by Dave Boulden | Nov 2, 2008 | DIY build
Having finished the PCB builds and then had a little break I have now made a start on the metalwork. Today I have drilled the front panel. First of all I sellotaped a full scale print out of the front panel design with cross hairs on each hole position and used a...
by Dave Boulden | Oct 8, 2008 | DIY build
It’s been a little while since the last update, things have been busy round here which has meant a little bit of a delay in the build. I finished off the build of the rest of the boards at the weekend: 2 VU module boards, one DI board and one SC-1 preamp board....
by Dave Boulden | Sep 26, 2008 | DIY build
Another update. I built one of the DI add-on modules last night. For each of the two channels this will add a high impedance active DI input and three switches to offer a -20dB pad, phase reversal and mic/DI select options. Again the build was fairly straight forward....
by Dave Boulden | Sep 24, 2008 | DIY build
Tonight I assembled one of the main SC-1 preamp boards. It was also cool to try out my new temperature controlled soldering station… *so* much better than the old Antex iron! I did have one mishap though. I managed to snap the leg off a ceramic capacitor as I...
by Dave Boulden | Sep 20, 2008 | DIY build
I have now assembled the first board: the PSU board. All components installed except the power LEDs which I’m currently thinking may be best mounted on the front panel. Whilst taking it steady and double checking the value and orientation of each component as it...
by Dave Boulden | Sep 19, 2008 | DIY build, Featured
OK, I bit the bullet and ordered a full kit of parts to build a stereo SC-1 preamp with DI module and LED VU meters on both channels a couple of weeks ago. Today the box arrived and the photos below give you an idea of the contents. Over the next few weeks I shall be...
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