Oldest Piece of Equipment still in use....

[StarZSoundS]

As Davesounds mentioned.....

He has copious amounts of quality old style type equipment mixed in with his newer stuff and uses it frequently....He is not big a fan of Denon....I'm sure he'll add his reasons why.....


Have you got attatched to an older piece of equipment....post your pics here!!!;) ;) ;) ;)

[rob1963]

I don't have any pics, not that they are necessary, but the oldest bit of kit which is still use is my SM58 mic.

I think it cost £130, but despite being rather scratched & having a few replacement grills, it's still going strong after nearly 20 years.

[soundtracker]

Me!

[Excalibur]

I don't have any pics, not that they are necessary, but the oldest bit of kit which is still use is my SM58 mic.

I think it cost £130, but despite being rather scratched & having a few replacement grills, it's still going strong after nearly 20 years.

Like Trigger's brush? :confused: :D :D :D :D
YouTube- Only Fools And Horses - Triggers Broom

I had a very old Shure mic, which went to Penmare, and a pair of Vastos ( a much underrated light ) which are now installed in a club. My Peaveys must be getting on a bit by now, I'd guess they're at least fifteen years old, if not more.

[deltic]

Me!

bang on the money,i was thinking the same.

yep i'm also the most reliable piece of kit as well

[Excalibur]

bang on the money,i was thinking the same.

yep i'm also the most reliable piece of kit as well

Well I'm a man of many parts. :p








Unfortunately, most of them refuse to work simultaneously. :( :( :( :( :(

[DeckstarDeluxe]

My Peaveys or the amp pv1500 but no idea how old they are as I brought them second hand.

[yourdj]

Me!

Love it.

Nothing as I seem to completely change my gear every year :p

my vans 10 years old.

[Larry B Entertainment]

Loving the video clip.

The oldest bit of kit I own is my Laptop which is over 5 years old and still going strong.

Lights, speakers and everything else has been replaced in the last 3 years or so.

[WWDJ]

My laptop, although I am saving for a new one. It's next on the agenda ;-)

[DAVESOUNDS SERVICES]

As it was my suggestion!
and to mortify all you guys with shiney new disposable disco gear here we go
"FLASHING BACK IN TIME WITH DAVESOUNDS"

MatamP Clubman Mk 1 Amplifier and Slave amp 1975 "All Transistor"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5868.jpg

MatamP X6 6 way Mixer 1974 Mixing a blondie tribute band
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5481.jpg

MatamP x6 and 2 1980s Mosfet 100wat Slave amps (monitors)
and 2 1200 watt Chevins powering FOH
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5336.jpg

MatamP Clubman Mk1s 70s 80s and 90 versions!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5237.jpg

MatamP SL120 Valveslave after i repaired it 1970
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5045.jpg

Outside PA MatamP mixer 1974 MatamP Valve AMPS 70s
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/Carnivalsaturday.jpg

[robbiedj]

Well now, recently seen the new models at SEDA. They came along to show them.


Check out the newer style Here (http://www.matamp.co.uk/home.htm)





OK, not much different. :D

[DeckstarDeluxe]

love the fact theres a laptop in that picture!

[DJMaxG]

The oldest part of equipment that I own (excluding "Maplin" type stuff) is the Gemini PMX1400 19", which I have owned for 7-8 years.

[robbiedj]

love the fact theres a laptop in that picture!

He didn't say he doesn't use new gear, just prefers his older valve based kit to newer replacements.

I wouldn't change my 18in Carlsbro base units (at least 20 yrs old) for new bins. They are what I want and I like the tone I get. Who needs Bose? :D

[Danno13]

Mine is a Numark CDN20s which still goes out on hire (if they don't want to pay for Denon :D) which I bought in February 2002.

[StarZSoundS]

As it was my suggestion!
and to mortify all you guys with shiney new disposable disco gear here we go
"FLASHING BACK IN TIME WITH DAVESOUNDS"

MatamP Clubman Mk 1 Amplifier and Slave amp 1975 "All Transistor"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5868.jpg

MatamP X6 6 way Mixer 1974 Mixing a blondie tribute band
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5481.jpg

MatamP x6 and 2 1980s Mosfet 100wat Slave amps (monitors)
and 2 1200 watt Chevins powering FOH
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5336.jpg

MatamP Clubman Mk1s 70s 80s and 90 versions!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5237.jpg

MatamP SL120 Valveslave after i repaired it 1970
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5045.jpg

Outside PA MatamP mixer 1974 MatamP Valve AMPS 70s
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/Carnivalsaturday.jpg

I would have thought Peter Excalibur would have had a comment on these....They look right up his street???:eek: :eek: :eek:

[djsteve10]

As it was my suggestion!
and to mortify all you guys with shiney new disposable disco gear here we go
"FLASHING BACK IN TIME WITH DAVESOUNDS"

MatamP Clubman Mk 1 Amplifier and Slave amp 1975 "All Transistor"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5868.jpg

MatamP X6 6 way Mixer 1974 Mixing a blondie tribute band
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5481.jpg

MatamP x6 and 2 1980s Mosfet 100wat Slave amps (monitors)
and 2 1200 watt Chevins powering FOH
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5336.jpg

MatamP Clubman Mk1s 70s 80s and 90 versions!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5237.jpg

MatamP SL120 Valveslave after i repaired it 1970
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN5045.jpg

Outside PA MatamP mixer 1974 MatamP Valve AMPS 70s
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/Carnivalsaturday.jpg

Sorry if I am barking up the wrong tree here but I recognise some of those chevin amps and of course the back of the Land Rover... If I am correct you are Keith from the Military shows!

[Excalibur]

I would have thought Peter Excalibur would have had a comment on these....They look right up his street???:eek: :eek: :eek:

Too true pal. :D :D :D :D Amps made before they devalued the watt. :D :D :D :D A pub hear me had a Wednesday night Disco, and was the place to be. The DJ came to it from Huddersfield :eek: :eek: , and used Orange amps. We were in awe. We only had RSC. :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I've still got an RSC amp or is it RSE?

[Excalibur]

I've still got an RSC amp or is it RSE?

RSC. Roger Squires, and I can't find out what the C was. :o :o

The upmarket gear was Futuristic Aids Limited.

I got a 200w stereo FAL amp. I'd arrived then. :D :D :D :D :D
Gald to hear you've still got an RSC amp, I blew one up, and sold the other. :( :(

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

RSC. Roger Squires, and I can't find out what the C was. :o :o

The upmarket gear was Futuristic Aids Limited.

I got a 200w stereo FAL amp. I'd arrived then. :D :D :D :D :D
Gald to hear you've still got an RSC amp, I blew one up, and sold the other. :( :(

No, it was RSE http://www.cpsound.co.uk/products/rse_home.htm

I had quite a long conversation with Roger Squire recently. ;)

FAL was never upmarket when I started working!

[Excalibur]

No, it was RSE http://www.cpsound.co.uk/products/rse_home.htm

I had quite a long conversation with Roger Squire recently. ;)

FAL was never upmarket when I started working!

Yeah , but you missed the Golden Era by a couple of decades, sonny. :p :D :D :D :D

PS, I think we're talking about two different things here. I've never heard of RSE. RSC was the budget range of gear, FAL was the good stuff. Oh the hours I spent in RSC shops in York and latterly Hull.

[spin mobile disco]

I love the rse amps so light reliable and run nice and cool. Way ahead of their time and still going strong. Mind you not cheap.

[Excalibur]

Post #9 in particular.

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=3088824

[Twinspin]

Oldest piece of kit in posession. That would have to be a sennheiser E825s wired microphone. (8 year old) i dont really use the mic that much because i use my Sennheiser radio mic for discos.

Also a Denon DN-D4000 Twin cd player. (bought it brand new in 2003) This faithful servant has been brilliant. Had a lot of use over the time ive had it. Perfect working order with no broken buttons or lights. Its never let me down.

[Excalibur]

Nostalgia time again.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Realistic-MPA100-Amplifier-Very-low-starting-price-/250674916772?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&hash=item3a5d63ada4

Had four of these, through the years. Another DJ cooked one by blocking the cooling vents. :muppet: :bang: One was faulty from new, cutting out when turned up above a whisper. The other two ran for many many years, and both eventually lost one channel.

[DAVESOUNDS SERVICES]

I remember those amps!
theres the only working one in a grotty hotel in Heckmondwike powering some totally grotty 8 inch! ceiling speakers they make you use as the venue has a sound limiter!!!! (bet they dont mention that to wedding customers )
heres the "console"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN3440.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/DAVESOUNDS/DSCN3439.jpg
they make you use this crap when yr booked there!!!! ugh!!

[Excalibur]

Holy Bodgetastic Gear, Dave!!! :eek: :eek: And I thought the club in Hull Justin and I played was bad!! :eek: :D :D :D :D

[DAVESOUNDS SERVICES]

Its NOT mine! Excalibur!
i only own the Beyer Mike and the BT Laptop!!!
the Hard drive and car keys!
Ah Update the Roger Squires Computer Chaser
all my good gear was locked in the Volvo Outside!!!
I give in!!!
What a dump the console was on wheels too!!!

I ASKED IF THEY HAD PUBLIC LIABILITY FOR ME USING THAT RUBBISH
MANAGER LOOKED AT ME STRANGELY!!
Dave

[sleah]

I don't have any pics, not that they are necessary, but the oldest bit of kit which is still use is my SM58 mic.

I think it cost £130, but despite being rather scratched & having a few replacement grills, it's still going strong after nearly 20 years.

Ditto! Only difference is mine is a Beyer TGS300:D



The upmarket gear was Futuristic Aids Limited.

Also I have my old FAL box lights, but although in good order, they don't go out any more due to a LED invasion;)

[DJMaxG]

I don't have any pics, not that they are necessary, but the oldest bit of kit which is still use is my SM58 mic.

Rob, what brand is your backup Mic? :D :d :p

[rob1963]

Rob, what brand is your backup Mic? :D :d :p

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