Category Archives: Building

Building something yourself can be gratifying as well as beneficial.

The Rescue of the VB28FM

Posted on 4 December 2017 by Frederick R. Vobbe

Growing up with depression era parents and grandparents I learned a good lesson.  Don’t be quick to discard something which might have value.  Something broken can be fixed, and with some sweat-equity you can realize something expensive for very little … Continue reading →

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Tape Machine R. C. – Part 1

Posted on 2 February 2014 by Frederick R. Vobbe

This project came about when I tried to find a remote control panel for a Panasonic video tape recorder at work. I soon realized that other machines, even my own Otari MX5050B-II didn’t have a way to be operated from … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten “H” Pad

Posted on 20 September 2013 by Frederick R. Vobbe

As I work on my home studio I’ve run into level problems in the rack. My rack is not crooked, but my levels are! Anyone who has shot excessive level into an electronic device knows that bad things happen. Most … Continue reading →

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