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[ecc83]

First thing, the mixer used +/- 10 VDC, not 10VDC. Different beast altogether.
Second, you won't find a DC transformer. Transformers are AC in/ AC out. You have to build a rectifier circuit to convert AC to DC. Which you don't want.
Third, you will need a circuit to convert whatever voltage you get out of the transformer to the 10VAC that you need for the mixer.



Here's a pic of the rear of your mixer.

The mixer seems to want up to 1 amp (1000mA) at +&- 10V. You can only get positive 10V reg chips so the best solution is a pair of adjustable regulators LM317/LM377. You should be able to buy a pre made PCB with those on it and, if yer lucky, the bridge rectifier and filter capacitors (2X 2200uF minimum. Bigger is better but don't go nuts!) You might have to modify the adjustment circuitry a bit. 10 volts is not a standard supply V.

The transformer needs to be an absolute minimum of 20va* rating but go for a 30va toroid if you can. (2 x 10V at 1.5A)

You will DEFFO need a digital test meter, preff' two and really speaking two 10 Ohm 10W min test loads. N.B! These will get bloody hot!

*VA stands for "volt/amps" and is roughly the same as watts.

AUDIOWIND Power Supply Board Kit, PCB, Based on LM317 & LM337 IC.

AUDIOWIND Power Supply Board Kit, PCB, Based on LM317 & LM337 IC.

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That ^ looks pretty much the dog's dnaglers.

Dave.

 

[Old Music Guy]

That looks like a nice supply, but you're overlooking one important factor: Input voltage. If you plug that directly into the mains you have just created a voltage-to-smoke converter. The nominal input voltage for a 10V output is 24VAC. So, you will need to put a step-down transformer BETWEEN the mains and this power supply.
Other than that, it looks pretty good. The filter caps are 4700uF and a full wave bridge.

 

[themindwillnotletgo]

Greetings, thank you for having me.

I been playing guitar for over 40yr, I suppose I been recording since age 17 or so - I used to set my amp in a triangle with a Sears record/cassette/stereo combo, and one of those little portable cassette recorders. Record a chord progression, switch tapes, playback and record myself ripping a solo over the top, lol.

The vocalist for my college band (became my brother in law eventually) recorded us on a Teac 1/4" reel to reel 4 track, and he'd let me use the Teac to record a few solo acoustic songs. We eventually purchased real studio time and did a full release with the band. He went on to make a career of engineering and producing, and did a ton of work for me on a solo release back in 1998.

Other than the paying gigs in the odd cover band here and there, I'm now a hobbyist. Last time I was on discussion boards, I was recording with a little Tascam standalone digital unit and a Roland R8.

Last long hiatus ended with the purchase of USB interface, protools trial included, and a little midi keyboard controller. Learning process has been most steep on the post production aspect. Followed through with 3 passable songs published to streaming.

Still got a ways to go with EQ, compression, and mastering. Rather than trial and error by ear, I'm kind of doing more reading for a deeper understanding of this, which I guess is why I'm here.

Nice to make your acquaintance.

 

[Old Music Guy]

Greetings, thank you for having me.

Welcome. Where are you located?
Just asking as an ugly American.

 

[themindwillnotletgo]

Welcome. Where are you located?
Just asking as an ugly American.

heh heh, I reside in Tulsa OK.

 

[Old Music Guy]

Tulsa OK.

"Livin' on Tulsa Time"

 

[chuckgee]

Hello, I'm Chuckgee and new here. I'm currently a student at The Los Angeles Film School in my 2nd month of study for my Bachelors of Science/Music Production, and I'm totally green to music production. I need all the help and advice you guys can help me with. It's great to be here !

 

[Old Music Guy]

Welcome. A friend of mine's son went there for film studies. He had an uncredited job on a TV series.
Good luck

 

[TrevorW]

Hello, I'm Trevor and from the UK. I'm 78 and I play classical guitar at intermediate level. I like music with a Celtic traditional feel, instrumental arrangements of I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls, Wild mountain thyme, My gentle harp are firm favourites.
My reason for joining this forum is to help learn more about home recording. I have a couple of Line Audio CM4 mic's which are hooked up to a Presonua interface and I record through Audacity on my pc. I'm currently looking into recording video on my iphone and then posting something decent on FB, Instagram or TikTok. Of course sound quality is an issue when recording and playback. I'm presently using the Shure MVX2U XLR to USB interface with one of my CM4's , it works well but I want a warmer sound, so that's my current itch

 

[DM60]

Hello, I'm Trevor and from the UK. I'm 78 and I play classical guitar at intermediate level. I like music with a Celtic traditional feel, instrumental arrangements of I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls, Wild mountain thyme, My gentle harp are firm favourites.
My reason for joining this forum is to help learn more about home recording. I have a couple of Line Audio CM4 mic's which are hooked up to a Presonua interface and I record through Audacity on my pc. I'm currently looking into recording video on my iphone and then posting something decent on FB, Instagram or TikTok. Of course sound quality is an issue when recording and playback. I'm presently using the Shure MVX2U XLR to USB interface with one of my CM4's , it works well but I want a warmer sound, so that's my current itch

Trevor, just remember, those videos are not really live, that are 99% lip sync. Just so your expectations are balanced.

 

[Slouching Raymond]

Hello, I'm Trevor and from the UK.

Welcome Trevor!
I'm a classical player too, amongst everything else.

 

[bedrock]

Sup nerds?! haha. Life long musician. I worked in a recoding studio 30 years ago while getting ready for a degree in audio engineering. It was the time of ADAT and there wasn't a computer monitor to be found. That experience soured me to the career and life took a different path. I eventually returned to performance but left the recording (and hassle and expense) to the pros. Nowadays the barrier to entry in home recording is very low, making access better than ever. My V-Drums just use a single USB for multitrack recording. I can get a decent track from my bass just going through an apogee jam and finding the right plugin. I use Reaper on a simple windows laptop. It's more fun than frustrating and that is what's brought me back. I'm happy to have found this forum and look forward to learning. Thanks!

 

[Slouching Raymond]

Good to have you around, bedrock!

 

[mtxmind]

New to the forum? Say hello, tell us a little about your self. Meet the gang

Welcome to HomeRecording Forum!

Hi my name is Dave.

Retiree in my early 60's

Did Multitrack recording as a hobby from the late 80's to the mid 2010's

Have a page on SoundClick with about 70 songs, mostly instrumental rock, but also a bit of Avant-Garde noise rock excursions. Maintain a pro sub for it, but haven't updated it with any new songs in about 10 years & not sure when I will again. Hopefully soon

If you're interested check link below & let me know what you think.

Thank You

https://www.soundclick.com/themanwiththemultitrackmind/?content=songs

 

[Slouching Raymond]

Welcome Dave!
Checked out your link, and listened to a bunch of tracks.
I think you're in the right place.

 

[PTB]

Hi all, Thanks for letting me in!

I am Paul, age 60 from the UK. I have played in bands for over 40 years, mostly bass or rhythm guitar, and have recently fulfilled a dream in getting a space and some gear together to record myself and some local friends just for fun.

I have a M2 Mac Mini running Logic XI, Adam A5 monitors and a simple Focusrite Scarlet interface. I have a couple of cheap mics and friends have kindly loaned me some decent ones for recent projects.

I need to take some echo out of my studio - too many hard surfaces at present - so will be focusing on what you guys advise in that section now and just reading plenty of your wise words across the site. I’ve loads to learn so thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

 

[square wave]

Hello hello! My name is Adam and I'm located in the South Eastern US. Been playing bass, guitar, and synth since I was in highschool in the 90s. Played bass in a heavy hardcore band for a few years when I was a kid. For the past few years I've been recording my own heavy music demos digitally, largely "in the box". But now I've got a small space and some mics so I'm here to learn from y'all so I can begin recording other musicians and bands.

 

[forumly]

Just saying Hi

 

[BTStudio]

Hi

 

[Phil from Wales]

Thanks for letting me join. I've been making music since I was a kid, and I'm now retired. In my late teens I had a 4 channel mixer and 2 track Sony tape recorder. 'Editing' involved a razor blade and tape to splice section into songs. For the last ten years my 'studio' has been a Lexicon Alpha and PC running Audacity in the spare bedroom. I've recently upgraded to a Zoom R20 which is a quantum leap in technology, but still in the same spare bedroom.
Musically, I've spent a few decades on orchestral double bass, played folk, rock and roll, church music, musical shows and other genres. It's all music to me, and each genre presents its own challenges. Nowadays I mainly play jazz bass and guitar, and play with a local ukulele group for the fun and comradery.