Ian
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So I am starting a complete restoration of my RCA BC3B consolette, but I'm not sure where to start. I am ordering caps for the pre amps b/c they'll surely need replacing, the 6 large 40/40/40uf caps in the power supply might need replacing too but they're very expensive so I want to try to avoid replacing those.
There are 5 pre amps with utc input transformers, and 2 booster channels that could easily be turned into pre amps. Apparently the pre's have about 46dB of gain.
There is one large output transformer, plus a mono power amplifier as well.
I'm not sure what I should do with this cool piece of equipment. I'd like to add direct outs to the 5 pre amp channels, and somehow wire the switches on the front to take the channels in and out of the mono mix buss, so I can use it as pre's or as a mono summing amp.
I still haven't even powered it up because I'm afraid to blow any old caps. I need to buy a variac.
Does anyone on this board have any experience with these pre amps or consoles? potentially a manual or schematic you're willing to share? (I found the manual for the BC3C which looks very similar). http://binauralaboratories.net/lab/consolette/mainrca.htm
Thanks
There are 5 pre amps with utc input transformers, and 2 booster channels that could easily be turned into pre amps. Apparently the pre's have about 46dB of gain.
There is one large output transformer, plus a mono power amplifier as well.
I'm not sure what I should do with this cool piece of equipment. I'd like to add direct outs to the 5 pre amp channels, and somehow wire the switches on the front to take the channels in and out of the mono mix buss, so I can use it as pre's or as a mono summing amp.
I still haven't even powered it up because I'm afraid to blow any old caps. I need to buy a variac.
Does anyone on this board have any experience with these pre amps or consoles? potentially a manual or schematic you're willing to share? (I found the manual for the BC3C which looks very similar). http://binauralaboratories.net/lab/consolette/mainrca.htm
Thanks