Channel strip test procedure

[Sturoc]

Would like to know how to go about testing IC based channel strip.
Basically to see if the strip is working 100% as it should and to pinpoint any failing parts that need to be replaced
I have over 24 strips to check and cannot afford sending them out or having a good tech do the work,
Right now they are pulled but can be mounted back in the console's mainframe or tested individually on a bench with an external p/s

Am good with basic parts replacement stuff per soldering but would like to go deeper and learn more.
If anyone can offer a step by step how-to, this would be most appreciated, along with any Test gear suggestions i.e a scope ?

 

[Brian Roth]

A test signal generator is the very first item you need. A DAW can be used, but having both a sine AND a square wave signal isn't always easily produced with a DAW's basic "test tone" facilities. I prefer a stand-alone generator. I've observed some very competent ProTools or Logic users having to dig around in the menus to find the tone generator and then fiddle with the on-screen controls.

A scope is an essential tool if you want to go any further than "well, that channel seems to be passing some sort of signal..."

Bri