modding soundcraft spirit

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"anon" <anonymousm@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message news:eySPc.111997$a92.24675@twister.nyc.rr.com...
> i have an old soundcraft spirit board 24x8
>
> has anyone had success with modding the mic pres with better opamps and
> transformers
>
> or is it not worth the hassle

I would think it'sfar more worth the hassle than trying to find a new
console that's on par with the Spirit, functionally speaking, and near
the right price category.

You might try contacting "Sarge" at Creation Audio Labs in Nashville.
I understand that not only has he done this for a couple of clients, but
for his own desk as well.... 120 degree caps and Burr-Brown's IIRC.

http://www.creationaudiolabs.com

I just picked up an old 800B from him that's been removed from a church
install and totally redone in this fashion.... I should be able to comment
before the end of the month.

--
David Morgan (MAMS)
http://www.m-a-m-s DOT com
Morgan Audio Media Service
Dallas, Texas (214) 662-9901
_______________________________________
http://www.artisan-recordingstudio.com

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"Pooh Bear"
>
> anon wrote:
>
> > i have an old soundcraft spirit board 24x8
> >
> > has anyone had success with modding the mic pres with better opamps and
> > transformers or is it not worth the hassle
>
> Since it's largely SMD, it's not worth the hassle.
>


** SMDs are not used in the larger Spirit desks - nor in most of the
smaller ones.


Pooh should keep out of the honey pot - all that sugar is bad for his
ADHD.





............ Phil