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by Chuck Fry
Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:50 pm
Forum: Pro Audio Design
Topic: Old: A Direct-Coupled Input-Capacitorless Active Mic Preamp
Replies: 212
Views: 409280

Re: A Direct-Coupled Input-Capacitorless Active Mic Preamp

Looks intriguing! Did this ever get turned into a proto-product? I'd buy a kit or bare PCB of this.
by Chuck Fry
Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: Pro Audio Design
Topic: If I must use electrolytic coupling caps...
Replies: 2
Views: 12940

Re: If I must use electrolytic coupling caps...

Good suggestion about the 63V rating on the DC blocking caps. Yes, the 896 has per-channel-switched 48V phantom power. Do any of you folks use film caps to bypass 'lytics in this application? What's a good starting point for a value, .47 uF or so? I'm tempted to disconnect the phantom power on a cou...
by Chuck Fry
Fri Oct 26, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: Pro Audio Design
Topic: If I must use electrolytic coupling caps...
Replies: 2
Views: 12940

If I must use electrolytic coupling caps...

... at the input of a mic pre, then what are some of the better caps for the job? The audiophools are drooling over the Black Gate N series, but I've also seen references to Nichicon Muse ES and Elna Silmic and Cerafine. The reason I ask is I'm POOGEing a MOTU 896 A/D-D/A interface. The OEM caps are...
by Chuck Fry
Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:04 am
Forum: The Peabody Lounge
Topic: Welcome to all the new members!
Replies: 1
Views: 8880

Re: Welcome to all the new members!

Hi, I found this through the Prodigy Pro forum. I'm a software geek by trade, audio circuit tweaking is one of my many hobbies. There seem to be some clever folks here. I thought I'd check in and see what I can learn from you all.