Michael Wynne Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hi Guys, I recently had a Comtek PR-216 casing replaced due to a broken latch and the new casing I received back today was black rather then the original grey color. I'm assuming there was a design change in color but I also noticed the volume adjustment knob no longer clicks Into place with each incremental adjustment. Anybody have a newer style black one that can confirm this? I just want to be sure the repair was done correctly, kinda wish I had the old casing. Not so much for the color but I like the old volume knob better. Seems less likely to get accidentally adjusted and a little more sturdy overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 You may want to call Comtek and discuss it with them. They're good people so I feel confident they'd be happy to clue you in on the differences. After you do, please let us know the story, so we'll all know what to expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 All my comteks that get repaired these days come back with the new black shell. I was told it was a stronger/better material. Call Comtek for the real answer. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wynne Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks John and CrewC, CrewC, does your volume knob click into place with each adjustment like the old casing, or is it a smooth pot? M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Wow, and I've been quite happy how robust the original grey ones are. Comtek is a good company. We seem to have a wealth of those in our little sound mixer corner of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Yeah my newer units still soft click at each point on the volume knob. Is your set screw tight on the knob? CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSound Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Yeah my newer units still soft click at each point on the volume knob. Is your set screw tight on the knob? CrewC My newer units click as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wynne Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks guys, Tomorrow. I'll see if tightening the screw set does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Anderson Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 My comteks have been coming back from Salt Lake City with the new black shell for the past year. I kind of look forward to them going down on a job so I can get another one changed. Comtek black is the new black. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 The only bummer is that they have disposed of all their grey bits. So if you just need a piece of a case, you have to replace the whole thing. They used to send pieces. Now they only sell the whole case. I can't always bill production. Comtek is pretty awesome in every respect. My knobs all "click" still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Comtek black is the new black. Josh Ha. I like their look. CrewC BTW, old is the new young... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wynne Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Update.. I just spoke to Keith in service over Comtek, and he explained to me the lack of the click is not a concern and does not constitute a defective unit or faulty repair. He says he has seen this happen with some units and as long as the tension on the knob was decent, and there was no audible noise, there was no reason for concern. What happens is sometimes when units are updated or repaired with the new casing the seating of the top plate could vary according to the amount of tension applied to the top knob. He advised I not try to adjust and adjusting the tension on the actual knob set screw would have no effect. The pot tension feels decent, and it sounds and operates at a normal level in comparison to my other units..... M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaul215 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hopefully the black plastic isn't as prone to cracks. I noticed a few of mine have hairline cracks. One of those "not sure when this happened" situations, and they are still totally functional so I haven't sent them back for repair yet. I think it happened it really cold weather when working outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.