Another thing to bear in mind when swapping EQ cards, is that one of the "benefits" of the later E/G channels fitted with the 242 EQ is that the Filter pots had a switch so that when off, the filter circuitry was completely bypassed.
Putting the 242 into an original 02 brown E channel won't have these switches, so you won't get a proper 242 experience!
So they did! Gosh, I am getting old and forgetful
Also the 02 LF filter was (IIRC) 12db / 8ve whereas all the others were 18dB / 8ve, I think again if you put these into an 02 channel strip with two gang pots on the LF you'd just find you get a 12dB / 8ve LF.
Glad to see you here Andy.
Feel free to share any stories about your time at SSL.
We'ed love to hear more from you.
Careful what you wish for...you have no idea how long I can go about this stuff!
Actually, I've just realised that this year is the 30th anniversary of us starting work on the G series (Monday 16th February 1987 to be precise *), perhaps that is an excuse to write the story...
Cheers, Andy
(* and if you're wondering how I can remember that, it could be something to do with the fact that on Friday 20th Feb 1987 I first went out with the girl I went on to marry - it was rather an eventful week!)