- API
- BAE
- OSA
- Purple Audio
- Aphex (previously called B&B Sound, 500 series modules were made under both names)
- MAP made a few (Melcor Audio Products, employed people who eventually started API)
- There were some called "Angus" modules, as well as some modules made by Troisi (those two could be related, im not sure).
There are some fairchild modules that have the same dimensions as the 500 series, but they dont have the 15pin edge card connection... whether or not they operate of 16v, i dont know.
I would be very time consuming though to design. For example the there is significantly less space to put everything, particularly on the front panel. You only have 5'x5' approximately to work on (a Lundahl output transformer is a something like 30mmx28mm, pretty big considering the avaliable space), and components can't exceed 1.5'inch in height. There are also other predetermined design factors such as - +/-16v (an 1176 runs at +30/-10 i believe so you'd have to find a away around that), the location of the output and input pins are always the same too which will effect the PC layout.
It is most likely possible, but its probably not on the list of "to do" things just yet i imagine.
On a positive note, OSA are releasing 2 compressors i believe that are ment to be vintage appropriations! I think they are coming in spring.
I just picked up what I think is a decent deal on an OSA 8-space rack (2 MP1-L's and the rack for a grand). Those 6 empty slots are already slyly tempting me...
Not to hijack the thread but I'm curious what most folks would fill out the space with. I'm leaning toward 2 more pre's, 2 eq's, and... 2 compressors? Hmmmmmmm.
Cool...
Not to hijack the thread but I'm curious what most folks would fill out the space with. I'm leaning toward 2 more pre's, 2 eq's, and... 2 compressors? Hmmmmmmm.
Any opinions on the purple audio rack stuff?
I'd fill it out with pre's and EQ's (I'd get a Distressor over the 525, for the money).
I'd go with a couple of the 512c's, and a couple of 550B's... then add one BAE 312 (for a more vintage tone) and a 560 EQ for guitars and kick.
I'm not very familiar with the Purple Audio stuff in the 500 series form-factor.
Hey Max I've posted a couple time about the avedis e15. Seemed pretty nice for the rock applications i put it through..Snare, EGT, Bass cab I was using with a BAE 312. I had it for about a week and found it useful.
I'd fill it out with pre's and EQ's (I'd get a Distressor over the 525, for the money).
I'd go with a couple of the 512c's, and a couple of 550B's... then add one BAE 312 (for a more vintage tone) and a 560 EQ for guitars and kick.
I'm not very familiar with the Purple Audio stuff in the 500 series form-factor.
Cheers,
Charles
The OSA MP1-L is apparently heading towards 1272 in terms of sound quality. I think a pair would be a cool addition to the API's.
As well as being the founder of API (I believe I have this correct) Paul is a regular here at Gearslutz and in a few PMs months back he told me that the new Tonelux stuff would be 500 compatible but you would loose some features if I remember correctly.
Can't remember the whole deal but I do remember that he said he got so many requests to make his products for the 500 racks he made it happen.
The 500 stuff is a great thing, I would love to see more suff come out for it.
As well as being the founder of API (I believe I have this correct)
No, not correct. He was a sales guy in the early API days (I'm guessing he was 15 years old give or take when API was started), API was started by Saul Walker (he should have called it Walker Audio) and from what I understand Michael Tapes was extremely important to that time period also (at least according to the guys I know who were around in the 70's). Not that it matters one way or the other, just trying to clear one misconception that seems to be common.
No, not correct. He was a sales guy in the early API days (I'm guessing he was 15 years old give or take when API was started), API was started by Saul Walker (he should have called it Walker Audio) and from what I understand Michael Tapes was extremely important to that time period also (at least according to the guys I know who were around in the 70's). Not that it matters one way or the other, just trying to clear one misconception that seems to be common.
Very cool... Yes that helps clear it up and now that I have the story I will try to keep it straight.
No, not correct. He was a sales guy in the early API days (I'm guessing he was 15 years old give or take when API was started), API was started by Saul Walker (he should have called it Walker Audio) and from what I understand Michael Tapes was extremely important to that time period also (at least according to the guys I know who were around in the 70's). Not that it matters one way or the other, just trying to clear one misconception that seems to be common.
Saul was one of many who started API, and Mike Tapes had little to do with any of it. It was another fellow that slipped my mind who designed the parametric API eq and then went on to start Sound Workshop. Nice guy, I can picture his face but can't remember his name.