Cooper Sound Systems CS 208 w/ Stereo Input Module and Extras

The Cooper Sound System mixers have been a favorite of location recording engineers for over 20 years. The preamps of Cooper's mixers are some of the best, rivaled only by Sonosax. And the layout of the console - knob spacing, labeling, etc - makes it very easy to work on.

Andy Cooper stopped making his mixers and retired in 2008. They continue to be serviced by Evan at Vark Audio in the Washington, DC suburbs. One of his mixers in this good a condition is a rare find and shows the care that the original owner took with it.

Trew Audio recently went through this mixer and made sure everything was good with it. Except for a small scratch or nick around the casing, it's in immaculate condition. AND THIS PARTICULAR MIXER HAS THE VERY RARE STEREO INPUT MODULE (in position #1 on the left side of the mixer, as pictured)

Please ask me for additional info or pix. I'd be glad to share my limited knowledge and contacts with you.

The mixer, original power supply, Littlelite gooseneck lamp, custom-fitted cover, custom flightcase and some useful cabling, as pictured, are all included. Original owner's manual, too.

I'll use FedEx Ground to ship within the US. Please inquire about shipping outside the US. The entire package, if I recall, weighs about 45 pounds.

Info from the CSS webpage:

Standard Features:

• 8 modular input channels (also available with 6 channels, same chassis)
• 6 busses-4 main & 2 aux.
• 2 remote rolls (For Nagra, HHB, Fostex & other compatible systems)
• 2 stereo tape returns o3 monitor outs (with private line)
• New mic preamp design - even lower noise
• 4 high quality analog meters (PPM/VU/Nordic)
• Lower current consumption
• Compatible with all quality analog & digital multi-track recorders
• All connectors on front & back panels-fits on rack shelf.
• Jensen transformer coupled inputs & outputs for sonic purity and reliability
• Very flexible output connector configuration
• Highest quality components: P&G faders, Sifam meters, sealed plastic potentiometers
• All metal chassis with durable weather-resistant coating & anodized, deep image labeling
• Ergonomically laid out for maximum convenience & easy operation

 ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Jensen transformer coupled inputs and outputs for sonic purity and reliability
• All connectors are on the front and back panels
• Very flexible output connector configuration - XLR, TQG & DB9 connectors
• Remote rolls for Nagra, HHB, Fostex, and other compatible systems
• Comprehensive communications section for three separate monitors
• Exacting specifications for long term reliability and compatibility with analog and digital audio recorders
• Highest quality components used throughout (eg; Jensen transformers, P&G faders, Sifam meters, sealed conductive plastic potentiometers).
• Ergonomically laid out for maximum convenience. Plenty of clearance between knobs & switches.
• Anodized, deep image labeling process.
• All metal chassis with durable weather-resistant coating.

SPECIFICATIONS

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12 'D' cells
19 lbs. (8.6 kg)
16.5" x 15" x 5" (419 x 381 x 127 mm)
.003%
(150 ohms 20-20k)   -129.5 dBu
(150 ohms 'A' wt'd)   -131.2 dBu