| Author | Message | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1842 Registered: 5-2006 |
I found this thread: http://alembic.com/club/messages/402/2872.html So I was wondering if the Activator circuit could take the full output of a DS-5? (22/24 Volt iirc?) | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 2329 Registered: 2-2005 |
It's been a while but the output of my DS-5R was around +/- 17.6VDC as I recall. You can always add a voltage regulator to limit the DS-5 to 9 volts when using the Activators. The parts wouldn't be much more than 5-10 Euros. Without making any attempt at design something like a 7809 or LM317 in a TO-220 package with some filter caps, pots to set voltage and a switch to control the XLR power connections would likely work well. Keith | ||
| tomhug
Advanced Member Username: tomhug Post Number: 206 Registered: 7-2008 |
OK - time for the dumb question: Why would you want to do this? | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4648 Registered: 5-2009 |
I think it is a great idea to always be within maximum performance specs . I have also inquired about this mod. Then you can kiss the batteries bye , bye . LOL  Both of my IN-2's measure out @ +/- 15 volts DC My DS 5's & DS 5R's measure out @ aprox +/- 20-22 volts DC Measurements made with "Klein Tools " digital volt meter and not under load from the circuit. To my knowledge these voltage specs will be too high for the ACTIVATOR requirements. I would think that a mod to make the activators perform safely from the DS-5 is possible and probable, Wolf (Message edited by sonicus on December 15, 2015) | ||
| pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 1260 Registered: 11-2006 |
because I bought an Alembic anniversary with preped for series I or II, but series are too expensive for me now and I want to run through DS5-R and put out the inelegant plate of stereo/mono switch. other question: DS5-R has alternative or continuous voltage ?   | ||
| pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 1262 Registered: 11-2006 |
your opinion please Mica on this way ? May I connect directly the DS5-R with cable adaptation or should I reduce the voltage ? If yes, how much ? Thankx ;-) | ||
| pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 1269 Registered: 11-2006 |
hello ? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 8766 Registered: 6-2000 |
The voltage does have to be reduced. We can email you a schematic of what to you need to do (there is some work on the 1/4" jack as well). | ||
| pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 1270 Registered: 11-2006 |
Very very Thanks Mica ! Yess IWould like it Merry Christmas and take care of you and family |
