I have an older VMP-4000e with the -30db pad switch. I notice the newer ones have a -25db value on the pad switch. What do I need to do (component swap) to change my pad value to the newer -25db spec. I have major soldering skills.

DAvid Blackmon

I came across the Black Lion Audio website. They make modifications to gear to improve it. I don't necessarily think there is a big problem with the gear I have, but their offerings have peaked my interest and have got me wondering how much of an improvement these mods would make.

Just snagged a pair of them. Does anyone know what the REAL mods are used to get these to sound better? I've already ripped off the basket-grille and reduced the mesh to single-ply... Does anyone have that magazine issue laying around or anything? I went to Oktavamod.com but the owner wisely doesn't share his component-level secrets with the world.

Hey all!
I know that the 107 does not fall into the "pro gear" category in many ways, but I have an old one that I was about to sell (cuz I never use it) and I heard that there are some good mods you can do to it.

I've been looking into one of these kits...
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The shell sizes are just what I'm looking for, and the price is right. Mainly, this kit would be for club gigs and occasional recording. Anyone have a story to tell about these drums? ANDY

Ill gladly send em out for the cost of shipping only..

what this conversion kit does is provide enough vertical clearance with the Shure a27m to allow any two microphones(LDC or otherwise) to be run head to head for Blumlein, mid-side, XY, etc.. as it stands there isn't a commercial product availabile that allows such clearance.

I had the hardest time finding a vert bar to suit my needs with my LDCs, having enough clearance between the two mounting posts to run them head to head. .Below is a modification to the Shure a27m vert bar that will allow plenty of clearance.

I went to Recording Mag site and they are sold out of the issue with the Scott Dorsey Oktava MK219, MK319 mods. Does anybody have this issue or a .doc, .pdf file they could send me. (any format for that matter !)
TIA
DAvid Blackmon

P.S. The issue is June 2005

Anybody know spec of the old Tube that fit K2 for Fat sound ? Please recommend
Thanks

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