HELLO!!! to all! I have been sucked into construction management for the last 2 years to rebuild and reanimate this great facility but am happy to inform you all that 6000 Sunset is back and I am in these classic rooms bringing back the Love as Eastwest Recording Studios!!!!! I take no credit as my boss Doug Rodgers saved this temple of sound from certain death!!!
, In light of my impending opening early next year, I wanted to share the love with my fellow vintage audio enthusiasts so here you go Fuckers!
Many people have asked how I resurrect vintage consoles, You know those noise ridden scratchy switch fucking vintage audio lust that simply is old and through its life span. (don't shed a tear yet my friends!!) I figured that I would release my tried and true method for the resurrection of metal to metal switch contact modules.
I make no promises and you do this at your own risk (hell if your a "moron" I don't want any liability!) but I can say that I have done Neve (8078/ 8028/8048 etc etc and API with fantastic results) the only question being, can I get the water out of the said assembly. The moderator has participated in the madness so this ain't no BS!
Ok here is my secret procedure for vintage audio revival
Buy this tank
http://www.crest-ultrasonics.com/1875.htmBuy this cleaning solution
http://www.alconox.com/downloads/pdf/techbull_detergent8.pdfBuy this treatment
Multi.Mist Mistoil Specialized Lubricant
1-800-527-9919
Rent a water deionizer (it is a large cylinder with a dongle on top that plugs into power.)
I rent one from a company called
http://www.raynewater.com/Buy 2 brand new garden hoses
Buy a high pressure nozzle for the hose
You need an air compressor with a dryer attachment on its output and a trigger nozzle or better yet and air knife
You need Blow dryers(hair dryers)
You need to be in a low humidity environment sunny day or winter back east heat lamps?)
Procedure:
You will hookup the water deionizer and fill the ultrasonic tank
Mix 2.5 cups of Alconix Detergent 8 to the tank and turn the heat and tank on and let it run for at least 15 minutes to off gas the solution.
Take the sides off the modules, The Crest 1875 you should be able to place 6 modules in the solution. Control sides down try to get as little of the pc board in the solution but it must cover the entire switch assembly
Run the tank for 15 to 20 minutes (change solution every 2 to 3 dips)
Pull out the modules and while working the switches use the high pressure nozzle deionized water to be sure you have removed all the solution from the module spray the shit out of them don't be shy!
Then you will need to work the switches as you use the airgun to blow out all the water in the switches
Then you will do the same while using the blow dryer (NOT A HEAT GUN, A HAIR DRYER!) until the module is dry inside and out.
Then leave the modules under a heat lamp to be sure there is no water left because if there is the treatment will not adhere to the contacts
Apply the Mist Oil while working the switches
Throw out all other switch cleaning products (cramolin etc) Only use mist oil from now on
You now have a Tits module!
Cheers!
Don;t say i never did anything for YA!
If your nice maybe ill tell you some more!!
Cheers!!
Gary Myerberg