Neve 500 series 1084 eq... pre orders.. CLOSED

« **Reply #180 on:** December 10, 2009, 09:14:36 AM »

Quote from: haima on December 10, 2009, 09:09:27 AM

that's gotta be the most impressive looking 500 series module layout i've ever seen.

I agree 100 fold. I'm quite certain the main stream manufactures will be jealous of the looks of this puppy. Actually, they could probably care less!

At least we can all appreciate it Peter.

« **Reply #181 on:** December 10, 2009, 09:20:21 AM »

BOING!

« **Reply #182 on:** December 10, 2009, 05:24:02 PM »

It is freakin AWESOME!

« **Reply #183 on:** December 10, 2009, 05:50:37 PM »

I gotta agree, that's freakin' awesome!

Nice job Peter.

« **Reply #184 on:** December 10, 2009, 07:12:31 PM »

peter - any thoughts on plating both sides of the edge finger? the doubled up connections make me feel warm and fuzzy... but perhaps you don't think it's necessary?

years ago, the first time i encountered a lunchbox in a studio, the owner had to re-seat the modules multiple times during the session, lots of intermittent problems.. ergh. perhaps that particular lunchbox was from the wrong side of the tracks... but i wasn't too impressed with these edge connectors at the time $:-\$

but these day's i've caved in to the 500 series like everyone else... haha

you've done such a beautiful job with the layout, if you nail the front panel design i think you'll have MUCH interest, even from the non-diy world. as far as i know there's nothing quite like it out there.

BTW: dan - great work on the harrison module - i bet the layout is pretty tight for that front panel board!

« **Reply #185 on:** December 10, 2009, 07:54:55 PM »

haima,

some api consoles use the top side pins for other functions, so it is a problem to have pads on both sides of the PCB. this is why currently manufactured api modules only have bottom side pads. most racks bridge top and bottom, so it could be more reliable as you suggest, but then you might plug it into a console and it doesn't work...

ed

« **Reply #186 on:** December 10, 2009, 08:00:37 PM »

ah huh. thanks for clearing that up ed.

there are some 500 series modules that plate both sides (JLM... others?) i guess they aren't compatible with some consoles frames...

« **Reply #187 on:** December 10, 2009, 08:07:06 PM »

Quote from: edanderson on December 10, 2009, 07:54:55 PM

haima,

some api consoles use the top side pins for other functions, so it is a problem to have pads on both sides of the PCB. this is why currently manufactured api modules only have bottom side pads. most racks bridge top and bottom, so it could be more reliable as you suggest, but then you might plug it into a console and it doesn't work...

ed

Yes Ed. The 200 series also uses the top side gold fingers for side chain signal normals, DC control signals and so on. Quite clever IMHO!

I don't think that the API VPR spec specifies which side the gold finger should be on. I agree though. Should be the PCB bottom.

« **Reply #188 on:** December 10, 2009, 08:17:11 PM »

I'm in the both camp. I've had to work with those fukkin edge connectors
since the '70's in lot's of different but similar racked equipment.

The connectors, especially frequently accessed ones get "soft" and prone
to dirt and iffy connections. With two sides your chances are better.

Haima, the Harrison is spacious compared to Peter's layout. Old age and
laziness setting in...

« **Reply #189 on:** December 10, 2009, 08:21:03 PM »

Peter, that looks awesome. Congratulations.

« **Reply #190 on:** December 10, 2009, 08:58:03 PM »

Quote from: Dan Kennedy on December 10, 2009, 08:17:11 PM

I'm in the both camp...

Actually, since Peter's 1084 eq's are mainly heading for the 51x racks, either side or both will be fine. Our edge connectors are 18 positions and dual sided so 36 pins to be exact. Volker has tied both of the pins together with PCB tracks so why not put gold fingers on both sides. It will be a little more money but might be well spent.

« **Reply #191 on:** December 10, 2009, 10:13:55 PM »

Thanks for the praise boys. Nice to know the thing at least looks good. Bollox to how it sounds as long as it looks right eh..!!
No problem doubling up the connectors.
You don't mind if I leave out unused pins? The price of gold is astronomical.

Toodle pip

« **Reply #192 on:** December 10, 2009, 10:41:39 PM »

i guess the 1% of users who might want to put these in a incompatible console can just scratch the top pads off (& cash in the gold!). the rest of us can potentially gain more reliability.

i say skip the unused pins for sure.

« **Reply #193 on:** December 11, 2009, 12:56:03 AM »

Jaysus, I'm going back to Veroboard....

V. impressive

« **Reply #194 on:** December 11, 2009, 01:00:45 AM »

That looks too good to pass on! I'm in for two if it sounds right!

Beautiful work PP

« **Reply #195 on:** December 11, 2009, 03:23:45 AM »

Hi Peter

Now that there is what I call fine art.

Congrats on the vision and execution.

I wish!

Cheers

« **Reply #196 on:** December 11, 2009, 07:07:50 AM »

That is a very nice piece of work Peter.
When will it be tested (and hopefully) compared with the original?
I'm certainly interested in a couple.

Frank

« **Reply #197 on:** December 11, 2009, 07:56:07 AM »

Quote from: 12volts on December 11, 2009, 07:07:50 AM

When will it be tested (and hopefully) compared with the original?
Frank

Frank,
Just squirting sine waves in at the mo. Hopefully have some metal around it by the weekend and into the hands of someone who can put it through it's paces.
If you'd like to lend me a 1084, I'll be more than happy to compare.

peter

« **Reply #198 on:** December 11, 2009, 08:25:09 AM »

You should be building condo's in Manhatten
impressive use of space !

but will it cash cheques ?

« **Reply #199 on:** December 11, 2009, 09:06:20 AM »

Beautiful build! What frequencies are you using? Did you add / change any from the original 1084?
Thanks!
Bruno2000

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