 Quad Eight mmmmmmmm
Howdy I've got a Quad Eight 2082. I believe it's a early 70's model. It's set up for Quad mixing & monitoring. I use this desk for tracking & dialog /voiceover recording every day. It is a very solid desk with a very solid sound. I'm told it's a discreet signal path . I mainly use Schoeps mics but manage to get a large diaphragm sound. The desk has 2 ch EQ & 2 mon sends. It has 16 trk monitering.This desk was built to last. All channels & electronics are mounted on 1/4' aluminium plate with cabling looms the size of my arm.It was a six man lift to move the beast. It is not modular at all. It has a funky etched brown leather like finish with red round fader caps ( very 70's).It has a giant +-28v power supply.I've done a lot of A/B listening tests with boutique mic pre's & prefer the QE pre's to all but the most expensive. I think this desk is identical to one at Spectre Sound ( "The Steely Dan desk"). The desk is running well but I'm always on the lookout for more Quad Eight bits & pieces. There are blank panels on my desk with wiring & power for compressor modules.gates etc. I wanna fill em up. The desk didn't come with a full compliment of CN modules so I'm on the hunt for those also. Anyhow I'm a huge Quad Eight fan. jim blackfoot |