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Reading PCB's

  • 15-06-2013 09:22AM
    #1
    Alwyn Walker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭


    Hi, i run a recording studio with an large SSL mixing desk from 1982.

    It's a 4000 series (or 4k)

    Basically i'm good at DIY but this thing has a certain amount of maintenance required every so often due to leaking capacitors etc...

    The main skill I'm lacking is being able to read circuit diagrams and PCB's, and then fault finding with a multimeter to replace the dodgy component(s)

    I have all the circuit diagrams/schematics/manuals

    I will happily pay for someone to come in and work on this beast with me. (preferably who has the basic knowledge and wants to learn these machines to possibly be able to repair them.)

    The soldering is small (i'm good at wiring cables but PCB's require a more precise soldering iron than i have) but in terms of PCB's this stuff is easy by today's standards.

    Let me know!
    Just do a search for westland studios and get in touch!


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  • #2
    whizbang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭whizbang


    Sounds interesting, does this one still use those soft floppy disks..?
    I have repaired many a studiomaster etc, but i hate the whole effort of dismantling and reassembling. Your Pots must be getting worn by now?

    These things are a great way to learn. Frequencies you can use a simple pc scope for, listening for hum with a well placed finger!

    I found a simple headphone amp hooked to a probe, and an even simpler signal injector was the quickest way to faultfind.

    I don't think there's any other way to learn what you need, except experience and practice -good luck!


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