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Orange County Electronics, Maker of Hi-End Broadcast Outboard Gear c. 1978

Download just a shit-tonne of sales materials for the Orange Country Electronics line of EQs and Compressors circa ’78 – ’80:

DOWNLOAD: OrangeCountyAudio

Products covered, with text, specs, and images, include: The Orange County VS-3 Stereo Processor, CLX-S-FM, VS-1 Stressor, VS-2, CLX compressor module, PEQ, SEQ, and DEQ equalizer modules, as well as a 1978 price list.

I know little to nothing about this stuff, other than it seems to be pretty rare, and some folks online believe the designs to be based on ADR’s kit (see this previous post).   They sure look like they would be fun boxes for treating submixes, though, esp. the VS-2 Stressor, which combines a limiter, compressor, expander, and there is a frequency-contouring element to the compressor as well.  Drop us a line and weigh in…

chris

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  • I am rebuilding one of these right now. The rack includes the CLX, PEQ and VS-1. Have tried without success to find a source for the schematics. Yes I did try to reach Rich Chin but apparently he no longer has Uneeda-audio up and running and couldn't contact via his personal webpage either. If you know of anyone who has the schematics please contact me. Thanks

  • I am the founder of Orange County Electronics and was chief designer and product manager for the units you are discussing.

    If anyone is in a real jam, I have all the docs, schematics and parts lists on microfilm.

    Michael Gillespie
    +204.943.9000

    • Hi Michael.
      I have a Vocal Stressor that desperatly needs some servicing. Could you contact me by email?

      Thanks!

      -Nathan Gillotti
      iampoor1 (at) att.net

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