Vintage & Used

This mic is in mint condition, the tag on the Wooden Box has minor tarnishing.

The Neumann U 47 FET Collector's Edition is a solid-state condenser microphone, reissued by Neumann in 2014 based on the classic U 47 fet from 1972. It is built using the original production schematics and components, including the famous K 47 capsule, to replicate the sound of the original. This mic is very versatile and perfect for Kick Drums, Vocals, Acoustic Instruments, Loud Sources, and Bass Instruments.

Key features:

• FET 80 circuitry: This design provides a wide dynamic range and allows for clean, high-fidelity recordings

• K 47 capsule: The dual large-diaphragm capsule offers a balanced and detailed sound with a slight presence boost in the upper midrange (around 2-5 kHz), which helps vocals and instruments cut through a mix

• High SPL handling: It can handle up to 137 dB SPL, or 147 dB with the -10 dB pre-attenuation pad engaged, making it suitable for loud sources like kick drums and guitar amplifiers

• Switchable filters and pads: The mic has a switchable low-cut filter (140 Hz) to combat proximity effect, a -10 dB attenuation pad for high SPL sources, and an additional -6 dB output switch on the base to prevent preamp overload

The vintage Eventide a legendary vintage digital audio effects processor celebrated for its unique sound, groundbreaking algorithms, and versatility. First released in the late 1980s, it's known for its complex pitch-shifting, delays, and other modulation effects that have been used on countless hit records. This rare example of the famous Eventide Ultra-Harmonizer line includes a ton of upgrades and was recently serviced by Studio Electronics in Burbank, CA.

This unit has minor damage to the front panel including small scratches and chipping around the rack screw holes. Unit works great!

Key features

• Recent Service: Serviced at Studio Electronics, Inc. located in Burbank, CA.

• Iconic Effects: The H3000SE is most famous for its rich and distinct pitch-shifting/harmonizing, including the pioneering diatonic pitch shifting that stays in key, and the signature "micropitch detune" used to create lush, wide stereo effects on vocals and guitars. Other effects include high-quality delays, reverbs, chorus, flanger, phaser, vocoder, and a "Patch Factory" for creating custom algorithms.

• Unique Sound: The H3000SE has a specific "vintage" digital sound, often described as having warmth, punch, and clarity.

• Versatility: The H3000SE offers a wide range of effects in a single 19-inch rack unit.

• MIDI Control: The unit is fully MIDI controllable, allowing for real-time control and automation of parameters

• Expanded Algorithms: The primary benefit is access to the complete set of H3500 algorithms. This includes all the standard pitch-shifting, delay, and reverb effects, plus advanced algorithms like:

  • Mod Factory One and Two: Late-generation algorithms that include delay ducking, BPM delays and sweeps, compression, manual flanging, and smooth autopanning.

  • Multi-Shift: A powerful program with two six-octave pitch shifters, delays, panning, and patchable feedback paths.

  • Band Delay: A multi-tap delay line that feeds eight resonant bandpass filters.

  • String Modeler: An algorithm that allows the H3000 to function as an additional MIDI-controlled voice.

  • Phaser: A thick, smooth phasing effect.

• Comprehensive Preset Library: The “Kitchen Sink” upgrade includes all factory presets ever developed for the H3000 and H3500 series, including the "wilder" H3000B presets.

• H3500B-DFX Emulation: The “Kitchen Sink” upgrade makes the H3000SE function identically to a true H3500B-DFX

I have owned this unit for about 15 years, always used on the master bus. Recently had it serviced by tube tech factory, working like new. Priced to sell! Comes in original box.

The Tube-Tech SMC 2B is a stereo multiband compressor that splits audio into three frequency bands (low, mid, high), allowing independent compression on each with its own controls for threshold, ratio, attack, release, and gain. It is a sought-after tool known for its smooth, musical compression from its all-tube, optical design, and is widely used in mixing and mastering for its ability to add warmth, punch, and control dynamics across the frequency spectrum

Key features

• All-tube opto-compressor-based multiband compression

• 3 bands per channel, with variable crossover frequencies between bands

• Variable Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, and Gain controls for all 3 bands

• Stereo sidechain

• Master output gain (off to +10dB)

• Balance control (+/-1,5dB)

• LED display shows gain reduction

• Conductive plastic potentiometers

• Clickless bypass relay

• Frequency response at -3dB: 5Hz to 60kHz

• Low noise: < -60dBu at 10dB gain

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

DBX 165A up for sale. This is a very unusual new old stick one. It’s still with original box! I had it serviced after I got it and it’s working well now. Not a scratch on it!

The dbx 165A is a vintage analog compressor/limiter known for its "Over Easy" compression, which provides a smooth transition into compression. It features both automatic and manual settings for attack and release times, a PeakStop limiting function to prevent clipping, and a 30dB dynamic range meter for gain reduction monitoring. This unit was popular for a variety of applications including recording, broadcasting, and live sound reinforcement.

Key features

• Over Easy compression: This form of compression is a soft-knee design that gradually increases the compression ratio as a signal crosses the threshold, making the compression less noticeable.

• PeakStop limiting: The 165A has an integrated, smooth clipper designed to prevent unwanted peaks from damaging equipment or distorting the signal.

• Flexible attack and release: Offering both automatic mode (program-dependent) and manual control for a more versatile and precise dynamic shaping.

• Dynamic range meter: A 30dB analog meter that can be switched to show input, output, or gain reduction.

• Stereo-strapping: The unit is equipped with matched RMS detectors for stereo operation without signal-summing errors.

• VCA technology: This is one of the early compressors to use a Voltage-Controlled Amplifier (VCA) for audio volume control.

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

Foote control systems clip/sat up for sale. This is known for its almost like tape saturation for the mix bus. Works perfectly.

The Foote Control Systems Germanium ClipSat is a handmade analog audio processor that uses germanium diode strings to shape and saturate sound, similar to tape. It is a passive limiter with a new detector, capable of both hard and soft clipping, and is used for adding warmth, character, and controlled saturation to mixes or individual tracks. Key features include its ability to make low frequencies fuller and more punchy, and it can be used for gentle compression or more aggressive clipping, depending on the settings.

Key features

• Circuit: The Clip/Sat Mix uses a passive limiter configuration with germanium diode strings to "gently bend" waveforms, creating a warm, tape-like saturation effect.

• Clipping: This unit offers both soft (saturation) and hard clipping to shape the sound.

• Controllable elements: This unit includes a hardness control for adjusting the clipping behavior, a high-pass filter (HPF) to control low-end response, an input drive control, and a makeup gain. 

• Sound: The Clip/Sat Mix is known for adding a "muscular," rich, and characterful sound, especially to the low end. 

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.