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1st August 2011
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| Gear Head  Joined: Feb 2009
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Thread Starter | Neve (53 Series???) Console
No personal info on this console, but it looks like it might be a decommissioned Neve 53 series broadcast console from the University of Utah. Scroll to bottom for photos: Stephen |
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1st August 2011
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Looks like a 5316 with 33115's (fixed HF band at 10kHz) Great little consoles, albeit limited routing-wise. The input modules aren't as "desirable" as the Class A Neve stuff but they sound every bit as good in my opinion.
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1st August 2011
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Yes, it's a 5316 that's had a few mods... including a really gruesome front buffer and there are non-Neve connectors to the far left on the rear view. Nice console.. they did not make many as the 51 series was just coming out and the 5106 replaced it. I prefer the 5316! 
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14th September 2011
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The exact same console is now being flipped by the new owner for an additional 20k: <******//www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Neve...item3a6a229b33> |
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15th September 2011
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il
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That would be quite fun to have.
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15th September 2011
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Jun 2002 Location: London, UK
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I saw that one too... A mite steep IMHO... in these times its hard work justifying 60K spend on such a beauty. I think 45-50K is the right price for these at the moment given the limited capabilities, as Im sure you could get a SSL 4048 and a few 10xx for the same sort of cash which would give you something infinately more flexible... but then again its THE SOUND we all crave isnt it? Wiggy 
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17th September 2011
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Hi Back around 1990 I sold a 36 channel version with 33114 channel amps to the Catholic Broadcast Corp next to Glasgow Cathedral for around 11,000 uk pounds. They sold it a few years ago and I have no idea where it went. Gives you an idea of Neve inflated prices... Posted from my iPhone |
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20th September 2011
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21st September 2011
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Looks like Dan Alexander got it? yeah 60k is steep. 50-ish if its in great condition. i'd imagine he went through it. |
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21st September 2011
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was just sitting behind one of these today at Lowswing studio here in berlin. beautiful.
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21st September 2011
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21st September 2011
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been there,done that.no thanks. I've been using one on /off for a few years .nice little tracking console but then Im loving the 1608 which is way more reliable & fun to use [and flexible] | |
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21st September 2011
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| Lives for gear  Joined: May 2007 Location: UK
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60? - halve it!! Or get a 1608. |
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30th September 2011
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| Gear Head Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Brighton, UK
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I 'pulled the trigger' & put a deposit down today. I think it has some very nice features which aren't immediately apparent - it's a large frame, the patchbay can be removed & mounted remotely & it has a nifty pair of 33314a compressors included. I'm having it commissioned & rebuilt by Blake Devitt here in the UK. If there's any interest I can document the process on here.
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30th September 2011
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| Lives for gear  Joined: May 2006 Location: Chicago
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I've got a 24 channel 5315, they are great consoles. The 33115 EQs are a bit simple.. but so am I, so they work for me.  Does anyone know what the little row of white faders are up in the master section? Those caught my eye right away...
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30th September 2011
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My favourite console... Blake will take care of you, he's a good ol' boy that knows his stuff.... I taught him much of what he knows about Neve  | |
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30th September 2011
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The are the mixdown faders for mixing the eight busses down to 2T. | |
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30th September 2011
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| Gear Head Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Brighton, UK
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Thanks Geoff ! !
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30th September 2011
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| Gear Head Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Brighton, UK
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Blake's been really very helpful, as has Mark T at FJ. I think I've bought something really special, very much looking forward to hearing it! ! It's been a long journey for the studio - Amek, sony, MTA, Neve 66, Neve V3, Melbourn & now the 5316 - 12 years on!
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30th September 2011
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Next year I may come over and look at it... I have a motor home in secure storage on the South Coast for touring around the UK and Europe | |
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30th September 2011
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| Gear Head Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Brighton, UK
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Well you'd be very welcome here at Electric. Lunch on me in Brighton - you deserve it for all the useful posts you've put up on here! Good to finally speak to you. That tour sounds like a great idea!
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30th September 2011
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That's a date... we are planning to head to Europe via the ports and can hit Brighton on the way. | |
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30th September 2011
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That's great Geoff, PM me when you have an ETA, cheers.
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