Neve style 500 series mic pre 1290 1073

[Crusty2]

Have you seen this? Just released by AMS Neve.

Wow, that's the worst looking front panel I've ever seen from them.

Does the switch cutout look like it's been filed by hand? ???

 

[statzern]

Maybe this is a dumb comment, but what's with all the SMDs on the Neve??

Though my EZ1290's aren't as compact as 500 series, at least I don't have any SMD resistors...

 

[MagnetoSound]

Have you seen this? Just released by AMS Neve.

Wow, that's the worst looking front panel I've ever seen from them.

Does the switch cutout look like it's been filed by hand? ???

That, and the awful screening. Surprising that they could QC that and say it's OK, let alone use it for a press shot.

 

[onlymeeee]

Hey guys, cheers for the nice comments
Yeah I saw that..  hmmm, surface mounted parts hey...

I find it strange why they wouldn't use authentic parts like their 1073 (full eq version) reissue... must be purely cost (parts and labour) reasons ?

I'm surprised it's been taken so positively to by the gearslutz... I guess the red N on the front means alot.
I'm also planning to do some small runs of readymade modules, but although no red N on the front... no smd either!

Is that a 1deck 24 position switch?  Or are the other pins hidden somewhere? 

I'm beginning to think MFG's get their ideas from this forum?

M.

Haha, I wouldn't mind if they didn't miss the details that make mine and yours good!!! authentic circuit AND authentic parts !!





@funkymonksf  ... well done on the build! pics! pics!

 

[Neil]

Making slow progress on mine.

Question: I'm stuffing resistors on the main board and I notice R51 beside 2N3055 is a 1-watt 270R, the part Mouser bagged up and sent me says it's a 1-watt but it's only a hair bigger (if at all) than the 1/4-watt resistors they sent me. Is that right? I would've thought it would be bigger and wanted to check before I solder it in. I can post a pic if needed.

 

[3nity]

resistors are smaller now...technology..

 

[onlymeeee]

Making slow progress on mine.

Question: I'm stuffing resistors on the main board and I notice R51 beside 2N3055 is a 1-watt 270R, the part Mouser bagged up and sent me says it's a 1-watt but it's only a hair bigger (if at all) than the 1/4-watt resistors they sent me. Is that right? I would've thought it would be bigger and wanted to check before I solder it in. I can post a pic if needed.

resistors are smaller now...technology..

Yep!

 

[Neil]

Okey-dokey, just checking before I put 'er in. Thanks!

 

[haima]

1-watt but it's only a hair bigger (if at all) than the 1/4-watt resistors they sent me. Is that right? I would've thought it would be bigger

just a little tip: it's a good idea to install these higher wattage resistors sitting a little proud of the pcb - just a mm or two - that way they can dissipate heat from all sides and you don't scorch the pcb etc.

 

[canidoit]

1-watt but it's only a hair bigger (if at all) than the 1/4-watt resistors they sent me. Is that right? I would've thought it would be bigger

just a little tip: it's a good idea to install these higher wattage resistors sitting a little proud of the pcb - just a mm or two - that way they can dissipate heat from all sides and you don't scorch the pcb etc.

Good tip Haima! I have to start putting that into practice.

 

[Neil]

Does the stop pin on the gain switch go at the 12 o'clock position? I thought it was mentioned somewhere but can't find it.

 

[onlymeeee]

Does the stop pin on the gain switch go at the 12 o'clock position? I thought it was mentioned somewhere but can't find it.

 

[Neil]

If a picture's worth a thousand words, a video must be a million!  Thanks!! 

 

[grantlack]

If a picture's worth a thousand words, a video must be a million!  Thanks!! 

14,000 words by my count 
Visual essay, well done.

 

[horvitz]

So, anyone have any new leads on these switches?  Seems like the whole world is still completely out of stock

 

[Slenderchap]

Hopefully we shoud have them again by the end of this week.

Colin

 

[horvitz]

Outstanding!  Was hoping you'd say that 

 

[API]

Hopefully we shoud have them again by the end of this week.

Colin

Was I dreaming or did you have a parts kit for these up on the site before?

API

 

[Slenderchap]

The kit was "turned off" in the on-line store as it contained the GR-03-001 switch which was out of stock..... but the switches have now come back in so it will be "turned back on"...

Colin
www.audiomaintenance.com

 

[kepeb]

hey colin,
hows the stock on these, do you have many kits worth available?