Super 70 studio gets discrete Allen & Heath console
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Super 70 studio gets discrete Allen & Heath console
Originally we were going to build a custom console but it grew to epic proportions financially and would have taken more than a year.
We just picked up a 1975 Allen & Heath Mod 2 16 channel 8 bus console.
All discrete, no IC chips, extremely short signal path...
Currently at Matrix Audio Systems in Philadelphia for recapping and modification. We have an Acopian power supply as the original is underpowered.
It has 4 Mod 1 strips
1972 - British pro audio manufacturer Allen & Heath is commissioned to build the MOD1. This quad console was built for Pink Floyd's live use around 1972 and can be seen in their film Live in Pompeii. This was subsequently sold and is thought to have ended up in a storage facility in North London.
3. 1973 - Allen & Heath built a second quad board in 1973. This was used for the 1974 Winter Tour. Its whereabouts are unknown.
Here is a shot of the Mod 1
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Anyway excitement is high at Super 70 as this is a killer console.
Looking to install this sometime before the end of the year.
We just picked up a 1975 Allen & Heath Mod 2 16 channel 8 bus console.
All discrete, no IC chips, extremely short signal path...
Currently at Matrix Audio Systems in Philadelphia for recapping and modification. We have an Acopian power supply as the original is underpowered.
It has 4 Mod 1 strips
1972 - British pro audio manufacturer Allen & Heath is commissioned to build the MOD1. This quad console was built for Pink Floyd's live use around 1972 and can be seen in their film Live in Pompeii. This was subsequently sold and is thought to have ended up in a storage facility in North London.
3. 1973 - Allen & Heath built a second quad board in 1973. This was used for the 1974 Winter Tour. Its whereabouts are unknown.
Here is a shot of the Mod 1
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Anyway excitement is high at Super 70 as this is a killer console.
Looking to install this sometime before the end of the year.
Super 70 Studio.. Never tell a perfectionist that the mix is perfect!
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
The El Tony speaks the truth!drumsound wrote:Fantatic!
Mix Well, The El Harley.
Been meaning to call you.
Super 70 Studio.. Never tell a perfectionist that the mix is perfect!
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
here it is.
this is the actual console. We are cutting off the producer's desk and building a housing for the patch bay.
Super 70 Studio.. Never tell a perfectionist that the mix is perfect!
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
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http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
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Re: here it is.
Why are you mangling the producer's desk?supafuzz wrote:this is the actual console. We are cutting off the producer's desk and building a housing for the patch bay.
Just get the patchbay after it.
Trust me, you'll mis that real estate once it's gone.
Howling at the neighbors. Hoping they have more mic cables.
Re: here it is.
it's going on a 60" stand and I'll use the space for that patch bay and some other stuff.Nick Sevilla wrote:Why are you mangling the producer's desk?supafuzz wrote:this is the actual console. We are cutting off the producer's desk and building a housing for the patch bay.
Just get the patchbay after it.
Trust me, you'll mis that real estate once it's gone.
I thought about this before MANGLING!! LOL
Super 70 Studio.. Never tell a perfectionist that the mix is perfect!
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
Headed down to Philly to Matrix Audio Systems secret secure former military bunker to work on the A&H.... Cleaning faders/ Cleaning the faceplate from sticker residue /replacing the heavy composite wood bottom with a lightweight metal plate.
2 of the stickers that were on the channels said "U47" and Lang EQ!!
2 of the stickers that were on the channels said "U47" and Lang EQ!!
Super 70 Studio.. Never tell a perfectionist that the mix is perfect!
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
a&H
ott0bot wrote:Try saving the sweet AH logo badge from the producers desk, that's classy.
Yes I plan to do that!
Heard channel 1 ....totally quiet and great EQ sweep!
Then we recap!!
Cut off the producers desk and now it's the perfect size for us.
Cant even tell it was ever there.
Of course the person who took it out of commission just cut all the wires so we have a real job on our hands.
Currently looking for full schematics.
Otherwise we will figure it out.
Sowter transformers on the inputs and very short signal path.
Eq's are overlapping like Pultec.
Super 70 Studio.. Never tell a perfectionist that the mix is perfect!
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
Gracias "The El Tony" that means thanks in Spanish!!drumsound wrote:That things is gonna be super cool.
Just got the manual from a guy in Ohio so we're off to the races.
Super 70 Studio.. Never tell a perfectionist that the mix is perfect!
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
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Sweet looking board, it's gonna be killer.
You may want to consider shoving one of these in the summing section, take things to the next level. http://classicapi.com/catalog/product_i ... cts_id=403
Interested in Matrix Audio Systems - couldn't find any info on them. I have a Studer board that needs a going over. Looking for a good tech in the North Jersey area, but willing to travel a bit.
You may want to consider shoving one of these in the summing section, take things to the next level. http://classicapi.com/catalog/product_i ... cts_id=403
Interested in Matrix Audio Systems - couldn't find any info on them. I have a Studer board that needs a going over. Looking for a good tech in the North Jersey area, but willing to travel a bit.
matrix audio
You have to know some one who knows some one....I'll PM you Matrix audio's info.
He does great wok and has been maintaing my studio from the start.
Also built 4 stereo mic pres for me and a couple of comps and upgraded a ton of stuff.
Great guy and totally honest.
I'll send the API stuff to him
I'm not sure what that does though. Can you explain?
He does great wok and has been maintaing my studio from the start.
Also built 4 stereo mic pres for me and a couple of comps and upgraded a ton of stuff.
Great guy and totally honest.
I'll send the API stuff to him
I'm not sure what that does though. Can you explain?
Super 70 Studio.. Never tell a perfectionist that the mix is perfect!
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
stayed up late
Stayed up late last night creating a workflow chart to explain to my tech guy the signal flow at Super 70.
Right now it's all from memory so I have to check ti out.
Right now it's all from memory so I have to check ti out.
Super 70 Studio.. Never tell a perfectionist that the mix is perfect!
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
http://www.super70studio.com
http://www.facebook.com/Super70Studio
now in glorious HD3
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