[Humner]

Looks really good. I can image it sounds great too 

What is the purpose of the IC's on the input channel boards? I assume they are for peak + signal LEDs as mentioned in the features list.

[fragletrollet]

Just ordered the partial kit! Looking forward to the build. It`s going to take a while before I can order all the parts...

[fragletrollet]

So, there are a few unclear things in the BOM. Some of the caps that are linked to in the bom are way under the voltage requirement stated in the BOM, like the 470uf one. What are people using for the bi-polar 22uf electros? Never encountered bipolar electros before.

I am also curious as to what people are using for the dual pots (ch 16-24) and what rotary switch for the master volume (the bom states a 21 turn one, which seems to be an odd value? going by the audiomaintenance switches here...)

And for the pan knob, would this work? http://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=50_131&products_id=446
The bom states a single gang pot (and not the usual dual for pan). The center detent is what`s important for me here.

Any input would be appreciated 

[Le Roux]

I'm in for one too! Stoked!!! 

[qmp audio]

I am also curious as to what people are using for the dual pots (ch 16-24) and what rotary switch for the master volume (the bom states a 21 turn one, which seems to be an odd value? going by the audiomaintenance switches here...)

And for the pan knob, would this work? http://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=50_131&products_id=446
The bom states a single gang pot (and not the usual dual for pan). The center detent is what`s important for me here.

What did you end up using for pots?  I still need to get the dual 1k.

Pan pots,  single pole is fine for unbalanced:  http://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=50_131&products_id=308

Master,  i chose the CAPI elma:  http://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=51_133&products_id=400

[r2d2]

....same , but different diy layout of original Api Summ "set" ,
as in image?

r

[fragletrollet]

I am also curious as to what people are using for the dual pots (ch 16-24) and what rotary switch for the master volume (the bom states a 21 turn one, which seems to be an odd value? going by the audiomaintenance switches here...)

And for the pan knob, would this work? http://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=50_131&products_id=446
The bom states a single gang pot (and not the usual dual for pan). The center detent is what`s important for me here.

What did you end up using for pots?  I still need to get the dual 1k.

Pan pots,  single pole is fine for unbalanced:  http://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=50_131&products_id=308

Master,  i chose the CAPI elma:  http://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=51_133&products_id=400

Hey, thanks for the feedback. I`m also looking for the dual 1k`s, I thought audiomaintenance had them, but doesn`t seem so.

I also see that CAPI has 470uf caps, but they seem to be 10V rated? Should go for 35V+ I presume from the BOM.
Also, when looking at bipolar electrolytics, these seem from the specs read at mouser etc, to have way shorter lifetime rating ? Like 2000 hours. Is this something to worry about?

[axl]

Triyng to find all the part for starting this great project!
Anyone have a clue of where buy api knobs style??

Anyone have build these with pierpaolo's DOA?

[fragletrollet]

There are these for the dual 1k log:

http://www.jlmaudio.com/shop/dual-1k-log-pot.html

Don`t know how they would stand up to the bourns tough... probably not as accurate, and maybe feel is worse? I don`t know.

[Ninuz]

I went with the JLM ones. They are fine but one of the pots are actually a bit out of balance.
Im thinking about changing to Bourns or Spectrol ones as they are supposed to be very accurate and they Spectrol ones are smaller so will fit easier between the backplate.

There are these for the dual 1k log:

http://www.jlmaudio.com/shop/dual-1k-log-pot.html

Don`t know how they would stand up to the bourns tough... probably not as accurate, and maybe feel is worse? I don`t know.

[fragletrollet]

I`d love some links to where the bourns/spectrols are available 

[Ninuz]

Will let you know If I find any:)

I`d love some links to where the bourns/spectrols are available 

[ZekeProductions]

I'm not sure how good these are but here are the Dual 1k pots I have found:

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Alpha-Taiwan/RV24BF-10-15R1-A1K/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtC25l1F4XBU70HIOTw2yVioKwu10nGPQY%3d

Anyone use them, any advice?


EDIT: you only need 4 of these not 8 like the BOM says.

[fragletrollet]

I`ve found these aswell:

http://www.reichelt.de/PO6S-LOG-1-0K/3/index.html?&ACTION=3&LA=446&ARTICLE=88253&artnr=PO6S-LOG+1%2C0K&SEARCH=PO6S-LOG+1%2C0K

Ninuz found and purchased these:

http://se.rs-online.com/web/p/potentiometers/5042728/?searchTerm=5042728&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D6265724D504E266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B367D247C5E5C647B377D247C5E5C647B31307D2426706F3D313426736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D4245522677633D4E4F4E45267573743D3530343237323826

I`m guessing those are the only conductive plastic types so far? Probably the tightest tolerance?

[ZekeProductions]

I`ve found these aswell:

http://www.reichelt.de/PO6S-LOG-1-0K/3/index.html?&ACTION=3&LA=446&ARTICLE=88253&artnr=PO6S-LOG+1%2C0K&SEARCH=PO6S-LOG+1%2C0K

Ninuz found and purchased these:

http://se.rs-online.com/web/p/potentiometers/5042728/?searchTerm=5042728&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D6265724D504E266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B367D247C5E5C647B377D247C5E5C647B31307D2426706F3D313426736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D4245522677633D4E4F4E45267573743D3530343237323826

I`m guessing those are the only conductive plastic types so far? Probably the tightest tolerance?

I looked into these and I wanted to know what would be the difference/benefits between the dual 1k alpha-twain that I found in mouser and the Vishay pots fragletrollet mentioned that Ninuz found. From my very poor knowledge the differences that I can see are conductive plastic vs carbon, Linear vs Audio Taper and price difference  ($25.37 for the Vishay and $3.19 for the Alpha [tawain]).  I guess my question would be which one is better for this project?


Thanks

[Ninuz]

Hi,
The Vishay from mouser is a Linear pot. For he volume pots in the mixer you will need Log Audio Pots and it was hard for me to find a dual ganged conductive plastic pot which I did att RS online.
Another reason I choose the Vishay pot is because its quite small and the space on the back plate on the front panel is quite narrow. Of course you could cut of some of the metal if you need more space. I think the Alpha you found is a bit big in size and you shouldnt go bigger than a 16mm if you want to fit it without modding the backplate.

For the pan pots you will need Linear pots.
I found these for the Pan which Im thinking about getting as they are center detended. The are dual ganged but I suppose you could just use 1 gang and ignore the other one.
http://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=50_131&products_id=446
At the moment in my mixer I have Alpha 16mm which works fine.
The 16mm Alpha are quite cheap and has a really well known feel.

I`ve found these aswell:

http://www.reichelt.de/PO6S-LOG-1-0K/3/index.html?&ACTION=3&LA=446&ARTICLE=88253&artnr=PO6S-LOG+1%2C0K&SEARCH=PO6S-LOG+1%2C0K

Ninuz found and purchased these:

http://se.rs-online.com/web/p/potentiometers/5042728/?searchTerm=5042728&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D6265724D504E266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B367D247C5E5C647B377D247C5E5C647B31307D2426706F3D313426736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D4245522677633D4E4F4E45267573743D3530343237323826

I`m guessing those are the only conductive plastic types so far? Probably the tightest tolerance?

I looked into these and I wanted to know what would be the difference/benefits between the dual 1k alpha-twain that I found in mouser and the Vishay pots fragletrollet mentioned that Ninuz found. From my very poor knowledge the differences that I can see are conductive plastic vs carbon, Linear vs Audio Taper and price difference  ($25.37 for the Vishay and $3.19 for the Alpha [tawain]).  I guess my question would be which one is better for this project?


Thanks

[Ninuz]

Here is my finished mixer.

[Ninuz]

And a picture from inside. Need to clean up the cabling a bit;)
Most DOA's are from APP ( Pier Paolo) which I can really recommend.

[fragletrollet]

Ninuz, that`s beautiful!

I have a few more questions regarding parts:
1uf electrolytics: BOM calls for "low essr". How low are we speaking here? A link to a suitable cap from Mouser`s  inventory would be appreciated.
The same applies to the "Audio" 470uF electro, again a link to a Mouser cap would be appreciated.

Is this a good choice for the bipolar electro? I see the lifetime rating of bipolars are way lower than ordinary polarized electro`s. Something to think about?
http://no.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=UEP1E220MEDvirtualkey64700000virtualkey647-UEP1E220MED

This one good for the 1000uf?
http://no.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=EEU-FR1V102virtualkey66720000virtualkey667-EEU-FR1V102


And a question regarding the chassis: the back-panel has 8 xlr-cutouts in addition to the power inlet. So,  send/return (4), main out (2) and... a second set of outputs from the aca/bo?

[fragletrollet]

Hi,
The Vishay from mouser is a Linear pot. For he volume pots in the mixer you will need Log Audio Pots and it was hard for me to find a dual ganged conductive plastic pot which I did att RS online.
Another reason I choose the Vishay pot is because its quite small and the space on the back plate on the front panel is quite narrow. Of course you could cut of some of the metal if you need more space. I think the Alpha you found is a bit big in size and you shouldnt go bigger than a 16mm if you want to fit it without modding the backplate.

For the pan pots you will need Linear pots.
I found these for the Pan which Im thinking about getting as they are center detended. The are dual ganged but I suppose you could just use 1 gang and ignore the other one.
http://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=50_131&products_id=446
At the moment in my mixer I have Alpha 16mm which works fine.
The 16mm Alpha are quite cheap and has a really well known feel.

I`ve found these aswell:

http://www.reichelt.de/PO6S-LOG-1-0K/3/index.html?&ACTION=3&LA=446&ARTICLE=88253&artnr=PO6S-LOG+1%2C0K&SEARCH=PO6S-LOG+1%2C0K

Ninuz found and purchased these:

http://se.rs-online.com/web/p/potentiometers/5042728/?searchTerm=5042728&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D6265724D504E266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B367D247C5E5C647B377D247C5E5C647B31307D2426706F3D313426736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D4245522677633D4E4F4E45267573743D3530343237323826

I`m guessing those are the only conductive plastic types so far? Probably the tightest tolerance?

I looked into these and I wanted to know what would be the difference/benefits between the dual 1k alpha-twain that I found in mouser and the Vishay pots fragletrollet mentioned that Ninuz found. From my very poor knowledge the differences that I can see are conductive plastic vs carbon, Linear vs Audio Taper and price difference  ($25.37 for the Vishay and $3.19 for the Alpha [tawain]).  I guess my question would be which one is better for this project?


Thanks

By the way, I think I will go for these for the pan-pots. Will go nicely with the level pots...

http://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=50_131&products_id=308

Where did you get your API knobs Ninuz?