API 225L compressor pics

[[silent:arts]]

We have 8 of this at work, and last weekend I've done some shots:

front panel

you can see the 2510 ...

the top ...

the top - with removed VCA board:
1 x 2510, 1 x 2520, 1 x TN084CN, 1 x THAT 2252, Transformer labeled 491-0002

the top - with removed VCA & 2520 ...

main PCB - solder side

the VCA PCB:
2 x THAT 2180LB, 1 x TL082CP, 2 x NE5532AN, 1 x LM3915N

VCA PCB - solder side

have fun  ;D

 

[Svart]

a pair of 2180s, 5532, tl082.. similar parts to a mono version of a DIY compressor we all know and love?

 

[mulletchuck]

Any chance we could get these pics re-uploaded?    Only about 7 threads show up for this compressor when you search for API  225L.

 

[peter purpose]

Any chance we could get these pics re-uploaded?   

Got any magic words mullet?

 

[okgb]

pix don't load when i open the thread
[ just using Win I.E.  ]

 

[[silent:arts]]

Any chance we could get these pics re-uploaded?  

Got any magic words mullet?

I have to meet Peter some day ;D

 

[Harpo]

Any chance we could get these pics re-uploaded?   

Got any magic words mullet?

I have to meet Peter some time ;D

Beware his avatar might be mis(s)leading  ;D

 

[diyfanatic]

Beware his avatar might be mis(s)leading

ouccchhhhh!

 

[shabtek]

miss-leading=leading lady
magic words= please and thank you

stifle yourselves

 

[mulletchuck]

I have no magic word.

Is the API 3124+ a rackmount unit with four API 312's inside?

 

[shabtek]

Insert Quote
I have no magic word.

nice assertion

 

[Sredna]

Is the API 3124+ a rackmount unit with four API 312's inside?

I used 2 minutes to google "mullet".

Now I´ve learned something!  

 

[mulletchuck]

Oh, I get it now.


Any chance we could please have these pictures re uploaded?


satisfied, Sredna shabtek and peter purpose?

 

[shabtek]

not satisfied; what happened to the leading lady?
...'The Hammer' Valentine... in Xmas hat for 18 months now.
sorry, I no have these pics chuck.

 

[[silent:arts]]

We have 8 of this at work, and last weekend I've done some shots:

correction:
we have 8 of this at work, but since always at least 4 are broken they will be replaced soon.

 

[mulletchuck]

Yeeesh, they really cram the stuff in there....    

Much appreciated for reupping those pics, silent!

 

[okgb]

I CAN SEE , I CAN SEE
it's a miracle , uh thanks for the reload
yeah does look  dense
and un reliable you say ?

 

[jsteiger]

correction:
we have 8 of this at work, but since always at least 4 are broken they will be replaced soon.

No kidding? That is not good. 

 

[peter purpose]

Amazing isn't it... That the ommission or addition of one little word can have such effect.

Am I satisfied?.... Not in the ****** slightest.

 

[[silent:arts]]

and un reliable you say ?

I can only speak for the 8 pieces we have, in this case: yes

correction:
we have 8 of this at work, but since always at least 4 are broken they will be replaced soon.

No kidding? That is not good. 

no kidding

I already reverse engineered the schematic (no, I won't repost it here, it has been posted before) for doing the repairs on my own.
but it is always either the 2510 or (most times) the 2520.
I rebuild some to get the input signal from the side chain TL084, but they fail with the 2520 too.
Now you can say easy, buy replacements.
But I'm working for an "old school" german broadcast company, no credit card or paypal etc.
boring topic :-\
thing is: I just can't guaranty any fast service, now they have to go.
replacement might be vintage Neumann U473, or a GDIY511 Rack.
Problem with the last option: I'm not allowed to sell them one.
Germany.