Topic: DIY VU meters for any source ...

[mmmatt]

svu-2 pics, in and out of my bag are posted here http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=20;action=display;threadid=17352;start=0#lastPost

Matt

[mmmatt]

KDTU went very well last night, the svu-2 worked wonderfully.  I feel my ballance and soundstage were better than I have ever done due to this unit.  I highly recomend it!

Matt

[kev B]

mmmmatt, thanks for all you research and tips. I think I am going to go the same route. I wish the SVU-1 didn't have that camera foot because I am not a headphone guy. Any rate, the SVU-2 is a more universal unit. To bad GuysGraphics won't put it on ebay for less than $100    +T for tips and new toys

[ChrisV]

Being the cheapskate I am I went ahead and just ordered 2 different VU Meter kits from Hobbytron.  Both of them are the 10 led ones.  They are the single column ones, not really worried with having both left and right levels...just want something to beat the single crappy light on the UA-5 ;p

Gonna see what I can put together and which of the 2 is better.

[fozzy]

mmmmatt, thanks for all you research and tips. I think I am going to go the same route. I wish the SVU-1 didn't have that camera foot because I am not a headphone guy. Any rate, the SVU-2 is a more universal unit. To bad GuysGraphics won't put it on ebay for less than $100    +T for tips and new toys

2 screws to get rid of the foot mount.  i took mine off before i even used it the first time.  I too am not a headphone person

[kgreener]

Any problems for y'all running the SVU-1 vertically vs. the SVU-2 horizontally?  (i.e. the LED's run either up/down or left-to-right, respectively)  I'm not a headphone guy either, but noticed the difference between the two and went horizontal as I felt it will fit better in my Rakgear on one of the shelves.

Placed an order with Guy Graphics yesterday...now that I'll have the headphone option I just might use it after all.  Thanks for the legwork Matt, I'd +T ya if I could!

peace,
Keith

[mirth]

Any problems for y'all running the SVU-1 vertically vs. the SVU-2 horizontally?  (i.e. the LED's run either up/down or left-to-right, respectively)  I'm not a headphone guy either, but noticed the difference between the two and went horizontal as I felt it will fit better in my Rakgear on one of the shelves.

Why not just run the SVU-1 on its side? Its what I plan on doing.

[kgreener]

Good point Mirth, but my plan was to use the existing mount on the SVU-2 to fasten it to the shelf in my Rakgear.  I was looking at it in terms of the mount that came with the unit, that's all.

peace

[Sterling]

Hey ChrisV, what ones did you get? Did you get tehm assembled or not? Got any pics? Thanks, I'm tinkng of going that route too, I like a challenge and I love lights  .
SS

[mmmatt]

To bad GuysGraphics won't put it on ebay for less than $100    

When I originally contacted guy graphics I told them that if this unit worked out well, he would be selling more, and he should give me a deal since I was the official guinee pig.  He said at $125 he was only making $10, so If I do see this on e-bay for $100... I'm gonna be bent!
     Glad to see my info helped!  As for the headphone thing, I mess with my mics during the opening band or house pa music to tweak the placement by ear.  I actually raise and lower my stand, turn left and right, and even sometimes even move my stand forward or back looking for that often elusive "sweet spot".  If you guys have another way to do that I would love to know.  I don't know that I would ever feel comfortable without using my ears.  +T's to all you guys as well!!!

Matt

[fozzy]

I run mine on it's side from a 2 foot rca.  Once i set my levels i zip up the bag and the svu-1 is the only thing outside of the bag

[mirth]

Hey Matt, since we live so close to each other would it be possible to borrow sometime so I can give it a test? I don't have anything coming that I know of in the near future, but of course thats subject to change....

LMK, I'm a kenoshan in exile.

[ChrisV]

Hey ChrisV, what ones did you get? Did you get tehm assembled or not? Got any pics? Thanks, I'm tinkng of going that route too, I like a challenge and I love lights  .
SS

Well one of them had the option for fully assembled for only 5 bucks more($20 compared to $15) so I grabbed that one.   The other one didn't have the option to buy fully assembled(I emailed them asking if at all possible I could get a fully assembled one but haven't heard back).   Hopefully they will sell me one but if not I get to take a crack at assembling the kit ;p

Just placed the order yesterday so I'll let you know when I receive 'em and try some things out.  My goal is to get them to run off of 9V batteries(rechargeables) and hopefully they'll have a low enough consumption in dot mode those will last long enough.

Here are the links to the 2 I ordered:
http://www.hobbytron.net/vk4304.html
http://www.hobbytron.net/CK134.html

[mmmatt]

Hey Matt, since we live so close to each other would it be possible to borrow sometime so I can give it a test? I don't have anything coming that I know of in the near future, but of course thats subject to change....

LMK, I'm a kenoshan in exile.

No question Mirth... just let me know when.

Matt

[Kindguy]

To bad GuysGraphics won't put it on ebay for less than $100    

When I originally contacted guy graphics I told them that if this unit worked out well, he would be selling more, and he should give me a deal since I was the official guinee pig.  He said at $125 he was only making $10, so If I do see this on e-bay for $100... I'm gonna be bent!

He has them on ebay buy it now 79 bucks. Starting bid 69