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I have also posted this question on the Pro Audio design forum. Please let me know if i am in error with posting this topic here.
Background: I am in the research phase of building the impossible "the Large format Audio Console" It would be a from the ground up approach utilizing both existing technology (tried and true analogue design) and well pushing the envelope of what is posable with modern use of control technology. I know many before me have posed the question of large format console design and build, not many if any actually follow through for what ever reason (Financial, Time, or just plan easier to get the loan for the big desk by "insert" brand) I believe it is not only posable but also likely if accomplished it could rival anything currently available on the market for the mere fact, it will not be built/designed to meet a cost to prophet margin. With so many talented Designers on the web/in this forum, i am sure the result would be something to admire.
The Basic spec of the desk: 72 Input/48 Buss/16 Aux/5.1 and 7.1 mixing capability, Console Fully automatable every pot/fader/switch. And of-course extensive knob per function DAW control as well (for those who want it)
My promise to the forum: I will make all design and software (for auto) freely available to any member as well as all supply resources to include metal work. So that any one could build it themselves.
Lets begin...
Offering the same extensive automation found in DAW's. Such as EQ and Comp auto.(Something the SSL Duality even falls short of)
The question is: Outside of Cost factor,(which would be lower then motorized pots) How would the use of VCA's (such as That 2181/2180A) in every Pot position on a desk (IE: EQ Section would have a VCA for gain, VCA for Q, VCA for freq) effect signal quality?
An example Desk CH with the typical Pre/Gate/Comp/EQ would have 23 VCA's (excluding the AUX sends)
Obviously, the creative aspects of this kind of control is endless, (My mind is running away with the possibilities) just curious to your thoughts on it...
Joel
Background: I am in the research phase of building the impossible "the Large format Audio Console" It would be a from the ground up approach utilizing both existing technology (tried and true analogue design) and well pushing the envelope of what is posable with modern use of control technology. I know many before me have posed the question of large format console design and build, not many if any actually follow through for what ever reason (Financial, Time, or just plan easier to get the loan for the big desk by "insert" brand) I believe it is not only posable but also likely if accomplished it could rival anything currently available on the market for the mere fact, it will not be built/designed to meet a cost to prophet margin. With so many talented Designers on the web/in this forum, i am sure the result would be something to admire.
The Basic spec of the desk: 72 Input/48 Buss/16 Aux/5.1 and 7.1 mixing capability, Console Fully automatable every pot/fader/switch. And of-course extensive knob per function DAW control as well (for those who want it)
My promise to the forum: I will make all design and software (for auto) freely available to any member as well as all supply resources to include metal work. So that any one could build it themselves.
Lets begin...
Offering the same extensive automation found in DAW's. Such as EQ and Comp auto.(Something the SSL Duality even falls short of)
The question is: Outside of Cost factor,(which would be lower then motorized pots) How would the use of VCA's (such as That 2181/2180A) in every Pot position on a desk (IE: EQ Section would have a VCA for gain, VCA for Q, VCA for freq) effect signal quality?
An example Desk CH with the typical Pre/Gate/Comp/EQ would have 23 VCA's (excluding the AUX sends)
Obviously, the creative aspects of this kind of control is endless, (My mind is running away with the possibilities) just curious to your thoughts on it...
Joel