1959 Electrodyne 201-A Tube Microphone PreAmplifier Recording Console Modules – Mic Pre Amp by MCA Technologies for Langevin 5116-B UA 1016 5116B From Indigo Ranch Studio
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– For your consideration is this lot of 16 matching vintage 1959 Electrodyne 201-A microphone preamplifier modules.
– Many consider the Electrodyne 201-A as one of the best sounding mic pres ever designed and produced.
– This exceedingly rare collection consists of 16 individual modules, all of which were used at Indigo Ranch studio.
– Both the Electordyne 201-A and Langevin 5116B were made by MCA Tecnhnologies, and aside from chassis layout, the two mic pres are otherwise identical. The 201-A is actually less cramped, with a circuit occupying more surface area which results in slightly less noise, less heat, and less oscillation. This layout also renders is much easier to service.
– According to the schematic, the output gain is dependent upon the R5/R6 resistor values. 22K = 30dB, 39K = 35dB, 100K = 40dB (Standard), 150K =46dB.
– For additional reference, the Universal Audio 1016 is extremely similar in design and sound.
– Mr. Larry DeVivo is documented online as owning a 1-of-a-kind Langevin tube console which features 10 Electrodyne 201-A modules, in addition to, a pair of Langevin 251-A EQ modules, WOW. Well, here’s your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a 16-channel Langevin console, just make room for a batch of Langevin 251s and 252s and you’ll be the proud new owner of the best tube console ever assembled!
– Click here fora link to the Electrodyne 201-A schematic.
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