Pictured above, the early version of the GATES "YARD" M4885A - 1954 tube type audio control console. Cue speaker is on the front, large knob on the left is a headphone selector and there are only six mixing channels. (A better picture will be posted soon)

Near excellent condition from the Palmer Johnson collection - Kennett, Missouri

Pictured on the right is the GATES "YARD" M5526. This picture is from the 1960 GATES equipment catalog.

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