Shure FP33 repair recommendation?
Could somebody recommend a good repair shop that can replace the master gain pot on an FP33? Shure flat rates their repairs for the FP33 at $661.00 U.S. which seems unreasonable to me. They will sell me the part for $50.
I am located PA, though I'll ship it anywhere in the U.S. if the repair shop is good and their prices are affordable. |
Hi Kevin,
You might try Pro Sound in NYC (Pro-Sound @ Professional Sound Services). Trew Audio in Nashville (Trew Audio: Location Sound Equipment Sales, Rentals & Service for Film & Video Production throughout the US, Canada, and the rest of the world.) is another option. Both are first rate location audio sales/rental houses with in-house repair services. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. Yrs, Hoi |
I'm not sure who told you that, but I called shure directly and they wanted $160 for a flat rate repair. I think some one quoted you wrong.
they couldn't fix my unit and sent me a new one for like $40 more for shipping or something. I was very happy with the deal to have a new unit. |
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Or you could just chuck it into the bin and do what everyone else in this business does - buy a Sound Devices 302! Dan |
A new FP33 is over 1200 bucks, so I'd say it's definitely worth fixing, although not for that exhorbitant price.
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I thought the fp33 was discontinued years ago. Website doesn't say that, hrmm wonder when the last time they sold a new one was?
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Well I called Shure today and was told, yes $661 is the correct price for repairing the FP33 no matter what is wrong. When I mentioned that I was in contact with people who had their mixer repaired for much less, he said to send it in for an estimate and he'll get a specialist to look at it. He then said that Shure doesn't like to charge their customers that ($661) price and my repair would likely be less.
A very strange phone call. I'll repost once I get the estimate if anyone is interested. |
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brand new in box FP33 for $650.
Shure FP33 Portable Stereo Audio Mixer Unused I don't think Shure is interested in making or dealing with mixers.... |
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I know these things are inferior to the SD 302, but they are still good solid mixers. That seems like a deal if it really is new. BTW I thought I read somewhere that if I get a SD 302 I could connect it to my FP33 through the mixbus and get 6 channels. Is this true? |
well I called shure a day ago and got the PDF service manual in an email. if you can get the pot for $50, take it. that said, you do need to do a calibration procedure once its changed. there is a lot more going on inside these things then meets the eye.
as for the 302 being " superior " thats open to interpretation. both the 302 and 442 _lack_ a master gain control, and the FP33's headphone monitoring setup which is really nice. I"ll also say if you judge a FP33 being run on an external 12-14V battery, that is the bottom end of the mixer functioning. it wants 24-28V. run it like that and its a different mixer. its got about the same specs on paper as does the 302, and will meet those specs if powered properly. FWIW, internally, it has a diode bridge on input which causes a voltage drop right off the bat, so your 12V comes in more like 10.5V. the op amps want +- 15V, or 30V with respect to ground being the negative side of the battery. |
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The headphone switching circuit in the 442 is the most complete I've ever seen. Are you sure you're talking about the Sound Devices 442, Steve? Regards, Ty Ford |
ok let me take that 1/2 back since its been a while since I've used a 442.
what I meant was, big honking knobs you can use with gloves on. here in WI, working outside during winter, a good pair of gloves is a requirement. the FP33 has knobs that are much easier to grab in respect to master output, and headphone monitor & levels. |
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