Beautiful CHILTON QM3 in rare 16/8/2/16 configuration
1970s BBC specs console fully restored and modded in 2020

- 16 Mic/Line pre on transfo with 3 semi parametric eq, HPF/LPF with filters, direct out, 2 stereo aux pre/post, phase, inserts L/R + 8 buss assignable.
- 4 Auxes assignable L/R Groups

- 8 groups with inserts on transfo.
L/R with inserts on transfo.

- 16 monitor line returns with 2 stereo auxs per/post.


Total of 44 line inputs on transfo at mixdown.


- 8 Chilton compressor (a la dbx 160)
- 8 BBC vumeters with LED light mod 2020

- Fully recapped 2020

- All new P&G faders (except auxs)

- 48v switch on each channel mod 2020

- Filters bypass on each channel for full class sound mod 2020.

- Custom stand.

- Custom 2x96 pts TT Signex bantam Sub25 / PTP soldering patch and all wiring included.
- Talkback section
- Monitor section and dedicated output
- Onboard Oscillator
- All console semi modular for easy servicing.

Setup ready to rock.

Those lovely Chilton’s where commissionned by the BBC in the 70’s based on Neve 80’s series specs for smaller spaces productions (location recording, broadcast trucks).

They are considered to sound very close, very warm and vibey and they do.
Transformers themselves are very special and sound very warm and open, adding that extra vibrance to any sound instantly recalling familiar classique tone, and they seat everywhere in the path (ins, outs, inserts, groups).


PSU runs on 24Volts rails, headroom is not the same than larger consoles but really good, especially since this console loves and shines when driven hard, the overall sound is absolutely amazing.

PSU recapped 2020
Also very low power consumption and easy servicing is a plus nowadays compared to larger consoles that really swallow money in electricity bills.


Hitting hard the Line inputs and stereo bus with -10 on the stereo fader is really magical!
Beautiful recording, production, mixing desk with tons of mojo/functions in such a compact format.
This is as serious and flexible as compact and efficient.
It’s been my best hybrid setup centerpiece for years on hundreds of records and can only recommend it.


Selling because I’ve moved to mostly mastering duties and do not use it enough to justify keeping it.


Asking 15.5k€ excluding VAT and shipping

Can be shipped in a custom wooden crate at the expense of the buyer.


Get in touch for vat purpose and shipping fees.

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ConditionMint (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • QM3
Categories
Year
  • 1970
Made In
  • United Kingdom

Mikrokosm Recording Studios

Labenne, France
Sales:49
Joined Reverb:2016

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