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Released in 1960

Fairchild 670 Limiting Amplifier

The Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter was the brainchild of Estonian immigrant to the USA, Rein Narma. Rein licensed the design to Sherman Fairchild and the rest as they say, is history…a legend was born.
Fairchild 670
Released in 1960

Altec 436C Compressor Amplifier

The Altec 436C is a self-powered compressor amplifier offering up to 30 dB of gain reduction, with variable threshold, compression ratio, and release time. Designed for studio, broadcast, and public address use, it delivers smooth, noise-free level control with wide frequency response.
Altec 436C
Released in 1960

EMI / Altec RS 124 Compressor

The Altec RS 124 was a custom-modified Altec 436B compressor created by EMI engineers and used extensively on Beatles recordings. Favoured for its smooth compression and warm tone, it shaped bass, guitars, and mix busses throughout their career. Unique EMI modifications made it a completely different unit from the original Altec, and original RS 124s are now extremely rare.
Altec RS 124
Released in 1961

Pultec EQP-1A Program Equaliser

The Pultec EQP-1A is a classic equaliser known for its warm, smooth sound, achieved through a unique design that allows simultaneous frequency boosting and cutting. Introduced in 1961, its tube-driven, passive circuitry adds depth and clarity, making it a favourite for enhancing bass and airy highs. Its “Pultec sound” remains a staple in studios for its natural, musical character.
Pultec EQP-1A
Released in 1962

Fairchild 666 Compressor

The Fairchild 666 compressor was a rare hybrid design combining solid-state control with valve amplification. It offered cleaner gain reduction than earlier all-valve models and featured automatic attenuation and built-in de-essing. Though technically advanced, it was less popular than the 660 and 670, but remains a notable step in Fairchild’s evolution.
Fairchild 666
Released in 1962

Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier

The Teletronix LA-2A was released in 1962, and along with the Urie 1176, is one of the most iconic compressors ever made, and is still in use today. With Universal Audio having purchased the Teletronix company way back in the mid 1960s, this iconic compressor is available new, made to the exacting specifications.
Teletronix LA-2A
Released in 1962

Lang PEQ-2 Program Equaliser

The Lang PEQ-2 Program Equaliser, released in the mid-20th century, was a groundbreaking tool for audio professionals, offering precise tonal shaping and reliability. Featuring non-drift components, high-Q toroidal coils, and a hermetically sealed design, it delivered low noise, low power consumption, and unmatched durability. Its versatile features, including multi-position frequency selectors, adjustable gain, and balanced/unbalanced operation, made it ideal for studios and broadcasts. A hallmark of innovation, the Lang PEQ-2 remains a revered piece of audio history, influencing modern equaliser designs.
Lang PEQ-2
Released in 1963

Altec 9063A Equaliser

The Altec 9063A is a vintage passive equaliser from the 1960s, offering precise tonal shaping with boost and attenuation options. Known for its simplicity and robust design, it remains highly sought after in the second-hand market for mixing and mastering applications.
Altec 9063A
Released in 1964

Studer J 37 Tape Recorder

The Studer J 37 Tape Recorder is a legendary piece of audio equipment that has etched its name in music history. Renowned for its exceptional sound quality and reliability, the J 37 was the tape recorder of choice at the iconic Abbey Road Studios. This masterpiece of engineering played a pivotal role in recording some of the most celebrated albums in history, including The Beatles’ groundbreaking work.
Studer J37
Released in 1965

Gates FM Top-Level Limiter

The Gates FM Top Level Limiter is a 1960s solid-state dual-channel audio processor designed for FM broadcasters. It prevents overmodulation with instant attack and release, offering ±1 dB response from 30–15,000 Hz, 28 dB gain, and outputs up to +18 dBm at 600 ohms. It’s durable, compact, and efficient, enhancing FM audio quality while reducing distortion and noise.
Gates FM Top-Level
Released in 1967

Altec 1591A Compressor Amplifier

The Altec 1591A is designed for seamless mixing of high- and low-level inputs, compression, or linear amplification, while maintaining dynamic range integrity in environments such as recording and broadcast studios, theatres, stadiums, schools, churches, hotels, arenas, convention centres, military complexes, and public address systems.
Altec 1591A
Released in 1967

Urei 1176 Limiting Amplifier

There are not a lot of limiters designed in the 1960s that are still in production today, but the legendary Urei 1176 is one such beast. While the name Urei has long since vanished from the pro audio world, this limiter can still be purchased brand new from Universal Audio.
Urei 1176
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