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by CeaSaR
Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mic Pre-Amp
Replies: 123
Views: 41485

Someone recently suggested that i do some recording myself, but all my equipment has been sold or dumped. I'd have to get some more stuff i guess, but i guess it would be fun Been a long time now! Well, you see I've been in colaboration with these guys on-line as to how to... :grin: :shock: :grin: ...
by CeaSaR
Tue Dec 30, 2008 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mic Pre-Amp
Replies: 123
Views: 41485

MrAl,

Would that be this album? And would that be you on track 4,

DJANGO'S CASTLE(ALL MINE ALMOST) ?

Way to go!

CeaSaR
by CeaSaR
Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mic Pre-Amp
Replies: 123
Views: 41485

Robert, My last circuit posted on page 3 as seen below: http://www.postimage.org/PqPEJnJ.jpg Revise, revise, revise... sounds like I'm submitting it to the government! :razz: Here's Steve's on page 2: http://www.postimage.org/gx1zvohr.jpg And Bigglez' w/ Bob's mods on page 4: http://www.postimage.or...
by CeaSaR
Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mic Pre-Amp
Replies: 123
Views: 41485

Steve, After I posted, I modeled it in CircuitMaker and found 1K worked fairly well, only dropping a few mV. I figure that it would be a good idea as I eventually plan to use a 12V wallwart and a 7809 (+ conditioning) to run the little bugger if need be. Oh, btw, I am going to put this together as a...
by CeaSaR
Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mic Pre-Amp
Replies: 123
Views: 41485

What is interesting about this is that when I first found the original schematic (see link in first post of this thread) and threw it into CircuitMaker, I had no idea what input level to use. I think I used either 1V or maybe 500mV. At those levels, clipping was rather nasty until I lowered C1 to, I...
by CeaSaR
Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best wishes for a great Christmas and New Year
Replies: 9
Views: 4079

Happy Holidays to all!

CeaSaR
by CeaSaR
Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ignition buzz filter
Replies: 8
Views: 3370

Not suggesting a complete rewiring of the auto, just a visual of the major ground points. Could reduce the noise for $0 and a little time. Also, as you pointed out, if the head unit is high powered, you wouldn't necessarily hear noise through that anyway. Besides, good grounds help keep the other pa...
by CeaSaR
Wed Dec 24, 2008 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ignition buzz filter
Replies: 8
Views: 3370

One question I have not seen asked is: Is this recently purchased Mazda new or used? If it is used, how old and in what condition? If it is used, check the major ground connections in the charging circuit and anywhere else that might be connected to the power supply of the DC-DC converter. Make sure...
by CeaSaR
Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nuts and Bolts
Replies: 41
Views: 15176

MrAl wrote:Maybe i'll start a new thread about that.
Would that be a "New Thread" thread?? :razz: :razz:

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Have a safe and happy holiday everyone.

CeaSaR
by CeaSaR
Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Experimenting with Hot Glue..
Replies: 103
Views: 72593

As for melting large quantities, anyone know if you can put it in a microwave or toaster oven without it breaking down or, more importantly, fuming the oven with toxins? Go to a craft store and get a glue pot instead of a glue gun. Crafters use the pot in conjunction with a brush when fine applicat...
by CeaSaR
Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mic Pre-Amp
Replies: 123
Views: 41485

Here's what I am going to try after Xmas. I took the first revised schematic (at the beginning of the thread) and kept the same values for C1 and C2, but put in a 500 ohm VR feeding C3 (10 uF) and C4 (100 uF) so the user can vary between the two so the Bass response can be tailored. http://www.posti...
by CeaSaR
Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Experimenting with Hot Glue..
Replies: 103
Views: 72593

I have used a counter top lamination in the past and this makes a nice rough bottom for the feet so they are non slide. True. The parchment paper is actually a tad rough, but still very slippery so it is mostly nonstick. You could even go to a kitchen / cooking type of store (even the big craft sto...
by CeaSaR
Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Experimenting with Hot Glue..
Replies: 103
Views: 72593

...and placing on top of some clear plastic wrap over a smooth flat surface. Does the glue stick to the plastic wrap or melt it? Have you ever tried either wax paper or parchment paper? I would think that parchment paper would be the best to use in that situation. Hmm, maybe a few tests are in orde...
by CeaSaR
Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mic Pre-Amp
Replies: 123
Views: 41485

MrAl, I am already putting part of your suggestion into the schematic, leaving the 10 uF caps in the signal path while changing C3 to 100 uF. This gives a better bottom end response than with the 1 uF caps you suggested. I will leave out the resistor after C3, because it kills the gain too much. I c...
by CeaSaR
Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The newest registered user is Forrest Mims III
Replies: 26
Views: 13220

I have at my fingertips RS #62-2095, Integrated Circuit Projects vol 6,
first edition, first printing 1977, by Forrest M. Mims, III. Sold for $1.25
back then! This is actually son #1's book he found at a yard sale a while
back and had to have.

Who'd a thunk?!

CeaSaR