Tag Archives: mixers

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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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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Early Solid-State Gates Audio Mixers

Posted on 04/14/2013 by chris

Above: GATES Attache 70, Dynamote 70, Courier 70, and Unimote 70 solid-state remote amplifiers circa 1965.  I somehow ended up with a box of those side-reading VU meters; how the hell do you cut panel holes for those things?  Useless. … Continue reading →

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Electrodyne circa 1969

Posted on 03/12/2013 by chris

Some random bits of Electrodyne kit that I came across…  Above, their ACC-1204…  looks pretty neat… anyone?  

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Altec full-line 1976 catalog

Posted on 02/17/2013 by chris

70′s months at P S DOT COM continues with a fresh scan of the complete 1976 Altec pro audio catalog, complete with pricelist.  Presented in two parts due to file size. DOWNLOAD PART 1: Altec_1976_part1 DOWNLOAD PART 2: Altec_1976_part2 Above: … Continue reading →

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Neve Consoles of the 1970s

Posted on 02/07/2013 by chris

Above: Neve 8014, 8036, BCM 10, et al circa the early to mid 1970s.  Neve’s US operation  was based in Bethel CT for many years; I grew up in Bethel, but I can’t recall them sponsoring any little-league teams.

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ADM Mixers and Consoles of the 1970s and 1980s

Posted on 09/26/2012 by chris

Above: ADM console constructed for NYC’s A+R Recording c. 1976 Nice set for y’all today, courtesy of reader T.F.  T. sent over a large collection of ADM console images spanning the mid seventies into the 1980s.  I know next to … Continue reading →

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RCA BC-2B Recording Studio Console c. 1952

Posted on 08/10/2012 by chris

Reader T.F. sent me this scan from AUDIO ENGINEERING c. 1952: the introduction of the RCA BC-2B Console. LEFT: The BC-2B incorporated the RCA MA-11241 dual mic pre-amp unit; a two-stage circuit, each channel used a single 12AY7 for, I … Continue reading →

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Swiss Mix

Posted on 05/15/2012 by chris

I’ve always coveted these little Nagra BMII audio mixers and but I somehow resisted the urge to purchase one on eBay.  It is a 4 channel mono mixer with simple level and low cut controls.  They come up regularly for … Continue reading →

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Audio Mixing Consoles circa 1959

Posted on 02/20/2012 by chris

Langevin stereo console circa 1959 Today: from the “Audio Cyclopedia,” Howard Tremaine, 1959: a quick visual survey of professional mixing consoles in service in 1959.  A PS Dot Com reader turned me on to the “Audio Cycolopedia”; many copies of … Continue reading →

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