Mike / Chester connected with me from QSU to drop this very helpful guide on how to add a Master / Cue switch to the Vestax 06 VCA mixer. This way you can listen to what you are cueing and also listen to the actual output. Very handy if you want to practice your scratching in headphones.
Here’s the overview:
O.K. – The other day I was trying to figure out how to add a Master/Cue switch to the monitor section of my 06 VCA.
I had directions on how to do this on a regular 06, but once I opened up the VCA model I realized it’s an entirely different animal. After poking around a bit I came across an open slot on the board labeled “Cue Select”. So I wired a switch in there and sure enough, it worked beautifully.
If you are wondering what the difference between the Vestax 06 mixer models are, Gizmo from Skratchworx brought me up to speed:
- 06 Pro A – the original
- 06 Pro D – the digital samurai edition featuring digital cross fader
- 06 Pro VCA – the latest model, VCA meaning “Voltage Controlled Amplifier” which relates to the way the audio is controlled. Something relating to the audio doesn’t actually pass through the fader, but the resistive nature of the fader adjusts the volume.
Hope I got that right!
– Short-e
yo short-e!
is there a site that shows how to do this mod with a Pro A model? or preferably a Pro D??
peace
hey zigga. Not that I have found. Will hunt for you. Anyone else know?
hey i found it. its all good
did the mod today, sahweeeet!!
thanks Studio Scratches
Cool ziggafresh, do you mind posting the link for anyone else wanting that mod?
hello ,i want know can we do it for an sh-dj1200 , i m talking about switch mod master cue , thank u
hmm i’m not sure. Anyone else know?
Hey great stuff!! Where can i get a pre wired DPDT from? I’ve found one on Ebay but I’m unsure if its the correct switch. It says only use for model railways and dolls houses etc.
Can’t locate it in Radioshack m8. Anyone help?
Could u also show the correct coloured wires and what location on the circuit board the go to please?
Could u also show the correct coloured wires and what location on the circuit board they go to please?