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[Gold]

Sorry for the OT

I plan on cutting mostly aluminum and hopefully 18ga steel for chassis. I may have to get a different spindle or modify the router for slower speed. It specifically says non ferrous metals so it may not be possible. I don't like working with wood so there will be none of that. I will do FR4 phenolic PCB material. I don't have an etch tank so that would need to be done elsewhere.

I don't plan on hanging out a shingle. There are only so many hours in the day and mastering pays better. I won't spill the beans about the business idea in public yet.

[Tim Boyce]

well .. We'd be staying on topic if you post a picture of the CNC next to the lathe ;-)

CNC, Lathe, Custom Console .... the mighty triumvirate of green point!

[Treelady]

Hi, my name is Paul and I'm addicted to hand tools.

[Everyone]:  Hi, Paul.

Have you guys seen these? 
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/421256045/diy-desktop-cnc-machine

[Gold]

I've been keeping half an eye out for what's available. I'm pretty much sold on http://www.k2cnc.com/shop/proddetail.asp?prod=KT-2514S-09&cat=26

I've been looking at the components for a little while too. Linear bearings, lead screws, method of construction, ect. K2 uses very nice parts and build quality at a good price. There are some Chinese ones that look nice but I like having product support a phone call away. This one is as rigid as similar sized ones that are floor standers.

I'm spec'ing servo motors, not steppers. I don't trust steppers for tight tolerances.

[Viitalahde]

You've seen the stuff already, but since it's been a year since the construction of the new room went on, and also because mindless repetition is often the best comedy, I took a few shots.





Left, from top to bottom: Weston VU meter panel, Knif Audio Pure Mu compressor, FCS P3S prototype, the Barry Porter parametric equalizer.

Right, top to bottom: Weiss DAC-2, Crane Song HEDD192, LCEQ2, a passive EQ, the passive transfer console



I've installed an ATC EC23 MKIII crossover since the last shot, buit a new transfer console+VU panel and also pulled the speakers a little back from the front wall. All of these made a lot of difference in the quality of it all. Love it!

[Steffen]

damn nice workspace Jaakko!

[Twerk]

Great room!

What's the story on that FCS?

[jdg]

also, better shot of the console with the hot looking logo on it

[bblackwood]

Very nice, Jaakko!

[Viitalahde]

also, better shot of the console with the hot looking logo on it

Here's a pretty lousy shot, but should give you some insight. Monitor/process sources, mute/mono switch, separate (resistor buffered) meter feed, selectable either pre or post.

The insert system is pretty clever, if I may so say. My previous console had 6 inserts, but I really just used one. The middle insert holds my core chain, with the odd unit in bypass. Since I use most of the stuff anyway, I saw no reason to go back and forth in cable with them, so it's all direct patched.

Inserts 1 and 3 can take paths A and B, each. If I want to add something extra to the chain, it's most likely this EQ or that compressor, not all of the stuff at the same time. This is what I'm using these inserts for. For example, the upcoming NTP EQ will most likely find its place in insert 1.

The FCS compressor is just a prototype built by Roger. It's going to have a few mods too, very soon. I use it in maybe 2/5 jobs. When it's used, it's golden. The Knif compressor is what I still love. It is just good for a compressor hater like myself.

[KAyo]

Sincerely, I do enjoy your minimalistic and somewhat bucolic approach, Jaakko.

KAyo

[Michael Hynes]

Hey folks,

Here is my rig as of a month ago......
Since then I have added a Dangerous Bax EQ and some software pieces.
The speakers some of may remember are the custom DEQX based 3 way triamped system I designed
in conjunction with Meniscus Audio. The chain Is simple and sounds great. Metric Halo ULN-8, Buzz Req 2.2
Mastering, Foote P3S ME, Dangerous Bax. Various Daws and software.

[MatteskyK]

Hey folks,

Here is my rig as of a month ago......
Since then I have added a Dangerous Bax EQ and some software pieces.
The speakers some of may remember are the custom DEQX based 3 way triamped system I designed
in conjunction with Meniscus Audio. The chain Is simple and sounds great. Metric Halo ULN-8, Buzz Req 2.2
Mastering, Foote P3S ME, Dangerous Bax. Various Daws and software.

Hey Michael,

I emjoyed your previous postings about your speakers and now seeing your room, I dig the set-up you have got for yourself.  I'd be interested to hear how you selected the layout of the room, in terms of rack vs. desk and placement/selection of the screen.
   
Thanks,

Kevin 

[Michael Hynes]

Thanks Kevin!

I first wanted to get the screen out of the way of the speakers. I.E. more flat as I could here a difference.
I typically make my adjustments with the right hand so I tuck in to the side of the rack. We will see if I
keep it this way. It was fun to fabricate rack so there may be a desk in the future! On a side note the speakers
are crazy good! like electron microscopes but no fatigue what so ever. The thing that used to rub me wrong with
the dunlevy's is they sounded hard to my ears. I believe this level of tech makes the job of a ME much easier....

Best,

Michael

[aleatoric]

Looking good Michael!