Ward Beck T1202 Part 2

MOD TIME!
The console comes standard with connectors for 12 XLR mic inputs, 12 XLR line inputs (notated on the channel strip as the 'A' input), and 12 more mic and line inputs on 2 38 pin edac connectors. I decided that I would never use the 'B' inputs, so re-soldered the edge connectors to have an insert point before the fader. These would go to a normalled patchbay.

Ward Beck T1202 Part 1

The first piece of gear that I have documented. This is a copy of a post that I made on gearslutz last year. Enjoy!


Hello All.
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to encounter a Ward Beck T1202 broadcast console filled with 480C channel modules (this is the most modern 480C. Includes phantom power and pan). From the serial number, it seems that it was built in the mid 80s. 10 Discrete Class A preamps and a decent eq! How could I go wrong? I bought it on the spot. The owner of the store asked if I wanted him to go through it for me and get it in tip top shape for me. I answered 'No way! That's the fun part!'.

I've come quite a ways with this awesome little desk, so I thought I would share the process! I took as many pictures as I could, but they really don't do the justice of how heavily I went through this thing. Enjoy!


The console as I bought it! Doesn't look so bad does it? Well it wasn't too bad, but it was dirty, dusty, grungy, and needed some real TLC.

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