Since we originally published this post in 2010, several folks have written in to provide more information about these desks.
Update 1:
Tom H. in Sweden sent in a picture of his Philips MD console.
From Tom:
“I got it from NYC… Had to recap it and go thru it… Sounds fab.
Germanium Transistor based, and sounds very nice to me… It’s quite limited but the sound makes up for it… 12/4 configuration, one Aux send, no pans! Left/Center/Right by switches… 4 EQ’s w/ 10K, 100Hz boost or cut + presence boost available on tracks 5-12… I use external valve mixers and micpres, basically I use it with my Studer A80 1″ 8-track, mixing to a Studer C37 1/4″ machine.”
Update 2:
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No big theme today. Instead: a quick look at some 1970’s mixing consoles that caught my eye for one reason or another. Dig in, and let us know if you have any thoughts on working with these various oddities.
The Model 5 EX is basically 12-channels of Model 5 minus the meters, buss masters, and stereo master. So you’ve got 12 inputs (mic inputs have Tamura transformers!) with 4 unbalanced buss outputs plus 2 aux sends. It certainly would be possible to create a stereo mix on the model 5 EX, but the intent was to use it with a model 5. Right now, my Model 5 EX is sitting in the shop awaiting the axe. Eventually I will start to explore ‘upgrading’ the channel cards in the hope of eventually making some channel strips worth racking + selling. The channels don’t sound terrible as-is, but they are more noisy than i would like. As-in broadband white noise.
Here is a photo of an actual unit. These are super-cool. If I ever have a spare year I would love to DIY one of these from scratch.
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I've actually got an interface electronics series 300 mixer that is in working condition. If anyone is interested let me know!
Hi I'm interested in your mixer. Thanks Rick
rghgoods@yahoo.com
Happy new year :?)
I have a working MD12 recapped. Anyone interested to buy it ?
12 in 4 out mon section 4xEQ 4 VU and a coax wideband speaker integrated.
Greetz
Kai
How much is it? Do you have pictures?
How does it sound? Can you send me sound examples of mixes done on it?
Please write me to dasundjenes@gmx-topmail.de
Interesting information but PHILIPS has only one L. Minor detail maybe, but PHILIPS is featured in the press ad featured for all yto see. Apologies if you think I'm nit-picking but it's more about your site being correct.
Hi, I'm interested to buy a old console.
No matter the condition
Let me know! Thanks
this is not that place for that
Sorry Chris!
I thought it could be seeing the previous message