Repair of Musical Equipment

[Dwimp]

Hi there, first post.

I've recently been subject to a bit of a life changing circumstance, and am dropping out of university and starting a new career path in music, something I should have done long ago.. but hey, its still early days!

Anyway, i'm looking at gaining some expertise in electronic repair alongside a new course in music production, i've always enjoyed a bit of soldering and testing here and there, but I won't pretend I'm anything near adept at it.

I'd like to ask where I should start. I'm guessing there's some great starter guides on this forum, but being new, my finding skills are a little green. If you could post any that would be useful, plus any other beginner advice you have, I'm all ears.

Would you guys advise shadowing someone already in the field and getting some experience hands on asap? Or getting some technical knowledge first?

It's all a little overwhelming, but I'm willing to put the effort in if I'm pointed in the right direction.

If you managed to read all this (not suggesting illiteracy), be appreciated if you dropped your two cents.

Peace,

G

 

[ahmad1954]

try build an amplifier and test it.

 

[Dwimp]

try build an amplifier and test it.

Good idea, should i look at any particular model or kit here or just go for it with some parts?

 

[ahmad1954]

I suggest use IC at beginning.

 

[Dwimp]

I suggest use IC at beginning.

I've had experience with IC's before. I think I'll start by breadboarding a simple amplifier. Coudl anyone recommend any documents to help or a circuit diagram?

Again, thanks for your time.

G

 

[BradtheRad]

I think of this as a good article on making an audio amp. The project is simple yet contains the necessary features to make it usable.

It gives a description of the why and wherefore. It tells how to test and troubleshoot.

The webpage is a long pdf, so it may take a while to load.

http://www.idea2ic.com/LM383/Build_your_own_Coxing_Amplifier.pdf

 

[Dwimp]

I think of this as a good article on making an audio amp. The project is simple yet contains the necessary features to make it usable.

It gives a description of the why and wherefore. It tells how to test and troubleshoot.

The webpage is a long pdf, so it may take a while to load.

http://www.idea2ic.com/LM383/Build_your_own_Coxing_Amplifier.pdf

Thats great, exactly what I was after.

This thread is still open to any more suggestion, in the meantime i'll sift through this pdf.

G