[sdiy] Neve or SSL schematic

[Tony Clark]

> did any body built a high quality mixer like the Neve or SSL or have the
> schmatic ?
> is it posuble to achive that quality in a DIY form ?

   It's possible, but I don't recommend it.  I've seen the schematics for 
an SSL desk and it's a nightmare.  They use 10,000 unique parts and many 
are hard to source.
   Neve's (or any old class A desk) might be a bit easier since it's 
mostly discrete transistor circuitry.  But I haven't seen many Neve 
circuits on the web.  There are a few, but not enough to make an entire 
desk out of.
   My advice, go to Soundcraft's website and download their Series 30 
technical manual.  It contains the _complete_ schematics for a large 
format console, including PCB layouts, parts lists, frame dimentions, 
everything!  But be warned, it is HUGE.  Took me 3 days to print it all 
out!
   That might help, or dissuade you from making your own!

   Cheers,

   Tony

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