FiveFish SC-1 update 3

FiveFish SC-1 update 3

Another update. I built one of the DI add-on modules last night. For each of the two channels this will add a high impedance active DI input and three switches to offer a -20dB pad, phase reversal and mic/DI select options. Again the build was fairly straight forward....
FiveFish SC-1 update 2

FiveFish SC-1 update 2

Tonight I assembled one of the main SC-1 preamp boards. It was also cool to try out my new temperature controlled soldering station… *so* much better than the old Antex iron! I did have one mishap though. I managed to snap the leg off a ceramic capacitor as I...
FiveFish SC-1 update

FiveFish SC-1 update

I have now assembled the first board: the PSU board. All components installed except the power LEDs which I’m currently thinking may be best mounted on the front panel. Whilst taking it steady and double checking the value and orientation of each component as it...
FiveFish SC-1 kit build

FiveFish SC-1 kit build

OK, I bit the bullet and ordered a full kit of parts to build a stereo SC-1 preamp with DI module and LED VU meters on both channels a couple of weeks ago. Today the box arrived and the photos below give you an idea of the contents. Over the next few weeks I shall be...
Got there eventually…

Got there eventually…

So here it finally is. At last I’ve got up off my arse and have launched a personal blog. It’s as near as I am ever likely to get to fulfilling a New Year’s resolution. The general idea is to give myself an outlet for all the rants and ravings that...