VIA THE EBAY SELLER (retro8central)
This auction is for my lovingly restored Trident B range console. Not to be confused with later less desirable tridents such as the 80B, this is the original all discrete real deal using the same design as the A range consoles! This B range was built in 1975 and has made many famous hits and has become a very sought after console which has the classic British sound
The console has had extensive work carried out By top techs Clive Kavan and Gwyn Mathias and is in good working order.
Here is the spec:
24 mic/line inputs with classic Trident 3 band EQ and filter, 16 output groups (15&16 is L/R buss)
16 monitors (switchable L/C/R) perfect for summing 16 echo returns (odd nos to L, even to R busses) perfect for summing
4 auxes -modded to access all 4 auxes using 4 pots from the 24 inputs. Original design was a switch to select 1-4 aux and one pot.
Total 56 inputs available on mixdown
Fully recapped with Nichicon Muse caps.
New hardwood monitor bridge
GPO patchbay
XLR sockets on rear for mic inputs
Circuit diagrams/schematics
The history of this console:
I purchased it from a famous producer who has made many hit albums on this console from artists such as KT Tunstall, AHA, Cat Stevens, Jason Mraz, Mary J Blige, James Morrison to name a few...
He assured me it was he was told it was originally from Trident studios which was famous for recording Classic albums by Queen, Bowie and T-Rex. I have no solid proof but there are certain differences about this console than any other B range: It has been modified at the factory to have 4 auxes when only one would only be available to use at any one time on a standard console. I recently had a overhaul done by an Ex Trident factory manager Gwyn Mathias who pointed the fader plates were bronze in colour which was only fitted to A range consoles at Trident studios. The final thing about this special console is it has Belclere mic transformers which are the same type as fitted to early Neve consoles making the mic amps some of the best I have ever heard!
This has to be the most interesting console currently for sale on ebay. If you want to hear the sound of it listen to the artists listed above!
BIN: £30,000 or make offer
This is a TSM desk or at best a 80 series .. The 80b were brought to market 1983, also most of B ranges had Belle-Chere or Sowter transformers or you could spec Carnhill etc .. Jensen transformers for the TridentLRAB 80B Sweedish radio boards . I would check out the group on Facebook " Trident 80 series group ".some fantastic information and great technical knowledge from members. The 80b were work horses and 56 channels on mix down and split line console. The beauty of any Trident is they can be heard on Beatles recordings to Bowie & too many to list . The 80b was used on James Bond sequels @ Sheperton studios ! Also a personal 80b at Jimmy Pages home studio other mentions bands that thrived on the 80B to name a few Queen,Rush,Guns & Roses, Wide Spread Panic , Steve Miller, Dr.Dre and many Rap producers & artists NWA etc, loved the punch or even heavy metal.The 80B was 50k loaded in 1983 without cabling etc. No tape machines or any other gear to operate the 80b it for sure is a Legendary console ! Its one hellva a console in 1983 or even in 2021 if properly maintained it can be recapped for easy maintenance. This console looks more like the TSM like Michael Cain of Journey used ? Just my opinion.. all the best good luck on your sale very beautiful desk.
ReplyDeleteI used to own this Trident B series bought from Don Larkin around 1985 it came from a studio in Netherlands. Its the only one with the send mod. I had it with Tanoy golds 15 in lockwood cabs. I will have to dig out some old photos
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