Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
2721A 500 W step-up should be more than enough for that.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
2722Oh I know that, I was just providing a reference of a cheap ass transformer. I just wasnt sure if there were any special considerations that one might take when selecting a step-up for microphone use. I cant think of any reason why a cheap option would be bad, and I doubt the wall voltage in Leningrad is perfect, but i'm also not a guy with recording experience.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
2723I knew you knew, not sure if FM b3000 knew.
As long as it's a transformer-based step-up, it should be fine for something like this. I wouldn't want to use something that had an active boost stage, i.e. switching supply due to the potential for noise.
As long as it's a transformer-based step-up, it should be fine for something like this. I wouldn't want to use something that had an active boost stage, i.e. switching supply due to the potential for noise.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
2724I'll probably see FM b3000 for a park beer in a couple hours. He'll know what I know.... haha.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
2725Thanks! I was mostly curious if anyone had a recommendation for a manufacturer since so many make these.Dr Tony Balls wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 1:40 pmI'll probably see FM b3000 for a park beer in a couple hours. He'll know what I know.... haha.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
2726"Variac" is in the process of becoming a generic word, like Kleenex or Velcro, but they're a brand that's been around a long time.
Though I agree with the esteemed Drs. Balls & Nate Dort that I don't think a $1000 Variac is going to behave noticeably differently than a $100 Vevor or whatever you find on AliExpress/eBay, e.g.: https://www.ebay.com/itm/127475463858
I'd probably want to check the accuracy of that "voltaje salida" digital display with a volt/ohm meter, but I bet it's close enough for rock and roll.
Though I agree with the esteemed Drs. Balls & Nate Dort that I don't think a $1000 Variac is going to behave noticeably differently than a $100 Vevor or whatever you find on AliExpress/eBay, e.g.: https://www.ebay.com/itm/127475463858
I'd probably want to check the accuracy of that "voltaje salida" digital display with a volt/ohm meter, but I bet it's close enough for rock and roll.
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2727I see what you mean. Got it! I will check the voltaje salida's accuracy.W.L.Weller wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 2:26 pm "Variac" is in the process of becoming a generic word, like Kleenex or Velcro, but they're a brand that's been around a long time.
Though I agree with the esteemed Drs. Balls & Nate Dort that I don't think a $1000 Variac is going to behave noticeably differently than a $100 Vevor or whatever you find on AliExpress/eBay, e.g.: https://www.ebay.com/itm/127475463858
I'd probably want to check the accuracy of that "voltaje salida" digital display with a volt/ohm meter, but I bet it's close enough for rock and roll.
I was looking at this: https://voltagesuperstore.com/products/ ... -converter I guess voltage is just fixed with that one.
The added feature of the variable voltage seems useful. And, of course, the voltaje salida is a plus.
This is a (AEG) Russian company's reproduction PSU for a million dollars https://reverb.com/item/9682266-aeg-pow ... m-110-220v
Seems silly to buy that when the original PSU is probably ok... we'll see. Gonna go for the fake Variac variant conveniently located in New Jersey!
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
2728I have an AEG supply for a tube sdc IRPA mic - the whole system was less than what they want for the LOMO thing though. I mean its just a power supply, maybe the one they make for that mic is way tricked out or something, but unless something were wrong with what you already had I wouldn’t be falling over myself to buy one.
That mic does rule though (yours too).
Your post also explained all those times when the phase button didn’t seem to do much - obv its not always night and day, and I would get hung up when there wasn’t a real winner when flipping the phase button. I’m glad I started using the scope together with the IBP as I feel like I’m getting deeper.
There’s a complicated Tape Op article about ‘multi-phase micing’ or something like that, where the author uses the phase shift inherent a multi-mic setup to his advantage. I need to review all this stuff together until it starts to make sense.
That mic does rule though (yours too).
This is awesome, thank you! I’ve had similar revelations where I noticed certain eq bands were in line with certain notes, so why shouldn’t it apply to phase too?Nate Dort wrote:
Your post also explained all those times when the phase button didn’t seem to do much - obv its not always night and day, and I would get hung up when there wasn’t a real winner when flipping the phase button. I’m glad I started using the scope together with the IBP as I feel like I’m getting deeper.
There’s a complicated Tape Op article about ‘multi-phase micing’ or something like that, where the author uses the phase shift inherent a multi-mic setup to his advantage. I need to review all this stuff together until it starts to make sense.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
2729Does anyone know offhand if low-profile, less obtrusive replacements for fender/jewel-style indicator lights exist?
I really, really hate the way those things look and I'm curious if there's like a flat LED option or anything that'll drop in the same (enormous) hole.
I really, really hate the way those things look and I'm curious if there's like a flat LED option or anything that'll drop in the same (enormous) hole.
Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere
2730Sorta niche, but… https://www.fazioelectric.com/merch/gwh ... dlqqq70k51mdc wrote: Sun Nov 30, 2025 5:42 pm Does anyone know offhand if low-profile, less obtrusive replacements for fender/jewel-style indicator lights exist?
I really, really hate the way those things look and I'm curious if there's like a flat LED option or anything that'll drop in the same (enormous) hole.