Re: CETEC and Sparta rotary pot consoles

[SteveOrdinetz <steveord@bit-net.com>]

Sven Franklyn Weil wrote:
>I'm considering buying either a Sparta or a CETEC rotary console (5-pot
>mono) that I saw advertised pretty soon.
>
>Anyone ever worked with, or on, one of these beasts?
>
>I'm especially interested in what kind of power supply the Sparta 5-pot
>mono consoles use, since the Sparta the guy is selling doesn't have one.
>
>If it's an out-board power supply, I might be able to kludge something
>together, but if it's proprietary, forget it.

I'll agree with Shawn that CETEC/Sparta stuff is pretty bottom of the 
line.  I can't imagine that the power supply is anything proprietary...as 
long as you get something with the proper voltage and current rating it 
should work.

Not sure what you're planning to use this board for, but if it's for home 
studio use there are better options.  Behringer makes some pretty nice 
mixers that are not expensive (several models under $300).  Not something 
likely to stand up under day in day out commercial use, but perfect for a 
home studio.  Probably better audio specs, too.  Mackies are a little 
better built, but are considerably more expensive.