I was reading http://professional-sound.com/ (like I do every month plug plug) and saw Joels lovely new studio and Neve Console. Front an centre I was happy to see the set of WBS pre-amps I wired up for him a few years ago. Glad they’re making great records! And congrats to Thomas, who was apparently a regular at Revolution Recording… I just kept my head down and in the back
Working on the new Ward-Beck Systems “DINNER BOXES” dB-4
Because there’s real Meat in it… Because sometimes I skip lunch… Because they don’t serve lunch at 4AM… Because I eat lunch for breakfast…
It’s a backplate to simply wire and power up (4) WBS filters and Compressors. M466, M466M, M462, A, B or M464 Filter. A balancing card for M472 eq modules is on the drawing board too! 
In the 70’s and into the 90’s WBS used a Schadow switch in almost every product they built. Different buttons required different offsets so “GOLDEN RULES” of design were made up so each engineer was on the same page. I found two of those pages the other day and was fascinated. These drawings are both done by hand and are admirable.
Quickly Uploaded some pictures of the fabrication of Wilma
Here is the start of wiring up the channel buckets
I got an email notification for a new Ward-Beck systems book. What a complete and total scam.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Ward-Beck-Systems-by-Paperback-Book-English-Free-Shipping-/360936636379
I cannot stress how important having a quality web hosting company is to me.
http://VarialHosting.com/ is the only choice for me.
Right now I’m sharing close to 15gb of data on several public websites like this one, AudioAholics.com and WBSps.ca
I recently had a database malfunction (cause by my stupidity) and who came to the rescue? Ryan at Varial hosting.
Many thanks for the years of uninterrupted service and support.
If you need to have something hosted or want to buy a domain name please go to http://varialhosting.com/ tell them APK sent you.
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
Installed a new photo booth today. Maybe I’ll light it up soon. 
Paint was “dry” so I snapped a quick one with a single light. 
Making things a little easier to post on the WBSps.ca website. Making it easier for users to post content and get help
4 simple categories of most asked questions.
Support: Archive: Sales: Users
As a part of my school program, I’ve decided to take a shot at re-designing 2 WBS components.
First the 4-110 mic pre-amp for the M460 – M461. In the 90s WBS redesigned the card using 5534 but I’m looking at something even more modern.
Second the 109 cards. While at Revolution Recording, Joe D redesigned his version of the 109 card and it was a HUGE improvement. He described it as “taking the cheese cloth off the audio” and he was right.
The idea is to have a plug and play module available for users with a few new features not incorporated in past designs.
Once they’re done I hope to have them for sale on www.AudioAholics.com
I wanted to add some components to my home listening system, so a switcher was needed. I’ve decided to use a POD 2 switcher…
the POD-2 is a (6) Stereo input – stereo switcher that has the ability to sum all inputs. The output of the switcher feeds a Stereo Penny and Giles fader then directly to the Mackie HR824 speakers.
I’ve got to find a panel… but as far as home friendly user interface goes this is as simple as it gets.
1 Turn Table
2 Radio
3 Mac Mini
4 Cassette
5
6 Airport Express out
had a brief test fit this evening…
Now that I have a side… here is an isometric view of the side car
I’m working on the details for some 12 channel side car panels. I’ve done a few rough sketches but these are the most accurate dimensions yet. Things are coming together and as I’m drawing I’m realizing how truly brilliant the engineering of this metal work system really is.
Doing a test fit of the new buttons :-) 
