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ADM Console History Part IV via former manager G. Frudd

(L to R) Sheraton Shook (ADM GM at the time); Brian Phelan (cabinet shop foreman, later Shop Foremen); G. Frudd; Robert Bloom (owner)

G. Frudd worked at ADM technology from 1976 – 1989. He sent us the photos above and below. These document some of his work at ADM during that period. Frudd started at ADM as the “console fitter,” previously having worked as a tool & die maker.

Frudd went on to run all of the mechanical shops- machine, cabinet, engraving, and fitting, eventually becoming the Mechanical Engineering Manager. Frudd was directly involved in the design of all consoles and rack products during that period.

An ADM 1600 built for NAB 1981

G. Frudd: “In my time at ADM we transitioned the product from wood cabinet based to metal and extrusion based structures. It was a great and exciting place to work. After ADM’s demise I went on to be a mechanical designer and product line manager at several companies in the lighting and automation industries.”

The two images above are burn-in racks for console modules.

An extender-board test fixture
An ADM 1600 console circa 1976
An AD-800 console built for NAB 1981
An ADM 2400 console circa 1980
An ADM-800 circa 1978
An ADM Stereo radio console undergoes testing, 1978
Cabinet fabrication for an ADM-3200

Thanks for sending in these great images GF!

For previous ADM coverage on P/S dot com, check out these links:

Catalog images and a TON of comments – click here

The 1981 Glen Glenn Sound console – click here

The ADM / FINE console – click here