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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #45 on: July 11, 2013, 05:19:16 PM »
Time to start to look at the 2 bus metering, My Plasma PPM is great, but need the calming effect of Vu meters! and the sweet spot is in the VU area.

Half-Bucket meter panel, bought from Rob (Regalhousestudio)



PPM card 1980's caps looking puffy



High Temperature replacements.. yeah!!!



sorted



DIY Vu buffer circuit, on it's way :-)



Any one have a PPM calibration guide, or know the purpose of the 3 trimmers?
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #46 on: July 13, 2013, 06:17:09 PM »
Today is my first attempt to make blanking panels!


Paint experiments, pretty close in tone to Raven Splatter, but has the metallic look.



Cutting a panel from raw Aluminium with a hacksaw :(




finished raw panel



Third coat, the paint dries in seconds in the summer heat!





Finish is a shade darker than ideal, but pleased for a first attempt :---))))



Against the Raven Sparkle Meter

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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #47 on: July 13, 2013, 10:16:00 PM »
Any way to give sintech "legend"-status in this forum? Unbelieveable work!

Reminds me of the metal panel for my E-Series Computer Keyboard in G-Series grey. Needs a serious repaint.
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #48 on: October 15, 2013, 08:02:07 PM »
Andy, this needs a follow up! Didn't you do a lot more to your console since the last post here?
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #49 on: October 15, 2013, 08:36:47 PM »
Hey Marc, the console is in use everyday, and really happy with how it sounds.

Currently, building the MK2 Centre Section using all the usual cards from the 651, but leaving out. the monitor section, talkback and maybe the oscillator. The backplane is all point to point.

It's quite compact, and has dual concentric pots in places.

When it's complete, it'll get fitted it over a few days, and change a few other aspects.  8)
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #50 on: November 12, 2013, 09:22:36 AM »
Started working on the MK2 centre section this week, it's just nine essential cards:

32 x 2 (cue mix amps)

30 (2 Stereo echo return)

27 (Compressor Time Constants)

26 x2 ( Mix amps + VCA)

25 (Quad Bus Outputs)

21 (Status)

20 (VCA Groups)

Recapping on all the cards begins:




Impossible to get the right size connectors, discontinued at most suppliers.












D-sub I/O for all audio connections




Point to Point on the backplane begins :)

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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #51 on: November 12, 2013, 10:57:59 AM »
 :o
You are a monster !!! ;-)
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #52 on: November 12, 2013, 12:17:21 PM »
Know this is what I'm going to have to build for my centre section.
Do you have the dimensions on this beast?
Looking good Andy.
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #53 on: November 12, 2013, 01:27:02 PM »
Myke, the original 651 is between 3 and 4U, I could make it exactly that size.. but would need better metalwork.

This is made (as usual) out of reclaimed ISEP rail based oddments and general rubbish. 4U is comfortable and easy to mount the backplane, and have a space for wiring, which can build up P2P.

I’ll reduce the hight once my front panel is planed and drilled. I got some large 4 deck dual concentric pots to accommodate for the cue send EQ’s.

Learnt a lot from my current Mk1 (which is fully working and sounds great) but you have to make it. ..to know how to make it better!
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #54 on: November 12, 2013, 08:11:00 PM »
Mind BLOWING!


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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #55 on: November 15, 2013, 08:26:49 PM »
Few more hours on the backplane and S5 input:





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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #56 on: November 18, 2013, 01:32:28 AM »
Looks awesome Andy. I finally got all the cards that you have, except the 2X 032 cards and the 2 X 026 cards. Where did you get your edge connectors for the cards at? Plus the P2P backplan?
I'd like to start fitting these cards in. Thanks bro.

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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #57 on: November 18, 2013, 11:15:21 AM »
Hi Myke, the 345 series is discontinued by most suppliers, since last buying 110 pin versions 18 months ago.

This EDAC 120 pin (60 double sided) will work for all cards:

http://uk.mouser.com/ProductDetail/EDAC/345-120-520-201/?qs=kP3P12TjBhsHitDyDZA79g==

It does appear they have just 2 remaining in stock, so it maybe worth giving them a call.

The 025 card has 5 pairs of unused pins, so I've hacksawed the very top of the edac to allow the card to fit through.

The rest of the cards, I've de-pinned them down to 110, and then keyed them so they fit correctly each time.

The backplane is three of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171019531129&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160






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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #58 on: November 18, 2013, 11:25:33 AM »
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #59 on: November 18, 2013, 01:03:16 PM »
Thanks Andy, just bought the matrixs boards. Edge connectors are next on my list. These things are expensive, lol.
Any other connectors you might think I'll need please let me no.
Was trying to look at your pics to see how far apart you were placing the connectors.

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