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giles117 · 18th July 2003

Sorry, had my server down last night (You know us OS X users. LOL) Was mixing in DP3 and had to restart in OS 9, so it will be up all day today and through the weekend till Monday from 12-8.

Earnestly waiting on them to ship the G5 so I can dedicate this computer to server duties.

Anyway, Only pics I have were the ones from 1998 when I 1st started construction. I never took final pics (Alas)

But here is a description

I took an old 24' Refrigeration Unit, added steps and voila a Truck. (well maybe not Voila)

I floated a 2x4 floor on neoprene. Really isolated it from the vibrations on the street, 'cept when the truck moved. LOL

I did walls 2x4 studs stuffed with 4" foam top to bottom covered in a silken fabric. The ceiling, same way 2x4 with 2" foam.

Had a Body shop install A/C for me, 2-6" Ducts running up and down the side walls. Built a false wall at the rear of the truck leaving 2 feet for storage, snake and electrical. This was a 1' deep falswall stuffed with 12" x12" foam for Bass trapping. It was definitely DEAD silent in that truck when I was done. Never heard the outside world....

I have a 48x8 250' Snake with 30' Monitor Tails. Ground Lifts, Jensen Xfrmrs on Split. I had considered the KT 1248 Active Split, But was warned it may degrade the signal quality. Though I have never heard the degredation and am an avid Midas fan. XL-250/400/Heritage.

The site gives more tech details. It is dated. I have since replaced the tape machines with HD recorders. Added Focusrite Mic Pre's.

Tape is available upon request. Nobody warned me about the maintenance on these things bouncing around in a truck. Can you say "Head Alignment". Nor did I learn until too late that I should have gotten an air-ride suspension.

And Oh Yeah, an easily accessible Patch Bay. LOL Live and Learn.

I have started stripping the unit of what I don't need between now and September. I have a few shows between now and then and will be picking up my newer truck in 2 weeks.

Sorry no photos, just never got around to it. I have new staff so that is helping me expand this thing.

So After all my experimenting with the 1st unit, I am ready for the 2nd unit.

And oh Yeah again, The HD recorders are my back up to tape and I am investing in 2 more to back up the back up.

AND YES a UPS is a MUST these days. Maybe 2 or 3 of them for the different areas of equipment.

I have had the inevitable Power Failure Issue.

Hope that helps.

Bryan Giles

P.S.
Layout wise, think Sams Tape truck.

Time to do my Own thing.

WHat I am picking up, the side door is 8' from the cab end of the box

I am still debating about this 28' or the 24' In michigan they have a limit on the length, Have to find out is that just with a new truck or a used truck being registered.

18th July 2003	#3
giles117 Gear maniac Joined: Jul 2003 Location: In the Sun Posts: 280 Thread Starter	Sorry, had my server down last night (You know us OS X users. LOL) Was mixing in DP3 and had to restart in OS 9, so it will be up all day today and through the weekend till Monday from 12-8. Earnestly waiting on them to ship the G5 so I can dedicate this computer to server duties. Anyway, Only pics I have were the ones from 1998 when I 1st started construction. I never took final pics (Alas) But here is a description I took an old 24' Refrigeration Unit, added steps and voila a Truck. (well maybe not Voila) I floated a 2x4 floor on neoprene. Really isolated it from the vibrations on the street, 'cept when the truck moved. LOL I did walls 2x4 studs stuffed with 4" foam top to bottom covered in a silken fabric. The ceiling, same way 2x4 with 2" foam. Had a Body shop install A/C for me, 2-6" Ducts running up and down the side walls. Built a false wall at the rear of the truck leaving 2 feet for storage, snake and electrical. This was a 1' deep falswall stuffed with 12" x12" foam for Bass trapping. It was definitely DEAD silent in that truck when I was done. Never heard the outside world.... I have a 48x8 250' Snake with 30' Monitor Tails. Ground Lifts, Jensen Xfrmrs on Split. I had considered the KT 1248 Active Split, But was warned it may degrade the signal quality. Though I have never heard the degredation and am an avid Midas fan. XL-250/400/Heritage. The site gives more tech details. It is dated. I have since replaced the tape machines with HD recorders. Added Focusrite Mic Pre's. Tape is available upon request. Nobody warned me about the maintenance on these things bouncing around in a truck. Can you say "Head Alignment". Nor did I learn until too late that I should have gotten an air-ride suspension. And Oh Yeah, an easily accessible Patch Bay. LOL Live and Learn. I have started stripping the unit of what I don't need between now and September. I have a few shows between now and then and will be picking up my newer truck in 2 weeks. Sorry no photos, just never got around to it. I have new staff so that is helping me expand this thing. So After all my experimenting with the 1st unit, I am ready for the 2nd unit. And oh Yeah again, The HD recorders are my back up to tape and I am investing in 2 more to back up the back up. AND YES a UPS is a MUST these days. Maybe 2 or 3 of them for the different areas of equipment. I have had the inevitable Power Failure Issue. Hope that helps. Bryan Giles P.S. Layout wise, think Sams Tape truck. Time to do my Own thing. WHat I am picking up, the side door is 8' from the cab end of the box I am still debating about this 28' or the 24' In michigan they have a limit on the length, Have to find out is that just with a new truck or a used truck being registered.