The rotork fairchild model 63 filter regulator is a general purpose service regulator with an integral 5 micron filter within its dripwell bowl. Unused in and out ports are plugged typical figure 1. What makes the unfairchild 670m different from the original fairchild 670. Fairchild model 4800a pneumatic volume booster installation, operation and maintenance instructions the fairchild model 4800a volume booster is specifically designed to be used in conjunction with valve positioners on large control valve actuators to provide faster response than possible with the valve positioner alone. Fairchild 670 restoration vintage king audio youtube. Fairchild 670 history and how it works recording forums. Most engineers have not been afforded the chance to work with a real one. Like the fairchild 670, the am670 has leftright dual mono, and latvert ms encodedecode modes of dynamics processing. The 670 schemos are on the web, so if you want to get real with it that should be easy to find with a fair share of search and research.
Frontpanel classic compressor fairchild 670 black anodized. Since this course will be covering some specificcompressor plugins. The fairchild t9000 series electropneumatic pressure controller has a closedloop, integrated, microprocessor control system that regulates outlet pressure. Fairchild 670 660 you can find kits on the web as well, here is the main one i know of. The 670 can be heard on thousands of hits over the years. The fairchild 660670 compressorlimiter is arguably the most iconic of all dynamics processors. An internal feedback sensor monitors output pressure to achieve high accuracy. Prized for its incredible warmth and made even more legendary by its rarity, the compressor is just simply unattainable for most people. The fairchild 670 tube compressor not only achieves record bids in highend vintage gear auctions, it also delivers some of the finest colorations in compressor history. Audio plugins guide iii part i introduction to audio plugins chapter 1. Jul 20, 2012 overview of a fairchild 670 compressor being restored by the vintage king tech shop.
Apollo x6 ardware manual 3 table of contents table of contents. Used very little and is includes controller and operators manual. There are a few main differences that set the two units apart. Buy fairchild precision pressure regulators part no. The first of this series will show information on the fairchild 670. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. In the annals of compressor history, the products produced by fairchild are some of the best built, most highly prized, and fetch the greatest dollar amounts on the vintage market. At the time of its design, popular ethos was to capture audio as neutrally as possible and equipment manufacturers constantly sought to overcome the technical limitations of doing so.
Fairchild 670 operation manual and schematic fairchild 660 and 670 technical bulletin the fairchild model 670 incorporates on one chassis two independent limiters which can limit either two independent signals, such as the left and right channels of a stereo signal. The original high voltage psu on the fairchild 660 and the 670 is also totally regulated and fixed, there is no need to use 4 valves to produce an adjustable regulated 240v power supply in the twentyfirst century, it can easily be done with a few reliable discrete components and can also be programmed with a very nice and long slow start to. Bruno vsl 670 installation manual we have for bid a gently used bruno curbsider vehicle lift vsl60006900. The faircomp kit is designed with love as quality kit with our professional vcase enclosure and a black anodized engraved front. This plug does a lot and no preset is going to help. Sep 06, 2003 with its 14 transformers, 20 vacuum tubes, and 6 rackspace encompassing girth, the fairchild 670 is the heavyweight champion of compression, weighing in at 65 lbs. Electropneumatic pressure controller t9000 fair child.
With 14 transformers, 20 vacuum tubes, and a 6 rackspace encompassing girth, the 670 is the heavyweight champion of compression weighing in at 65 pounds. The fairchild 660 670 tube compressorlimiter vintage king. Rare fairchild a10a marine sextant variant land and. The mono 660 version and the dualchannel 670 were released almost at the same time. Audio path the audio path on the fairchild 670 mkii is identical to the original. The stereo fairchild 670 is probably the holy grailof limiters and studio gear esoterica,and not only because of its price,but also because of its extreme rarenessand the difficulties in maintaining such a unit.
Mounting the am670 uses three eiastandard rack spaces, and can be mounted in any standard 19 inch 483mm equipment rack. Fairchild t6000 electropneumatic transducers standard and. The stamchild sa 670 is a recreation of the most iconic and finest sounding stereo tube compressor in history, the fairchild 670. It can be used as a limiter or a compressor,depending on personal taste and program material. Waves puigchild 670 pdf user manuals the waves jjp analog legends collection offers precision models of the farchild 670, pultec eqp1a and pultec meq5. Yet the fairchild was not only conceived as a protective device in front of a cutting lathe. In addition, the am670 also has a stereo mode, which links sidechains of the two channels. The audio path circuit is 100% accurate to the historical model. The user manual suggests a warm up period of 30 minutes, which is a long time even by valveequipment standards. Fairchild started the company to augment his interests in photography and image projection. Just for the record, by any means a tracks plug in is a fairchild 670. Fairchild tube limiter collection uad audio plugins. Download aircraft airframes manuals fairchild aircraft.
Two small trim vrs preset the control side chain action, a sixstep switch determines the timing, and the two large input and threshold knobs adjust the levels. The new owner will also receive an a10a bubble horizon reconditioning manual in the form of a cdrom which has extensive information and numerous excellent photographs. The ability to reply to and create new discussions. First, weve used a 6bc8 tube instead of the original 6386 for the main audio path. Fairchild f24, maintenance, parts and operation handbook manual. Fairchild t6000 electropneumatic transducers standard. The fc 670 fair comp is a very complex fairchild 670 clone with 20 tubes and 8 transformers, completely made by hand in germany. Drip electronics, maker of boutique pcbs for tube projects, released a pcb for a clone of the fairchild 670 last month.
Get the latest manuals for uad plugins, ua audio interfaces, and ua analog hardware. Fairchild recording equipment corporation was founded by sherman fairchild in 1931 in whitestone, ny. Find the user manual and the help you need for the products you own at manualsonline. The 10 best freeware compressor plugins vladgsound. Fairchild 670, the gain reduction meter in the am670 gives a very accurate indication in db of the. The fairchild 670 is one of the most lauded pieces of gear from throughout the history of recording. Camera manuals and free digital camera pdf instructions. Drip announces fairchild 670 pcb diy recording equipment. But thats nothing compared to the sound it produces when you turn the 12 knobs of this compressorlimiter, which does not try to emulate any hardware compressor but is rather inspired by several wellknown references, like the neve 33609, the tubetech cl 1b and the fairchild 670. Extremely fast attack time, the fairchild 660 or 670 can produce full limiting in the first 5. Top 20 best compressors of all time attack magazine. Whats different about the unfairchild 670m ii from an original fairchild. Throughout the vinyl era, the original fairchild 660 and 670 compressors were ubiquitous. This item is sold for historical and reference only.
And the beat goes on today, as the fairchild 660 670 and its derivatives are used in studios throughout the world. Among gear aficionados, the stereo fairchild 670 is considered the most. The model t9000 controls pressure in proportion to an analog electrical input signal. After his stint at fairchild, narma relocated to the san francisco bay area and became vice president of ampex, pioneers of multitrack recording equipment. The tube power of the fairchild 670 comes to 500 series. Brunos vsl 670 curbsider wheelchairscooter lift the. I use the waves plugin version all the time, always on vocals. The fairchild 670 and 660 are the most coveted vintage compressorlimiters in the world, with good reason. Fairchild f24, maintenance, parts and operation handbook. Fairchild 670 operation manual and schematic fairchild 660 and 670 technical bulletin the fairchild model 670 incorporates on one chassis two independent limiters which can limit either two independent signals, such as the left and right channels of a stereo signal, or the vertical and lateral components of same. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of its use with both the real model and in plugin form, on high energy material and dance mixes. The fairchild 670 is a stereo compressorlimiter that originated in the 1950s. All the transformers originate from the 60s, and they perform as they should. Fairchild recording equipment corporation wikipedia.
Fairchild s products included amplifiers, preamplifiers, and a. Sherman fairchild caught wind of the project, licensed the design, and hired narma to come onboard as the companys chief engineer. The fairchild tube limiter plugin collection for uad2 and apollo delivers the legendary 660 and 670 fairchild tube limiters to your daw with deadon emulations right down to the original hardwares tubedriven gain control, compression curves, and tube amp and transformer sections. From the recording studio to the record lathe, the fairchild was renowned for its advanced compression techniques and incomparable sound. The fairchild 670 is the stereo version of perhaps the most lusted after piece of gear ever.
The digital manual, was authored by bill morris of new zealand. Uad software installer cdrom with pdf user documentation. This is considered by many to be the holy grail of compressorlimiters. It was for this very reason the twochannel fairchild 670 was designed for use either as a dualmono unit with unlinked stereo channels or in ms mode. Fairchild s products included amplifiers, preamplifiers, and a control track generator to synchronize tape recorders. Each fc 670 fair comp is made entirely by hand with the same measurements as the original. Find the user manual you need for your camera and more at manualsonline. The fairchild 670 compressor is likely the most wellknown and coveted recording device in existence, often considered to as good as it gets for audio compression. Ua product manuals get the latest manuals for uad plugins, ua audio interfaces, and ua analog hardware. Fairchild model t79xx series electropneumatic transducer with devicenet communication basic operation and maintenance instructions software version 3. In most applications, a pneumatic filter regulator must provide good filtration and high flow to serve the needs of the system without restricting its performance.
The stereo fairchild 670 tops at least three lists. Same input transformers, same valves, and same output transformers. We are using cinemag recreations of the original transformers used in the audio path. Whether in the form of a clone, a derivative, a software plugin or a vintage original, the legacy of the fairchild compressorlimiter continues to permeate music production. A quick look turned this up, seems to be a nice collection of the documents you might need. Among gear aficionados, the stereo fairchild 670 is considered the most coveted of all compressors, not only because of its pristine sound, but also its rarity and price. If the am670 is mounted in a mobile rack or road case, it is important that. View and download fairchild 670 instruction manual online. With any 670 comp you will need to read the manual very well. Model 10 precision pressure regulator, 0150 psig outlet press. Stamchild sa670 stereo analog tube compressor stam audio. The fairchild limiter is available in two versions the monophonic single channel unit, the model 660, and the unique stereo version, the model 670.