jon_tatooles Report post #1 Posted June 28, 2013 Next week is our 15th anniversary...holy cow. For some fun, we are looking for the user with the oldest Sound Devices product still in use. That user will get a token of our appreciation. Since day one, our serial number syntax has remained the same, and it includes the date built. Attached is an example, which happens to be the very first serialized product we ever made, still sealed and sitting on the shelf in the conference room next to the labeled "Sound Devices" box. It was made on the 85th day of 1999, March 26. It was one of several built to be ready for NAB 1999, our first year there. Serial number description: first two digits - product code (will definitely be numbers, letters came after we ran out of numbers) second two - product revision next two - year made next three - day of year made next numbers - number made that day Send a photo of your product and provide the serial number to us at support@sounddevices.com. Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Joachim Report post #2 Posted June 28, 2013 I'm on it! I know lots of folks I can ask! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPSharman Report post #3 Posted June 28, 2013 What were the first products? That might help us before we go look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProSound Report post #4 Posted June 28, 2013 The MP1 and the Mixpre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olle Sjostrom Report post #5 Posted June 28, 2013 Cool thing that the first product was built on my birthday! I don't think my 302s are particularly old, but I'll definitely check! Congrats on the anniversary! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philip Perkins Report post #6 Posted June 28, 2013 I sent in my pic--I wish I still had my (orig issue) MP1 to photo and send, my battered MixPre will have to do. BIG DRINKS FOR EVERYONE @ SD! philp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macruth Report post #7 Posted June 28, 2013 here's my "early" mix-pre, bought used from whitney ince 050200053004 probably not close, but just throwing it out there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old school Report post #8 Posted June 28, 2013 Congrats to you and your company John. 15 years is a noteworthy milestone. Great Idea to look for the oldest still in use. My guess is Eric Toline having it. CrewC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
studiomprd Report post #9 Posted June 28, 2013 " Great Idea to look for the oldest still in use. My guess is Eric Toline having it. " he would be the oldest mixer using an SD product... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Toline Report post #10 Posted June 28, 2013 Congrats to you and your company John. 15 years is a noteworthy milestone. Great Idea to look for the oldest still in use. My guess is Eric Toline having it.CrewCMine has ECC83 & 12AX7 preamp tubes. Does that count? I think it was a DIY kit.Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Wexler Report post #11 Posted June 28, 2013 Jon, this is ultra-cool! 15 years, good run! The oldest Sound Devices product I still have is a Mix-Pre, but I'm sure it isn't that old in terms of its production date. I had an MP-1 but I gave it to someone who would use it more than me. Congratulations on the 15th Anniversary for Sound Devices. Just think if I had started using the very first Sound Devices product when it was produced 15 years ago, I would have already had 28 years in production sound recording... and of course Eric, that's a whole different story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Toline Report post #12 Posted June 28, 2013 Here's my 442. Made Aug 7, 2002. SN: 030302219001. Slightly modified with mix pre knobs so adult sized fingers can get in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MT Groove Report post #13 Posted June 28, 2013 Good to know the SD serial number structure. Sammy Huen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfisk Report post #14 Posted June 29, 2013 Here's my 442. Made Aug 7, 2002. SN: 030302219001. Slightly modified with mix pre knobs so adult sized fingers can get in there. I see some stains that need explaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Toline Report post #15 Posted June 29, 2013 I see some stains that need explaining.Simple explanation. The last 7 words in my post should explain it all.Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
al mcguire Report post #16 Posted June 29, 2013 thats a rust stain because Eric is oxidizing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Wielage Report post #17 Posted June 29, 2013 Congrats to SD on 15 great years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Davies Amps CAS Report post #18 Posted June 29, 2013 " Great Idea to look for the oldest still in use. My guess is Eric Toline having it. " he would be the oldest mixer using an SD product... ERR! That's a bIt of a sweeping statement Michael. I think I can give Eric a few years! Malcolm Davies. A.m.p.s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Toline Report post #19 Posted June 29, 2013 ERR!That's a bIt of a sweeping statement Michael. I think I can give Eric a few years!Malcolm Davies. A.m.p.s.Malcolm,You look too young to be that old.Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old school Report post #20 Posted June 29, 2013 Malcolm, You look too young to be that old. Eric Big laugh. CrewC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Davies Amps CAS Report post #21 Posted June 29, 2013 Malcolm, You look too young to be that old. Eric Eric! WW2 ran for another three years after I was born! Malcolm Davies. A.m.p.s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Toline Report post #22 Posted June 29, 2013 Eric!WW2 ran for another three years after I was born!Malcolm Davies. A.m.p.s.Bah, youngster. I was 4yo when Pearl Harbor happened. Do the math.Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old school Report post #23 Posted June 29, 2013 Thanks Malcolm & Eric for making me feel "young school" CrewC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Toline Report post #24 Posted June 29, 2013 Thanks Malcolm & Eric for making me feel "young school"CrewCNot to worry. Malcolm & I will wait for you & JW to catch up.Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomboom Report post #25 Posted June 29, 2013 Holy !!!The Rat Pack is back ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
