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Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2025 1:00 pm
by Nate Dort
A 500 W step-up should be more than enough for that.

Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2025 1:16 pm
by Dr Tony Balls
Nate Dort wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 1:00 pm A 500 W step-up should be more than enough for that.
Oh 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

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2025 1:25 pm
by Nate Dort
I 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.

Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2025 1:40 pm
by Dr Tony Balls
Nate Dort wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 1:25 pm I knew you knew, not sure if FM b3000 knew.
I'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

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2025 2:00 pm
by b3000
Dr Tony Balls wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 1:40 pm
Nate Dort wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 1:25 pm I knew you knew, not sure if FM b3000 knew.
I'll probably see FM b3000 for a park beer in a couple hours. He'll know what I know.... haha.
Thanks! I was mostly curious if anyone had a recommendation for a manufacturer since so many make these.

Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2025 2:26 pm
by W.L.Weller
"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.

Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2025 4:17 pm
by b3000
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 see what you mean. Got it! I will check the voltaje salida's accuracy.
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!
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Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2025 3:10 pm
by llllllllllllllllllll
I 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).
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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?

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

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2025 5:42 pm
by mdc
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.

Re: Small questions that don't fit anywhere

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2025 5:53 pm
by llllllllllllllllllll
mdc 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.
Sorta niche, but… https://www.fazioelectric.com/merch/gwh ... dlqqq70k51