SSL 4000E refurb

[Jdm5149]

So I went ahead and got a 4000e from reverb that was in need of repair. I have it in storage now but would start to refurbish and check all the channel strips. I have 24g 6e and 2 stereo. Is it possible to troubleshoot them without using the desk. Maybe with something like this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1455160647...r53nnr6Sve&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Brian Roth]

The last time I worked on a 4000 (actually it was the somewhat similar 6K) was in 2015 and the owner had the factory extender set. IIRC, all you will need is a selection of female edge connectors to concoct a test jig. Refresh my memory with some photos....

Bri

 

[guy_4]

So I went ahead and got a 4000e from reverb that was in need of repair. I have it in storage now but would start to refurbish and check all the channel strips. I have 24g 6e and 2 stereo. Is it possible to troubleshoot them without using the desk. Maybe with something like this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1455160647...r53nnr6Sve&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Hello Jdm5149,

Normally you can't fix channels without the desk.

However there was a solution designed by SSL to " replace " the desk : SSL sold a Test Unit box with connectors to repair channels on the bench.
But it was pretty rare to meet one...

I had a client who had this tool but with my experience it was faster to fix the channels with the desk, anyway.

On the Ebay ad, the bottom pic shows a Channel Extender Board.
The six others on top are for repairing of the Central Section cards.
However it is not a complete set.... it also needs the flat cables and connectors to plug into the Motherboard of the Central Section.
Price asked for that uncomplete set is crazy expensive !

Good luck with your 4000 repair.

Best,
Guy

 

[Jdm5149]

Would a racked channel strip work? Just swapping out the racked one with these channels

 

[Jdm5149]

24 black eq. 6 brown. 2 stereo

 

[Jdm5149]

 

[Jdm5149]

Starting cleaning fader. Windex. Any suggestions for fader. Deoxit? Also wanna try and sell the power supply and computer. I think the computer had a problem. Power supply seemed to have proper voltages. Any idea what it’s worth ??

 

[radardoug]

You clean the faders with distilled water only!!!

 

[Jdm5149]

The knobs? I was asking about the fader itself just compressed air maybe ? I use wonder just for the grime. Is there a reason for the distilled water

 

[pvision]

An ultrasonic cleaning bath works wonders with dirty parts - parts that don't mind immersion in water

 

[Jdm5149]

So far I just cleaned the cover moving grime. I soaked the knobs in soap and water and will let dry overnight. The shaft I guess was what I was referring to

 

[pucho812]

the current way SSL recommends faders get cleaned is using isopropyl with a qtip on the resistive strip and then if needed lubricant so the fader slides easily.

 

[Jdm5149]

Hey there I basically wiped dow cover. Still haven’t opened them up they cleaned up like new. Sucks I have mainframe in storage. No power in storage units. Will have to wait til I move. When channels are racked can they be pulled from the enclosure and different channels be installed. I was thinking that might be a way to test