – EDAC breakout – RACK output |
– DBX – 120XP Sub Harmonic Synth |
– Clydsdale – Orange Case – Dutchie |
– Digidesign – 003 Rack – missing pwr on button – discolored |
– Studer – Telephone Hybrid |
– Studer – Telephone Hybrid |
– Tascam – 122MK2 – 3 head stereo cassette recorder |
– BBE – BBE 702 (stereo Sonic Maximizer in 900 series) |
– Altec – Altec Lansing Tube Mics 001 |
– Altec – Altec Lansing Tube Mics 002 |
– Altec – Altec Lansing Tube Mics 003 |
– Altec – Altec Lansing Tube Mics 004 |
– Altec – Altec Lansing Tube Mics 005 |
– Altec – Altec Lansing Tube Mics 006 |
– Altec – Altec Lansing Tube Mics 007 |
– Altec – Altec Lansing Tube Mics 008 |
– APK – EDAC breakout – XLR |
– ASHLY – ASHLEY SC-68 notch filter |
– BSS – DPR-402 – Compressor limiter / De-Esser |
– BSS – DPR-402 – Compressor limiter / De-Esser |
– MOGAMI – (24) Channel 25′ EDAC TO EDAC EXTENSION |
– MOGAMI – (24) Channel 6′ EDAC TO EDAC EXTENSION |
– MOGAMI – (24) Channel 8′ EDAC TO EDAC Snake – 001 |
– MOGAMI – (24) Channel 8′ EDAC TO EDAC Snake – 002 |
– MOGAMI – (24) Channel 8′ EDAC TO EDAC Snake – 003 |
– MOGAMI – (24) Channel 8′ EDAC TO EDAC Snake – 004 |
– MOGAMI – (24) Channel 8′ EDAC TO EDAC Snake – 005 |
– MOGAMI – (24) Channel 8′ EDAC TO EDAC Snake – 006 |
– MOGAMI – (24) Channel 8′ EDAC TO EDAC Snake – 007 |
– Shure – Shure SM81 |
– Yamaha – YAMAHA PB-1 |
– Yamaha – Yamaha SPX900 Reverb |
– AKG – AKG – H99 – Harry – BINAURAL Stereo Microphone |
– APK – EDAC breakout – TRS |
– DELTA LABS – EFFECTRON II ADM1024 |
– Tascam – 122MK2 – 3 head stereo cassette recorder |
– LEXICON – PCM41 |
– New Frontiers – DSP-2110-EX S – signal Analyzer |
– AUDIO ACCESSORIES – 2RU – 96 point – TT Patchbays – EDAC 56 |
– SELA – 2880-6F ( field mixing console) |
– SPL – Vitalizer ( Classic grey faced) |
– TC ELECTRONICS – TC Electronics – FireworX |
– TC ELECTRONICS – FINALIZER PLUS |
– DBX – DBX 900 – Rack – Wired to EDAC with EDAC snake |
– APK – TT Patchbays – EDAC 90 – CUSTOM |
– APK – TT Patchbays – EDAC 90 – CUSTOM |
– APK – TT Patchbays – EDAC 90 – CUSTOM |
– APK – TT Patchbays – EDAC 90 – CUSTOM |
– Alesis – Alesis HD24 – 24 Track – with Hard case and mogami snakes |
Will it fit? – 3 Roadcases in a VW golf
Keaton Music Typewriter
Testing a Sony TC-630 with a period accurate factory test tape
Ward-Beck Systems ST series – bucket of 12
sound guy xmas idea: Paladin Tools 901039 Premise Service Kit
sound guy Xmas idea: APx515 2-Channel Audio Analyzer
This would be a dream for the test bench. Simple, robust effective analysis tools! I would be happy with an old system one… but this would be on the shelf in a heartbeat.
The APx515 is a high performance audio analyzer optimized for production test. APx515 has a typical THD+N of –106 dB, a one million point FFT with 24-bit resolution, and 192K digital I/O. It is a best-in-class instrument for its combination of speed, performance, automation, and ease-of-use.
APx515 is a significant product because it delivers the performance and reliability of Audio Precision at a production-level price.
APx is the fastest audio analyzer in the world, returning 21 audio measurements in as fast as 1.2 seconds. It is also the easiest to use, with one-click measurements, custom reporting and sophisticated automation without any programming. A full API and LabVIEW driver is also provided.
This speed and ease-of-use means test will never be a bottleneck, and production line managers can achieve reliable, consistent results compared to the current low-cost alternatives like a distortion analyzer.
For companies outsourcing their production, requiring APx515 on the production line gives tighter control over production, ensuring manufacturers are meeting their contractual requirements.
sound guy xmas!!! Day 1 – Syscomp Curve Tracer
Xmas is around the corner. Sound guys and gals are the hardest people in the world to shop for… I will be posting a stream of gift ideas!
Day 1: The Syscomp CTR-101 Curve tracer:
Key Features
-Plots device characteristics for diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, JFETs, and more!
-Up to 30V test voltage at 1A test current
-True voltage and current source drive ampliers
-High resolution measurements
-Pulsed test mode to minimize device dissipation
-Auto-scaling real-time plotting during analysis
-Sample-by-sample power and current limiting
-Open-source software
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Shipping an A80
Moving stuff across the country
I most certainly had a busy “reading week”. It started with finishing up a job My brother Mike started. Moving 7 pallets of equipment from my moms garage in Saskatoon. Followed by great visits with Family and friends. I’m sorry I did not get the chance to meet with everyone I had planned to visit with. Things got a little busy in the IT support world and there was so much family to visit!
Three consoles were packaged and palleted up for shipment across the country.
Custom made dollies were built for the two large sections of console frames.
Modules were packed, boxed and palleted. A small fortune in bubble wrap and pallet wrap were employed.
This is the PSU for a console along with a 1″ Studer A80 8 track Recorder that was made transportable.
I’m excited to work on these projects again in my “Spare time”
Stay tuned for updates of what’s happening with this lot. We’re very excited for what’s planned :-)
Have you seen the new SLM?
There’s a pair of SLM meters
burning in as we gawk…
Due to popular demand: Ward-Beck Systems RTO-214 Rack Mount Chassis
Due to popular demand:
Introducing: the Ward-Beck Systems RTO-214 Rack Mount Chassis
APKaudio and Ward-Beck Systems are excited to announce a new lineup of retro products. Started with possibly the most requested and in demand item the WBSps.ca has needed:
a 2RU rack enclosure for (2) 14″ WBS modules.
Most rack users have a 3RU box to enclose (2) WBS modules. With Studios shrinking in size and gear filling up the cramped racks with all the killer deals these day… there has been a need for this enclosure.
Originally designed by veteran WBS fabricator Erwin S. for the current lineup of WBS AMS-8 products. The design updates and fabrication are carried forward by Shop Manager and Mechanical designer at Ward-Beck systems Dave Adams. Dave is a master metal smith utilizing the tools that built the modules WBSps users want to have rack mounted. Dave has been working with APKaudio to create a stable platform in a 2RU enclosure.
The BUM (Back Unit Mount) will be pre-punched for however you decided to wire it. Power options and i/o varieties make for easy design.
Future options will include:
– Internal Power supply
– DB25 pre-wired breakouts
– DB25 to EDAC connectors for the modules of your choice
It’s a banana now, but it will be ripe summer 2014!
pre-order now and get a free WBS mug