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Olympic recording console

Olympic Studios1976

National Music Centre

National Music Centre
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This Olympic recording console is a one-of-a-kind analogue console built in-house in 1976 by Olympic Sound Studios in London, England. Designed by Olympic’s chief engineer Keith Grant, the console replaced their original Studio A desk created by Dick Swettenham, who later established Helios Electronics Ltd. Installed in the late 70s, the console recorded artists such as Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, and Barbra Streisand. It is famous for its wrap-around design, making it easier for the engineer to access controls. Olympic Studios also revolutionized the way recording desks worked, superseding vacuum-tubes with solid-state technology.

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  • Title: Olympic recording console
  • Creator: Olympic Studios
  • Date Created: 1976
  • Location Created: England
  • Type: Model Olympic Recording Console, View 6/10
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