Alice 828 - Page 2

gareth.h.rees · 21st July 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Willett

I sold it in the late '80s and bought a Mackie, which was much quieter.

Would a Mackie be a better desk to buy then? Was considering an Alice or Soundcraft 200b as a compliment to my 01v96...

Matti · 22nd July 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by gareth.h.rees

Would a Mackie be a better desk to buy then? Was considering an Alice or Soundcraft 200b as a compliment to my 01v96...

What I understand Alice is way over 200b with all the transformers in and out -exept direct outs - if you are after that kind of image of sound. They where made to broadcast standards.
( Never got the one I was after then )

Matti

Roland · 22nd July 2009

I wouldn't get too het up about the Alice desk. Firstly any one that you buy now is very old, they were around when I first started recording and that was 30 years ago. They were also relatively cheap at the time, not out and out budget, but things like Chilton desks were much more up market. My honest opinion is that unless you buy it real cheap it isn't worth having, you have to factor in that it might need work and this could easily exceed it's worth.

I obviously don't know what project you are planning to use it for, however, I can't think of a scenario where you couldn't easily get something as good for not a lot of money and you would have the benefit of guarantee and the knowledge that it is likely to last a few years before any repairs are needed.

Regards

Roland

dubrichie · 22nd July 2009

but where's the romance?!

creatureNZ · 2nd February 2011

Hello there,

I'm desperately trying to find service manuals and power supply schematics for my Alice Soundtech Series A desk.

It didn't come with a power supply and I'm trying to find the right documentation to rebuild one to make it work.

I have tried contacting the manufacturer directly but I have had no response.

Does anyone here have the right documents?

The powersupply connector on my desk is a Neutrik 4 pin.

Thanks in advance and I hope this isn't too painful a request.

Cheers

folkstomper · 15th August 2011

contact ted about parts you might be in luck
http://www.tfpro.com/contact-ted-fle....htmldiddlydoo

Matti · 15th August 2011

Yes he is very helpful

Matti

2nd February 2011	#35
creatureNZ Gear interested Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 14	Alice Coundtech Series A Hello there, I'm desperately trying to find service manuals and power supply schematics for my Alice Soundtech Series A desk. It didn't come with a power supply and I'm trying to find the right documentation to rebuild one to make it work. I have tried contacting the manufacturer directly but I have had no response. Does anyone here have the right documents? The powersupply connector on my desk is a Neutrik 4 pin. Thanks in advance and I hope this isn't too painful a request. Cheers

15th August 2011	#36
folkstomper Gear interested Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2	alice 828 contact ted about parts you might be in luck http://www.tfpro.com/contact-ted-fle....htmldiddlydoo

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Roland Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2002 Location: St Leonards on Sea, England Posts: 2,133 2 Reviews written	I wouldn't get too het up about the Alice desk. Firstly any one that you buy now is very old, they were around when I first started recording and that was 30 years ago. They were also relatively cheap at the time, not out and out budget, but things like Chilton desks were much more up market. My honest opinion is that unless you buy it real cheap it isn't worth having, you have to factor in that it might need work and this could easily exceed it's worth. I obviously don't know what project you are planning to use it for, however, I can't think of a scenario where you couldn't easily get something as good for not a lot of money and you would have the benefit of guarantee and the knowledge that it is likely to last a few years before any repairs are needed. Regards Roland

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dubrichie Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 2,375	but where's the romance?!

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