Cadac G series module 5183

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). 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.

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​Condition: Excellent aesthetic and perfect working order. Used exclusively in a smoke-free, climate-controlled studio.