{"product_id":"yamaha-mq1602-japa-neve-mixer-fully-recapped-direct-outs-tamura-transformers-fat-pres-4-band-eq","title":"Yamaha MQ1602 \"Japa-Neve\" Mixer - Fully recapped + Direct-Outs - Tamura transformers, fat Pres. 4 band EQ","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully maintained, serviced and upgraded vintage mixer with lots of iron, personality and audio transformers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese MQ-series mixers are loved for their musicality, routing flexibility, and that unmistakable Tamura transformer tone shared with classics like the Yamaha PM-1000 and several high-end TEAC consoles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit was handled with great care during servicing, preserving originality while improving reliability and expanding studio usefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService \u0026amp; Maintenance Performed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect outs added to all 16 channels (post-EQ, post-fader)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pots, faders, selectors, inputs, and outputs cleaned — smooth, noise-free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNichicon capacitors (same as the originals) replaced on every channels, power section and other boards. Nichicon Muse used where schematics calls for bipolar caps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good shape for it's age. I think it was properly stored which is very good for some parts like the faders. I very highly recommend to cover the faders on the MQ mixers when not in use because of the lack of proper dust covers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm still working on removing the glue residues below the pan pot bit by bit. That area should look better when I ship the mixer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Highlights of the MQ Mixers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamura mic input transformers on every channel for a rich, musical, vintage colored character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamura output transformer on the main program out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-band cut\/boost EQ per channel — highly flexible tone shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho send\/return (use with any external effect), switchable +4 dB \/ –20 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoldback channel for monitoring or creative routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow noise floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect outs + Tamura transformers = excellent for multitrack recording with analog dimension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MQ Series operating manual is widely available online for more specific specs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own a professionally serviced MQ1602 with modern workflow upgrades while keeping the legendary vintage tone fully intact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herscheid and the Headbangers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160975999254,"sku":null,"price":2499.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4167\/2470\/files\/IMG_7884_1dc63937-f91f-48d9-9c6e-5bcef2a43dca.heic?v=1775093383","url":"https:\/\/herscheids.com\/products\/yamaha-mq1602-japa-neve-mixer-fully-recapped-direct-outs-tamura-transformers-fat-pres-4-band-eq","provider":"Herscheid and the Headbangers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}