SuperHugh: studio instrument preamp

5 years ago

I tried to imagine the sort of custom instrument preamp that a top session player might have brought to a…

Altec 436C style compressor build #2

5 years ago

I've serviced and modified many Altec 43X-series compressors over the years, but I think this may be only the 2nd…

Classic RCA riaa phono preamp / module-style

5 years ago

I've been developing an all-tube rotary-knob DJ console for the soundsystem at Berlinetta Brewing. One idea I decided to experiment…

Fairchild 663 Optical Compressor circa 1965

5 years ago

I was recently given this circa 1965 Fairchild model 663 optical compressor module. This unit was sold as part of…

“Detroit Boxes”: Motown-style transformer DIs

5 years ago

Detroit Box #001 featuring UTC Ouncer Transformer and O-17 magnetic shield Last year I found myself with an excess of…

WESTON MODEL 862 VU METER PANEL ART (1946 VERSION)

5 years ago

I recently needed a pair of working Weston 862s. I only had one busted one, and a pair of 861s…

P/S Radio Show 12.11.2019 – link to listen from archive

5 years ago

This month's P/S Radio show has already aired, but you can listen to the program via this archive link thru…

NBC Custom SpectraSonics mini console circa who knows

5 years ago

PS dot com reader Frank B sent in these pics of his SpectraSonics console. This 6x2 board was custom built…

ADM Console History Part IV via former manager G. Frudd

5 years ago

(L to R) Sheraton Shook (ADM GM at the time); Brian Phelan (cabinet shop foreman, later Shop Foremen); G. Frudd;…

STREAMING NOW: Preservation Sound Radio 6.12.19: USSR + Eastern Bloc Vinyl

5 years ago

Really excited to share this one with y'all: it has been a dream of mine for many years to assemble…