Replace dead VU meter bulbs with LEDs?

Ren Man · 15th June 2006, 08:35 PM

I own a Mackie 8-bus with a 24 channel expander and meter bridges on both. It’s basically my glorified monitoring console as I do the majority of my mixing ITB.
I’ve replaced the bulbs on the VU meters 3 or 4 times so far and have even gone as far as to replace the entire VU meter assembly once. Still, another bulb burned out yesterday. It got me to wondering if I can replace them with LEDs instead.
I remember an article by Eddie Celitti where he was replacing bulbs on some esoteric VU meter with LEDs, so I know it might be possible on the 8-bus. I just need some help figuring out how. I’m not an electrical engineer but am capable and adept with a meter and soldering iron. Anyone willing to offer design assistance?

XSergeantD · 15th June 2006, 09:02 PM

as I can't find any specs on what type, voltage, size of bulb it is you're replacing, go try this out w/ your spec on the bulb you've been replaceing

http://www.bulbtronics.com/w/servlet...ctTypeId=20380

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15th June 2006, 08:35 PM	#1
Ren Man Gear Head Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Beloit, Ohio Posts: 58	Replace dead VU meter bulbs with LEDs? I own a Mackie 8-bus with a 24 channel expander and meter bridges on both. It’s basically my glorified monitoring console as I do the majority of my mixing ITB. I’ve replaced the bulbs on the VU meters 3 or 4 times so far and have even gone as far as to replace the entire VU meter assembly once. Still, another bulb burned out yesterday. It got me to wondering if I can replace them with LEDs instead. I remember an article by Eddie Celitti where he was replacing bulbs on some esoteric VU meter with LEDs, so I know it might be possible on the 8-bus. I just need some help figuring out how. I’m not an electrical engineer but am capable and adept with a meter and soldering iron. Anyone willing to offer design assistance?

15th June 2006, 09:02 PM	#2
XSergeantD Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,003	as I can't find any specs on what type, voltage, size of bulb it is you're replacing, go try this out w/ your spec on the bulb you've been replaceing http://www.bulbtronics.com/w/servlet...ctTypeId=20380 __________________ - Brent - www.StudioAtThePalms.com Without music, life would be a mistake - Nietzsche Cake or Death? [/SIGPIC]

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