Opinions on the soundcraft TS-12 console?

Aloha · 31st January 2004

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

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

Aloha · 31st January 2004

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

merlin17 · 1st February 2004

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

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

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

Thanks for the help

31st January 2004	#1
Aloha Gear nut Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 91 Thread Starter	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?

1st February 2004	#4
merlin17 Gear nut Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Neuwied, Germany Posts: 101	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

2nd February 2004	#6
MIKEHARRIS Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: MIAMI FLA Posts: 1,685	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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2nd February 2004	#5
Beech Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 703	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.

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Aloha Gear nut Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 91 Thread Starter	Thanks for the help