Opinions on the soundcraft TS-12 console?

Aloha · 31st January 2004, 04:54 AM

36 frame Soundcraft TS-12 console modified by Jim Williams of Audio Upgrades

Anyone used one? What do you think they are worth nowadays?

Aloha · 31st January 2004, 05:19 AM

It looks like this... http://magpiesound.com/equipment/TS12.htm

Aloha · 31st January 2004, 05:43 AM

And this... http://clients.oznet.com/cedarcrest/CU_view.gif

merlin17 · 1st February 2004, 04:16 PM

I had a (unmodded) TS-12 in my former studio.
Sounded nice. The pres are on the warmer side and the EQ is a bit dark, too, but overall it´s a nice desk.

Peter

Beech · 2nd February 2004, 02:57 PM

I used one in the late 80s and I was never very fond of it, or indeed it's big brother, the TS24. However, I was coming from a Helios background. If it is going for a good price (no more then $4,000) go for it. Just beware of the old Soundcraft problem of noisy switches, ie eq, routing, phase etc. My guess is that you would have to just go ahead and replace all of these staight away, so check to make sure you can get a the parts from Soundcraft.
If you are in the US I would advise going for an MCI instead.

MIKEHARRIS · 2nd February 2004, 04:36 PM

noisy switches..unavailability of opamps...take your pick...you need to be able to support whichever older analog consoles you buy

Aloha · 13th February 2004, 05:05 AM

Thanks for the help

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31st January 2004, 04:54 AM	#1
Aloha Gear nut Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 91	Opinions on the soundcraft TS-12 console? 36 frame Soundcraft TS-12 console modified by Jim Williams of Audio Upgrades Anyone used one? What do you think they are worth nowadays?

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merlin17 Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Neuwied, Germany Posts: 98	I had a (unmodded) TS-12 in my former studio. Sounded nice. The pres are on the warmer side and the EQ is a bit dark, too, but overall it´s a nice desk. Peter __________________ - http://www.merlinsound.de

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MIKEHARRIS Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MIAMI FLA Posts: 1,308	noisy switches..unavailability of opamps...take your pick...you need to be able to support whichever older analog consoles you buy __________________ harrisaudiosystems.com

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31st January 2004, 05:19 AM	#2
Aloha Gear nut Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 91	It looks like this... http://magpiesound.com/equipment/TS12.htm

31st January 2004, 05:43 AM	#3
Aloha Gear nut Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 91	And this... http://clients.oznet.com/cedarcrest/CU_view.gif

2nd February 2004, 02:57 PM	#5
Beech Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 636	I used one in the late 80s and I was never very fond of it, or indeed it's big brother, the TS24. However, I was coming from a Helios background. If it is going for a good price (no more then $4,000) go for it. Just beware of the old Soundcraft problem of noisy switches, ie eq, routing, phase etc. My guess is that you would have to just go ahead and replace all of these staight away, so check to make sure you can get a the parts from Soundcraft. If you are in the US I would advise going for an MCI instead.

13th February 2004, 05:05 AM	#7
Aloha Gear nut Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 91	Thanks for the help