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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #30 on: December 07, 2012, 12:29:24 AM »
Hey Mattia, the metalwork is identical, so you could fit G trims on, it's just getting hold of them in the first place. I seem to remember G side trims being really lightweight, almost Styrofoam like?? The arm rest is sleeker, and top of the penthouse goes a little higher.

Personally, the E series Trim is iconic :-) heheheh, but that's my view :-)

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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #31 on: December 09, 2012, 12:35:27 PM »

Very thin sounding large fader path, having changed IC's apart from the Overload circuit, this 013 cards caps are question!



Desolder station makes this just a 5 min job!! heheheheh Wow!!






Perfect!


Sounds Great, fat and full range :-)


I did actually have the 1.5uF in stock for the power rails, could I use 2.2uF??
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #32 on: January 29, 2013, 07:57:40 AM »
I set out to make a modular 16 channel, very portable 4K, but.. looks like it just ended up being a boring custom 24 :-)

Ebay Junk: cheap 9000J VU meters have arrived! (Thanks Myke)



Setting the speakers up in advance, things are going to get tight!!



Breaking down, and pleased to get my lounge back :-)





Rebuild



Planning the best way to make these VU's work with a 4000



82E06 VU circuit on top of the 9K card!!!



Works perfectly!



More building as the snow falls





Toy racks and SSL X-Desk sidecar for FX returns




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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #33 on: January 29, 2013, 09:10:20 AM »
Looking hot Andy!!!

Stef.
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #34 on: January 30, 2013, 01:15:23 AM »
Quote from: sintech on January 29, 2013, 07:57:40 AM
I set out to make a modular 16 channel, very portable 4K, but.. looks like it just ended up being a boring custom 24 :-)

Ebay Junk: cheap 9000J VU meters have arrived! (Thanks Myke)
Your always welcome my friend,anytime,any place , i gotcha bro...
Myke



Setting the speakers up in advance, things are going to get tight!!



Breaking down, and pleased to get my lounge back :-)





Rebuild



Planning the best way to make these VU's work with a 4000



82E06 VU circuit on top of the 9K card!!!



Works perfectly!



More building as the snow falls





Toy racks and SSL X-Desk sidecar for FX returns





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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #35 on: February 17, 2013, 03:07:24 PM »
Time to address the VCA groups for the console:

I scored an old E series 82e20 card from the wonderful people at Recycled Audio, Re-capped and re-chipped for good measure.

Quick backplane, adding an extra S17E connector, and a random eBay  6K panel with Solo Cuts.



I still need 4 more Solo/Cuts.. so it's DIY time once again:

Collected Junk (mainly from Jim's containers)



Sunday Morning Point to Point:






Finished Point to Point:


Testing, all working as you'd expect, if a little ghetto  :-)

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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #36 on: February 25, 2013, 11:29:52 AM »

Weekend of testing Modules in place, console is sounding great! Think it's kinda finished :)







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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #37 on: February 25, 2013, 02:35:29 PM »
Awesome Andy, you are the man..
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #38 on: February 25, 2013, 06:09:37 PM »
Now take it all apart and put it back together again blindfolded...

You can do it baby!
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #39 on: February 25, 2013, 06:34:00 PM »
...in 45 secs!  ::)

Great work mate, congrats!

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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #40 on: February 27, 2013, 09:45:10 PM »
Well done, really GREAT job!

Mattia
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #41 on: February 28, 2013, 06:45:07 AM »
Looks so good!!

Stef

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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #42 on: March 10, 2013, 08:55:17 PM »
What caps did you use and where to order? Do you have a link? What kind of values do I need to recap a full channel strip?
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #43 on: March 10, 2013, 09:37:16 PM »
Guys, please do not quote pictures, it makes thread very annoying to read... (silent wish you'll edit your posts, thx)

For me those caps Sintech has used look like Dubilier, I went with Panasonic FC series for audio and FM series for power. Mouser is good place to order them.

-Paavo
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Re: Modular SSL 4000 E/G build Project
« Reply #44 on: March 11, 2013, 01:01:18 AM »
Yes, Dubilier, from Audio Maintenance, perfect values and sizes.

http://www.audiomaintenance.com/acatalog/radial_capacitors.html
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