FCS P3S Stereo rackmount compressor - Page 7

RogerFoote · 11th February 2011

Well, the P4DMS that was misrouted to Mexico is in Canada customs as of 9:25 last night...

emrr · 11th February 2011

I've always found USPS Express Mail to be excellent service. I once had a piece going to Taiwan when an earthquake struck there, and it took them awhile, but they found it and got it there.

RogerFoote · 14th February 2011

Me too. Actually, the only problem I have ever had with it was this one to Canada... Which they tried to deliver today btw...

The thing sat in Canadian customs as long as it took my last shipment to France from the day I shipped until my customer received it, or around 4 days...

Anyway, if you are reading this simpleplan, you can pick your P4DMS up today.

Best
Roger

SimplePlan · 15th February 2011

Got it ! I was worried there for a while when it was in Mexico, thanks.

RogerFoote · 15th February 2011

Glad it arrived!
I think it went to Canada first and then got shipped to Mexico from there by mistake... Got into the wrong pallet. That would explain the delay in reporting it's location at first. The USPS people told me that the planes from SF to Canada don't stop over in Mexico FWIW!

At least the Mexican mail authority had their heads together and got it corrected.

Best
Roger

SimplePlan · 15th February 2011

Not that it's really important, but I don't think it was sent from US to Canada to Mexico to Canada.
It went from San Francisco to Mexico then up to Canada, which the tracking info confirms.
I was informed that USPS sometimes sends a half filled plane to Mexico if they want to utilize 100% of the cargo hold. Probably a more likely scenario is that it was put on the wrong plane in California.
Upon offloading the plane, this package was assigned a bar code by customs Canada, pre-processing.
Anyways, it's here now so that's the main thing.

RogerFoote · 15th February 2011

No, that doesn't make sense...
If it went to Mexico first it would not have taken 2 weeks days to get a location scan.

SF(1/21/2011)
Mexico (2/8/2011)

There is a problem shipping to Canada because of border control...
Haven't shipped to Mexico, but I would expect the same BS since we also share a border with them.

On the other hand, France, Germay, Finland, Asia, anywhere actually 5 days average total shipping time. Canada never that fast EVER.

The facts speak for themselves...

Btw, I ship all the time internationally using USPS, and it is around 30% of the cost of FedEx and UPS is even more.
This unit cost you $100 in shipping... You could expect $250-$300 using FedEx or UPS

RogerFoote · 8th March 2011

Be sure to check out the new P3S for 2011...
I uploaded pictures to the first post in this thread.

Thanks for looking!
Roger Foote
FCS

bleen · 8th March 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerFoote

Be sure to check out the new P3S for 2011...
I uploaded pictures to the first post in this thread.

HOT!!! Any chance of upgrading my 2009 unit to the new faceplate and moving the tranny switch?

RogerFoote · 9th March 2011

Hi Don,

Well, sure... Anything's possible. Maybe not cost effective though.
The new front is designed for Clarostat CP pots and the meter/switchboard is different...

So, replace pots, panel, knobs, switchboard.
Then remove mainboard and desolder the 15 conductor flex and wire in the new switchboard.

Add labor, bake at 350 for 45 minutes and enjoy!

Roger

bleen · 9th March 2011

Damn! Well, maybe I'll just stick with the "vintage Foote brown"...

rollmottle · 9th March 2011

Damn! I need another one now.

RogerFoote · 9th March 2011

You guys!

You both already have one!

Thanks!
Roger

RogerFoote · 9th April 2011

Updated 4/9/2011

RogerFoote · 27th May 2011

Updated 5/27/2011

As of June 1 2011, the price is $2,100.00 USD + $54 ground shipping inside the continental US.

Best
Roger

RogerFoote · 18th June 2011

6/18/2011

Updated pics with red panel option added to first post.

Best
Roger

Palaver · 9th September 2011

Hey Roger,

I'm doing some serious down sizing. I was wondering if it was possible to trade my rack FCS for the 500 series version (if possible)? My unit is mint.

Are the 500 version stereo units still available?

BTW, awesome job.

Cheers,
PB

RogerFoote · 10th September 2011

Hi PB,

The 500 series is not in production any more, sorry.

Best regards
Roger Foote
FCS

Palaver · 12th September 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerFoote

Hi PB,

The 500 series is not in production any more, sorry.

Best regards
Roger Foote
FCS

Thanks for the quick reply! Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing your future products.

Cheers,
Phil

RogerFoote · 12th September 2011

Thanks Phil,

We have 4 new products slated for late 2011/ early 2012.

Best
Roger

RogerFoote · 18th January 2012

Hi,

Here are a couple of pics of a custom build we just finished...

We can do these in the P3S Bus compressor or the P3S ME compressor.
If you are interested, shoot me a PM or email.

We have a limited quantity of these knobs right now, more on the way.

Best
Roger Foote
FCS

rapfreak · 29th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerFoote

Thanks Phil,

We have 4 new products slated for late 2011/ early 2012.

Best
Roger

Did I miss the announcement? Still loving my P4DMS!!!

RogerFoote · 1st March 2012

Hey rapfreak,

Glad to hear the P4DMS is working out! I like 'em too, got 2 of them in the studio. One of them across the mains and one for tracking 2 mic feeds from my bass cabs.

Roger

JohnnyHo · 2 Weeks Ago

Roger, That blue with the silver knobs looks awesome, I'm going to get rid of my STC-8/M and I will have to pick up a P3S ME like that.

11th February 2011	#181
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	Well, the P4DMS that was misrouted to Mexico is in Canada customs as of 9:25 last night... __________________ Foote Control Systems Manufacturer

11th February 2011	#182
emrr Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2006 Location: nc Posts: 1,001	I've always found USPS Express Mail to be excellent service. I once had a piece going to Taiwan when an earthquake struck there, and it took them awhile, but they found it and got it there. __________________ Best, Doug Williams ElectroMagnetic Radiation Recorders Tape Op issue 73

18th January 2012	#201
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	Blue P3S Hi, Here are a couple of pics of a custom build we just finished... We can do these in the P3S Bus compressor or the P3S ME compressor. If you are interested, shoot me a PM or email. We have a limited quantity of these knobs right now, more on the way. Best Roger Foote FCS

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14th February 2011	#183
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	Me too. Actually, the only problem I have ever had with it was this one to Canada... Which they tried to deliver today btw... The thing sat in Canadian customs as long as it took my last shipment to France from the day I shipped until my customer received it, or around 4 days... Anyway, if you are reading this simpleplan, you can pick your P4DMS up today. Best Roger

15th February 2011	#184
SimplePlan Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 250	Got it ! I was worried there for a while when it was in Mexico, thanks.

15th February 2011	#185
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	Glad it arrived! I think it went to Canada first and then got shipped to Mexico from there by mistake... Got into the wrong pallet. That would explain the delay in reporting it's location at first. The USPS people told me that the planes from SF to Canada don't stop over in Mexico FWIW! At least the Mexican mail authority had their heads together and got it corrected. Best Roger

15th February 2011	#186
SimplePlan Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 250	Not that it's really important, but I don't think it was sent from US to Canada to Mexico to Canada. It went from San Francisco to Mexico then up to Canada, which the tracking info confirms. I was informed that USPS sometimes sends a half filled plane to Mexico if they want to utilize 100% of the cargo hold. Probably a more likely scenario is that it was put on the wrong plane in California. Upon offloading the plane, this package was assigned a bar code by customs Canada, pre-processing. Anyways, it's here now so that's the main thing.

15th February 2011	#187
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	No, that doesn't make sense... If it went to Mexico first it would not have taken 2 weeks days to get a location scan. SF(1/21/2011) Mexico (2/8/2011) There is a problem shipping to Canada because of border control... Haven't shipped to Mexico, but I would expect the same BS since we also share a border with them. On the other hand, France, Germay, Finland, Asia, anywhere actually 5 days average total shipping time. Canada never that fast EVER. The facts speak for themselves... Btw, I ship all the time internationally using USPS, and it is around 30% of the cost of FedEx and UPS is even more. This unit cost you $100 in shipping... You could expect $250-$300 using FedEx or UPS

8th March 2011	#188
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	Be sure to check out the new P3S for 2011... I uploaded pictures to the first post in this thread. Thanks for looking! Roger Foote FCS

9th March 2011	#190
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	Hi Don, Well, sure... Anything's possible. Maybe not cost effective though. The new front is designed for Clarostat CP pots and the meter/switchboard is different... So, replace pots, panel, knobs, switchboard. Then remove mainboard and desolder the 15 conductor flex and wire in the new switchboard. Add labor, bake at 350 for 45 minutes and enjoy! Roger

9th March 2011	#191
bleen Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,267	Damn! Well, maybe I'll just stick with the "vintage Foote brown"...

9th March 2011	#192
rollmottle Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 179	Damn! I need another one now.

9th March 2011	#193
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	You guys! You both already have one! Thanks! Roger

9th April 2011	#194
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	Updated 4/9/2011

27th May 2011	#195
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	Updated 5/27/2011 As of June 1 2011, the price is $2,100.00 USD + $54 ground shipping inside the continental US. Best Roger

18th June 2011	#196
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	6/18/2011 Updated pics with red panel option added to first post. Best Roger

9th September 2011	#197
Palaver Gear maniac Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 206	Hey Roger, I'm doing some serious down sizing. I was wondering if it was possible to trade my rack FCS for the 500 series version (if possible)? My unit is mint. Are the 500 version stereo units still available? BTW, awesome job. Cheers, PB

10th September 2011	#198
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	Hi PB, The 500 series is not in production any more, sorry. Best regards Roger Foote FCS

12th September 2011	#200
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	Thanks Phil, We have 4 new products slated for late 2011/ early 2012. Best Roger

1st March 2012	#203
RogerFoote Gear addict Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 408 Thread Starter	Hey rapfreak, Glad to hear the P4DMS is working out! I like 'em too, got 2 of them in the studio. One of them across the mains and one for tracking 2 mic feeds from my bass cabs. Roger

2 Weeks Ago	#204
JohnnyHo Gear interested Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 23	Roger, That blue with the silver knobs looks awesome, I'm going to get rid of my STC-8/M and I will have to pick up a P3S ME like that.