commando design preamp

the commando is a naked preamp with no annoying reach around issues.  read on.  its inputs and outputs and controls are all all right there up front.  .  perfect. theres no reach around issues.  its actually a  lot  easier  and efficient to assemble all the components of this multichannel  preamp on one surface. then u…

new ferralgraffa studio unit

an australian  client has ordered this stereo MB1 chassis  – versus  –  my sweet lady tube 2 way EQ . a great combo  .  he has supplied a beaut old ‘skin’ tolex covered ferrograph tape recorder case for it .  so im going to make this stereo mic/di/eq amplifier into that –  complete with on…

gyrator ten8tor tested

David Chechelashvili is one of the tutors at SAE sound recording college branch here in auckland. he spent time at ekadek mastering an album for ‘battle circus’ last year  and just recently took a luxury gyrator ten8tor home for a try out.  his words. “This EQ is something very special. It seems to penetrate the…

dressed best DJs in the world

classic set up . 1200s.pioneer mixer. and a monoman running the big mono kick ass speaker stacks. ruggedtechniques .  hal smith stevens has been visiting me for years now. he is always so enthusiastic and charming. and extremely talented.  and one day we’ll get to work on a major major project together. my god man…

mini fenkner. the control room monitor c.r.m dog

control room stations are one of my favorite things to make.  these little guys can be fashioned to be your best friend. with really nice individual character. loyal and hardworking and never complain. they are not just fake arse bells and whistles cheap shit with chips crappy plastic rubbish. (take a pill ek)  …..   gear…