this unit is from 1980s I believe shipped from London originally. I've picked this up at Chicago's private studio home some four years ago, mixed two records with it which turned out great before going through painful divorce and losing my house and studio space. it's been sitting in my work office for two years, properly covered, and with steady temperature of 68F year-round. 

the best use is for summing coming out of DAW (has killer sounding parametric EQs), live audio recording, live sound mixing, and ideally when combined along with digital DAW (with its own automation, such as pro tools) creates the highest quality sound only $50-60k mixers can provide. Think API, Calrec, Neve, Studer - top level audio sound. the original automation does work on this thing, but it's a bit complicated to setup and understand. with the age of protools and logic, there is no need for it anymore to be honest. The channels feature Lundahl trannies of highest quality, 12+7 mono channels (19 total) with dual mic/line inputs on each, 12 stereo bus channels, and much more. please see all pictures. Comes with detailed PDF manual, PSUs and converter, and plug-in speaker mic. 

There is no shipping given its size and weight (about 300+ pounds). You'll need to come pick this up in person at Western Carolina University on campus in Cullowhee, NC. The good news, it fits into our elevator and we have a loading dock available. It can be moved relatively easily all the way outside. 

Please, note that I'm traveling internationally until August 12th, hence the auction listing style.