DDA console

[ryangeller]

how much is too much for a used Q series DDA console? it seems to be in good shape, and I know of no problems with it. 16x8 design. http://www.grahamandcompany.com/ebay/avi/DDA9.jpg


thanks, ryan

[Scodiddly]

I've got a DDA "Interface" 16x4. Nice console, the company is obscure but made good stuff ("Soundcraft people who eventually became Midas" is my understanding of the lineage). Don't expect any heavy old-skool street cred - these generally didn't have input transformers, used op-amps, etc. But on the other hand they're quiet, the EQ sounds nice, easy to work on, etc.

I spent $1000 on mine, with road case. You might also think a little about expected maintenance costs, since some of the bigger models apparently ran their power supply a little hard.

[ryangeller]

thanks. the bid for it w/ 5 hours left is $500 w/out shipping or insurance. i think i'm going to pass. -- ryan

[snatchman]

I've got a DDA "Interface" 16x4. Nice console, the company is obscure but made good stuff ("Soundcraft people who eventually became Midas" is my understanding of the lineage). Don't expect any heavy old-skool street cred - these generally didn't have input transformers, used op-amps, etc. But on the other hand they're quiet, the EQ sounds nice, easy to work on, etc.

I spent $1000 on mine, with road case. You might also think a little about expected maintenance costs, since some of the bigger models apparently ran their power supply a little hard.

Yeah, the DDA stuff sounds good. I used to use one live for this sound company I worked for! DDA which now are the makers of the Audient gear. David Deardon/ (?)Davies are the originators names I think! I would like to own that ASP-8024 console,but it's about $30,000.00..!.. ...................