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Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
« on: April 13, 2005, 07:18:29 AM »
I scored a UA-5 off eBay for only $155 yesterday. I can do the digi-mod myself, but I had one question for the DIY guys out there: any preference/experience/recommendations about removing R8 instead of cutting the line? From what I've read, both are ok and get that part of the job done, but I haven't really seen anything about which method is preferred.
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Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2005, 07:31:06 AM »
well if you completely remove r8, it'll be a lot harder to reattach that, then to just solder the line back together if you ever want to revert it back to normal use.
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Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2005, 10:49:15 AM »
I just cut mine and didn't think that it was too difficult.  But I've heard of some people on here having problems with it.  Use a really sharp exacto knife. 
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Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2005, 12:04:24 PM »
i cut mine w/ an exacto w/ a brand new blade. 
Used a piece of wire from some CAT5 preshaped like a Z
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Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2005, 05:32:05 PM »
Thanks for the info. +T to the thread. I'll let you guys know if I have any problems, though it looks like a simple mod.

Got the WalMart special battery and Radio Shack cable today too. Will be a nice addition. Can't wait until I have the dough for some mics and do matrix recordings!
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Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2005, 10:16:12 PM »
The circuit board was a little too small for my tastes, so I took it in to an electronics shop to have it professionally done. Didn't take much time, or cost much, and it works great! I ended up having him cut the line just like the instructions say.
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Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2005, 02:25:42 PM »
Quote from: bgalizio on April 13, 2005, 07:18:29 AM
I scored a UA-5 off eBay for only $155 yesterday. I can do the digi-mod myself, but I had one question for the DIY guys out there: any preference/experience/recommendations about removing R8 instead of cutting the line? From what I've read, both are ok and get that part of the job done, but I haven't really seen anything about which method is preferred.

Sorry for the total newbie question, but what's this mod for?

If I buy a stock UA-5, is there a reason it can't be used as is with a JB3?
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Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2005, 02:37:19 PM »
Quote from: tms on April 18, 2005, 02:25:42 PM
Sorry for the total newbie question, but what's this mod for?

If I buy a stock UA-5, is there a reason it can't be used as is with a JB3?

Check out the UA5 FAQ in Archive | Pres, ADCs, & Processors.
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