/ 06.29.2010 12:00AM
Calrec to End Production of Analog Consoles
WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND: Calrec is affecting its own digital transition. The
venerable audio console maker will no longer manufacture its analog consoles as
of November.
“The global acceptance of digital technology in the broadcast market has
significantly reduced the worldwide demand for equivalent analog products,” the
company said. “This together with other factors has had a significant impact on
the availability of dedicated analog components. As a result Calrec has taken
the difficult decision to discontinue the production of our current range of
analog audio consoles from 30th November 2010.”
Calrec noted that it hasn’t been making its analog T-Series and Q2 consoles for
several years, but the rest of its analog models--S2, C2 and M3--will also be
discontinued.
“Calrec is offering an opportunity to make a last time purchase of S2, C2 and
M3 audio consoles and/or spare modules and card assemblies,” the company said.
“This offer will be open until 30th November 2010 after which time Calrec will
no longer be able to accept orders for S2, C2 and M3 consoles, spare modules or
card assemblies.”
The company will continue to provide spare components and repair services for
analog consoles 10 years from shipment date, in line with its service policy.
However, it is reserving the right “to offer alternative components, parts or
other hardware/software solutions to those originally supplied should original
components or parts be unavailable.”
Calrec is requesting that its distributors contact existing customers of the
models being discontinued to let them know. Questions were directed to Jim
Wilmer, Calrec’s director of sales for the Americas, at 917-825-3728 or
jim.wilmer@calrec.com.