DDA Interface (branded Altec Lansing) 24 channel console frame loaded with:
- 24 Mono Channels (2802 mono input module)
- 4 Group/Bus Modules (2808 group module)
- 1 L/R/Mono Output Module (2810 master module)
This is the predecessor to the Midas Venice (built in Germany), and it shares some similarities with both the DDA CS3 and CS8. The history of this particular desk: Built in late 1991, installed in 1992-93 until 2005. Sitting in my house since 2005.
Features:
- Modular setup - each module is held in with 3 screws and easily removable for service.
- Input modules - 4 band EQ, dual sweep mids, 80 Hz HPF, Pol/Line switches, Direct Out, single point insert
- Group modules - 4 groups plus a dual return setup (total of 8 returns on the desk)
- Master module - L/R faders, Mono pot pre/post switchable from L/R, tape return, 1kHz osc, & outputs for both headphones and speakers.
Details:
This console is 20 years old so it will need a little love. However I've been through all of the channels and other than a couple slow faders and dirty pots, only a couple issues exist. They are:
- Ch 13 - The +17 light on the input LED ladder just stays dimly lit. Channel still works fine.
- Ch 23 - none of the lights (meters or switches) work, but it still passes signal to everywhere but the PFL bus
- Ch 24 - missing insert jack (no idea - gone when I got it, looks like it was never there), so it doesn't route anywhere. But the preamp section still seems to work fine based on the meters.
I have swapped channels around, so I know for a fact that the issues are relegated to each strip and not their position in the console (i.e. - no ribbon cable issues).
Other stuff:
- The armrest is a little chewed up. It could easily be hidden by some black gaff.
- The case could use some more foam blocks, but I've got them and will include it.
- The case doesn't have a doghouse, but there is space for cables at the back if you block it properly.
- I made a caster board for the case, but it's not finished and has no casters (fits red Colsons, or Harbor Freight equivalent). If you can use a jigsaw, a sander, and possibly a router, you could easily finish it. I've even marked where everything is and it's already drilled out and tee-nutted, so it's pretty simple.
Bottom line: Could you do a gig with this tomorrow? Yes. Does it need a little TLC? Sure, but so would you if you sat around for the last 6 years doing absolutely nothing.
Asking price - $750/OBO This includes: Console, Cellini flight case, 2RU Power Supply, PSU cable, and 18" Littlite BNC
Vancetek still services these desks, and according to his website he has some mono modules available. So if you really wanted, you could buy a spare module or two and swap out as needed.
User Manual can be found here: http://www.ddaconsoles.com/pdf/Manuals/interface-user-manual.pdf
Service Manual/Schematics can be found here: http://www.ddaconsoles.com/pdf/Manuals/interface-service-manual-&-schematics.pdf
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- 24 Mono Channels (2802 mono input module)
- 4 Group/Bus Modules (2808 group module)
- 1 L/R/Mono Output Module (2810 master module)
This is the predecessor to the Midas Venice (built in Germany), and it shares some similarities with both the DDA CS3 and CS8. The history of this particular desk: Built in late 1991, installed in 1992-93 until 2005. Sitting in my house since 2005.
Features:
- Modular setup - each module is held in with 3 screws and easily removable for service.
- Input modules - 4 band EQ, dual sweep mids, 80 Hz HPF, Pol/Line switches, Direct Out, single point insert
- Group modules - 4 groups plus a dual return setup (total of 8 returns on the desk)
- Master module - L/R faders, Mono pot pre/post switchable from L/R, tape return, 1kHz osc, & outputs for both headphones and speakers.
Details:
This console is 20 years old so it will need a little love. However I've been through all of the channels and other than a couple slow faders and dirty pots, only a couple issues exist. They are:
- Ch 13 - The +17 light on the input LED ladder just stays dimly lit. Channel still works fine.
- Ch 23 - none of the lights (meters or switches) work, but it still passes signal to everywhere but the PFL bus
- Ch 24 - missing insert jack (no idea - gone when I got it, looks like it was never there), so it doesn't route anywhere. But the preamp section still seems to work fine based on the meters.
I have swapped channels around, so I know for a fact that the issues are relegated to each strip and not their position in the console (i.e. - no ribbon cable issues).
Other stuff:
- The armrest is a little chewed up. It could easily be hidden by some black gaff.
- The case could use some more foam blocks, but I've got them and will include it.
- The case doesn't have a doghouse, but there is space for cables at the back if you block it properly.
- I made a caster board for the case, but it's not finished and has no casters (fits red Colsons, or Harbor Freight equivalent). If you can use a jigsaw, a sander, and possibly a router, you could easily finish it. I've even marked where everything is and it's already drilled out and tee-nutted, so it's pretty simple.
Bottom line: Could you do a gig with this tomorrow? Yes. Does it need a little TLC? Sure, but so would you if you sat around for the last 6 years doing absolutely nothing.
Asking price - $750/OBO This includes: Console, Cellini flight case, 2RU Power Supply, PSU cable, and 18" Littlite BNC
Vancetek still services these desks, and according to his website he has some mono modules available. So if you really wanted, you could buy a spare module or two and swap out as needed.
User Manual can be found here: http://www.ddaconsoles.com/pdf/Manuals/interface-user-manual.pdf
Service Manual/Schematics can be found here: http://www.ddaconsoles.com/pdf/Manuals/interface-service-manual-&-schematics.pdf
Photos
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4
Picture 5