Geekslutz DIY Summing Mixer - Page 2

stellar · 4th April 2007

count me OUT. no DAW here. only tape.

AMIEL · 4th April 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrykeBack

I'm very interested as well however the ideas u've thrown out make it very much like a folcrum which is already a pretty low price so what is the ballpark figure on say 50 to 100 kits?

No! we dont want a Folcrom clone at all!

Tubemooley · 10th April 2007

Tim - Please add me to the summing mixer kit list. Whatever it turns into. Whatever it costs. I'm not quite certain how to PM you. Please post your e-mail address if you can do that on the forum here. Or I'll send an e-mail to Buzz in a day or two. Dana Walcott. Reading, MA 01867 USA.

AMIEL · 10th April 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Farrant

As I said, price will depend on the quantity we produce. If you are keen, email me and I will add you to the list. When we hit 30 people then I have a definitive. So far, I have about 5. But, as an indicator, it's going to be way cheaper than a built up product.

Hi Tim! how many we are on the list already?

Zeppelin · 10th April 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tubemooley

Tim - Please add me to the summing mixer kit list. Whatever it turns into. Whatever it costs. I'm not quite certain how to PM you. Please post your e-mail address if you can do that on the forum here. Or I'll send an e-mail to Buzz in a day or two. Dana Walcott. Reading, MA 01867 USA.

He did earlier in this thread:

stuff "at" buzzaudio "dot" com

AMIEL · 15th April 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrykeBack

I'm very interested as well however the ideas u've thrown out make it very much like a folcrum which is already a pretty low price so what is the ballpark figure on say 50 to 100 kits?

16-24 Ch
2Aux
Pan
Mute
solo!! (that would be great!)
2 parallel stereo outputs
output level in each channel
master bus control/fader.

That s nothing like a Folcrom!!

carloff · 15th April 2007

please more aux/inserts I would like to use my compressors(6).

AMIEL · 15th April 2007

The Summing Box!!!

16-24 Ch

Output level in each channel
Insert in each channel.
3 Auxs
Pan
Mute
Solo!! (that would be great!)

Master bus control/fader.
Master Insert
2 parallel stereo outputs
VU meter with light

extras:
3 ST busses

Any thoughts about output transformers?
O would be Passive?

carloff · 15th April 2007

jensen, lundhal, haufe?

Agli · 21st April 2007

I think this should be simple enough to make for the ordinary Joe.
Incorporating an aux send probably doubles the work, + all the other sh*t, mutes, solos, inserts... This will take me a year to build, haha... Keep it simple. Level and pan is enough for me.
Get yourself a patch bay.

nerogtr · 21st April 2007

agreed, an aux send is an unnecessary complication for what i'd be using for (simple analog summing for use with my DAW). i'm not looking for a full blown console here, i just want to build a very simple summing mixer. just my 2 cents.

carloff · 21st April 2007

I would like to have inserts ..really...

pan60 · 21st April 2007

i am still pushing for a modular console

**Tim Farrant** · 22nd April 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMIEL

Hi Tim! how many we are on the list already?

I only have 11 people expressing an interest so far. In reality we need to hit the 30 mark for it to be viable.

And to explain again, the intention is build a summing box - not a console. 16 inputs each with switching to allow for assignment to LEFT, RIGHT or BOTH. The output will have pots to allow you to trim LEFT and RIGHT. We could add a monitor output with volume control, and perhaps a 2 track return with very little added expense.

Cheers
Tim.

Stitch333 · 22nd April 2007

Has it been decided whether it'd be an entirely passive design or not? Either way, Inserts points on the input channels would be a selling point for me, also having an insert point on the 2out would be a key to making it really functional+ the parallel stereo outputs that Amiel mentioned too...

carloff · 22nd April 2007

Tim my friend wants it as well so means 12..

Jules · 22nd April 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch333

Either way, Inserts points on the input channels would be a selling point for me, also having an insert point on the 2out would be a key to making it really functional

With these gizmos you dont NEED built in inserts points.

patch to go through your outboard BEFORE the device - patch from the device to a compressor before your mixdown recorder.. its that simple.

IMHO you are asking for at least - 18 redundant i/o's here - that will just raise the price and complicate it's design needlessly.

svart · 26th April 2007

so what's the verdict?

How about passive summing into a gain stage for output drive. Nice and simple.

nerogtr · 26th April 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by svart

so what's the verdict?

How about passive summing into a gain stage for output drive. Nice and simple.

im down.

qbert1 · 26th April 2007

I'm very interested, but without a ballpark dollar figure, I can't commit. What range are we talking here?

Zeppelin · 26th April 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

With these gizmos you dont NEED built in inserts points.

patch to go through your outboard BEFORE the device - patch from the device to a compressor before your mixdown recorder.. its that simple.

IMHO you are asking for at least - 18 redundant i/o's here - that will just raise the price and complicate it's design needlessly.

+1!

anonymouse · 29th April 2007

i'm in for an

8x2, level and pan, transormer ins

how about using the seventh circle chassis and supply

synchu · 9th May 2007

I am very interested too.
But to commit I'll need to know the ballpark figure, as well. The simple, but functional design proposed by Tim will be more than fine with me.

For sure I won't be looking to come out from this with a full-blown rack format console, as some of the suggestions above imply

jabuone · 9th May 2007

Count me in, too.

fatcatmusic · 12th May 2007

I am interested. Please count me in!

delasoul · 13th May 2007

yo.. im super down. i already emailed you guys for two. i really hope to get to make this thing. it super looks like fun. it would give me a sense of accomplishment when i finish, and its something my father and i could do together!

**Tim Farrant** · 13th May 2007

I will get onto the ball park price in the next week or so, and also a bit of a picture of the device, stand by please!

Tim.

AMIEL · 13th May 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Farrant

I will get onto the ball park price in the next week or so, and also a bit of a picture of the device, stand by please!

Tim.

Tim I think is a great idea! that way people will see if they want it and possible you would find more people interested in the box.thumbsup

just.sounds · 14th May 2007

Im interested!

But will wait for youre ballpark price before ordering

Greetings

DISCERN · 14th May 2007

Ditto, definately interested but it depends on the $$$

10th April 2007	#33
Tubemooley Gear Head Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 65	I'm in for the kit list Tim - Please add me to the summing mixer kit list. Whatever it turns into. Whatever it costs. I'm not quite certain how to PM you. Please post your e-mail address if you can do that on the forum here. Or I'll send an e-mail to Buzz in a day or two. Dana Walcott. Reading, MA 01867 USA.

22nd April 2007	#45
Stitch333 Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phila, PA/Upstate MA Posts: 3,432	Has it been decided whether it'd be an entirely passive design or not? Either way, Inserts points on the input channels would be a selling point for me, also having an insert point on the 2out would be a key to making it really functional+ the parallel stereo outputs that Amiel mentioned too... __________________ Little Studio Big Studio "Run to the hills, run for your lives." -Iron Maiden

29th April 2007	#52
anonymouse Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Budapest Posts: 147	diy mixer i'm in for an 8x2, level and pan, transormer ins how about using the seventh circle chassis and supply

13th May 2007	#56
delasoul Gear addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 306	yo.. im super down. i already emailed you guys for two. i really hope to get to make this thing. it super looks like fun. it would give me a sense of accomplishment when i finish, and its something my father and i could do together! __________________ sitting on top of a mountain of dreams.. Proud owner of a 2010 6386 Manley Stereo Variable Mu Limiter/Compressor

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4th April 2007	#31
stellar Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,025	count me OUT. no DAW here. only tape.

15th April 2007	#37
carloff Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Czech republic Posts: 1,036	please more aux/inserts I would like to use my compressors(6).

15th April 2007	#38
AMIEL Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 3,595	The Summing Box!!! 16-24 Ch Output level in each channel Insert in each channel. 3 Auxs Pan Mute Solo!! (that would be great!) Master bus control/fader. Master Insert 2 parallel stereo outputs VU meter with light extras: 3 ST busses Any thoughts about output transformers? O would be Passive?

21st April 2007	#40
Agli Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 259	I think this should be simple enough to make for the ordinary Joe. Incorporating an aux send probably doubles the work, + all the other sh*t, mutes, solos, inserts... This will take me a year to build, haha... Keep it simple. Level and pan is enough for me. Get yourself a patch bay.

21st April 2007	#41
nerogtr Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 318	agreed, an aux send is an unnecessary complication for what i'd be using for (simple analog summing for use with my DAW). i'm not looking for a full blown console here, i just want to build a very simple summing mixer. just my 2 cents.

21st April 2007	#43
pan60 500 series nutjob Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 500 series Guru SKANK! ; ) Posts: 10,749	i am still pushing for a modular console

26th April 2007	#48
svart Gear addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 471	so what's the verdict? How about passive summing into a gain stage for output drive. Nice and simple.

26th April 2007	#50
qbert1 Gear Head Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 52	I'm very interested, but without a ballpark dollar figure, I can't commit. What range are we talking here?

9th May 2007	#53
synchu Gear Head Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 48	I am very interested too. But to commit I'll need to know the ballpark figure, as well. The simple, but functional design proposed by Tim will be more than fine with me. For sure I won't be looking to come out from this with a full-blown rack format console, as some of the suggestions above imply

9th May 2007	#54
jabuone Gear maniac Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Switzerland Posts: 182	Count me in, too.

12th May 2007	#55
fatcatmusic Gear maniac Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 241	I am interested. Please count me in!

13th May 2007	#57
Tim Farrant Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,309 Thread Starter	I will get onto the ball park price in the next week or so, and also a bit of a picture of the device, stand by please! Tim.

14th May 2007	#59
just.sounds Gear addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 385	Im interested! But will wait for youre ballpark price before ordering Greetings

14th May 2007	#60
DISCERN Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 507	Ditto, definately interested but it depends on the $$$

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