Maintained by:
Barry Mishkind - The Eclectic Engineer
Last Update 7/8/12
CETEC/Sparta Electronics Sacramento, CA |
Sparta Electronics began operation in 19xx, Founded by Bill Overhauser to manufacture the Spot-O-Matic cart machine he designed, using a Viking deck and some foil sensor heads. The machine was renamed Sparta-Matic. Overhauser sold Sparta in 1967 to CETEC (Computer Equipment Technology Corp.), although he stayed on as GM until 1976. The company expanded to other audio products, from consoles to transmitters, buying Jampro in 1967 and Bauer in 1970.
The audio and automation line (Schaefer) were sold to Bob Dix:
Shaefer World Communication PO Box 31 Marion, Va. 24353 (540) 783-2000 (540) 783-2064 FAX |
Studio Gear
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A-15 196x 5 Pot Mono Console |
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AS-30B 196x 5 Pot Stereo Console |
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A-20B 196x 8 Pot Mono Console |
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Centurian 196x | |
Spot-O-Matic A Viking deck with foil sensors. |
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Sparta-Matic | |
Sparta-Matic | |
Sparta 600P Rack Mount. A record amp was available. | |
CD-15 196x Cartridge Delay unit |
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A-16R 196x 5 Pot Mono Rack Mount Console |
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RA4 196x Remote Amplifier |
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SPARTAMATION!!! Is it safe to come out now? <g> Here is the program contoller. |