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Subject: Rane Modifications
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Date: 9 Nov 90 13:52:59 GMT
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The Rane equipment uses NE5532 op-amps, and can therefore be easily modified
with most of the tricks that Jung describes.  Using better-quality op-amps,
rebiasing the output stage, etc. will help.  I used to run a Rane crossover
that had been redone with MC34082 op-amps, and had the power supply rebuilt
(brought up to +/- 15VDC, larger transformer, major capacitance addition),
and the difference was astonishing.  Like most of the cheaper pro-audio
stuff, it's well built but has some serious corners cut in the audio
path.  And yes, even for PA work, small changes can make a big difference.
--scott
   (who is building a dolby surround system for use with 35mm film for 
    the William and Mary Film Society this weekend)