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CBS Volumax and Audimax circa 1964

Posted on 05/16/2013 by chris

CT!  CBS labs, Stamford, 1963 – 1965.   These CBS units still seem like the ugly ducklings of the vintage limiter market.  I have had 3 of the later solid-state audimax 4440′s in the basement for the past 3 years.  They … Continue reading →

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1977

Posted on 05/11/2013 by chris

Today: a random display of offbeat bits from 1977 that caught my eye: a tiny homage to the wonder that is The Internet K Hole.  IE., draw your own connections/conclusions.      

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Italo!

Posted on 05/10/2013 by chris

Stumbled upon this today while researching a bizarre 60s electric that fell into our lap (see my TUMBLR for deets) Fetish Gtrs, a site specializing in Italian (and, awesomely, Argentine) vintage electrics. That is all.

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The Fairchild F-22 Condenser Mic c.1965 (aka the Syncron AU7A)

Posted on 05/07/2013 by chris

     Alright so this is a little confusing…  Above is an advert for the Fairchild F-22 microphone, as published in 1965.  This mic is known to be identical to the Syncron AU7A (see previous post)…  so why was it … Continue reading →

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Fairchild Is First! (1964)

Posted on 05/03/2013 by chris

Above: the Fairchild model 673, 663, 662, 661, 668, 664, 665 Modules and 668 power amp.  Wow was this kit ahead of its time.  And check out that lil INTEGRA sidecar.  Amazing.  Doubt there are too many of these left … Continue reading →

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RCA BCM-1A Auxiliary Console c.1953

Posted on 05/01/2013 by chris

Earlier this year we ran a piece regarding the c. 1952 RCA BC-2 broadcast console.  T.F. has also provided us with a subsequent scan from AE mag, 1953, which highlights the companion BCM-1A “extender” console, designed to add an additional … Continue reading →

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Scully kit of the early 1960s

Posted on 04/30/2013 by chris

How are y’all doing today…  long-time readers will know that there is a lot of Scully material on this site… Scully was a Bridgeport institution; I drive by the ole Scully plant everyday on my way to the studio.  Not … Continue reading →

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Read my review of the AKG D12 VR and 451 ’65th Anniv.’ Mics at ProductionHUB

Posted on 04/29/2013 by chris

I recently reviewed the new (-ish) AKG “65th anniversary” model 451 and the very interesting D12 ‘VR’ model for our friends at ProductionHUB.  Click here to read the article.  The 451 ’65th,’ in particular, is an excellent deal for $400.  … Continue reading →

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Angry eBay Listing Of The Week

Posted on 04/27/2013 by chris

“This microphone is described as “in working condition” as there are no United States Standards for vintage microphones.  To use any other terminology than “in working condition” is highly subjective based upon each individuals opinion of a microphones performance.  I … Continue reading →

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This is an insane deal

Posted on 04/25/2013 by chris

I just received three units of the above – depicted ‘weatherproof case’ (10.6″ (L) x 9.8″ (W) x 4.9″ (H)) from my fav purveyor of dirt-cheap electronic supplies MCM ELECTRONICS.  Now, when I ordered ‘em, they were on sale for … Continue reading →

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