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  1. I built another gar2520 opamp for my 3rd #500SeriesAPIClone . Prototype no. 1. The one that lives in my lab to test mics with. I don't know why I only ordered parts for 2 opamps the first time around, but I remedied that. I have a ton of opamps of other designs, so I had been using it with a spare, but now it's as it should be.

    I also changed out the inductors in the 2 FET847 boards to the smaller ones they didn't have in stock when I originally ordered the parts.

    #FET847MicBuild

  2. Got the dryer power cord all sorted, and now I have a fully functioning washer/dryer pair.

    This weekend I'll finish prototype #3 of the API preamp project, and if all goes well I'll finish up the KM84 based LDC mic.

    I also have been in contact with a friend on a preamp project from the Amek M2500 console. I've worked on a variety of Amek consoles over the years including the 9098i, Mozart, Angela, and Big, but don't have any Amek mic preamps in my locker.

    #500SeriesAPIClone
    #FET847MicBuild

  3. OK, I finished prototype number 2 of the 500 series API preamp. I'll post pics some other time. I'm taking my time this weekend, and I'm taking a lot of breaks and chatting with the band who is tracking their new album in our studio.

    I also got some parts needed to finish the FET847 mic which I'll hopefully be able to work on next weekend.

    #500SeriesAPIClone
    #FET847MicBuild

  4. Need to relocate some mounting holes on the PCBs since I'm still working with REV1 prototype boards, then solder the transformers. Shortly after that I should have 2 more working API prototypes for the 500 series.

    I'll work on that this weekend.

    Then if I get lucky, next weekend, I might be able to finish one of those FET847 mics, which is the Neumann KM84 amplifier circuit modded for large diaphragm capsules. They're kinda like inexpensive mini U87i's.

    #500SeriesAPIClone
    #FET847MicBuild

  5. Re-introduction:

    In terms of classic recording equipment clones that I've built, I have a bunch of SSL, API, and Neve mic preamps, and I'm developing my own API clone with a friend for the 500 Series. Here are some hashtags:

    #500SeriesAPIClone #500Series #ML12Build #Neve1073Build #MP573Build #SSL9kBuild #SSLBusComp