THE MCI-500 STORY

over the past few years i've racked up a few consoles worth of MCI JH-500 channel strips

The JH-500 console utilised a unique op-amp that runs on +/- 36V rails giving a +30dB internal and external signal handling ability. Fully re-capped, channel path isolated to just the preamp / EQ / output driver section - THESE ARE HOT !


More on the way!

Another MCI-500 Unit

designed for dropping into a desk surface
6 channels with individual direct outputs and a mix buss. Mic and DI inputs on front panel.


8 channel MCI-500 Rack

with PSU and meter unit, destined for a new home in San Diego


the happy owner!

MCI-500 D Series Rack

8 channels with direct outs, inserts and independent stereo mix buss with the new 2 unit rackable super power supply, with soft start!

MCI 500 C Series

Eight channel strips with mix buss. These channels had the original line-in transformers left in circuit. The gain structure for the channels was altered to enable them to work better as standalone units.

The power supply was built into a 3 unit rack case with VU's mounted on the front. This unit is remoted from the Channel Strip Unit with a 3 metre cable.

MCI 500 D Series

10 Channel strips cut down and racked. Mic / Line Inputs, Insert Send and Return, individual outputs.
Mix Buss added.

 

MCI 500 C Series

Custom racked. Channel strips were cut down and then modified to restore the signal path, adding an electronically balanced line input and insert return. A stereo mix buss was added with independent output level and pan. Mic inputs on front and rear with front inputs also presenting a DI input on the combo socket.

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