Cadac G series module 5183 1974
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Ultra-Rare Cadac G-Series 5183 Mic Pre / Parametric EQ (Stereo Pair) – Ex-Stone Castle Studios (1974)
Up for sale is an extremely rare, museum-grade stereo pair of vintage Cadac G-Series (5183) channel strips, custom-racked to perfection.
If you are looking at this listing, you already know what these are. Cadac consoles from the mid-to-late 1970s are legendary British recording desks, built completely by hand with zero compromise on components—often described as the sonic child of a vintage Neve 1073 and a Trident A-Range, but with an even faster transient response and an unmistakable Class-A depth.
🏛️ PROVENANCE & HISTORY
This exact pair was reclaimed from the iconic Stone Castle Studios console in Carimate (Milan, Italy), built in 1974. Stone Castle was Europe’s premier recording complex at the time—frequented by world-class international artists and producers (including George Martin, AC/DC, Paul Young, Fabrizio De André, and many more). These very circuits tracked some of the most famous records in European music history.
🛠️ RACKING & TECHNICAL DETAILS
Professionally racked into a robust 2U chassis by renowned audio lab P.M.G. (Hand Made Professional Audio Equipment) with top-tier craftsmanship:
Preamplification: Class-A transformer-balanced mic/line preamps (up to +60 dB gain with original yellow stepped attenuators).
EQ Section: World-class 4-band parametric EQ (HF, MF2, MF1, LF) plus dedicated Low-Pass filters and Phase reverse switch (\varnothing).
Output Master Controls: Independent Output Volume attenuation pots per channel—allowing you to push the input transformers for lush analog harmonic saturation without overloading your DAW A/D converters.
Power & I/O: Built-in clean power supply, global power switch, dedicated +48V Phantom Power toggle switches with green LED indicators, and balanced XLR I/O on the rear panel.
🎛️ SONIC CHARACTERISTICS
Unbelievable punch, lightning-fast transient response, and a rich, creamy low-mid weight. The EQ is insanely musical—giving you broad, sweet boosts that never sound harsh or phasey. Absolute perfection on vocals, heavy guitars, drums, and mix-bus tracking.
Condition: Excellent aesthetic and perfect working order. Used exclusively in a smoke-free, climate-controlled studio.
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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