{"title":"Altec","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"altec-250su-console-used","title":"Altec 250su Console (Vintage)","description":"Very clean used condition. Original tube console frame has been modded for solid state operation. Includes 8x Altec 475A all-discrete transformer based mic preamps. These are very similar in design and sound to the sought after Langevin AM-16 module. Also includes 2x Altec 459 line-in preamps. Direct outs are post-fader, without buffering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWe've been buying, selling and restoring the world’s best consoles since 1993\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShopping for a recording console can be an intimidating process. You can spend countless hours online searching for answers only to end up with more questions than when you started. That's why we’ve created our one-of-a-kind shopping experience to help you purchase the console that is exactly right for you and your studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinding the perfect console means being connected, and for over 20 years, we’ve been one of the biggest players in the worldwide audio marketplace. We’ve helped thousands of customers complete the console buying process, while also helping to facilitate brokered sales, gear trade-ins and purchasing classic desks for refurbishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of our premium serviced consoles has passed through a rigorous multi-point inspection and meticulous testing to ensure the result is a world-class restoration. Upon completion, your console will be expertly crated and shipped to your studio, where our highly skilled technical experts can lead a worry-free integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter whether you’re interested in a vintage piece or the latest releases, our team of experts can answer even the toughest questions. From servicing and shipping consoles to creating custom furniture, patch bays and turnkey packages, we’ve been involved in every aspect of the industry. We work tirelessly to provide the best selection, service and support anywhere to help our customers find the console of their dreams. Want to see what we can do for you? 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