Author Archives: Frederick R. Vobbe

About Frederick R. Vobbe

In my nearly 50+ year career I have worked at recording studios, radio, and television stations. I restore old tape recordings of radio jingles, airchecks, and broadcast production music from tape and records. I also design electronic circuits and home-brewing equipment such as audio processors, tube compressors, switcher & control systems, audio distribution amplifiers, and audio mixers. Licensed engineer, amateur radio, and GMRS.

Dolby B and Rack Mounts

Posted on 19 November 2020 by Frederick R. Vobbe

Introduction I received my first tape recorder in the summer of 1964. It was an RCA 7″ reel, half track mono, which ran at 17/8, 3-3/4, and 7-1/2 IPS. I recorded radio station broadcasts, and copy borrowed 45s to record … Continue reading →

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The Immediacy of Apps & Irrelevance of Thought

Posted on 5 January 2020 by Frederick R. Vobbe

Years ago I was at a friend’s home, when the phone rang. He was in the middle of something, and after the third ring I asked if he was going to get it. “I decide when I’ll talk on the … Continue reading →

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Review: Volt/Amp Meter

Posted on 16 March 2019 by Frederick R. Vobbe

I was cruising a web site and found this little meter for the amazing price of only $4.20.  Such a deal, I thought.  But was it?  Maybe, depending on your application. The meter reads 0-99 volts DC, and 0-10 amps … Continue reading →

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