Wow JLM 99V! ...."MP3 Sound file added"

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Vikki

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Well after spending the last 14 hours panel drilling and wiring, one channel of my JLM 99v is up and running.

The only thing I can say is 'WOW!!'

I've always tried acoustic guitar recording but this is something else, with just an AKG C451b around the neck of the guitar the results are amazing. I can't wait to get the other channels running and try some proper recording.

Thanks again JLM, quick service and a superb product at reasonable cost.

Now just go and build a couple, you won't be disappointed. :thumb: :thumb:

Vikki(uk)

PS Now Joe, that compressor kit your're bringing out :grin: Only joking!

:green: :green: :green: :green:
 
I just used mine on drums for the first time today. I wasn't impressed with the sound of the actual drums, but the pre's sounded awesome. More experimenting this weekend. So far it's been hard to make them sound bad. :thumb:
 
[quote author="MikoKensington"] I wasn't impressed with the sound of the actual drums, but the pre's sounded awesome.[/quote]

That's the depressing thing about really great gear - you hear exactly how bad your music is. :green:

Gotta build some of these. :thumb:
 
Congrats :thumb: :thumb:

The only thing I can say is 'WOW!!'

That was also one of the many words that came out of my mouth when I got mine going too. I ending up just sitting there playing for hours, it sounded so good!! :grin:

regards

Steve
 
[quote author="adrianh"]Stop it now!

You are going to cause me to spend money.[/quote]Took the words out of my mouth, lol!
 
Hi
Well spent a few hours playing and recording different bits and pieces and i'm still stunned, plenty of gain available should work well with ribbon mics i guess but i don't have one to try yet. Brings out the nuances of the room (sounds like a bouncy box) i never noticed that before. Looks a bit like a rats nest at the moment but i'll post some pics when the other channel is completed.
I used the Lundahal 1538 transformer for input and no transformer for output but there's plenty of room in for box output tx's. The 1538 seems to give a very neutral little coloured sound, opamps are running off +-34v. It was built as sort of an economy model in a surplus case, looks a bit like something from the old Russian space programme. :oops: Joe will have a fit if he sees it :green:
Vikki(uk) :grin:
 
OK here goes...one JLM99

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/vikki227/DCP_0005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/vikki227/DCP_0003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/vikki227/DCP_0002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/vikki227/DCP_0001.jpg

Wiring is only a get it up and going, I'm going to put 4 units in this box as finances allow, I think I'll put a couple of different ops in 3 and 4. Well if I can do it anyone can! Just have to drill and paint that box, case is from a vibration tester machine :grin:
Vikki(uk) :thumb:
 
Looks like a pretty neat job to me! Plenty of room on the front panel for graphics :grin: One question: did you really say you're running at +/-34V :shock: or is that a typo?

:thumb:

Analog Packrat
 
Not a typo. That's typical for a 99V. I run mine +/- 30.

I went back and listened to my drum tracks from yesterday. The JLM's on overheads were awesome. Smooth and detailed. I want more. NOW!
 
Yep they're running on -+34v, Joe suggested this voltage to get the cleanest sound. I hope i got it right.
Vikki(uk)
 
Nice looking case Vikki, I like it!
How about some sound files?

+/-34v is the ideal voltage to run the 99V, though we regularly run them at +/-24 and +/-28 with no problems and have even tried one in an API eq at +/-15 and it worked and sounded great.


M
 
Vikki - Very nice job!

Have you given the JLM 1290 kit a look? Looks like you can fit another 2 preamps in there! :cool:

Jim
 
OK I've got an MP3 or a WAV file to post demonstrating acoustic guitar on the JLM99v - how do I post it? Can anyone host either of them for me or direct me to a site that can?

Vikki (UK)
 
Group DIY members can upload files to my site. There is currently a 100MB quota.

http://www.eisenaudio.com/thelab

Make sure files are clearly labeled and/or make a webpage that points to them.

Log-in via ftp --> ftp.eisenaudio.com

username: [email protected]
password: groupdiy

use an ftp client or type the following into your web browser:

ftp://[email protected]:[email protected]/
 
:roll:
See link to MP3 at eisenaudio.com a few messages down from this one.

Thanks
Vikki (UK) :wink:
 
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