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Recently Sold Consoles

<LI>5x 550a <LI>21x 550 2<LI>2x aengus graphic <LI>16 buss <LI>28x 515 mic/line aux module <LI>24x 2046-094-B monitor modules <LI>solo in place mod <LI>515 input modules

API 28x16x24 Vintage Console **SOLD**

Desk was originally installed in Conway recording studios. Great pedigree coming from a long legacy of historic recordings at this classic LA room. Desk is in good overall condition. Call for more details or to view in person in LA. Configured: <ul><li>32 channel- 12 buss </li><li>4 x Echo return channels </li><li>26 Monitors (Can be loaded out to 32 ) </li><li>32 x 550a 3 band EQ/vintage </li><li>32 x 548 mic-pre / aux modules </li><li>4 x E548 line- pre / echo return modules </li><li>26 x 812 monitor modules </li><li>2 x 525 compressor / limiters.</li></ul> Work Performed recently on desk: Every channel's routing and EQ have been gone through and tested. All caps have been tested and currently perform to API spec. All bussing, monitor returns and echo returns have been gone through, tested, and are currently performing. In addition, the API VCA automation has been removed (and boxed up) and replaced with NOS passive Gliss faders which are in excellent condition. Any previously missing panels have been replaced and any holes covered.

API 3288 Classic Console (used) **SOLD**

Features <ul><li>550 eq’s (3 band) x 40</li><li>40 input</li><li>16 buss</li><li>24 channel monitor section</li><li>Uptown moving fader automation system</li><li>TRS/longframe patchbay</li><li>Looms from console to bay</li><li>TRS patch cables</li><li>PSU</li></ul>

API 40 Channel White Console **SOLD**

API Legacy 32 channel w/48 track monitor section, (6x aux send per monitor channel with long throw faders). 32 channel Uptown moving fader automation. 80 line in at mix. Remote tt bay, mogami cabling. Very clean, includes in house Vintage King servicing with warranty. Features <ul><li>24 x 212L Mic Pres </li><li>32 x 550l 4 band Parametric EQs</li><li>32 x 768 Line In/Routing modules w/32 buss sends</li><li>2 Stereo Buss assigns, trim, pan, 4 Mono and 1 Stereo Aux sends</li><li>48 x 868 Monitor modules w/ 6 mono aux sends, pan and 2 stereo buss assigns</li><li>32 x Uptown Motorized faders</li><li>56 x 468 Non-motorized faders</li><li>3 x Non-motorized master faders</li></ul> Call Mike Nehra direct at 248-591-9276, ext: 100 for info.

API Legacy 32 Input x 48 Monitor Console **SOLD**

Features <ul><li>48 input modules</li><li>24-Fader monitor system</li><li>48 550B Equalizers</li><li>16 212L Preamps</li><li>16 Buses</li><li>6 Auxiliary sends 4 mono and one stereo</li><li>2 power supplies</li><li>1 Uptown 2000 computer (older PC)</li><li>1 Uptown Power supply</li></ul>

API Legacy 48 Channel Desk **SOLD**

Blue 24 channel D command in mint condition, about 3-4 years old. One owner, private use only. Very well cared for. Includes X-mon, does not include factory stand. Wood furniture is negotiable.

Digidesign D-Command 24 Channel - Blue **SOLD**

12 mic pre/line in, 2x buss, switch per channel that directs signal to either Dir Out (AFL) or stereo buss. Aux sends are not utilized. Includes road case. The EMI modules mounted in an after market enclosure, customer built for VK by Valley Sound.

EMI 12 Channel Desk **SOLD**

The Beatle's "Abbey Road" and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon" have one important thing in common, they were both recorded and mixed through an EMI TG12345 desk. Only 14 of these desks are known to exist, and most owners wouldn't part with them for any amount of money, so this is a very rare opportunity. This TG desk was purchased in 2006 in the UK for the production of East West's "Fab Four" virtual instrument, engineered by Beatle's engineer Ken Scott (more details about the project here http://www.soundsonline.com/Fab-Four-Virtual-Instrument-pr-EW-170.html). Prior to this the desk was thoroughly checked and serviced by Brian Gibson, the specialist tech who worked on these desks when he was at Abbey Road Studios. He is widely acknowledged as the best service engineer for TG consoles. He has gone through this desk in detail and fixed every problem he could find, both electronic and physical, and therefore I believe this desk to be in really excellent condition. It has also had a new remote GPO patchbay made for it with Mosses and Mitchell patch strips. The front fader bar has been remounted with additional supports. The frame has been strengthened around the central area (which was a weak point on all of these desks), and the end cheeks have been repaired and resprayed . Missing knobs have been replaced (these have been specially made as there are no spares for them), and the broken perspex fader scales have been remade. We can supply comprehensive documentation for the maintenance of this console with schematics and a descriptive manual. Check out the <a class="bluelinks" href="http://vintageking.com/site/Pdf_specifications/EMI_Recording-Console-Handbook Mk2.doc">EMI Recording Console Handbook</a> for more information.

EMI 24 Channel TGI MKII Console **SOLD**

The EMI TG12345 Console is a legendary desk that went through four variations. Originally built to custom specifications in EMI’s own engineering facilities at Hayes, Middlesex, England, the TG12345 was the first solid-state recording console to be manufactured by EMI. By the late 60s, transistors and multi-track recorders had become the cutting edge of audio technology, and EMI spent considerable time designing and building a custom desk that could handle the larger number of inputs and outputs necessary for multi-tracking. The result was the TG12345 console, designed to be used in EMI recording facilities worldwide. The first desk, the Mk I, was installed at EMI’s famed Abbey Road studios in December of 1968, and saw use on the final album recorded by the Beatles, the aptly-named Abbey Road. Several Mk I desks were manufactured, to be followed shortly by a modified version, known as the Mk II. Continued refinement saw the introduction of the Mk III, which was used at EMI’s international locations, but never at Abbey Road itself. The last in the line of these consoles was the Mk IV. Only two of these desks were ever made, and the first of these is now offered for sale. This is a very rare opportunity to own a piece of audio recording history! This particular TG12345 Mk IV console was initially installed in Abbey Road Studio Three in December of 1971. Three years later in November 1974 it was moved to the big room, Studio One, where it resided until it was decommissioned in December 1983. Studio One is Abbey Road’s largest live room, and can easily handle a full orchestra, plus a choir. Consequently, this desk saw quite a bit of use on film scoring sessions, including the orchestral portions for the film of Pink Floyd The Wall, (see the photo of David Gilmour and Roger Waters leaning on this desk). Other film work included the original Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark and many others. Although this particular desk is virtually unique, many of the channel modules are similar in design to earlier versions of the TG12345. This desk is the sound of Abbey Road throughout the 1970s, when classic albums such as Dark Side of the Moon, (recorded on the only other Mark IV ever made), were tracked and mixed on these legendary consoles. Only 14 of these desks are known to still exist, and most owners wouldn't part with them for any amount of money. Never available to the public during their heyday - and maybe never available again - this is a unique opportunity to own a unique desk from the control rooms of Abbey Road. Console available for viewing in Los Angeles by appointment. Contact <a href="mailto:mike@vintageking.com?subject=EMI%20TG12345%20Mark%20IV%20Abbey%20Road%20Console">Mike Nehra</a> for details.

EMI TG12345 Mark IV Abbey Road Console **SOLD**

Frame Only. 6 aux/2 cue send, 6 stereo FX return. 2 inserts switchable inserts per channel, 1 per group. 6x EMT plate remotes. Remote bay with lots of cable length. P+G faders. Sold as is. Also includes 6 FX return modules which included controls for use with tape delay including Spin control, this is used to feed part of the tape machine output back into the input along with the original signal. Absolutely stunning tone. Open high fidelity mic pre's, musical EQ.

Helios 32 Channel Console Frame Only **SOLD**

Original Neve 8014 frame, available loaded with any combination of new AMS/Neve, Averill, Wunder new or any vintage Neve modules in stock. Can be sold as is or serviced-recapped with 6 month warranty on removable modules (refinished wood/armrest all patch points, faders, pots switches hand cleaned/lubricated, all electrolytic caps replaced in frame and PSU) -16 mic or line inputs -4 buss -2 aux out, 4 mono rtn, 2 cue send -8 monitor returns -1272 class A line amps -P+G faders -PSU Call or email for pricing and details. We can provide this desk alone, or in a complete turnkey package with outboard, microphones, headphone-monitor system, cabling and acoustic treatment room treatment.

Neve 8014 Console #A3114 **SOLD**

Historic vintage Neve 8016 desk from Caribou Ranch, in Nederland, CO. Many classic recording's were done on this desk including albums from: <UL> <LI>America <LI>Badfinger <LI>Jeff Beck - Wired <LI>Chicago - VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XL <LI>Rick Derringer - All American Boy <LI>Earth, Wind & Fire <LI>Sheena Easton <LI>Dan Fogelberg <LI>Billy Joel <LI>Elton John - Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, Caribou <LI>Michael Murphey <LI>The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band <LI>Eddie Rabbitt <LI>Souther, Hillman & Furay <LI>Rod Stewart <LI>Stephen Stills <LI>Supertramp <LI>Joe Walsh - The Smoker You Drink... <LI>War <LI>Frank Zappa - One Size Fits All</LI></UL> Check out this <A class=bluelinks href="/c.360669/site/files/pdf_files/Caribou%20Article%20plus001.pdf">great article</A> on this historic console. Features: <UL> <LI>Very clean <LI>Class A, Discrete <LI>24 x input, 8 x output groups <LI>4 x Reverberation Groups <LI>2 x 2254a comp/lim ( shown with 4, but will be sold with 2) <LI>2 x Foldback Groups <LI>Talkback <LI>Pre fade listen or Cue speaker <LI>16 Track reduction monitoring <LI>4 x Monitor speaker circuits <LI>13 Meters <LI>Integral Patch panel <LI>1272 line amplifiers. </LI></UL>Desk is available loaded with 24 x Neve 1064/Vintage or 24 x 1081/New or any combination of both, or just as an empty frame. Console can be sold as is or serviced. Call for a custom quote. Check out this video of Chicago performing "25 or 6 to 4" including shots of this console in action! Console Dimensions: Height 39 1/4" Width 107 3/4" Depth 50 3/4" Build Date: May 5th 1972 <OBJECT height=344 width=425><PARAM NAME="movie" VALUE="http://www.youtube.com/v/iCAbdNXx2sE&hl=en&fs=1"><PARAM NAME="allowFullScreen" VALUE="true"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iCAbdNXx2sE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></OBJECT>

Neve 8016 Console **SOLD**

This desk is a beauty. 24x1084 mic/line/3 band eq 4x2074 Line/EQ (1073 EQ line only) Features <UL> <LI>24 Channel line/mic in <LI>8 Buss <LI>4 Cue sends pre/post <LI>4 Reverb sends pre/post <LI>16 Monitor returns <LI>24 Prefader insert send/returns <LI>8 Direct group ins/8 sub mix tie lines <LI>8 Buss inserts send/return <LI>P and G faders </LI></UL> Will be premium VK serviced with a 6 month warranty on removable modules.

Neve 8026 #A 4131 (used) **SOLD**

28x 31102, 4x 32264 compressor/limiters, remote TT bay. Console dimensions: 5'8"W x 4'4"D x 3'7"H

Neve 8058 Console #A4096 (used) **SOLD**

This beautiful Neve 8078 Recording Console is one of two single-owner 8078’s purchased new in the early 80’s for Clinton Studios. It has been lovingly cared for, maintained on a routine basis and is in top notch condition. It has a wonderful history and pedigree. Stored on site at Vintage King Audio in Ferndale, MI. Speak to a member of the sales staff to view the desk in person. Features <ul><li>40 ch. x 24 buss </li><li>4 cue sends </li><li>4 reverb sends</li><li>32 monitor x 4 buss, x 2 cue sends x 2 reverb sends </li><li>40x Neve 31105 preamp/EQ modules</li><li>6x 32264 comp/lim</li><li>32423 aux modules </li><li>32425 monitor with B638 & B640 op amps that utilize the 5534 ICs.</li><li>Standard manual faders</li><li>Consistently serviced and maintained, fully functional, in top condition since commissioned.</li></ul> Servicing <ul><li>All 40 Neve 31105 Preamp/EQ modules have had their electrolytic coupling capacitors replaced in about 2002. </li><li>Each module has been thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and tested for frequency response and headroom. </li><li>Listening and phase cancellation test were conducted to ensure recapped modules match modules with original caps. </li><li>All monitor pan pots, mute switches and capacitors throughout this console have been replaced.</li><li>All power supplies and a spare are recapped and tested.</li></ul> Configuration <ul><li>24 buss mult-able to 32 out via direct buttons, patch bay or just doubling at machine bays.</li><li>Monitor faders are: quad into 4 track two, channel side buss 21,22,23,24; </li><li>Quad into 4-track- one, with switchable master 4 track fader. </li><li>40 line into channel side, 32 into monitor, dump-able to channel</li><li>8 channel sends - 4 Q & 4 rev.</li><li>4 rev return to 4track 2.</li><li>2 rev and 2 Q sends from monitor side.</li><li>Dimensions: 103" W x 58" D x 42" H = 261 cm W x 147cm D x 107cm H </li></ul> The desk’s owner rates the pot, switch and faders at a near perfect 9.5 out of 10. Modifications The Monitor and Channel LINE inputs have been split at the Master DL and a new patch bay was added for the monitor line inputs. Modified cue 5 & 6 sends on the 32 track monitor section for pre or post fader. Some special modifications at factory such as Mon to Cue and Mono matrix. Pedigree This desk has a fabulous pedigree, and has been used on a multitude of famous recordings by artists running the gamut of modern musical genres - folk, pop, rock, rap, hip-hop, jazz and classical. Artists that have recorded all or parts of albums on this console in the famed Studio A include: Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Diddy, Avril Lavigne, Jewel, Shakira, Chaka Kahn, Dionne Warwick, George Benson, Sonny Rollins, Joshua Bell and Yo Yo Ma. A very partial list of albums recorded on this desk include: <ul><li>Bob Dylan: Love and Theft, Modern Times</li><li>Frank Sinatra; Duets, Duets II</li><li>Tony Bennett; Perfectly Frank, Steppin' Out</li><li>Steely Dan; Two Against Nature, Morph the Cat</li><li>Dave Grusin; Digital Duke, Migration</li><li>Yo Yo Ma ; Silk Road, Simply Baroque</li><li>James Taylor, October Road</li><li>Bruce Springsteen, Working on a Dream</li><li>Sting: Symphonicities</li><li>Paul Simon: Surprise</li></ul> The 'Big Room' at Clinton Recording Studios was also host to recordings for the recent Broadway shows Gypsy and West Side Story, as well as all or part of the film scores for: <ul><li>Angels and Demons </li><li>The Aviator </li><li>Dream Girls </li><li>Before the Devil Knows You're Dead </li><li>No Country for Old Men </li><li>El Cantante </li><li>High Fidelity </li><li>Finding Forrester </li><li>The Reaping </li><li>The Bucket List </li><li>Things We Lost in the Fire </li><li>American Splendor </li><li>Everyone Says I Love You </li><li>The Notorious Bettie Page</li><li>Bounty Hunter </li></ul> This desk has seen it all - from a single singer-songwriter, to full orchestral arrangements, and everything in between. A true piece of modern musical history, from the heart of New York City.

Neve 8078 #9810 (used) **SOLD**

Can be sold with any combination of vintage Neve 1073/1066/1084 (we have multiples of each in stock as of 11/26/08). Or load with any new AMS Neve 1073/1084, Wunder PEQ-2R, or Averill 1073/1084/1023/1004. call/email for custom quote. 2x Buss 1x Aux Send 1x Echo Send Includes Road case. The frame and PSU will be recapped, serviced. If sold with vintage Neve eq/pre, all modules will be recapped and premium VK serviced with 1 year warranty.

Neve BCM 10 Sidecar #A1175 **SOLD**

Premium VK serviced and recapped with a 6 month warranty on removable modules. Very rare, all discrete. Similar to a Neve Kelso. The console has been modified for direct outputs (This $2500 modification is included Free of Charge), using a custom motherboard to mount a set of eight 1081-style output circuits. Each channel’s post-fader output is fed to a Neve B512 op amp. The output of the op amp drives a Cinemag CMOQ-2S (steel core) output transformer. All electronics are housed in a 2U rack box, powered from the console PSU. Audio is fed by a standard 8 ch. DB-25 snake cable.

Neve S19 8 Channel Sidecar **SOLD**

Classic Raindirk desk originally from legendary R&B label Malaco Records. Tracks were recorded on this desk by artists such as Poco...Delbert...Blackhawk...Sister Hazel ... Steve Forbert w/Ben Keith...John Bohlinger...UK's Floored...Kostas... Vaughan Penn...Darrell Scott...Raul Malo...and many many more! Recapped less than 100 hours ago. Has some quirks here and there on some faders and pots, but sounds great with very musical sweet EQ and Jensen pre’s in the mic inputs. Sold as is. Located in Montana.

Raindirk 28x16 console **SOLD**

16 channel/32 line in mini SSL 4000E. Runs as a full stand-alone mini SSL console, but acts like the most advanced “summing” box ever. Complete with 16x 611E channel strips with “Black” 242 Eqs, and true SSL center section built internally by Bruce Millet/The Desk Doctor. Console includes SSL G384 as mounted in meter bridge with extra master fader output, specifically designed for the console by Bruce Millet to work in conjunction with this SSL. Each of the 16 channel strips comes with SSL dynamics. Desk has direct outs; most I/O’s on the rear of the console are via DB25 connectors, with some of the master outs via XLR (see pics). Bus assigns at the top of the channel strips can be used to group signals. The difference from a large 4k is there are no sub-group faders, only the outputs on rear, (for example, a user can route channel signals to the groups whichever way they want, to a submixer, back in the SSL, etc). Dimensions: 53”D x 27.5”W x 48”H (at Meter Bridge) -- 24” high average as console slops down towards arm-rest) This desk is true SSL throughout, including one SSL power supply, giving the added advantage of low power use; perfect for home or small studio. Located in Los Angeles. Per owner: "It only takes one SSL power unit that is racked right in the room with me and because it's only the one, it runs no hotter than say, a Lexicon 480L (and same rack space, 4 units-ish). And for electrical bill, it literally draws as little as the new Toft ATB 24 (I ran them one after another in a transition month and saw NO jump in bill"

SSL 4000E 16 Channel Mixer **SOLD**

1997 (Real G+). This may be the cleanest SSL we have offered. Extremely Well maintained console. VU, Total Recall, VCA Automation (No Ultimation) ,Motion Worker. Nearly all bulbs replaced with LED's (lower maintainance). Price includes decommisioning. This console will be inexpensive to de-commision because of its stellar condition. VK can arrange a lease arrangement and ship to any destination worldwide.

SSL 4048 G+ **SOLD**

Built in 1989, E EQ, Total Recall, VU meters, loaded 56 channel, RH patch bay, all drives, including 3.5" upgrade. Excellent working order. Tech report available upon request.

SSL 4056 G **SOLD**

56 frame, loaded 48, G EQ, TR, VU, RHP, 3.5” drives, G+ mix card upgrade. Beautiful console in excellent shape. A tech report was recently performed by Paul Cox and is available upon request. Located in LA.

SSL 4056 G/G+ loaded 48 **SOLD**

4056 G, loaded 52 ,TR, VU, RH PB, good cosmetic condition, 44x E EQ’s. All LF EQ knobs are black, but not all the EQ’s. Some are brown at PC level. 1x spare G module. Originally an E, but retrofitted and overhauled into G console by ssl (inputs, computer, a whole new center section, 3.5” drives etc.)

SSL 4056 52 G/G+ **SOLD**

Factory 4064G+ loaded 56, beautiful shape, half E/G eq, Total Recall, Ultimation, VU meters, Vectorscope (new), Phase meter (new LCD), LH patch, Motionworker. Over 30K spent to Re-commission and go through by SSL factory techs in 2004, replacing many faders and switches. New main Monitor level pot. Well maintained by former owner. All 18 PSU/computer fans replaced. Includes manuals, extender boards, spare parts and Mogami cabling/pro tools/outboard harness. 12'6" wide. Tech report available upon request. Located in Vintage King/Detroit location for viewing.

SSL 4064 G+ loaded 56 (used) **SOLD**

Clean AWS 900. Does not have TR, Awsomation, stand, bays or cabling. These can be added individually per customer's request. Several AWS 900's are available, with different options included per individual desk. Call for details.

SSL AWS 900 **SOLD**

<ul><li>Clean, well maintained, purchased new 3/16/2006</li><li>TR and AWSomation</li><li>Includes stand with speaker bridge and LCD monitor arm</li><li>No bays or cabling</li><li>Faders replaced w/upgraded version approximately 2 years ago</li></ul>

SSL AWS 900 Console #147 **SOLD**

Excellent condition Siemens Sitral. The M444 desk features: <ul><li>6x V276a mic preamps </li><li>6x W295b equalizers </li><li>2x V275 summing amps </li><li>2x V294 output amps </li><li>2x V272 aux master outs </li><li>1x V282c 6 buffer amps for 6 direct outs pre / post fader </li><li>1x H280 oscillator </li><li>1x Vu meter </li><li>10x Danner passive faders </li></ul>

Siemens 6x2 Console **SOLD** (used)

Classic big console tone at an affordable price. Vintage King serviced. Features <ul><li>8- Mono mic/line Input Channel Strips - transformer mic preamp and line input</li><li>4 Stereo Input Channel Strips: line only, pan, 2 aux sends</li><li>3-Band EQ, fixed 20 khz hi-band and 20 hz fixed low-band, with sweepable midrange band</li><li>2 Aux sends per channel</li><li>P&G stereo Fader Master section has 2 mono effects returns with pan, mute, and a stereo bus comp/limiter built in</li><li>Aux output masters 1 and 2</li><li>Full-featured monitor section with Talk Back, multiple source switching, headphone output with separate volume control </li><li>4 stereo external aux inputs</li><li>control room out</li><li>studio speaker output</li><li>VU Metering for each of the 4 bus outputs</li><li>Vu meters for each aux send</li><li>Serviced and gone through with cleaning</li></ul>

Studer 970 16 x 4 Console **SOLD**

Great sounding classic Trident desk, formerly owned by British group Tears for Fears at their studio (The Woolhall) and then Van Morrison, who bought the studio and used it thereafter. It can be sold 'as is' or serviced and with 3 month warranty on removable modules. -Early 70s, good working condition. <ul><li>12x mic or line inputs </li><li>4x buss </li><li>3-band: 10k or 8k hi, stepped mid, 12Hz or 60Hz low, 50Hz hi-pass </li><li>4x aux out</li><li>4x mono rtn</li><li>2x cue send </li><li>4x channel master section with tape returns, VU's</li></ul>

Trident B Range 12x4 console **SOLD**

Squeaky clean, with stand and manual. Mid 80s, very clean, 9 out of 10. <ul><li>3x external 1/4 “ TRS patch bays included with wiring for console and multi track.</li><li>24x channel monitor section dumps into 2 mix w/aux sends, hi/lo eq, long throw faders. </li><li>28x mic or line inputs </li><li>24x buss</li><li>3x band EQ with sweepable mid, fixed top and bottom, sweepable hi pass filter </li><li>8x aux sends, </li><li>8x stereo aux returns, </li><li>24x channel monitor section with hi-lo EQ, and aux sends, Monitors dump to main mix with fader, pan, mute and solo. </li></ul>

Trident Series 24 **SOLD**

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