Yamaha EQ-500 Natural Sound Graphic Equalizer

 Generally http://www.hifi-wiki.de
  • Manufacturer: Yamaha
  • Model: EQ-500
  • Year of construction: 1987-1988
  • Manufactured in: Japan (by device label)
  • Colour: silver / black
  • Remote Control: No
  • Power consumption: 13.5 W (measured)
  • Dimensions: 435x100x232mm
  • Weight: 2.85 Kg
  • Price approx: 600, - DM (about 300 €)

Connections
  • Number of inputs:
    • Line, tape and microphone
  • Number of Outputs:
    • Line and Rec-Out

Specifications
  • Adjustable frequency bands: 2x 10
  • Control range: ± 12dB
  • Frequency response: 10-35000 Hz
  • Signal to noise ratio:> 105dB
  • Distortion: <0.005%

Special Features
  • illuminated slider
  • switchable subsonic filter
  • Spectrum
  • Noise generator
  • Microphone calibration


Doepfer Pocket Control, Midi Control Box with 16 Rotary Potentiometers

Compact MIDI control box with 16 rotary controls (rotary potentiometers) 

solid silver-grey metallic housing made of 1 mm steel dimensions: about 17x7x4 cm

128 presets with useful assignement of MIDI events to the 16 knobs (e.g. current software synthesizer, XG controller, 16 x volume on the 16 MIDI channels and so on), for nearly each application there is something 'on board'


 

Behringer B-Control Audio BCA 2000

The BCA2000 is a high-speed USB 2.0 multi-channel audio MIDI interface that raises your performance to a whole new level. It features a high-performance analog input section that has 2 state-of-the-art studio-grade IMP 'Invisible' Mic Preamps with +48 V phantom power, plus line and Hi-Z guitar inputs. Combine this with its versatile digital input and output formats like ADAT, ADAT S/MUX, AES/EBU and S/PDIF (including Dolby Digital and DTS options) and you have an unlimited array of interfacing capabilities.

You can simultaneously use 3 analog input sources (1 mono + 1 stereo) with digital input sources. Its ultra-flexible input/output configuration is supported by a comprehensive LED audio routing indicator plus button (status) LEDs. Input signal distortion and A/D converter overload are prevented by the adjustable studio-grade analog input dynamic control (noise gate + limiter).

The BCA2000's fully equipped USB/MIDI interface with 1 MIDI input and 2 MIDI outputs is individually selectable for 16/32 MIDI channels. Plus, full multi-channel playback is enabled at 24-bit/96 kHz. There is a high-resolution 2 x 12 element LED level indicator for stereo In/Out signals plus 2-element LED level indicator for input and output channels 3 through 8. The high-speed USB 2.0 interface with 24-bit/96 kHz supports 8 In & 8 Out channels simultaneously (analog and digital) with low-latency ASIO 2 and WDM drivers.

Simply connect your B-Control to your computer via high-speed USB 2.0. Then connect your keyboard, guitar and mic. True audiophiles will surely appreciate the fully equipped master and monitor sections with 100-mm fader, individual level controls for 2 speakers, 2 phones and low-latency direct monitor function plus separate dim, mute and mono functions. Best of all, discover just how awesome MIDI can be!

Alesis IO|2 Portable 2-channel USB audio interface

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  • 24-bit, 48 kHz operation with high-end A/D and D/A conversion through integrated USB audio interface
  • 2 XLR mic inputs with 48V phantom power plus 2 1/4" balanced line inputs that can accept guitar level signals
  • 1/4" balanced main outputs
  • 1/4" TRS inserts on input channels
  • 1/4" TRS headphone output
  • Dedicated four segment signal/clip LED meter on both channels
  • Zero-latency hardware monitoring
  • 24-bit S/PDIF I/O for direct digital recording
  • MIDI Input/Output
  • USB powered—no external AC power supply necessary
  • Low power usage for minimal laptop battery drain
  • Bundled with Steinberg Cubase LE software
  • This product is class compliant; it does not require drivers


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    GRUNDIG RR-900

    SHARP GF-8181H

    Phonic MM2005 Compact Mixer

    The MM Series of compact mixers from Phonic offer a great combination of features and facilities, remain faithful to the original signal and, therefore, sound great. Low noise is ensured by careful design and component selection while rugged construction ensures years of trouble free operation. Add to this potent mix truly competitive prices and the result is a range of mixers that demands attention.


    M. Wahl Zither



     

    Yamaha CE-20 Combo Ensemble, 1982, made in Japan


    Introduced in 1982, at a list price of $1395, the CE-20 Combo Ensemble followed up Yamaha's GS-series digital pianos with a more portable and affordable source of FM sounds.

    TC Electronic Konnekt Live 24-bit/192kHz Firewire Audio Interface, made in Thailand







    - the interface for live performance
    To call Konnekt Live an intriguing interface for live performers is merely scratching the surface. Whereas most audio interfaces in the live laptop performance scene are designed for recording purposes TC Electronic's interface raises the bar and offers clear-cut playback advantages to live laptop performers.

    Imagine a master compressor, a Finalizer that puts you in full control of your output. Add to that Konnekt Live's extensive output routing that enhances the audio passing through via its optimized analog output section. Bundled with Ableton Live Lite 6 TC Electronic Edition software and a suite of built-in DSP effects, you won't find a more versatile interface for your live performance.

    Typically, real-time, high quality output processing puts heavy demands on your CPU. Not so with Konnekt Live. Since all DSP processing takes place inside Konnekt Live, all you have to worry about is being creative - your computer is left with plenty of headroom for other tasks.

    Konnekt Live - studio quality output, road-sturdy control and unsurpassed DSP effects for the digital artist.

    Studio Quality Sound
    At its most basic, the sound quality of Konnekt Live takes your performance to the next level. Whether you run pre-recorded tracks, effects, plug-ins or live inputs through it, Konnekt Live easily outperforms other audio interfaces, compact mixers or budget rack units on the scene. You can think of this interface as a high quality yet compact mixer that integrates perfectly with balanced or unbalanced systems, big PA rigs and active speaker systems alike.

    DSP Effects Inside
    Konnekt Live houses a suite of advanced effects, including DSP, under its hood that were designed with your toughest performance requirements in mind. The effects quality so far only known from recording studios is now within reach for your live setup.
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    Fabrik C Live
    3-band master compressor built on latest dynamics processing algorithms - the perfect Finalizer for any venue. Its unique MINT (Meta Intuitive Navigation Technology) user interface allows you to respond intuitively to what you hear, taking the bore right out of tweaking tons of parameters and settings.
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    Fabrik R Live
    Choose between 9 classic reverb algorithms for breathtaking effects and vocal reverb on loops, pre-recorded tracks, live vocals, instruments or keyboards.
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    ResFilter
    Lo-cut/hi-cut filter that offers you ultra fat filtering effects. Throw in resonance, 6, 12 and 24 dB slopes for even more stunning sounds. Its inter-communication-bus facilitates controlling and tweaking multiple plug-ins and parameters from one plug-in, cross-fading between two plug-ins etc.

    Sturdy design
    Its road-ready casing is designed for the rigors of live performing and life on the road. It fits right under your laptop and its heavy rubber frame serves as a solid grip on tilted or slippery surfaces allowing this baby to take a serious amount of gravitational punishment before it gives in to the laws of physics.

    Versatility
    If you crave that old school touch, stay tuned: Konnekt Live comes with a turntable cable and an onboard RIAA plug-in. The selection of RIAA filters gives you studio quality vinyl ripping to mix in with your own music or mash-ups. Konnekt Live's MIDI I/O allows you to plug an external MIDI controller right into the loop without a USB MIDI interface. Assign the front panel light ring as a MIDI controller for tweaking optional parameters if you like to loop in a more tangible grip of things.

    Technical Specifications tcelectronic

    Notes for Konnekt Live

    *6) Konnekt Live only

    Minimum system requirements

    Mac OSX 10.4.9 or later 
    • PowerPC (1 GHz or faster) or Intel CPU
    • 512 MB RAM
    • FireWire (IEEE 1394) port*
    • OS X 10.4.9 or later

    Windows XP SP2 or Vista x32 
    • Pentium 4, 1.6 GHz or faster
    • 512 MB RAM
    • FireWire (IEEE 1394) port*
    • Windows XP

    * We recommend running konnekts on a dedicated FireWire bus.
    If your computer has one or more FireWire connections on the chassis they will typically run on the same FireWire bus. You may connect the konnekt to one of these. If you intend to run more FireWire devices simultaneously, such as e.g. an external hard drive, we recommend running this device on a separate bus.

    This would typically be on an installed FireWire PCI card. Note that such a FireWire PCI card typically has 3 ports but these also operate on a single bus.

    ** Please beware that not all functionality is available at quad speed sample rates (176.4 & 192 kHz)

    Jolana Strat


    Production of Jolana Strat started in 1988, 2 HB pickups, maple neck, relatively playable guitar. This is one of the last Jolana models, made during the late 80's when the company produced clones of famous Fender and Gibson models rather than original designs. 

    Fender officially introduced 2-HB stratocaster only by the end of 90's, so even here Jolana was ahead of the time - as usual. 

    The Strat sounds very thin and stingy - despite the humbuckers. Jolana bridge has some bug in the construction because it breaks strings constantly. During the mid- 90's my band was usually playing gigs with another band where the lead singer played Jolana Strat. I was playing bass and our guitar player used Gibson LP M3. Every singe gig we went through the same scenario: their singer was breaking a string on his Strat during the first (rarely second) song and then borrowing our Les Paul till the end of their set. I still don't know if he did that on purpose or not. http://cheesyguitars.com

    or full russian description http://sovietguitars.com

     

    Dynacord EQ 210, 2x10

    Equalizer (Dynacord Catalog 1985)


    ModelEQ210EQ270
    Input balanced/unbalanced+6 dBm (-10 dBm  +15 dBm)+6 dBm (-10 dBm  +15 dBm)
    Output balanced/unbalanced+6 dBm (max.  +20 dBm)+6 dBm (max.  +20 dBm)
    Frequency band2 x 10 channel27 channel
    Transmission range +-1dB20 Hz - 20 kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz
    Distortion (THD)<= 0.1%<= 0.1%
    S/N (A,RMS) at 6dBm100 dB (A)99 dB (A)
    Dimensions (W x H x D)483 x 100 x 300 mm/2 HE483 x 100 x 300 mm/2 HE
    Weight5 kg (11 lbs)5 kg (11 lbs)
    Max. Power consumption12 W7 W
    Safety classIIII
    AccessoriesFS222FS3

    Defil Jowita, June, 1986

    made in Polska Rzeczpospolita Ludowa,  June, 1986


    Defil Jowita electric guitar, made in Poland, mid - 80's. The model tag is not present (as with most of Defils), but if you open the back and retrieve the electonics (mounted on pcb board) you can find the Jowita's model name. The woods are triplex and body is flattop, the switch is an adapted sliding switch. http://cheesyguitars.com

     

    Eko Minstrel model: 2000 Portable Analog Organ/Synthesizer, February 1969, made in Italy


    "Aha, the Minstrel surfaces!  Thanks to Jacques Stompboxes for the pictures and descriptive info.

    Three whole octaves (WAAAAY, more than the puny 2-1/2 I'd previously been told it had)!  Four voices, "Bass Chorus", and Vibrato, plus the built-in amp./speaker that seems so common in organs of this caliber..  I suspect those "drawbars" are just on/off switches, just like on the Tigers." 



    Controls:
    • Knobs: On/Off/Command (Volume?), Tone,  BC/AC/RE (?)
    • "Drawbars": Mellow, Reed, Brass, Flute, Bass Chorus, Vibrato