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Moog Vocoder (Bode) 16-chan 327A 100% Restored / PERFECT CONDITION
These amazing pieces of history are listed once every couple of years, they are simply IMPOSSIBLE to find.
Just completely rebuilt and serviced by Phil at CMS/Discrete Synthesizers in December of 2018. Due to a rent increase at my studio, Tiny Telephone in San Francisco, I am forced to sell some prized gear.
Rare Moog Vocoder Model 327A/MBVO (16-channel), co-designed by Dr. Harald Bode & Dr. Bob Moog. The Moog Vocoder was used by artists including Wendy Carlos, Moog Cookbook, Devo, Saga, Yellow Magic Orchestra, and filmmaker/composer John Carpenter, among others.
In 1979, Moog Music released its vocoder, although its design and architecture are almost identical to the Bode 7702 model. It's a 16-band analog vocoder, which separates voice/synthesizer sounds (carrier signal) into frequency-bands ranging from 50 to 5080 cycles-per-second. It does not have any internal oscillators, so it is designed to be used as a signal processor for external carrier & modulator wave sources. The modulator is typically a vocal or drum beat used to modulate the carrier/synth sound being processed. It has microphone & line inputs, as well as 16 synthesizer inputs (1 for each frequency-band), and 16 outputs. This 16-channel cross-matrix patching system provides incredible flexibility, allowing for full external patching between synth & vocoder sections. Other features include a high-frequency bypass, a short 6ms response time for capturing fast percussive sounds, sample-and-hold, and a global bypass switch to turn off the vocoding effect (it has no built-in output mixer, MIDI or CV/Gate).
Sounds amazing! Recent service included replacement of parts, recapping, cleaning, self-noise improvement and alignment. Includes power cord, and 10 patch cords. The handles/rack-mounts are reversible. 115v/220v switchable. In great physical condition but has some surface scratches, etc. Message Seller with any questions. Moog Vocoders have sold for more than US$10,000 on eBay and Reverb.
Thank you!! Please send any questions my way.

Listed5 years ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Bode 16-Channel Vocoder 327 A
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1979
Made In
  • United States

Tiny Telephone

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Sales:132
Joined Reverb:2014

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