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4K,6K,8K Series / Re: EOL for THAT Corp VCAs!
« Last post by horizonsound on September 30, 2026, 10:17:10 PM »
This is very bad news.

Stock already looks exhausted for most suppliers, with the only hope being SOIC (SMD) version, as some are on backorder with Mouser.

I fully expect SSL were across this, and have bought up most of the remaining stock. They still use the 2181A in their gear.

Anthony.
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4K,6K,8K Series / Re: Console finally upright …..
« Last post by Jdm5149 on September 30, 2026, 08:30:45 PM »
Repaired a few more traces on main board.  Man I was so close.  Maybe from sitting that long things were bound to go but I should have never taken out and tried to reseat the cards with power on 🤯🤯 it just seems the monitoring is affected.  One 26card shorts out the bus comp meter and taking it out just resets it to zero.  With just left side in still no signal.  Maybe a hint of master all the way up with channel input also.  Ok. Amy suggestion appreciated.  Going thru manual and testing main board voltages
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4K,6K,8K Series / Re: Console finally upright …..
« Last post by Jdm5149 on September 30, 2026, 04:34:09 PM »
More tech errors   Not so funny.  I was fixing channels and some were fader issues. Swapping out things I have most of the channels functioning but then I heard a slight distortion out of the right side speaker. I always notice it was lower output but I then investigated with the power on.  I blew the 18 rail trace on main center section.  I’ve soldered on a jumper and all is good but now no monitoring.  The RF comp card is giving a short to the meter bit taking it out still brings no output.  I guess something was going slowly after I’ve turned on console after all these years. I should recap the whole center section. But it’s a learning lesson for the future.
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4K,6K,8K Series / EOL for THAT Corp VCAs!
« Last post by tlmaen on September 30, 2026, 02:52:57 PM »
Hi everyone,
I spoke with a German audio equipment manufacturer yesterday; they mentioned that THAT Corp is no longer producing Blackmer VCAs.
The deadline for final orders ("Last Time Buy") is today, September 30, 2026.

Attached is the notification from THAT Corp, along with a statement from one of their distributors:
https://gb.profusion.uk/uk/blog/post/that-corporation-end-of-life

Not good news...
I’m definitely going to order a bunch of them.

Tilmann
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Sell-Buy / Re: Reconditioned 661E PSU for sale in UK
« Last post by BLZProductions on September 30, 2026, 08:58:27 AM »
Hey Matt...


Who did the Refurb? You do it yourself?

I have one (Needs some work) that I'm looking to shift, so if you know anyone who'd be interested...

Hope you're well


Bob
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Sell-Buy / Re: SSL CF661E PSU: Spares or Repair
« Last post by BLZProductions on September 30, 2026, 08:56:06 AM »
This is still available if anyone is interested.

(30/09/26)
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General info - Tools,How to - / Re: keyboard tray from plexi...
« Last post by gollito on September 28, 2026, 09:35:41 PM »
Quote from: Audioplatinum Service on December 10, 2013, 07:27:03 PM
Hi guys!

After one year, I finally found the time for keyboard/mouse tray for 4K...we made nice tray for bucket and for centre section(group faders)...made from nice transparent acrylic.

if someone liked it..I can organize the manufacture of this trays...also with print over, or under tray...   8)

If someone has a good idea, I'm listening...   ;)


Hello ! Is this file still there ? Or maybe can you share it again ?
Thanks
G

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zeu9p4psqvvk8vv/vDN-biFBt9


Raf
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4K,6K,8K Series / Re: Console finally upright …..
« Last post by Jdm5149 on September 27, 2026, 12:09:52 PM »
i guess i can say technician error on this one. i never connected the total recall cable inside computer figuring it wasnt needed yet  as soon as i connected and ran test faders responded !!  thanks again Anthony and the rest. 3 faders still havent responded but i can get to those soon. i still need to connect the heavy ground cable between board and computer so im assuming thats a must also. waiting 2 years has really motivated me and i might be just getting ahead of things but im really learning things as i go which is great for the future. k
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4K,6K,8K Series / Re: Console finally upright …..
« Last post by horizonsound on September 26, 2026, 12:34:27 AM »
You need to post some photos of the console and computer, as it is very difficult to interpret a description of the issues.

In particular :-
50 ribbons connections at console, computer, and within the computer.
Within the console frame, under the faders (fader bus card).
Under the console - with interest in the 20 way S16E cable.

Are you using a computer bypass unit (1RU, located in computer rack).

I suspect something is not plugged in correctly.

Anthony.
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4K,6K,8K Series / Re: Console finally upright …..
« Last post by Jdm5149 on September 25, 2026, 05:56:58 PM »
Set all jumpers and resolded pins.  A few channels are pulled out. So a total of 32 installed for now. Still no movement on bar graphs during test. I tried using original disc programmed for 32 ch and turning off last bucket.  Still no movement. Maybe I’m rushing things or missing something. Vca and master still show movement.  How can I make a 40 channel program disc setup for this console. Commands online do not work.  Sorry about being all over the place. Just wanna set this console up and start making music. Vca to meter does show movement on meters so I’m thinking it’s problem with computer. If master Vca card was problem Vca to meter wouldn’t be working ??
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