Calrec to stop making analogue desks
Published: ASIA
WORLD: UK-based console manufacturer, Calrec Audio, has announced it will discontinue the production of analogue audio desks at the end of November this year.
The company is offering an opportunity to make final purchases of its S2, C2, and M3 analogue consoles as well as modules and card assemblies. This will be open until 30 November 2010.
The manufacturer will continue to provide component spares and repair services for the S2, C2 and M3 consoles for a minimum of 10 years from shipment date. Should original components or parts become unavailable, Calrec will offer appropriate alternatives, including hardware/software solutions.
It is the broadcast market’s general adoption of digital technology that is behind the decision to stop making analogue consoles. This uptake has reduced demand for analogue products and made dedicated analogue components difficult to come by. Calrec had already stopped manufacturing its T-Series and Q2 analogue consoles.
Calrec distributors will be contacting existing Calrec analogue console customers to advise them of the details of the final purchase offer and to assess their need for consoles, modules and cards.