If you're driving around and see a billboard for Cardinal Glennon with a little boy in a car, that's Andy! In particular I-44WB at Kingshighway, left side of the highway, I-55SB at Gasconade, left side of the highway, or somewhere on I-64 in IL coming into St. Louis.
Jeez, he's a brat!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
WWII Vets
Of the 16 million WWII vets, only 2 million remain today. About 1200 die every day.
They didn't just save this country they saved the world.
Thank them before it's too late. Remember when we were kids and the WWI vets were dying out? It's happening again with WWII.
They didn't just save this country they saved the world.
Thank them before it's too late. Remember when we were kids and the WWI vets were dying out? It's happening again with WWII.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Mic Preamp Specs
I think there's an audiophile or 2 listening. So now its time to brag.
I've finished designing my mic preamp on paper. Gonna order some parts and build a prototype.
So basically here's all of the specs on it:
Power Supply: 15VAC, low ripple, low noise. It will feed 48 for phantom power as well as, obviously, powering the preamp circuits. It will have a seperate auxiliary power for "noisy" things like LEDs and such.
Backplane: I'm making a modular preamp. Essentially the chassis will consist of the power supply and that's about it. Each module will plug into the backplane with a 15-pin connector.
Back panel: Each module will have an XLR in and 1/4" phone out. The in is "mic level" (see below) and the out is line-level.
Front panel: Each module will have:
- Level: The final level out
- Gain: The mic gain. The sound will be a function of gain and level of course.
- Input Impedence: 500-ohm or 2K-ohm.
- +48V Phantom Power
- High pass (select to cut at 160Hz or 1KHz)
- Low pass (select to cut at 160Hz or 1KHz)
- LED VU bar
- Clip LED
I'm going to put it all in a 2U rackmount enclosure with enough spots for up to 16 mics. I expect each module to cost me about $10 - $20 in parts, so no need to go straight to the 16.
I'm really excited to put the thing together. I look forward to doing the build. I'm coming in with a 15VAC AC/AC adapter because, well frankly I'm not comfortable doing the transformer / mains thing. Scares the hell outta me to be honest.
When all is said and done, I'll have a studio-quality preamp that would probably cost a good $10,000 if I were to buy retail. No exaggeration.
Next will be my mixer. I'm looking forward to that too. :)
I've finished designing my mic preamp on paper. Gonna order some parts and build a prototype.
So basically here's all of the specs on it:
Power Supply: 15VAC, low ripple, low noise. It will feed 48 for phantom power as well as, obviously, powering the preamp circuits. It will have a seperate auxiliary power for "noisy" things like LEDs and such.
Backplane: I'm making a modular preamp. Essentially the chassis will consist of the power supply and that's about it. Each module will plug into the backplane with a 15-pin connector.
Back panel: Each module will have an XLR in and 1/4" phone out. The in is "mic level" (see below) and the out is line-level.
Front panel: Each module will have:
- Level: The final level out
- Gain: The mic gain. The sound will be a function of gain and level of course.
- Input Impedence: 500-ohm or 2K-ohm.
- +48V Phantom Power
- High pass (select to cut at 160Hz or 1KHz)
- Low pass (select to cut at 160Hz or 1KHz)
- LED VU bar
- Clip LED
I'm going to put it all in a 2U rackmount enclosure with enough spots for up to 16 mics. I expect each module to cost me about $10 - $20 in parts, so no need to go straight to the 16.
I'm really excited to put the thing together. I look forward to doing the build. I'm coming in with a 15VAC AC/AC adapter because, well frankly I'm not comfortable doing the transformer / mains thing. Scares the hell outta me to be honest.
When all is said and done, I'll have a studio-quality preamp that would probably cost a good $10,000 if I were to buy retail. No exaggeration.
Next will be my mixer. I'm looking forward to that too. :)
Loogie
It's been quite a while since I've posted an update in regards to Loogie, the dog with intestines of steel. Really he's been kinda quiet lately. He finally polished off the slat of fence. He's eaten a couple pairs of jeans. Maybe at his old age pica just isn't as fun anymore.
But for whatever reason his tradition is alive and well. From out of nowhere, Joey, Emma, or I will say, "If Louie were here, do you think he'd eat _____?" Then someone else will jump in, "Oh yeah! Hey, if Louie were here, do you think he'd eat the TV?" "Yeah. If Louie were here, you think he'd eat the ceiling fan?" Etc etc.
It drives Julie nuts. Which, of course, is why we do it. :)
In other news, Joey told me last night that I look like Peter Griffin. Not sure how to take that.
If Louie were here, you think he'd eat Greg's manpurse?
But for whatever reason his tradition is alive and well. From out of nowhere, Joey, Emma, or I will say, "If Louie were here, do you think he'd eat _____?" Then someone else will jump in, "Oh yeah! Hey, if Louie were here, do you think he'd eat the TV?" "Yeah. If Louie were here, you think he'd eat the ceiling fan?" Etc etc.
It drives Julie nuts. Which, of course, is why we do it. :)
In other news, Joey told me last night that I look like Peter Griffin. Not sure how to take that.
If Louie were here, you think he'd eat Greg's manpurse?
Monday, May 5, 2008
Another Good Birthday
Busy birthday season for the Kelleys!
Julie's birthday went well. She hung out with some of her friends Friday evening. We went out for an awesome dinner then to a local neighborhood bar on Saturday. We were joined by good friends. Sunday was her actual birthday and it was at her mom's. Julie is an awesome cook and it's because she learned from her mother. Her sister made a really good sugar-free cake out of Diet Pepsi! I tell ya what, when a Gambill girl makes food, it's awesome!
The kids had a great time too. Joey continues to amaze me with his batting. I was throwing some "fastballs" past him. Not reall fast but faster than he should be able to handle. He turned on a couple and killed them.
While this was going on I managed to get the front porch steps / stringers replaced. This is a good thing.
So now it's Monday. Back to work.
Have a great week everyone! (except Greg)
Julie's birthday went well. She hung out with some of her friends Friday evening. We went out for an awesome dinner then to a local neighborhood bar on Saturday. We were joined by good friends. Sunday was her actual birthday and it was at her mom's. Julie is an awesome cook and it's because she learned from her mother. Her sister made a really good sugar-free cake out of Diet Pepsi! I tell ya what, when a Gambill girl makes food, it's awesome!
The kids had a great time too. Joey continues to amaze me with his batting. I was throwing some "fastballs" past him. Not reall fast but faster than he should be able to handle. He turned on a couple and killed them.
While this was going on I managed to get the front porch steps / stringers replaced. This is a good thing.
So now it's Monday. Back to work.
Have a great week everyone! (except Greg)
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
Third
The new Portishead CD came out Tuesday. It's weird even for Portishead.
Not really so much downtempo like their old stuff. And they didn't do too much with vinyl this time.
Once you've listened to it a couple of times it grows on you. But you can tell the smoking is starting to take its toll on Beth's voice.
Chill out. Pretend you're back in college again. Smoke / drop / eat whatever psychedelic pleases you. Grab a good import beer. Listen to Third.
Not really so much downtempo like their old stuff. And they didn't do too much with vinyl this time.
Once you've listened to it a couple of times it grows on you. But you can tell the smoking is starting to take its toll on Beth's voice.
Chill out. Pretend you're back in college again. Smoke / drop / eat whatever psychedelic pleases you. Grab a good import beer. Listen to Third.
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