View and download joemeek pro channel vc3 v2 user manual online. This is a lamp that includes prampli also a compressor and an enhancer. The joemeek studio channel vc1 the joemeek studio channel vc1 is a development of historic tried and tested circuits and designs from the 1960s to the present day. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Pro channel vc3 v2 music equipment pdf manual download. Joe meek vc3q question about compressor effects basschat. Page 1 j o e m e e k 350 350 peak peak meter meter comp 10. The vc3 can be used in many applications, from recording to live work. Download the joemeek manual in which you will find instructions on how to install, use, maintain and service your product. The joemeek prochannel what it is the joemeek prochannel is an. Of particular interest is, whether the new threeq can achieve the same sort of 60slike tone as the vc3q.
Vc3 v2 the professional link between musician and studio users guide. Find your instruction manual using the search button, or by searching for the specific joemeek product in the relevant category. Feb 03, 2021 joe meek pro channel vc3 v2 preamp compressor enhancer. A single and accompanying video was scheduled for release on 3 february 2009, the 50th anniversary of hollys demise, also the date of meek s suicide. A strange bassy humming has began to sound when the unit has power, it fluctuates when phantom power is turned on a. The capacitor element is manufactured to the classic centre.
The circuit drawings i have are in a pdf called joemeek service handbook. Joemeeks enduringly popular preamps, processors and channel strips are now available for lunchbox users too. Ive been recording for fun for a few years and was a little frustrated by how inferior my stuff sounds to real pro studio stuff. Aug 07, 2017 it was cool the foo fighter dvd producer used some new joe meek gear. My really old joemeek vc3 that i bought used well over 10years ago was great in its time. Joemeek pro channel vc3 v2 user manual pdf download. Joe meek vc3 v2 roland sdd320 dimension d akai ex75n electroharmonix bass microsynth roland sbf 325 mxr flanger doubler behringer pb pedal board eventide. A limiter is a device which stops the output of a signal path going above a predetermined level. Joemeek twinq2 user manual pdf download manualslib. Watts law wattsvolts amps manual says 5watts not sure if that is actual consumption so, 5watts12vac 416ma anyone verify this against their vc3q wallwart. To get the best use out of the compressor it is necessary to get technical. Music equipment joemeek pro channel vc3 v2 user manual. I think its the first generation as there is no v2 mentionned on it.
Joe meek vc3 pro channel microphone preamp compressor enhancer joemeek studio. Joe meek vc3 v2 by a great stroke of luck ive got my paws on the joe meek vc3 prochannel v2 preampcompressorenhancer unit for a period of time on loan. Nov 03, 2011 i recently bought an old school joe meek vc3 version 2 which is english and came without a power supply. Joe meek vc3 v2 roland sdd320 dimension d akai ex75n. They are not completely identical soundwise, and although the dp version has, in addition, a switchable omni pattern and a 1020db pad, i personally do not recommend the dp for vocals however, it can be used for choir, instruments, etc. The mystery was solved by a quick call to ted fletcher, the joemeek founder and designer. Joe meek vc3, need info on insert input and power supply tfpro. One of my mates is between houses, and lent it to me while he gets his new place together. Mar 24, 2009 the short version of the story is that the joemeek audio brand used to be ownedrun by ted fletcher who actually worked with the real joe meek a long time ago. I get the v2 manual which is enough as both units are pretty similar. I needed more gain and more warmth in the vocals and acoustic instruments. I had sold the vc1q and wanted it back, lol, but tried the vc3 and that satisfied my needs for the joe meek fxtone. Joe meek vc3 pro channel mic pre amp opto compressor.
Buy the joe meek twinq studio channel strip in our shop. Joe meek 1964 joemeek c o m p r e s s i o n transformer mic pre amp photo optical compressor enhancer vc1 studio channel u s er guid. Jun 11, 2005 howdy, twas wondering if anyone has both the new threeq and the old vc3q, and how the two compares. Nov 18, 20 my association with joe meek in 1963 to 1965 gave me a lifelong interest in what makes a recording sound good. One thing that makes the vc3 sound so good is the compressor. Jm47 description the jm47 is a very high quality true capacitor microphone with fet impedance converter and transformer output. Joemeeks 500series modules comprise variants on circuitry used in their range of 19inch rackmount gear. Jul 04, 2018 to me the vc3 had a little more character, and the newmodel was cleaner and had ability to bypass easier etcas i recall it. Joemeek stuff isnt any different than the never ending comparison of old vs new same as the neve, fender stuff or old vs new 1176s and clones. The joemeek vc3q is the followup to the green vc3 box that made much green for the company 11,000 sold. They put a lot of thought into the design, and how these devices should be used, making it easy to dial in goodsounding settings. English is not my first language and the explanation about this input are quick in the manual. Connectivity level, there is a betweenpowered xlr fantme, between a jack, and insert a. I founded alice mixers in 1969 and the company that specialised in compressors in 1993, so i have been designing and building electronic equipment since the early 1960s.
I have a firebox, gt55 condenser, shure beta58a, sm86 condenser, pg58, cubase sx3, waves plugins, joe meek vc3 and presonus tube pre. This section will help you get connected as well as explaining the connections on the vc3q to help you get the most from your pro channel. Joe meek vc3 v2 supply description v2 meek england supply joemeek power. Page 3 the joemeek c2 is a true photo optical stereo compressor, designed for individual stereomono source compression, or final mixdown and mastering. Robert george joe meek 5 april 1929 3 february 1967 was an english record producer, musician, sound engineer and songwriter who pioneered space age and experimental pop music. The vcps from joe meek is a 12vac replacement power supply for the. Connectivity level, there is a betweenpowered xlr fantme, between a jack, and insert a 2 out jack in 6.
Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a widespanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear. According to the manual it is a recreation of an early photo electric compressor. Ive owned a few over the years, new and old, vc1q and the vc3s. The mic has a wide body and looks like a tube mic, but isnt as it has a fet based preamp.
Joe meek pro channel vc3 v2 preamp compressor enhancer ebay. Vc2 1 joemeek tube channel instructions the joemeek tube channel vc2 is a development of historic tried and tested circuits and designs from the 1960s to the present day, combined in a. Sample recording set up here, we are using the vc3q as a replacement front end for a mixing desk hard disk recording setup. I just bough a joemeek vc3 it was really cheap at less than half ebay rate, and id quite like. Thomas truax regularly performed his meek tribute joe meek warns buddy holly on his 2008 tours, a song apparently about meek s supposed warning via spiritwriting predicting buddy hollys death. Of course its the obnoxious meek green, but it still sounds great. Sound quality the sound quality of the joe meek mc2 is above average as it is clean and will add a lot to your signal. It definitely sounds better than a mackie board preamp to my ears.
There isnt much more to say about the mic as it picks up the standard 20 hz to 20 khz and there isnt anything out of the ordinary going on here. Pro channel vc3q music equipment pdf manual download. Joe meek vc3 pro channel v2 mic pre, opto compressor and enhancer. View and download joemeek twinq2 user manual online. I do own one myself and have find that although not best suited to all sound sources it does seem to excel at certain applications and have found it serves particularly well for electric guitar and i have also had good results on snare drums. I just bough a joemeek vc3 it was really cheap at less than half ebay rate, and i d quite like. He also assisted the development of recording practices like overdubbing, sampling and reverberation. Joemeek added an extra control knob for the compressor and replaced the enhancer with the meequalizer, which has three separate bands of eq. Its missing one of the little 18 bottom feet and has some paint chips and visible wear but works great. According to the manual, you can insert a high level signal using the 14 jack on the front. More choices in this product category from other manufacturers.
I knew i had plenty of 12 v power supplies, but on closer inspection, i found mine to be dc whereas this product asks for ac. Get the guaranteed best price on channel strips like the joemeek threeq studio channel at musicians friend. Vc2 1 joemeek tube channel instructions the joemeek tube channel vc2 is a development of historic tried and tested circuits and designs from the 1960s to the present day, combined in a single outboard rack unit by acknowledged leaders in analogue technology. I knew exactly what sound i needed and got it in a couple minutes, ready to record. But putting color on in a mix is so much easier with plugins. Circuitry inside the vc3q converts the 12v ac into 14. The sought after early version complete with original manual and power supply. In line with other joemeek products, the jm47 sounds right. A of for dynamics sound to it sound exciting this is. Sep, 2012 i see the joe meek needs a 12vac wallwart.
The manual for the joe meek mc2 is well put together but it isnt necessary as the unit is easy enough to use on its own. The joe meek vc3q is comprised of a preamp, an optocompressor and a 3band eq housed in a 12u rack unit with the striking green front panel and solid metal construction. I pulled up my old vc3q manual and it says an external 12v ac power supply provides the power for the unit. It was an ebay purchase no manual, but pretty much a new unit. The new joemeek you almost dont need to read the manual, the old one.
Joe meek vc3, need info on insert input and power supply. User manuals for joemeek looking for help with a joemeek product. Joemeek vc3 pro channel original vc3 joe meek u074806 for. Acac adapter for joemeek vc3q vc3 pro channel p55211a power supply cord charger, ac adapters manufactured with the highest quality materials and include safeguard features against incorrect voltage, short circuit, internal overheating. Not all models are represented, but perhaps it would be good to. The vc6 replaces the vc3, with enhancements made to the old voice channel design which were requested by users. Up front it has a fairly clean and neutral preamp sound. Jul 01, 2001 abracadabra, the vc1q appears and i bought it, too. On the back of the unit there is an xlr mic input with 48v phantom power switch, a 14 jack input, insert point 14 jack, a mix in 14 jack input and two 14 jack balanced. I had the vc1q before these and the vc3 is very close to that sound without all the tweaking ability.
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