DIY Projects can be 50% to 85% cheaper than the fully assembled product.Īpproaching a DIY project as sophisticated as building a microphone can be intimidating. Available kits include guitar pedals, Eurorack and other format synth modules, 500 Series modules, and studio rack gear including preamps, compressors, eq’s, power supplies, instruments and more. Pro audio equipment is the perfect sector for DIY projects and the demand has been growing for some time.
And this can be substantial depending on the product.
The obvious benefit of DIY projects is reduced cost. Here’s a link to an article in Popular Science about “A DIY Submarine That Dives 30 Feet” - or how about this working DIY nuclear Lab? There are DIY kits for just about anything. In the PC world, it is not uncommon for people to build custom computers by assembling a collection of components based on their specific needs. Over the years the community has grown and morphed along with technology. They offered do-it-yourself kits for home audio equipment, televisions, radios and a plethora of other devices. The 818 name is a slight nod to the 918 and an homage to the area code where Jensen Transformers was and continues to be headquartered (and Cinemag too) – the San Fernando Valley in California, the Silicon State.DIY electronics have been around since Heathkit was founded by the Heath Company back in 1947. optional snap-in THAT 1646 PCB for transformerless out.I dug how it sounded and because I only had 2 of those vintage 918's I decided to ditch its huge footprint for the modern ones and to clear up some space for some nicer extras.Īuto-switching Transformer D.I. Referencing Jensen's original 918 documentation as well as the 990 application notes, I added multiple input and output transformer manufacturer options, mic input circuitry and a DI. I initially made this mic pre for myself because I found some vintage Pacific Recorders 918 blocks with a huge non-2520 footprint. An output fader allows you to drive the transistors and transformers harder for saturated tone while maintaining optimal recording level. A total of 3 transformers in the signal path makes the 818 the ultimate preamp for instrument tracking. circuit and runs the signal through a third transformer (the aforementioned brands or Pikatron) allowing direct recordings for guitar, bass, synth or drum machine. The unbalanced input automatically switches to a D.I. With the high fidelity yet vintage tone of Deane Jensen's 918 discrete op amp at the heart and your choice of transformers (Jensen, Cinemag, Lundahl) in the signal path, the 818 provides the clean and thick sound you need to make the best recordings possible. Discrete transformer-balanced mic and instrument preamplifier for 500 series racks.
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