[sdiy] Oscilliscope suggestions?

[Scott Gravenhorst]

For synth (audio) work, 2 channel (dual trace) with a bandwidth of 20
Megahertz or better.  10x probes.  External trigger input is useful, but
isn't mandatory.  Most low end scopes will perform this well.  Tektronix is
considered king, but others are good too.  I own a BK-Precision 2120 and it
does everything I need.  The 20 MHz bandwidth will also allow you to work
with most microcontrollers employed in things like MIDI to CV converters.  My
2120 was $300.00 brand new.

"James Howe" <jwh at allencreek.com> wrote:
>I'm just getting started working with DIY synths and I'm considering the  
>purchase of an oscilliscope.  I don't want to spend a fortune so I'm going  
>to try and find a used model somewhere (eBay, swap meets, etc.).  The  
>question I have concerns the minimum requirements for a scope used to aid  
>in the construction of DIY synthesizers.  I've never used a scope before  
>and I don't want to get something which turns out to be useless, but I  
>don't want to get something which is way overkill.  Any suggestions on  
>characteristics or good models to look for would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks.
>
>-- 
>James Howe
>
>Contact: http://public.xdi.org/=James.Howe
>

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