The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Thanx Mark... Yes my first inquiry was asking about a VU meter, yet that term was also escaping me... So how does one go about doing such a mod, because I would like something more like that. I have also seen on here the user frankenlathe (I think that's it) who modded his Recordio with a home built...

Thanx!!!

might I also ask, is the magic eye even necessary for recording? Like does it complete the circuit and won't record sound without it installed? Or is it just a handy tool, which without it I'd just have to shoot in the dark with trial and error till I get the level I want?

thanx again

Noob to cutting/embossing (Baby Troll). I now have one of these too. (Along with a recordette & two Edison Voicewriters) Great info in here! I'm sure I'll have some questions... Like what is that rec. light called, and where might I source one? On further inspection, I now notice it looks like it is...

I just bought one of these and am pretty stoked!!!

How do these vary from the 6A20? is the 20 much better? I may have opportunity to get a 20 -if it is a much better machine I for sure would buy it. Yet if the 10 is near the same (recording wise/function) I may hold off...

Cheers

So nice to see something brought back from near dead and forgotten. Really nice progress.

wonderful info here. I for sure have interest in flexi materials am will soon be trying these and others, when I get my machines up and running, yet I have only old home tech machines.

I did notice the print year inside the cover -with three new pat. #'s on the newer one. The later one which was the first one I got is from 55 and the one I just got is from 58 -and there are noticable differences inside also. The wires leading to the mic/foot pedal/ accessory panel does differ. too...

Just got 2nd machine, which has power cable and mic controller. I 1st tried out the one I had already, to see if it even powered up, and it did :) -yet mic wasn't seeming to work. So I thought , okay the mic doesn't work, yet I'd have an idea of what wires led to which pins etc.. Then I hooked up th...

However, don't expect to cut 'hot' level dance mixes on one... 8) :D I intend you cut creepy, eerie music/Soundscapes -so old sound is what I am looking for, and no two would sound exactly the same, which I like too... Yet am looking for something that would be playable more than just a few times, ...

I agree & would LOVE to get that for 3 bills...

emorritt wrote:The larger unit (6A20) has a large crystal X-26 or X-29 cutter, much better sounding and much heavier for better groove formation.

That spells it out super clear... Thanx again -very helpful...

I am in the process of obtaining it...

pretty much fried yes XP

I'm grasping some it though indeed. I'll read it over and over again though too...

-Cheers

Thanx emorritt.

But what if I used my Recordette solely for cutting -and not playback -with just a cutter head?

I'm guessing still the amp. etc. is better on the 6A20?

This thread is so helpful!!!

I just found a 6A20 http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/wilcox_gay_6a20.html at a local antique shop for just under $100 and it looks really clean, almost new! My question is it worth the money? I got a recordette for $27.00 I also am wondering if this 6A20 is any better than a recordette for any reason or...

wow what a book! Just got mine too... I'm a bit late to the party -yet glad to be here all the same.

-cheers

:shock: WOW, So much info :) and GREAT!!! I am a poor young man with no high tech equipment etc. or tech. knowledge, Yet I think I understand what you are saying, Correct me if I am wrong please. You are saying that these machines when running, slow down a bit as they emboss, leading to the center, ...

[/quote]I think there's a couple guys on either the Vintage Bell Labs or else on the Grey Audograph or Frank Bieber/CGS or Soundscriber or Dictabelt etc forums.[/quote] Thanx for the info... I will for sure have to find those and join... I just missed out on a Grey Audograph -and am pretty bummed......

I've now two machines -one with NO cords -which I got first and tried to find info on how to make it run [schematics -or- diagram -or- photofact] -yet couldn't (seems nobody knows a thing about these -or is just holding their tongue for some reason. These Edison disc recorders fascinate me greatly a...

If only I had the money for these <3 http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Vintage-Wards-Tube-Type-78-33-1-3-RPM-RECORDER-Record-Player-AM-Radio-/00/s/NjUzWDU4Nw==/z/qdwAAOxyWalR0OWp/$%28KGrHqJ,!qQFG+yNbcecBR0OWo439Q~~60_3.JPG http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wards-Tube-Type-78-33-1-3-RPM-RECORDER-Record-Player-AM-...