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Title: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
Post by: Ed. 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.
Title: Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
Post by: SuperDave 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.
Title: Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
Post by: fozzy 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
Title: Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
Post by: bgalizio 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!
Title: Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
Post by: bgalizio 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.
Title: Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
Post by: tms 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?
Title: Re: Question for the DIY Digi-Mod UA-5 People
Post by: Brian Skalinder 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.