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MCI Tube Mastering Compressor / Limiter, early 1960's - Fairchild 670 era
Estimated price for orientation: 7 100 $
Category: Vintage Pro Audio Equipment
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Holy grail MCI tube limiter
Has been extensively worked on by a very experienced tech in London
Has got a separate power supply, with tubes and a large transformer, see pictures.This thing absolutely rocks!
This was Jeep Harned's answer to the Fairchild 670
Incredibly rare - 1 of 4 known to survive
This following is from the former owner back in 2003 -''This unit was one of 4 that were designed and hand built by Jeep Harned back in 1964 at his original music center store/shop in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. This is the same type comp/lim. that Mac Emmerman used in his disc mastering system at Criteria Recording Studios up until around 1978 when he sold his original Scully Westrex system. The MCI comp/lim. is a Jeep Harned version of the Fairchild 670 45 45/lat vert type triode comp/lim amp. The unit uses 6ES8, 12AT7 and a pair of 6AQ5 connected as triodes. This unit has an outboard regulated Westrex B+ supply and a 6.3 volt DC power supply for the filaments. The unit uses a triad HS-14 for the input, a Stancor WF-22 interstage and a Langevin 322B output for each channel. This MCI amp has adjustable release time for each channel and adjustable threshold for each channel mounted on a remote panel. The original metalwork had the threshold adjustments on the front of the unit but Jeep changed this to the release time as everyone wanted this adjustment. The threshold was fixed with 1/4" phone jack connectors on the back of the unit if threshold adjustment was wanted. I have included a panel with controls and 1/4" plugs for this. I purchased this unit from Jeep Harned himself in 1967. It is in working condition and sounds great! This is the perfect unit for that clean tube sound. This may be the only one of the four left in the USA''Im a motivated seller so will listen to sensible enquires regarding priceI travel to the USA often so no problem taking it with me with regards to shipping etcAny questions get in contact!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Holy grail MCI tube limiter
Has been extensively worked on by a very experienced tech in London
Has got a separate power supply, with tubes and a large transformer, see pictures.This thing absolutely rocks!
This was Jeep Harned's answer to the Fairchild 670
Incredibly rare - 1 of 4 known to survive
This following is from the former owner back in 2003 -''This unit was one of 4 that were designed and hand built by Jeep Harned back in 1964 at his original music center store/shop in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. This is the same type comp/lim. that Mac Emmerman used in his disc mastering system at Criteria Recording Studios up until around 1978 when he sold his original Scully Westrex system. The MCI comp/lim. is a Jeep Harned version of the Fairchild 670 45 45/lat vert type triode comp/lim amp. The unit uses 6ES8, 12AT7 and a pair of 6AQ5 connected as triodes. This unit has an outboard regulated Westrex B+ supply and a 6.3 volt DC power supply for the filaments. The unit uses a triad HS-14 for the input, a Stancor WF-22 interstage and a Langevin 322B output for each channel. This MCI amp has adjustable release time for each channel and adjustable threshold for each channel mounted on a remote panel. The original metalwork had the threshold adjustments on the front of the unit but Jeep changed this to the release time as everyone wanted this adjustment. The threshold was fixed with 1/4" phone jack connectors on the back of the unit if threshold adjustment was wanted. I have included a panel with controls and 1/4" plugs for this. I purchased this unit from Jeep Harned himself in 1967. It is in working condition and sounds great! This is the perfect unit for that clean tube sound. This may be the only one of the four left in the USA''Im a motivated seller so will listen to sensible enquires regarding priceI travel to the USA often so no problem taking it with me with regards to shipping etcAny questions get in contact!
Has been extensively worked on by a very experienced tech in London
Has got a separate power supply, with tubes and a large transformer, see pictures.This thing absolutely rocks!
This was Jeep Harned's answer to the Fairchild 670
Incredibly rare - 1 of 4 known to survive
This following is from the former owner back in 2003 -''This unit was one of 4 that were designed and hand built by Jeep Harned back in 1964 at his original music center store/shop in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. This is the same type comp/lim. that Mac Emmerman used in his disc mastering system at Criteria Recording Studios up until around 1978 when he sold his original Scully Westrex system. The MCI comp/lim. is a Jeep Harned version of the Fairchild 670 45 45/lat vert type triode comp/lim amp. The unit uses 6ES8, 12AT7 and a pair of 6AQ5 connected as triodes. This unit has an outboard regulated Westrex B+ supply and a 6.3 volt DC power supply for the filaments. The unit uses a triad HS-14 for the input, a Stancor WF-22 interstage and a Langevin 322B output for each channel. This MCI amp has adjustable release time for each channel and adjustable threshold for each channel mounted on a remote panel. The original metalwork had the threshold adjustments on the front of the unit but Jeep changed this to the release time as everyone wanted this adjustment. The threshold was fixed with 1/4" phone jack connectors on the back of the unit if threshold adjustment was wanted. I have included a panel with controls and 1/4" plugs for this. I purchased this unit from Jeep Harned himself in 1967. It is in working condition and sounds great! This is the perfect unit for that clean tube sound. This may be the only one of the four left in the USA''