A couple of questions.

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Helge A. Bentsen

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I've spent some hours googling for two products, but i cant find the right ones, so I'm looking for ideas.

- Is there such a thing as a four channel analog line level to AES-converter? I've found several two and eight-channel models, but no four channels. This is for a portable solution, injecting 4 channels of analog audio into a digital mixer setup. I could just buy a eight-channel model, but they are all a bit large. I'd like something small.

- I've got a 94 Suburban k2500 that has developed a fault with the indicators. Hazards work, but I've got no indicators to either sides using the indicator switch. I suspect I need to replace the indicator switch, but I have a hard time tracking down the right part. All I've found is for 95 and newer models. I've contacted a couple of dealers here in Norway, but so far no luck. And I suspect if they can locate them, they will charge a small fortune. Last year I bought two new side mirrors directly from the US for about 40% off the price of one new mirror over here. Ideas?
 
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I can't help you with the AES converter however I did have a 1994 Suburban. If I am not mistaken there is a separate flasher for the hazard lights and one for the turn signals (indicators) on that vehicle. I would check that first because a faulty flasher will affect both signals and because it is easy to get to. It is under the hood in the relay box or inside the cab at the bottom of the fuse box if I remember correctly. I believe they are the same unit so you can switch them out and see if that is the problem. It looks like this:

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1994/gmc/k2500_suburban/body_electrical/turn_signal_flasher.html

The switch is more of a pain to replace because you have to pull the steering wheel off and that usually requires a special tool (again if I remember correctly). If you have to go that route it is a good idea to mark the position of the wheel relative to the splined shaft so you get it back on correctly. If it is the switch check eBay for the part and here are a couple of parts places here in the USA that have the switch for $16.63 and $25.75 respectively.

1992-1994 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban Turn Signal Switch - Body Electrical - Standard Motor Products 92-94 C2500 Suburban Turn Signal Switch - 3059-07042652 - PartsGeek

Chevy Suburban Turn Signal Switch - AM Autoparts

Good luck!
Eric

PS If it is the flasher and you can't find one over there let me know and I can get one for you here. They are common and inexpensive.
 
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I didn't know there where two separate flashers in this car, all my other cars have had just one.

So I went in search of the hazard flasher with a flaslight and my trusty ears, found it just behind the fusebox. Then it was just a question of locating a identical flasher, found it just above the brake pedal. And guess what, it was just loose in it's socket. Might explain why they came and went a couple of days ago.
So now I have turn signals again.

Thanks :)
 
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Hallo Helge! Time for those winter tires :)

Regarding the analog -> AES.

The cheapest way would probably be to get two Midiman Flying Calf ADs (analog->SPDIF) and build two special cabels that will convert from SPIDIF->AES passively. The procedure can be searched up in several places including an excellent PDF on the Rane website, and will work probably for about 95% of all digi mixers.

The Flying Calf will fit two in one rack space next to each other, they are super cheap, but only unbalanced in and 44,1kHz and 48kHz only.

There is also a Flying Cow with better functionality.

MIDIMAN FLYING CALF D/A
 
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kristianjohnsen said:
Hallo Helge! Time for those winter tires :)
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I bet you can get these cheap! Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT..

Personally, I've been using Bridgestone Blizzaks on the larger vehicles due to their excellent ice performance and reasonably cost. They wear quickly, but those vehicles see a fraction of the miles I put on my car.

On my car I use Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 and they are perfect for this climate (and speeds and cornering). They offer 90% of the performance of the Pilot Sport PS2s I had before on dry asphalt, and are quiet, which is great. The Pilot Super Sports I have now are just incredible, so the difference will be greater, but I'm not complaining. The Pilot Alpin don't quite have the tread to really move slush out of the way and so they get a little squirmy, but on dry snow they are great and on ice they are very good. My first set lasted more than 30K miles.
 
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I wouldn't use the word cheap for something car-related over here, those tires are more than $400 a piece.
But Nokian Hakkapeliitta has a solid name over here, I know a lot of people who swear by them. Hakkapeliitta-series has been among the best selling winter tires for years.

I actually have winter tires on my car, the studs were so bad in the spring that I pulled them out and drove on through the summer. And I got a second set of lightly used winter tires when I purchased my car, so I'm set for the winter.

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The flying calf looked good, cheap too. Might have to give it a try. Thanks :)
But if anybody know of something with a balanced input and AES out, let me know.
 
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If you want to see how bad it can be, go to Biler til salgs - FINN Bil , it's the biggest online used/new car marked here. I bet any model you can find there will cost at least 50-100% more here than in the US. It's that bad :(

I bought two side mirrors for my Suburban from the US, paid $79 for both. One mirror from my local dealer came in at $175. There are ways :)
 
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That's the beautiful combination of a high-income economy and a government that tax the car for everything, and then some more. If you wish to buy a new car you'll have to pay a tax based on it's weight, engine power, CO2 and NOX-emissions. On some special exotics with a big engine that could bump up the price from $50.000 to $300.000. Wohooo!
 
Re: A couple of questions.

Helge Dr. Bentsen said:
Maybe Spdif is the answer.

Look at this: Analog Stereo To Digital Optical S/PDIF Audio Converter

With a Hosa CDL313 it should work as a small analog to AES converter.
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If you do end up with SPDIF and want to convert to AES and/or vice-versa, here's the paper:

Interfacing AES3 & S/PDIF

Or for some money, Neutrik will do it for you, including impedance-matching x-formers:

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