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How do I run my ua5 with my Jb3??
« on: November 26, 2006, 06:55:10 PM »
Im all new to the digiatal world,versus the analog world of 20 years.

I picked up a jb3,hosa odl-276(from twatts) and just won a NEW UA5 on ebay for 177.50

wooooohooooo.

Ive got a set of sennheiser md421's(for now)

I need to figure out what cables I need and how to operate the 2 together.Im going to eventually upgrade the jb3 so I can use my 24/96 capibilitys once I find MY MG210's(what I want to run)

my sennheisers female in at the mic ending so I need male to> ???

what kind of mic cables will I need,and I could use some advise on the ua5. levels with the jb3 ect.

ALL*** HELP ASPPRECIATED!!!
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I won a UA5 on ebay **NEW for 177.50
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2006, 07:00:00 PM »
I sure did and cant friggin believe it,in the box unopened!!!

guess i did ok huh?

and I was going to buy a sbm1 for 300 bucks....

damn ive had a good day!!!

thanks to TS for the link on ebay...

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Re: I won a UA5 on ebay **NEW for 177.50
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2006, 07:03:48 PM »
that seems like a pretty standard price for an unmodded one  these days.  i think i sold one last winter for about that same price.

but, +t for new toys regardless.
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Re: I won a UA5 on ebay **NEW for 177.50
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2006, 07:11:25 PM »
I figure with the mod,Ill still do as good as a used one regardless.

I will warm mod it.  I think...
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Re: How do I run my ua5 with my Jb3??
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2006, 07:30:09 PM »
You'll just need standard female>male XLR mic cables.

Unfortunately, you won't need the Hosa box now, as the UA5 has an optical output - so a simple toslink>mini jack optical cable will be all you need to run UA5>JB3.
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Re: How do I run my ua5 with my Jb3??
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2006, 07:36:04 PM »
In order to run a digital signal from your UA5 to JB3, you need to modify your UA5 - the so-called "digi-mod".  Check the UA5 FAQ for more info.
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Re: I won a UA5 on ebay **NEW for 177.50
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2006, 07:50:34 PM »
Quote from: MULETAPER on November 26, 2006, 07:11:25 PMI will warm mod it.  I think...

FWIW, the only warm mod for the UA5s was offered by the Oade Bros.  They will only mod units purchased directly from them.  So your only chance for a warm mod on your eBay-bought UA5 is DIY.  Have fun!  :)
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Re: I won a UA5 on ebay **NEW for 177.50
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2006, 08:15:20 PM »
the busman2 mod is pretty nice sounding if you can get him to mod it for you... it is a great substitute for the T-mod or P-mod, though it does sound very different than the W-mod.
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Re: How do I run my ua5 with my Jb3??
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2006, 08:25:29 PM »
then who will mod it??

doug used to do all my work,he wont mos something that didnt come from him.someone else I know had a sbm1 done that they didnt buy from him???


any help appreciated,expecially if I cant use it with my JB3,damn and I thought I did good...
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Re: How do I run my ua5 with my Jb3??
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2006, 08:58:43 PM »
Quote from: MULETAPER on November 26, 2006, 08:25:29 PM
then who will mod it??

doug used to do all my work,he wont mos something that didnt come from him.someone else I know had a sbm1 done that they didnt buy from him???


any help appreciated,expecially if I cant use it with my JB3,damn and I thought I did good...

Nah man, you did good. Getting it modded isn't a problem really. Talk to busman2 about his mods. They're not very expensive and really open the box up. Alternatively, lots of folks are able to do the digi-mod, many will do it free I think. Post an ISO in the yard sale for some soldering help.
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Re: I won a UA5 on ebay **NEW for 177.50
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2006, 08:59:25 PM »
Just my $0.02's worth:
Yank the resistor with a warm 15 watt-wire-tipped soldering iron, forceps, and a magnifying glass, call it done.
I wouldn't attempt those tiny omps without experience...

If you have experience, holler out!   ;D
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Re: I won a UA5 on ebay **NEW for 177.50
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2006, 09:02:26 PM »
its that easy? it it the entire mod.

I can do that kind of stuff.I tinker with fixing electronics,If someone can give me the precise mod ill do it...
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Re: I won a UA5 on ebay **NEW for 177.50
« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2006, 09:04:24 PM »
ive got a butane iron,solder sucker and forceps... :o :o :o

do tell 8)

what kind of a mod will it give me,just a digi mod?
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Re: How do I run my ua5 with my Jb3??
« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2006, 09:14:22 PM »
I love this place!!!

someone did tell me in my other thred that I could mod it myself,Im electroncs repair savy.
solder sucker,iron and forceps ready... ;D

who can help me with my mic cable question? what plugs in the back if the ua5( my mic is 3pin female in> and I want to connect to the ua5. what cable will I need? or where can I order one at a reliable price.

I customed my last set.but rather buy new ones that are meant for what im using.

I need a 3pin male>???
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Re: I won a UA5 on ebay **NEW for 177.50
« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2006, 09:14:41 PM »
Quote from: MULETAPER on November 26, 2006, 09:04:24 PM
ive got a butane iron,solder sucker and forceps... :o :o :o

do tell 8)

what kind of a mod will it give me,just a digi mod?

Yes, that's just the digimod.
Be sure to ground the soldering iron tip to the frame of the UA-5, the solder sucka and forceps are OK, the butane iron must be turned-down-low, to just warm enough to melt the solder, but not the traces on the board(very small and light)
It is also very small work, the resistor is about the size of a grain of rice and is surface mounted (SMT).
I prefer a tiny tipped variable temperature solder station.

If you have any scrap SMT boards to practice on, I highly recommend it.
The actual resistor to remove is described in a document online, and I think a digimod sounds pretty dang good on its own, with the right mics.
Search "UA-5 modification" or visit Nick's site  http://www.nickspicks.com/
[EDIT] Nick took it down, you may want to ask him why, he may have found something out about it.
Also, you may want to search TS.com for all of the UA-5 information here.

Don't forget that this modification voids your warantee, if any.
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