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kilroyrock 08-20-2015 02:20 PM

Advice: used mc control - should I buy?
 
So I have an opportunity to get a euphonix mc control, untested, no power supply for 50-75 bucks...

Is it worth it to take that risk ,or are these known to junk out hard? Could I fix most problems these have or do they become bricks often?

I already have the artist mix, but would really like to try out the artist control portion and customizations you can now do with the latest eucon, but i don't have 700+ to get a newer one.

Any suggestions or thoughtful advice would be great.

YYR123 08-20-2015 02:31 PM

Re: Advice: used mc control - should I buy?
 
I would, but that's just me.

Power supply is what at most $100? So even if it's bricked you can sell the screen, and the faders and the power supply.... You would probably make money

jigdagod 08-25-2015 04:58 PM

Re: Advice: used mc control - should I buy?
 
Do it! You can get a power supply for avid spare parts for $40+ shipping.

7840-30100-01 PWR,ARTIST,100-240VAC,1800MA,15VDC 3.8A $40.00 each your cost

kilroyrock 08-27-2015 06:42 AM

Re: Advice: used mc control - should I buy?
 
Ok, so I got it, it's in the mail. Anyone know if you can put a splitter on the artist power supplies? I'll buy one if i have to, but that's yet another plug... Also, the faceplate is a bit mangled.. any word on where to get a replacement for not 150 bucks? I'm asking my sweetwater engineer if they have spare parts, and nothing's on ebay really.. it might be one of those waiting games, which is okay. I'm not afraid of the long play.

bobbyguelz 08-27-2015 10:48 AM

Re: Advice: used mc control - should I buy?
 
Hey man... I have a used but in great condition euphonix mc control faceplate that I am going to be putting online for sale. Make me an offer and it can be yours.

Best,
-J

jigdagod 08-27-2015 04:01 PM

Re: Advice: used mc control - should I buy?
 
You can order from Avid Spare Parts. If you need hex screws the price is below. The top housing is the newer avid artist housing

[email protected]

7600-30847-01 FAB,AVID ARTIST MIX TOP HOUSING $44.00 each your cost

7760-30325-01 HDW,M 3X4 HEX RECCESSED STAINLESS $4.00 each your cost and I am told you will need 16

john1192 08-27-2015 10:34 PM

Re: Advice: used mc control - should I buy?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jigdagod (Post 2287772)
You can order from Avid Spare Parts. If you need hex screws the price is below. The top housing is the newer avid artist housing

[email protected]

7600-30847-01 FAB,AVID ARTIST MIX TOP HOUSING $44.00 each your cost

7760-30325-01 HDW,M 3X4 HEX RECCESSED STAINLESS $4.00 each your cost and I am told you will need 16

WTF man .. 4 bucks a Screw and you new 16 screws .. 64.00 in screws for a 44.00 part .. LOL .. LOL .. LOL .. yes i know i have a euphonic MC Transport and the little rings around the buttons fly of all the time .. great stuff ...

jigdagod 08-28-2015 02:43 AM

Re: Advice: used mc control - should I buy?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by john1192 (Post 2287834)
WTF man .. 4 bucks a Screw and you new 16 screws .. 64.00 in screws for a 44.00 part .. LOL .. LOL .. LOL .. yes i know i have a euphonic MC Transport and the little rings around the buttons fly of all the time .. great stuff ...

LOL, trust me I said the same thing when I saw the price. I'm glad I only needed to replace 2 that was missing.

kilroyrock 08-31-2015 08:22 AM

Re: Advice: used mc control - should I buy?
 
So I got the mc control today. plugged in my artist mix supply, turned on, has an AVID logo on the screen, vegas mode worked flawlessly... I'm pretty sure this is the best deal I've ever found on the internet. Time to buy the power supply and faceplate! Thanks for the encouragement!

Artist PM 08-31-2015 12:23 PM

Re: Advice: used mc control - should I buy?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by john1192 (Post 2287834)
WTF man .. 4 bucks a Screw and you new 16 screws .. 64.00 in screws for a 44.00 part .. LOL .. LOL .. LOL .. yes i know i have a euphonic MC Transport and the little rings around the buttons fly of all the time .. great stuff ...

We have not experienced a high volume of complaints for mechanical or cosmetic failures for Artist Transport. If you bought this before the Avid acquisition, there are several differences in supply chain, quality assurance, and manufacturing engineering in the Avid branded product.

JC


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