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Michael Koster's workshop system - test bench System | |
IP Address: 166.250.36.161 | Last Update: July 28, 2012 at 12:41:08 |
Amplifier: | Various experimental tube/solid state hybrid amplifiers using local feedback techniques. |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Mackie 1202VLZ mixer... mucho headroom with up to +28dbu out, very clean and quiet, lots of control over sources. |
Speakers: | - JBL 4312, approx. 91db/watt (room) - Blue Sky 12" powered sub - fixed 80 Hz (don't use much) |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | - Alesis Masterlink 24/96 - DAW with RME 24/96 8 channel AD/DA - Studer A-80 1/2", 2 track, 30 IPS tape machine |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Not yet but soon... |
Other Source(s): | - ART DIO - M-audio DUO 24/96 - Boonton 1130 - HP 339A |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Radio Shack 16 Ga OFC fine strand zip cables, 25 ft. length. Radio Shack gold plated spades soldered on ends. Line interconnects - balanced XLR - Belden 1800F, 10 foot length with Neutrik NC3 gold pins. |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Sola CVT to filter switching harmonics from inverters |
Tweaks: | No thanks |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 19 x 24 x 13 |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | World, Celtic, Classic rock, pop, jazz vocals, eclectic... |
System Goals/Comments: | Monitoring system for recording studio, mixing and mastering |
System Strengths: | Great background and imaging, good resolution, great handling of dynamics |
System Weaknesses: | Room treatment |
Video/HT System: None | |
URL Link: http://redwoodcoastmusic.com | |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | computer architect, hardware designer, musician, recording engineer |