Vintage Altec Lansing Acousta-Voicing 14-Band Cinema EQ - Untested Theater Estate Survivor is a used item in fair condition, listed on Reverb. The asking price is £897. It is offered by The Ripley Reverb Shop through Reverb. It is in our Equalizers category. Used Gear Hunter first saw this listing on 1 October 2026 and last saw it on 9 November 2026. It has been seen 31 times in our scans. Prices are converted from the seller's currency when we scan the listing, so the amount you pay may differ slightly. The seller sets shipping, and import duty or VAT may apply, so check the final cost and the item's details on Reverb before buying.

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Up for sale is a rare, vintage Altec Lansing Acousta-Voicing passive cinema equalizer setup.This unique 14-band system was originally acquired directly from an old movie theater auction. It features legendary Arthur Davis-designed bridged-T, inductor-based passive cut filters. The faceplate features authentic handwritten engineer markings ("END," "CENTER," "THEATRE"), showing it was originally used decades ago to voice the central dialogue speakers behind the screen and balance the auditorium acoustics.Because this is a completely passive architecture utilizing premium, over-engineered vintage inductors and transformers, it introduces zero self-noise. It delivers the incredibly smooth, warm analog phase characteristics that modern digital plugins simply cannot replicate.Module & Frequency Breakdown:The system provides massive control over the crucial mid-range and low-mid spectrum across 14 sequential bands (600 Ohms frequency blocks): Top Row (Center/End Array): 125 Hz, 160 Hz, 200 Hz, 250 Hz, 315 Hz, 500 Hz Bottom Row (Theatre Array): 630 Hz, 800 Hz, 1000 Hz, 1250 Hz, 1600 Hz, 2000 Hz, 2500 Hz, 3150 Hz Condition & Notes: Chassis & Build: Housed in its original heavy-duty, industrial metal rack chassis with a classic vintage finish and a rugged top carry handle. This is the authentic, all-metal theater enclosure designed to withstand decades of continuous commercial use. Cosmetics:The front faceplate is in beautiful vintage condition. All 14 original indexed attenuation knobs are present and intact (which is very rare, as these matching knobs are incredibly difficult to find separately). The rear module "can" labels are fully intact and perfectly legible. Testing / Status: Sold strictly AS-IS / Untested. The rear mechanical wiring harness appears fully intact, but it has not been tested on a modern audio bench. It is priced accordingly as an excellent project piece for a studio engineer, tech restoration, or custom rack-building. Item will be packed with professional care using heavy-duty bubble wrap and a sturdy double-wall box to guarantee the safety of the vintage inductors during transit. Shipping includes full tracking and insurance.

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