ryanpeds Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Does anyone have any leads on in depth Sonosax mixer repair here in the U.S.? None of the usual suspects on the west coast do in depth repair and the guy I had isn't really taking any more repairs. Any help or leads would be appreciated. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobilemike Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Professional Sound Services in NYC does Sonosax repair. They're great - that's where just about everyone I know goes. They take great care of my old SX-S. -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Were you talking to Adam Liberman, in Portland OR? (Liberman Sound http://www.libermansound.com/) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanpeds Posted March 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Thanks Mike, I'll give them a call. Philip, yes. It sounds like they are just taking a few repairs here and there so I have to look elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanovich Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Let us know how responsive the service centers are. I've beenthinking about picking up a sonosax recorder but have been hesitant because of servicing concerns. From what I understand any major repair has to be sent back to the mothership. Are the mentioned people providing services able to do most if not all repairs? I've heard that Sonosax doesn't provide any/minimal technical documents to even qualified technicians. Keep us posted please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidtirolo Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 its a potentially much longer turn around, but sending it back to sonosax is probably the best option. that way you know you are in good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSound Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Have you reached out to Vark near Washington DC 301 229-0288 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 It's really a bummer if Adam L is scaling back his service on Cantar and Sax (and etc)--he did great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Hi Ryan, Yes I've got and 8 channel Sonosax that needs attention before I sell it But I will have to work on it myself! BTW thanks for the latest purchase Arrived yesterday mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Waelder Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Have you contacted David White in Santa Clarita? http://dwsoundservice.com He lists experience with Cooper, Sony, Lectrosonics, Sennheiser, Audio Limited, etc. and has a background working in the service department at Location Sound, a Sonosax dealer. Of course, Sonosax is a unique product so you would be wise to inquire before sending off any gear. But it might be worth a consultation. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moesound Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Forrest at Trew in Los Angeles is very familiar with Sonosax mixers. He's done some work on my SX-ST and I'm very happy with his attention to detail. Furthermore, he has a good rapport with Pierre and is able to get parts and answers very promptly. Moe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Trew Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi Ryan. What mixer model do you have that needs repair and what repair does it need? Because they are so compact, repairing the current model Sonosax mixers is often not a very intuitive endeavor, and require a very specific disassembly and reassembly order. For this reason, I advise against having even a very good but unfamiliar technician attempt servicing them. Forrest Forbes (Trew Audio Los Angeles in Burbank) has extensive experience and factory rep training with the SXST and SXAD, and others. Steve George (Remote Audio service manager in Nashville) has factory training at the Swiss factory, and extensive experience with the SXST. I also have Sonosax factory training with their mixers, so while I do not have time to turn the screws myself, feel free to contact me for help and advice. The best way to contact me quickly is to call a Trew Audio location, and they will get a message to me. Best, Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanpeds Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 It's a SX-S with the added comm module. Need to have a couple faders replaced as well as a couple gain pots and spring switches on the comms module. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Trew Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Hi Ryan. Those items are fairly easy to replace on that board. If you are in LA I'd take it to our Burbank store. Both Forrest and Jaime have a lot of experience inside those boards. If you are in Atlanta, bring it to our store there for Gary Rogers to fix. Otherwise, call Steve George at Remote Audio in Nashville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Waelder Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 The comm module is an aftermarket product, not made by Sonosax. If memory serves, Ron Meyer designed and built the module while working at Audio Services before he split off to start PSC. I understand that servicing the comm module is not simple. If there is an issue with that component, you might want to contact Ron and bring him into the discussion. Replacing faders and pots sounds pretty straightforward (if one has the parts) and probably wouldn't require getting entangled in the comm module. I just bring it up because you mentioned that it was fitted. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanpeds Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Thanks everyone for your help and input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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