What Are Audio Transformers? Why Do They Sound So Good? DIY Recording Equipment 2026-09-19 | What Are Audio Transformers? Why Do They Sound So Good?
DIYRE G Bus Sound Sample - Mix Bus DIY Recording Equipment 2023-01-13 | Audio samples of the G Bus Stereo VCA Compressor on mix bus. Learn more and get your own at http://diy.re/products/gbus
DIYRE G Bus Sound Sample - Drum Bus DIY Recording Equipment 2023-01-13 | Audio samples of the G Bus Stereo VCA Compressor on drum bus. Learn more and get your own at http://diy.re/products/gbus
Step 13.3: Calibrate Meter DIY Recording Equipment 2022-11-07 | Calibrating the gain reduction meter for the G Bus VCA Compressor.Step 13.3 in the G Bus Assembly Guide: https://manuals.diy.re/gbus#mcb_toc_head59
Step 13.2: Calibrate Ratio DIY Recording Equipment 2022-11-07 | Calibrating the ratio for the G Bus VCA Compressor.Step 13.2 in the G Bus Assembly Guide: https://manuals.diy.re/gbus#mcb_toc_head58
Step 13.1: Calibrate VCA Distortion DIY Recording Equipment 2022-11-07 | Calibrating the VCA distortion for the G Bus VCA Compressor.Step 13.1 in the G Bus Assembly Guide: https://manuals.diy.re/gbus#mcb_toc_head57
Step 8.2: Filters DIY Recording Equipment 2022-11-04 | Testing the filters for the G Bus VCA Compressor.Step 8.2 in the G Bus Assembly Guide: https://manuals.diy.re/gbus#mcb_toc_head38
Step 7.3: Main Outputs and Unity Gain DIY Recording Equipment 2022-11-04 | Testing the main outputs and setting unity gain for the G Bus VCA Compressor.Step 7.3 in the G Bus Assembly Guide: https://manuals.diy.re/gbus#mcb_toc_head35
Step 6.2: Balanced Input DIY Recording Equipment 2022-11-04 | Testing the balanced input for the G Bus VCA Compressor.Step 6.2 in the G Bus Assembly Guide: https://manuals.diy.re/gbus#mcb_toc_head31
Step 4.4: Relays DIY Recording Equipment 2022-11-04 | Testing the relays for the G Bus VCA Compressor.Step 4.4 in the G Bus Assembly Guide: https://manuals.diy.re/gbus#mcb_toc_head25
Step 10.3: Test the SC VCA DIY Recording Equipment 2022-11-04 | Testing the SC VCA for the G Bus VCA Compressor.Step 9.2 in the G Bus Assembly Guide: https://manuals.diy.re/gbus#mcb_toc_head41
How to Check Power with a Multi-Meter | Troubleshooting Tips #6 DIY Recording Equipment 2021-10-29 | The sixth and final part in our video series about troubleshooting DIYRE kits. In this video we show you how to check the power rails on any kit with a multi-meter.Visit our support center at https://support.diy.re/ for more tips.
Double Check Components | Troubleshooting Tips #3 DIY Recording Equipment 2021-10-29 | Part three in our video series about troubleshooting DIYRE kits. In this video we go over the six types of components people are most likely to mess up:1. ICs2. Resistors3. Non-polarized capacitors4. Electrolytic Capacitors5. Diodes6. Transistors
How to Clean the PCB | Troubleshooting Tips #5 DIY Recording Equipment 2021-10-29 | Part five in our video series about troubleshooting DIYRE kits. In this video we go over how to clean the PCB of any extra solder and flux.Visit our support center at https://support.diy.re/ for more tips.
Check Your Audio Setup | Troubleshooting Tips #2 DIY Recording Equipment 2021-10-29 | Part two in our video series about troubleshooting DIYRE kits. In this video we'll check your audio setup before checking the kit itself.
Cleaning Up Your Soldering | Troubleshooting Tips #4 DIY Recording Equipment 2021-10-29 | A very common problem we see is that one or more solder joints is cold, blobby, or incomplete. In this video, we teach you how to identify and correct each of those errors.
Intro to Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting Tips #1 DIY Recording Equipment 2021-10-29 | Part one in our video series about troubleshooting DIYRE kits. Visit our support center at https://support.diy.re/ for more tips.
DIYRE Colour Duo Overview DIY Recording Equipment 2021-04-26 | Get yours at diy.re/products/colour-duo
Colour Duo Audio Test Process DIY Recording Equipment 2021-04-14 | How to use Room Eq Wizard (free software) to test your Colour Duo after assembly.If you aren't clear on how to set up REW, check out this series of videos: youtube.com/watch?v=OwwKV4QTfwU&list=PLLjcaIlBVjDO5CgfHU5WSBKv7Aj13RG2K
Colour Duo Teardown DIY Recording Equipment 2020-11-20 | Yes I'm tearing down my own gear this time! Check out what's inside our new Colour Duo kit.http://diy.re/colour-duo
Colour Duo Design Nov 2020 Final Update! DIY Recording Equipment 2020-11-09 | What a journey it's been. The Colour Duo is finally done after years of development. Thanks for following along and providing your feedback and encouragement. http://diy.re/colour-duo
Colour Duo Now Available for Preorder DIY Recording Equipment 2020-11-01 | http://www.diy.re/colour-duo
The LA-2As Underrated Little Sibling? Urei LA-4 Opto Compressor teardown DIY Recording Equipment 2020-10-22 | The LA-4 gets constantly outshone by it's older siblings, the LA-2A and LA-3A. But today it gets to step into the stoplight with a DIYRE teardown. Check out why I think the LA-4 is an underrated gem that deserves more attention.
Neve 33609 Diode Compressor Teardown DIY Recording Equipment 2020-10-08 | A look inside one of Rupert Neve's greatest inventions, the diode compressor. The 33609 is the same 2254 compressor from Neve's 80-series consoles, but with a class AB signal path and in rack mount format.
Whats in an API preamp? Vintage API 515 and 512c teardown DIY Recording Equipment 2020-09-24 | What gives API preamps their signature sound? I take the lid off some racked up 515 modules from an old console, and a more modern 512c to find out.
Is the Alesis 3630 compressor really that bad? Teardown of the worst compressor ever made DIY Recording Equipment 2020-09-10 | The Alesis 3630 may be "the most popular dynamics processor ever made" (according to Alesis), but it's also been called the worst compressor ever made. Is it really that bad? In this teardown I take one apart to look at the circuitry and parts to find out.
1176 Teardown pt 2: Tone, color, and distortion DIY Recording Equipment 2020-08-13 | There's a lot more to the sound of the 1176 than just compression. In part 2 of the teardown we look at where the compressor's tone comes from.
1176 FET Compressor Teardown pt 1: Circuit and Compression Secrets DIY Recording Equipment 2020-07-30 | What gives the 1176 compressor design it's incredible staying power? I take apart a Hairball Audio 1176 Rev D to show what's under the hood. There are some surprising discoveries along the way, such as:- a single $0.50 FET is responsible for most of the sound- there *is* a threshold control (if you know where to look)- the ratio control is a lie?!
What makes Neve preamps so great? Neve clone teardown DIY Recording Equipment 2020-07-16 | Neve's vintage mic preamp design is the most celebrated and imitated of all time. But what's inside and that makes it so damn special? In this video I tear down a GAP Pre-73 Neve preamp clone and walk through the parts and the circuit.
$50 vs $500 Preamp: Whats inside? DIY Recording Equipment 2020-07-02 | I tear down a $50 Behringer and a $500 (per channel) Hamptone preamp to see what the real differences are between cheap and boutique mic preamps.
HITMAKER 4000 80s E-Series Console Colour Samples DIY Recording Equipment 2020-06-18 | Audio samples of the HITMAKER 4000 80's E-Series Console Colour module for the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/products/hitmaker-4000-80s-e-series-console-colourLearn more about the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/collections/colour
Rack Mount Colour Duo Design Update June 2020 DIY Recording Equipment 2020-06-18 | What does it mean to put the "finishing touches" on a piece of gear? The Colour Duo will be launching soon via a limited preorder, get on the list to hear about the preorder first here: diyrecordingequipment.com/pages/colour-duo-preorder
FF1 Fuzz Pedal Colour Samples DIY Recording Equipment 2020-05-22 | Audio samples of the FF1 Fuzz Pedal module for the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/products/ff1-fuzz-pedal-colourLearn more about the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/collections/colour
FF1 Fuzz Pedal Colour Circuit Walkthrough DIY Recording Equipment 2020-05-22 | Go through the FF1: Fuzz Pedal Colour circuit, step by step, in this virtual From The Bench.diyrecordingequipment.com/products/ff1-fuzz-colour
Simple Quarantine Soldering Setup DIY Recording Equipment 2020-05-07 | For specific tool recommendations check out our "$50 Quick and Dirty Soldering Setup" here: diyrecordingequipment.com/blogs/news/54222724-the-50-quick-dirty-soldering-setup
What is Ground in Audio? DIY Recording Equipment 2020-04-23 | Ground is one of those basic concepts that a lot of people find difficult to understand. In this short video I take a shot at making the basics clear to anyone who knows a bit about audio.
How to Measure Distortion with Room Eq Wizard DIY Recording Equipment 2020-04-09 | How to use REW to accurately measure the distortion of analog audio gear.
Measure Your Audio Gear with REW: Pt. 3 Calibrating Levels DIY Recording Equipment 2020-03-26 | How to calibrate REW to true +4dBu for accurate distortion measurements.Note: for cheaper multi-meters, it's better to use 60Hz for the test tone instead of 1kHz as shown in the video.
An Evening of PCB Routing with Chris DIY Recording Equipment 2020-03-20 | Maybe we at DIYRE have taken this whole Do-It-Yourself thing too far. Chris is feeling a little lonely and would love to do some PCB routing with you! Drop on by and say hello. Tonight we will be working on our new rack-mount product!
Measure Your Audio Gear with REW: Pt. 2 Frequency Response DIY Recording Equipment 2020-03-13 | How to measure the frequency response of analog audio gear with the free program Room Eq Wizard.
Measure Your Audio Gear with REW: Pt. 1 Setup DIY Recording Equipment 2020-03-12 | You can make really precise audio measurements of your analog gear with the free software, Room Eq Wizard. This tutorial shows you how to get set up with REW and your audio interface.You can make really precise audio measurements of your analog gear with the free software, Room Eq Wizard. This tutorial shows you how to get set up with REW and your audio interface. Download REW here, I recommend choosing the most recent beta: roomeqwizard.com
3 Quick Tips for Better Soldering DIY Recording Equipment 2020-02-20 | In the course of answering support emails, we see the good, the bad, and the ugly. These three rules are the ones I tell beginner DIYers over and over again: 1. Clean the tip more than you think you need to 2. Heat the pad longer before adding solder 3. Use less solder Keep these in mind your soldering will improve by leaps and bounds.
The Top 5 Best Looking Pieces of Outboard Gear DIY Recording Equipment 2020-02-06 | My top 5 favorite-looking pieces of outboard gear in no particular order (except for #1).PS. I'm very, very sorry about the position of the lav mic in this video.
EQP5 500-Series Passive Equalizer Overview DIY Recording Equipment 2020-01-29 | diyrecordingequipment.com/products/eqp5-passive-eq-kit
OLA5 500-Series Optical Compressor Overview DIY Recording Equipment 2020-01-28 | A quick rundown of our OLA5 Optical Compressor.diyrecordingequipment.com/products/ola5-opto-compressor-kit
Rack Mount Colour Design Update Jan 2020 DIY Recording Equipment 2020-01-22 | We're getting close to finishing the Colour Duo, our rack mount Colour processor! In this update we reveal the final features, front panel, and a killer new feature.
Mojo Maestro Passive Clipping Colour Samples DIY Recording Equipment 2020-01-13 | Audio samples of the Mojo Maestro Passive Clipping module for the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/products/mojo-maestro-passive-clipping-colourLearn more about the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/collections/colour
Royal Blue British Channel Colour Samples DIY Recording Equipment 2020-01-13 | Audio samples of the Royal Blue British Channel module for the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/products/royal-blue-british-console-colourLearn more about the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/collections/colour
CTX Cinemag Transformer Colour mkII Samples DIY Recording Equipment 2019-12-31 | Audio samples of the CTX module for the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/products/ctx-cinemag-transformer-colour-mkiiLearn more about the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/collections/colour
JFT Class-A Transistor Colour mkII Samples DIY Recording Equipment 2019-12-31 | Audio samples of the JFT Class-A Transistor Colour mkII module for the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/products/jft-class-a-transistor-colour-mkiiLearn more about the Colour format: diyrecordingequipment.com/collections/colour
