I worked with the Sony version of this console for over 15 years at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Vancouver Canada. It was used in the Radio Drama Studio 3 and was an incredible console for that purpose. We used it for cast/actor recording as well as music and sound effects feeding originally an Ampex 16 track and later to a Soundscape Digital Recording System and finally a ProTools rig. We modified the console with four Hardy pre-amps but otherwise used the console as originally designed. The version of the 3036 we had had 26 channels mounted in the chassis. It was a great console and was reliable except for a power supply issue that caused a high frequency wine after about 16 years of use. The power supply was taken out of service and repaired and worked until the studio was essentially retired when the CBC did away with Radio Drama production in Canada. The console was sold to a local studio and to my knowledge is still in operation today. I remember that the automation package was a little limited but was fantastic for the time.
That console may now be in Nanaimo. Did it have Peak Program meters instead of VU, and the fully paramentric EQ modules? I know the one that David has came from CBC. I think the Vancouver office.
@@EdgetoneStudios How many channel strips. If 26 it may have come from CBC Vancouver. If 36 then possibly from CBC Winnipeg. The Vancouver console had the black PPM meters.
@@EdgetoneStudios Sounds like the console I used. They removed the Hardy's before it was removed from the building. It was a great sounding console. What's the name of the studio in Nanaimo ? Or is it a private project studio ?
Well there seem to be two of these Sony MXP's here in BC. One is 24 channel and the other I believe is 36 channel. Although less well know than Neve, API, and SSL, they have a reputation of being pretty amazing. Message me if you want more info on them.
Thanks. It sure would go a lot faster if I had more electronics repair knowledge, but it's not an area I want to spend a lot of time in. Thankfuly I have some good techs, but they are always so busy.
I’m doing the same thing with TWO consoles. I suggest converting your garage into a restoration shop. You will need to rebuild the power supply first. Then clean ALL the pots, ALL the faders, ALL the connectors and replace ALL the electrolytic capacitors in the channel strips. Then there is the automation … I wish you luck, please do the same for me lol …
Good luck with your consoles. These projects are a lot of fun, but very time consuming. I've actually finished the restoration (at least all that I was going to attempt). Spoiler, I don't get the automation working.
Hi. Really enjoying the videos. Makes me think of the excitement of having a new project. Wiring up plugs, occasionally wrong, the joy of things working. How great it is to clean things and bring useful life into old kit. Keep up the good work
I love watching these. I spent two days soldering audio connections for my JH24 when I bought it in 2018. Thankfully, I too had the Tuchel connectors for the tape machine, so it was just a lot of taking XLR connectors off the end of 6 8-channel snakes and soldering them to Tuchels. I got a set of Tuchel to Tuchel snakes with my next 2" machine, an APR-24, which used to connect it to a Sony 636 console. I'd love to find a smaller version, maybe 24 channel, to use with it.
Certainly. I was going to cover full costs when I wrap up, but "Peanut" cost me $2600 CAD plus a Radial Powertube preamp. The previous owner delivered it to my door and even helped unload. A great fellow with too many consoles needing maintenance.
Are you aware of the Sony mxp3000 google support group chat with around 250 previous and current MXP3000 owners and the original designer , Tom Graefe, is there to assist with tech issues and support
Oh my god. So true. It was one of the first concerns when I decided to take on this project. ;-) Ironically, making and recording music has been keeping me from work on the console, so I guess I found some balance.
I worked with the Sony version of this console for over 15 years at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Vancouver Canada. It was used in the Radio Drama Studio 3 and was an incredible console for that purpose. We used it for cast/actor recording as well as music and sound effects feeding originally an Ampex 16 track and later to a Soundscape Digital Recording System and finally a ProTools rig. We modified the console with four Hardy pre-amps but otherwise used the console as originally designed. The version of the 3036 we had had 26 channels mounted in the chassis. It was a great console and was reliable except for a power supply issue that caused a high frequency wine after about 16 years of use. The power supply was taken out of service and repaired and worked until the studio was essentially retired when the CBC did away with Radio Drama production in Canada. The console was sold to a local studio and to my knowledge is still in operation today. I remember that the automation package was a little limited but was fantastic for the time.
That console may now be in Nanaimo. Did it have Peak Program meters instead of VU, and the fully paramentric EQ modules?
I know the one that David has came from CBC. I think the Vancouver office.
@@EdgetoneStudios How many channel strips. If 26 it may have come from CBC Vancouver. If 36 then possibly from CBC Winnipeg. The Vancouver console had the black PPM meters.
@@chriscutress1702 Yup it has 26 with black PPM meters.
@@EdgetoneStudios Sounds like the console I used. They removed the Hardy's before it was removed from the building. It was a great sounding console. What's the name of the studio in Nanaimo ? Or is it a private project studio ?
@@chriscutress1702 It's actually in storage and up for sale: facebook.com/marketplace/item/1960984017647710
i was thinking about a project of building my own mixer. but after watching your video buy a used one and fixing it up makes way more sense
Well there seem to be two of these Sony MXP's here in BC. One is 24 channel and the other I believe is 36 channel. Although less well know than Neve, API, and SSL, they have a reputation of being pretty amazing. Message me if you want more info on them.
I am really enjoying these videos and it is nice to see a restoration of a nice old analog mixing desk.
Thanks. It sure would go a lot faster if I had more electronics repair knowledge, but it's not an area I want to spend a lot of time in. Thankfuly I have some good techs, but they are always so busy.
*settles into chair*
OK, here we go! Excited to see the project
Awesome Jeff. It's a lot of footage.
I’m doing the same thing with TWO consoles. I suggest converting your garage into a restoration shop. You will need to rebuild the power supply first. Then clean ALL the pots, ALL the faders, ALL the connectors and replace ALL the electrolytic capacitors in the channel strips. Then there is the automation … I wish you luck, please do the same for me lol …
Good luck with your consoles. These projects are a lot of fun, but very time consuming.
I've actually finished the restoration (at least all that I was going to attempt). Spoiler, I don't get the automation working.
Hi. Really enjoying the videos. Makes me think of the excitement of having a new project. Wiring up plugs, occasionally wrong, the joy of things working. How great it is to clean things and bring useful life into old kit. Keep up the good work
Thanks. It was a really rewarding project. I learned a lot and it felt great to keep old tech alive.
We had two of these at Reflection Sound Studios. Packed full of John Hardy mic pres, loved this console, in some ways more than our Neve V Series.
Apparently those John Hardy pres are very nice, but from the little time I had on it, the Sony pres seemed great as well.
@@EdgetoneStudios Absolutely, and they made 4 different kinds.
I love watching these. I spent two days soldering audio connections for my JH24 when I bought it in 2018. Thankfully, I too had the Tuchel connectors for the tape machine, so it was just a lot of taking XLR connectors off the end of 6 8-channel snakes and soldering them to Tuchels. I got a set of Tuchel to Tuchel snakes with my next 2" machine, an APR-24, which used to connect it to a Sony 636 console. I'd love to find a smaller version, maybe 24 channel, to use with it.
Thanks. It's been quite the journey getting it functional and learning more about old MCI consoles and the transition to Sony.
daunting project but great to watch!
Thanks. I always think that the people watching need as much patience as I do. ;-)
Thanks for sharing. Watching this has been extremely satisfying for some reason.
You're welcome. Hoping to keep up with documenting as I work my way through all the issues.
Oh wow, the console i learned on! We had one at Fanshawe College in London, On.
Cool. How did it sound? I've been told it sounds amazing, but am not yet at the point where I'm putting audio through it.
Awesome desk
Did you ever work with one?
My favourite kind of video to find ❤
Thanks.
Following this
Me too. ;-)
Great video great console if I may what did you pay.
About $3000 CAD. I'm at twice that now in total costs.
Back in the day we used to call them 'Munchie Crunchie International'
Haha. Was there a particular reason? Like the way they "chewed up sound"? ;-)
Can I ask how much this was?
Certainly. I was going to cover full costs when I wrap up, but "Peanut" cost me $2600 CAD plus a Radial Powertube preamp. The previous owner delivered it to my door and even helped unload. A great fellow with too many consoles needing maintenance.
and u got a poly evolver too. can u please adopt me? im only 50yo :)) jokes aside u got great content, just subscribed.
Thanks. The Poly Evolver is awesome.
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Awesome. Thanks. Tech is supposed to be here tomorrow, so maybe I'll finally get some further progress.
Are you aware of the Sony mxp3000 google support group chat with around 250 previous and current MXP3000 owners and the original designer , Tom Graefe, is there to assist with tech issues and support
If you mean the one on groups.io, then yes. I've posted there quite a bit and connected with many of the other users including Tom. Thanks for info.
How to avoid making music 101
Oh my god. So true. It was one of the first concerns when I decided to take on this project. ;-)
Ironically, making and recording music has been keeping me from work on the console, so I guess I found some balance.