Gates Executive Console

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1970s Era Radio Production Room

November 28, 2023

This blog describes the implementation of a 1970s-era FM radio station production room using the Gates Executive audio console as the centerpiece.

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Catalog Shopping

April 21, 2022

This blog is a walk back in time to the catalog era. Just for fun.

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Gates Executive Audio Console Restoration, Part 3: Further Enhancements

April 2, 2022

This blog describes continued work to provide additional functionality for the Gates Executive audio console.

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70s Radio Studio Proof of Performance

March 27, 2022

This blog describes an old-school a proof of performance done on the 1970s radio studio equipment.

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Available Downloads

March 24, 2022

This blog lists available downloads that may be helpful for people interested in classic equipment restoration.

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Gates Executive Audio Console Restoration, Part 2: Power On

March 20, 2022

This blog picks up where the last one left off. The console has been reassembled. Next up–the final work needed to return the console to working condition.

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Back to the Future of Vinyl

March 19, 2022

This blog describes the Vinyl Snob web site, a destination for folks who appreciate vinyl records.

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Gates Executive Audio Console Restoration, Part 1

March 14, 2022

This blog describes the restoration of a classic radio broadcast console–the Gates Executive–from an eBay purchase to being back on the air.

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