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Has anyone built their own Altec tube compressor replica? Are the parts readily available? How did it function/sound when you were done? Are there any speed bumps or things to watch out for when building it? Thanks

I was thinking about building an all tube 10 channel mixing console. You know, tube mic preamps, tube eq. I want it to be somewhat modular due to the fact that i am not a genius of electronics and it would be easier by far just to piece it together by function. Some of the modules (like the mic...

I have had a few new starved plate tube products but they always sounded lame to me. I would buy them for like 1-2 hundred bucks then end up selling them to friends for like 40 bucks. Changing out the tube really didnt change the sound too much it just made it kind of different. I ended up...

I hope you havent answered this before, and i also hope its not a question youre sick of hearing, but what exactly internally and soundwise was changed in the joe meek line post Ted Fletcher? Why were those things changed? I am referring to anything non-aesthetic.

Is the new Joe Meek product line going to expand soon? You know, im a huge fan of Joe Meeks actual recordings. It kind of bothers me that they use his name to sell things that dont really sound like his recordings sound. I mean, they have all these cheapo condensers and stuff, but he had like...

Which modern tube mic breaks up the easiest and best?

Does anyone here have any of Marquette audio labs products? Like the v72 remakes or anything? I am interested in knowing how good they sound. They look like the real thing.

What do the old lomo tube mics sound like?

Hello. I am running an all analog reel to reel setup with only 1960s microphones. I am looking to get something to really make the tracks sound authentically old. Like 1960s television show music. I am looking at tube compressors to help get this sound. I was looking at Altec tube comps, Gates...

I am going to record some songs on an 8 track reel to reel using only one microphone (545) and one preamp (60s tube) and one compressor (vintage optical) and mix it all to one mono sound with a vintage spring tank. I had other newer mics, but when ever i used them they "ruined" the sound to me...

I have a tascam 38 and a teac demagnetizer with a little plastic tip on it. What is the proper way to demagnetize, touch the plastic to the metal parts, or move it close to the metal parts? I thought i knew but i want to make sure once and for all so i know for a fact im not ruining the machine...

How do you keep your tape machines mechanical noises out of your recordings if you only have one room to use?

First let me say that im sorry for getting so mad at the guy who was crapping on me for asking about 1/2" Teac 4 tracks. You just have to understand that this world and this society make a normal sane person say and do and react like a maniac sometimes. For every one jerk there are 10 nice guys...

The ones that look like rca 44s... are they any good? How do they differ from rcas?

Is there a noticable difference between the sound quality of the 200, 300, and 500 series mixers? Could a normal person hear the difference or would you have to listen very close? What is this difference? What should i be listening for in the audio signal? I know this might sound like some...

I saw a teac 1/2 " 4 track on ebay a few months ago, what was that? They are rare im guessing, because its the only one ive ever seen.

I have a Telefunken/ANT V672D preamp for sale on ebay right now. It is NOS and comes with all the paperwork and documentation for modification. I paid 350 for it and planned on racking it, but i bought something else and now i need cash fast. So if you want it you can go to ebay and buy it or...

Is this a piece of instant magic history or just an overhyped decent mic?

Can anyone with experience please give helpful info about any of the following? Gates Sta-Level Urei 1176 Altec 436 Any La-2a

I have been looking into learning about Urei compressors. Ive seen alot of different models but i am unsure of the differences and advantages /disadvantages of particular popular ones. So if anyone can give advice or any info about urei compressors id appreciate it.