Langevin AM-4 1968 Grey

For Sale 10 channel 4 bus 1968 Langevin am4 mixing console. Rare console In superb cosmetic condition. Console functions perfectly. I've used this as my main mixing and tracking console for the last 3 years and upkeep has been meticulous. All original input and output transformers. Completely recapped and cleaned thoroughly with Miller/Stephens chemicals. New custom built Acopian 48VDC regulated power supply and new XLR I/O wiring. Console sounds incredible, In the same league as vintage API/NEVE but with more vintage color in the vein of electrodyn. Very punchy. Driving the console creates some of the best, unique, sonically pleasing distortion I've heard from any solid state console. With more conservative gain structure console can sound very hi fi and robust, wide!

The EQ is mil-spec stepped switches, 2 band, +/-12db for each band, 3db increments. The high frequency selection points are 3K, 5K, 10K - or the middle frequency between two points (if you select both switches). The low frequency points are 50, 100 and 1K - or again, the middle frequency between two points. For example - if you select both 5K and 10K you will boost at 7.5K. All the EQ points are shelving with the exception of the 1K EQ which is a peak

I had a few modifications done to the console as well.

First off i had inserts installed on bus 1+2(engaged by flipping the white switches pictured). This allowed me to feed bus 3 + 4 into 1 + 2 for mixing. Makes balancing Bus 1 + 2 for stereo program material quick and easy. Was an afterthought but soon found out that runing sound through just the bus inserts sounded amazing, especially when pushed. Used them often as an effect for extra color.

The 8 pots on the far right weren't wired to anythnig when i received the console. I often work off 8 track tape so i had those pots wired to be an 8 ch passive mono monitor mixer that sends to bus 4 with the toggle switches set up as mutes.

I like to keep things small format, perfect for anyone looking to do things of that nature or as the ultimate side car console for a larger studio. These pres sound incredible on drums

Heres an over all summary of specs:

Console dimensions 45"x27"x8"
Console Weight: 150 lbs

8 "rotary fader" channels w/ EQ and revenge send
2 black channels, pre amp only
4 bus channels
talk back with goose neck
8 ch monitor mixer( DSUB)
4 reverb send and return
2 ch "mon" out(requires an amp)

Includes all documentation and schematics
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2 spare blank langevin spacers
1 spare fader
3 spare connectors
5 extra festoon light bulbs

Console is located in Brooklyn, New York and pick up is highly recommended. i would even be willing to drive it up to 100 miles or so outside of new york to ensure safe delivery. Otherwise, its freight. feel free to ask me any questions or for a discography of albums made or mixed on this exact console