The Ameks from that era had some snags for sure. But they can be transformed into a fantastic workhorse. Getting the VCA's / computer bypassed once and for all is a big one. Upgrading the mic and line amps can be done for relatively cheap. I find the EQ's as is to be pretty solid. I've read some threads about going with a beefier, more efficient power supply to bring the noise floor down as well - but it's been a long time since I was working at a studio where we had one of these in our B room.
Nice 😮 I love to see this board getting fixed, I don’t have the Amek Big money but maybe one day I’ll endup upgrading my console with something like that lol… subbed to follow your endeavors 😊
Better tell the “vintage” computer fanatics. I understand your point, though. I used the term loosely to point out an old thing. Thank you for watching.
@@LightningBoyAudioIt's just that I get to feeling old. It's different with computers they didn't really hit their stride till the nineties. I really wish I'd held on to the various Apple II Plus computers we had kicking around when I was a kid.
There are 3 ways. I think I’ll do a video on that in the future. The simplest way is not the best way, but you can enable a new track to record and route the SMPTE out from the console to that track. Press record and within Super True you’ll need to generate timecode, which can be found under “System, then Timecode settings.” Once you have several minutes of timecode recorded onto an audio track in PT, you align it to the start of your song, then output it to the SMPTE input on the console.
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a very underrated board.
The Ameks from that era had some snags for sure. But they can be transformed into a fantastic workhorse. Getting the VCA's / computer bypassed once and for all is a big one. Upgrading the mic and line amps can be done for relatively cheap. I find the EQ's as is to be pretty solid. I've read some threads about going with a beefier, more efficient power supply to bring the noise floor down as well - but it's been a long time since I was working at a studio where we had one of these in our B room.
Great channel 👌 thanks for sharing your knowledge
All them witches are great! This is such a cool video!
Dope Mike!
Nice 😮 I love to see this board getting fixed, I don’t have the Amek Big money but maybe one day I’ll endup upgrading my console with something like that lol… subbed to follow your endeavors 😊
I'm guessin' when you smashed your fingers moving the board inside the resale price just jumped significantly. Good luck with your sale.
Have an Amex Recall loaded with 56 Rupert Neve modules that can use a bit of love… I have subscribed
Still shorts my brain out every time I hear someone say "Vintage from the 1990's". "Vintage" means "made in 1976 or earlier." GOT IT?
Better tell the “vintage” computer fanatics. I understand your point, though. I used the term loosely to point out an old thing. Thank you for watching.
@@LightningBoyAudioIt's just that I get to feeling old. It's different with computers they didn't really hit their stride till the nineties. I really wish I'd held on to the various Apple II Plus computers we had kicking around when I was a kid.
How do I get an Amek mix board to sync with newest Protools for automation etc
There are 3 ways. I think I’ll do a video on that in the future. The simplest way is not the best way, but you can enable a new track to record and route the SMPTE out from the console to that track. Press record and within Super True you’ll need to generate timecode, which can be found under “System, then Timecode settings.” Once you have several minutes of timecode recorded onto an audio track in PT, you align it to the start of your song, then output it to the SMPTE input on the console.
Hey Mike, can I ask you a question about the BIG?
Sure, but email is probably best if it’s a “big” question.