stolen gear from mix masters

[rick]

Afternoon Rick,

You may have heard we got pretty well cleaned out on the weekend ....

While we were at the Large Number Twelves, with Charlie Owen gig we had organised in this sleepy little town, and most of Adelaide was watching the footy ....

We got robbed big time.

I am not sure how the forum works, as far as getting the word out, but we need all the hep we can get to get the word out ... its hurtin' us big time.

Never know where the gear might turn up, and most of it is pretty recognisable, as you can see from the list ..

Here are the doc's I have done that can easily be downloaded from any site or forum ... I think ...

Anything I can do or anyone I can contact to get something out there, please let me know ...MIXMASTERS …. ROBBED …!
IN THE STILL OF NIGHT, WHEN WE WERE ALL WATCHING THE
FOOTY …. OR AT A GIG …. WE GOT FLEECED…
AND ITS HURTING US …
THERE WAS MUCH OF OUR EQUIPMENT STOLEN.
MAINLY A SERIES OF ATB RECORDING CONSOLES
AND A HOST OF MICROPHONES AND PRO AUDIO GEAR
WE OFFER A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD FOR ITS RETURN
MOST OF THIS GEAR IS USELESS UNLESS IT IS REGISTERED
IF YOU SEE ANYTHING THAT RESEMBLES THE OFFERING OF
THIS GEAR
PLEASE CONTACT US OR THE POLICE
8357 8613 / 0408 679 106
ANY HELP IS MUCH APPRECIATED
MIXMASTERS PRODUCTIONS
SAVING THE DIGITAL WORLD
MIXMASTERS/FRONT END AUDIO STOLEN GEAR
TOFT ATB 16 CHANNEL MIXING DESK x 2
SERIAL #’s 744/838.
ORIGINAL PACKAGING - WHITE BOX WITH TOFT ATB ON IT. INSIDE AS
PICTURED. DIMENSIONS 102 x 77 x 32 cms. WEIGHT 38 kgs
TOFT ATB 24 CHANNEL MIXING DESK x 3
SERIAL #’s 924/935/928
ORIGINAL PACKAGING - WHITE BOX WITH TOFT ATB ON IT.
THE DESK LOOKS LIKE THE PICTURE BUT SLIGHTLY BIGGER
DIMENSIONS 128 x 77 x 32 cms. WEIGHT 60 kgs
TOFT ATB 32 CHANNEL MIXING DESK x 2
SERIAL #’s 874/872
ORIGINAL PACKAGING - WHITE BOX WITH TOFT ATB ON IT.
THE DESK LOOKS LIKE THE PICTURE BUT SLIGHTLY BIGGER
DIMENSIONS 153 x 77 x 32 cms. WEIGHT 71 kgs.
TOFT ATC-2 COMPRESSOR x 2
SERIAL #’s 50188/50187
TOFT EC-1 MIC PRE/COMPRESSOR/EQ
SERIAL # 10355
TOFT DC-2 COMPRESSOR
SERIAL # 10133
IBANEZ TALMAN GUITAR
GUILD M20 GUITAR IN MARTIN CASE
THIS GUITAR HAS A DAMAGED TOP
GAGGIA PLATINUM COFFEE MACHINE
BRAUNER VALVET MICROPHONE
SERIAL #838
CHANDLER TG 12413 SOFTWARE PLUG IN DISC
STUDIO PROJECTS VTB1 PRE-AMP x 2
SERIAL #’s 381/390
STUDIO PROJECTS CS1
MICROPHONE SERIAL # 200106
STUDIO PROJECTS CS5 MICROPHONE
SERIAL # 200023
UNIVERSAL AUDIO SOLO 110 PRE AMP
SERIAL # 275
UNIVERSAL AUDIO SOLO 710 PRE AMP
SERIAL # 1808
UNIVERSAL AUDIO 2-1176 COMPRESSOR
SERIAL # 1935
UNIVERSAL AUDIO 2192 CONVERTER
SERIAL # 1074
UNIVERSAL AUDIO DCS PRE AMP
SERIAL # 20414
JOE MEEK SIX Q PRE AMP/COMPRESSOR
SERIAL # 769
JOE MEEK ONE Q PRE AMP COMPRESSOR x 2
SERIAL # 1212/1223
UNIVERSAL AUDIO COMPUTER DSP CARDS x 10 (AS BELOW)
UAD1 EXPRESS CARD x 1
SERIAL # 08200111027862
UAD1 EXPERT CARD x 4
SERIAL #’s 08270112028949, 08270112028950, 08270112028951, 08270112028948
UAD1 XPANDER EXPERT x 1
SERIAL # 2127
UAD2 SOLO x 1
SERIAL # 09161111001945
UAD2 DUO FLEXI x 1
SERIAL # 95511220000767
UAD2 NEVANA 32 x 2
SERIAL # 8361131000527, 83611310000526
PLEASE NOTE ALL UNIVERSAL AUDIO “UADâ€

[DaleRoyce]

Most regrettable. All eyes and ears are open..

[tunetown]

Unbelieveable....!!!

It's a small industry. They'll turn up somewhere for sure.

[graemeh]

My God there are some arseholes out there!

It makes me sick- these bastards should be put away for life!

Hope it was insured, Mick....

[heathen]

That's a lot of gear, farout! I'll keep an ear out for sure. They must have had some time to remove all that stuff and cased the place well, hope the cops get the bastards.

[Chinagraf]

They stole their f&^%#*$ coffee machine? People are F*&^%#. No way this stuff will move in Oz without someone finding out.

[Aearth]

They stole their f&^%#*$ coffee machine? People are F*&^%#. No way this stuff will move in Oz without someone finding out.

Do you believe that..... the friggin coffee machine, how low is that.

[Simon B]

shit on theives......

I spke to a mate in adelaide and he said with whats missing its ebough to setup a small studio..... I would be looking at all new studios in adelaide

[Roy]

That is so bad it just s#$ts me to tears. I hate thieves.

[Mickstape]

Hi Mick, Mate i'm bummed for you in a big way. For those that don't understand "bummed", this means "Hating Life in a Big Way". I have been in this position, although to a lesser fiscal extent.

From what i have read, your policy from your insurer didn't cover you, imho, another reason never to pay those arseholes that own and play with your trust when it comes to thinking that you will be looked after if anything ever happens to the gear/home/car etc that you pay a premium for year after F@#$ing year in the hope that you never, ever have to, "use", that excess you <shudder> have, scratch that, pray, you will have to rely on.

Myself, I'll be watching the auction sites and doing my usual bit to chase cheap gear. Rest assured if i come across anything that has your serials or markings on it i will personally ensure that said "vendors" do not leave their place of "vending" and if necessary, before being presented to the relevant police station, ensure that if they are presented to said police station/s they are minus a right hand. In regards to the last sentence, I feel, personally, that they have the right idea in the islamic states where if a thief is caught in the act or convicted of thievery they have their right hand removed in the most horrendous fashion.

I would be happy to carry out an act such as this as i have been ripped off before and not had the chance to commit such an act.

I'm glad i have that off my chest now.

I hope that your gear turns up, and hopefully sooner than later fellas.

[birdman]

I too am shocked and appalled at both: being ripped off by thieves as well as being ripped off by the insurance company. I'm sure we'll all help out by turning in these crooks if we get half a chance, in the meantime, what can we learn from this? Did the alarm fail? Was there some dubious small print on the policy?? Can you name the insurance company?

Mixmasters are good guys and we've all done business with them. Surely if there is any "industry" left in this country we can rally behind them and organise some kinda benefit? Maybe picket the insurance company?

Chin up Mick, we feel for ya.

Lindsay Gravina
Birdland Studios

[Chris H]

I too am shocked and appalled at both: being ripped off by thieves as well as being ripped off by the insurance company. I'm sure we'll all help out by turning in these crooks if we get half a chance, in the meantime, what can we learn from this? Did the alarm fail? Was there some dubious small print on the policy?? Can you name the insurance company?

Mixmasters are good guys and we've all done business with them. Surely if there is any "industry" left in this country we can rally behind them and organise some kinda benefit? Maybe picket the insurance company?

Chin up Mick, we feel for ya.

Lindsay Gravina
Birdland Studios

+1
I'ts a small enough industry that should not let the "backyard" sale of this Toft gear go un noticed. I will be keeping my ear to the ground and i hope all in the industry will get the word around to keep an eye out for this gear.
As for the "small print" criminals, the insurance company, what's the story there and can we learn something so as not to be duped by mis information about the extent of coverage our insurance policy's provide. I think i will be going over mine with a closer look.

[NYMo]

Hi there,

Just letting anyone who wants to know..that there is a NEW IN BOX Toft ATB 16 on ebay from NORWOOD
EZY CASH in S .A ...ulp...sounds ominous :(

Can't paste url (bloody PC !)

Cheers
N
Y
M
O

[Sheer Noise]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Toft-Audio-Desig ... 708wt_1167

[NYMo]

Hi there,

Mixer includes Australian and US power plugs....thats GOT to be one of Micks,
he always sends stuff out with both !

Tried ringing the mobile number at Mixmasters and got someone called Jason (who was half asleep) so I hope they
are switched on to this.

I'm laying bets !

Cheers
N
Y
M
O

[HA_DA_JA]

I would bet 90% it is a mix masters. I have just asked for the serial number and postage price to Brisbane. Hopefully that should make it really easy.
From personal experience you can bet if they will have more then one item they would have bought from this bloke. They always leave a trail but you need to get onto this ASAP.
I would say the guy who sold it to them is just the bunny and has no idea how hot this item is. I mean he will know it is stolen but he wont know anything about the Mixmasters scenario.
Please keep us informed this is going to fun to watch it all unravel.

[Bent my VU]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOFT-AUDIO-DESIG ... 3a5421848b

?

[Chris H]

Anyone notice how the faders are set in both pics.

[rick]

yep its on
news at 6 !

[DwaneHollands]

Cheesy Doritos in hand! (not a big fan of popcorn) - Good Luck to them!

[HA_DA_JA]

The guys at Ezy cash just emailed me the serial number. It matches one of them on the stolen list.
I sent it to Jon at mixmasters.
I dare say it will be done and dusted in the next few hours.
The cops have a big job ahead of them sorting out the trail.
Cheers

[Ausrock]

I'd seen the 24 channel on Ebay BUT as it has a meter bridge (there were no m/bridges in the Mixmaster's list), I considered it to be probably a genuine sale.

[HA_DA_JA]

Email for a serial number and then we will all definietly know for sure.
Judging by the amount of other studio gear, its still a 50/50 affair.

Also
Dont be too hard on Ezy Cash as these businesses dont purposely go out to buy stolen gear.
It is because of the serial number system and other record keeping practices that the law rightfully imposes on them that we are able to catch these people - eventually.
I just hope that it does not take 6-12 months for Mix masters to get there gear back from the law.

[mylesgm]

Go forth and conquer...

[Jason]

I messaged the guy last night for the serial number and photos. He got back to me first up this morning. Same deal. Rang the mobile number. I should have look here first to see who else was on it. Oh well. At least there is a fair few of us keeping our eyes open. These guys are going to have a very hard time getting rid of this stuff in Aus if they don't get caught over this one.

[TimS]

The auction on the one from Norwood EZY Cash has ended...
Wonder whats happening...

[Ausrock]

Just Ebailed the 24 channel seller............


Answer is serial #331

[NYMo]

Hi there,

I emailed Mick early this morning and he got back to me asap..so all good then !
(Well...at least that's one of them back)

Cheers

N
Y
M
O

[Starxi]

This is fantastic news..
I would suggest to mixmasters that they drive around every known pawnbroker, cash converters etc around Adelaide asap.. chances are they've pawned bits and pieces all over the place.
Probably just lucky that this particular shop had an ebay account.

[no-fi]

hmmm...... don't pawn shops have to send serial numbers of things to the police before they sell them anyway? or is that just a NSW thing?