Hey Jules,
I have several spare dig cards for the SC3's if you need one. Just let me know. I do not have any SC3's so you are welcome to one.
This is not SPAM guys....I was asked,
My feelings on the the SC3 is it was very good for getting compression effect sounds. Most of the Joemeek was never a fast attacking compressor due to the optical circuitry, but that is what also made it what it was. The SC3 however, had two individule attack controls. This gave it a more unique effect of almost acting like a gate, so you can kind of trim the decay of a snare. It was very good for drums, guitars and vocals. Some really liked it for mixing as well, but most that use Meek for mixing is doing so for a reason. Jack Puig is a fanatic with using Meeks in his mixes.
Honey and the Bees new Album that is coming out is mixed with the SC3 as well, but it was done intentionally for some color. The unit did not do AES/EBU as it claimed and the word clock was a bit tempermental.
So to Teacher, for that money, it is not a great deal in my opinion. The SC3 was replaced with the SC4 and those go for less than 999.99. I think you paid a bit to much for it if you asked me, but you may very well enjoy it. I think you would have done better with something else to be direct if I may.
The new Joemeek design is miles better, but only time will tell this, and they will not be out for a few months yet, and the first units are the tracking channels. I am happy to discuss the new Meek with anyone if you wish, just ask, but there is a new kid on the block right now that is being overlooked, and it should not.
Had it been me, I would have bought the new Toft ATC-2. Dual mic amps, dual 80B EQ's and dual compressors that are FET, very much like 1176, and are just way cool. Its price is the same as you paid for the SC3, and the Toft FET compressor will also give you compression effects and color if you want, but it can also control a vocal and not distort on the peaks as it is smokin fast. Plus you get more mic amps and EQ...Not that everyone needs more mic amps and EQ, but we are talking about Malcolm Tofts 80B EQ, and it is supreme... The mic amps are a plus, and are very good.
For me, if I was going to spend $999.00, my money would have been spent on the ATC-2. I think you will be hearing a good deal more from the new Toft Audio. Mercenary Audio is a dealer, but more can be found on the web site at
www.toftaudio.com
Anytime you want my advice, just e-mail me. I am always happy to tell you all the truth.