PMC Pro
The Vestax PMC Pro series were perhaps the most iconic scratch mixers of all time. They distinguished themselves from the earlier PMC range by using VCA circuitry. Or at least some of them did.
Contents
Series
05 series
Variants :
PMC-05Pro
- Released : 1995 (according to the book Groove Music)
- Mixer Circuit : Optocoupler VCA
- Faders : ALPS
- Power supply : 15V DC
- Service Manual : File:PMC-05PRO.pdf
PMC-05Pro Qbert/ISP Limited Edition
- Released : 1996 (according to the book Groove Music, also According to here)
- Mixer Circuit : Optocoupler VCA
- Faders : ALPS
- Power supply : 15V DC
- Service Manual : Unavailable but likely very similar to PMC-05Pro
This model moved the monitor fader behind and to the left of the input faders, had a hamster switch, a master/cue switch, faders instead of pots for channel balance, and a fader for master volume.
PMC-05ProII
- Released : 1999 According to here
- Mixer Circuit : JFET VCA (2SK30A-GR)
- Faders : ALPS or PCV
- Power supply : 15V DC
- Service Manual : File:PMC-05PRO2.pdf
PMC-05ProD "Samurai"
- Released : God only knows
- Mixer Circuit : DSP
- Faders : ?
- Power supply : 15V DC
- Service Manual : ?
PMC-05ProQ
- Released : 2001 According to here
- Mixer Circuit : JFET VCA (2SK30A-GR)?
- Faders : PCV?
- Power supply : 15V DC?
- Service Manual : Unavailable but likely very similar to PMC-05ProII
Like the 05Pro Qbert Limited edition, but based on the 05ProII's circuitry (maybe?)
PMC-05ProIII
- Released : 2004 or earlier (earliest mention on vestax site)
- Mixer Circuit : JFET VCA (2SK30A-GR according to vestax spare parts list)
- Faders : PCV
- Power supply : 15V DC
- Service Manual : Unavailable but likely very similar to PMC-05ProII
Also has an effects loop
PMC-05ProSL
Based on the PMC-05PROIII.
- Released : 2004 According to here
- Mixer Circuit : JFET VCA (2SK30A-GR)
- Faders : PCV
- Power supply : 15V DC
- Service Manual : Unavailable but likely very similar to PMC-05ProII
Features integrated 24 second sampler / delay.
PMC-05ProIIIVCA
- Released : 2005 or earlier (earliest mention on vestax site)
- Mixer Circuit : JFET VCA (2SK117Y)
- Faders : PCV
- Power supply : 14V AC
- Service manual : [1]
PMC-05ProSLVCA
- Mixer Circuit : JFET VCA (probably 2SK117Y)
- Faders : PCV
- Power supply : 14V AC
- Service Manual : Unavailable but likely very similar to PMC-05ProIIIVCA
PMC-05ProIIIDX
- Released : 2009 or earlier (That's when skratchworx reviewed it)
- Mixer Circuit : JFET VCA (probably 2SK117Y)
- Faders : PCV
- Power supply : 14V AC
- Service Manual : pending upload
Includes dedicated Send / Return connections for DVS hookup.
PMC-05ProIV
- Released : 2012
- Mixer Circuit : DSP
- Faders : CF-X2 Crossfader, IF-PCV Line Faders
- Power supply : 12V AC
- Service Manual : ?
Full Redesign from previous models. Additions include integrated MIDI controller for DVS control, front panel fader curve/lag/reverse controls, balanced XLR main outputs, 1/4" booth outputs, and switchable mic/line SUB input. Also features send/return connections for DVS sound cards.
06 Series
PMC-06Pro
- Released : 1997 (According to Bomp Hiphop) or 1998 (according to the book Groove Music)
- Mixer Circuit : Optocoupler-based VCA
- Faders : ALPS
- Power supply : 15V DC
- Service Manual : Unavailable but likely very similar to PMC-05Pro
PMC-06T
Not technically in the pro range - uses a dual-rail supply like the 07, and doesn't actually use a VCA at all so presumably wasn't great for scratching
- Released : 1998 (service manual date)
- Mixer Circuit : Ground Pulldown
- Faders : ALPS?
- Power supply : 12V AC
- Service Manual : File:Vss-pmc-06t.pdf
PMC-06ProA
- Mixer Circuit : JFET VCA (2SK30A-GR)
- Faders : ALPS or PCV
- Power supply : 15V DC
- Service Manual : Unavailable but likely very similar to PMC-05ProII
PMC-06ProD "Samurai"
- Released : God only knows
- Mixer Circuit : DSP
- Faders : ?
- Power supply : 15V DC
- Service Manual : ?
PMC-06ProVCA
- Released : 2004 (according to service manual)
- Mixer Circuit : JFET VCA (2SK117Y)
- Faders : PCV
- Power supply : 14V AC
- Service Manual : [2]
07 Series
PMC-07Pro
- Released : 1997 or 1998 (service manual date is 1997, Also here)
- Mixer Circuit : Optocoupler VCA
- Faders : ALPS
- Power supply : 12V AC
- Service Manual : File:VSS-PMC-07PRO.pdf
PMC-07ProD "Samurai"
- Released : God only knows
- Mixer Circuit : DSP
- Faders : ?
- Power supply : 15V DC
- Service Manual : ?
PMC-007
- Released : 2003 or 2004 (service manual date is 2003)
- Mixer Circuit : Optocoupler VCA
- Faders : PCV
- Power supply : 12V AC
- Service Manual : pending upload
