Author: wimromeijn
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Toulouse Raid
Tomorrow just before sunrise I’ll embark on yet another roadtrip/raid to secure a few reel-to-reel recorders. This time I’m on the hunt for a Revox PR99mkII and a Tascam ATR-60-2T in its console – with bridge and monitor unit! My first stop is scheduled just 35kms into the journey to switch to a rental van…
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(2) Dolby 361 Noise Reduction A & SR
These legendary over-engineered units have been thoroughly tested (with Dolby NRM Cat.35A/B tester) and are fully operational. Balanced in/out with Sowter input and output transformers. Extremely clean units with minimal scratches (rack rash) on top and bottom from rack mounting. Front plate and back plate scratch-free with all lettering intact. No missing screws or washers.…
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Revox PR99mkIII: The Gig Machine
This PR99 arrived on Friday, 22 May 2006, in a sturdy flight case weighing in at a considerable 38kg. The machine proper tilts the scale at barely 19kg. So, at least it was well protected during its 1,600km voyage from Bry in northern France almost on the Belgian border. The seller, somewhat reluctant in his…
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A Very Special Revox E36
Late last year (2025), I found and bought a tape recorder in a version so unique that even Google seems unable to provide any reference. This ‘very special’ Revox E36 was located at a large warehouse in The Netherlands. The building was filled quite literally to the rafters with pro gear. In a corner I…
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Orban 424A Compressor, Gate & De-esser
The Orban 424A earned its spurs in the broadcasting industry before it was discovered by recording studios. The 424A is a dual channel (stereo) compressor, limiter, and de-esser all rolled into one. As such, the 424A is Swiss Army knife sort of dynamic processor. Remarkably, it suffers no discernible side-effects that limit its range or…
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Revox C279 Console + Expansion Unit
Rare Revox C279 console for sale in excellent condition and, of course, fully functional and clean. No scratching faders or knobs. Transformer-balanced inputs (6) and output. 6 stereo unbalanced inputs. This is an exceptional quiet and musical top-of-the-line console. Includes the original expansion unit providing two stereo phono inputs and a twin DBX II encoder…