The first computer lighting controller to operate on Broadway in 1975 on the original production of "A Chorus Line". It incorporates a DEC PDP-8A, but is a stand-alone lighting controller. Consists of a pedestal desk on casters with PDP-8 chassis on the right, that includes 8" floppy disk drive, and 5 PC boards. On the top right left is the lighting control board with 120-channel selectors, 5 sliders, and misc. buttons. Detached video terminal on the top right side.
Date
1975
Manufacturer
Electronics Diversified, Inc.
Place Manufactured
U.S.
Identifying Numbers
Model number
VT81A
Embossed on a metal label on the rear of the terminal
Other number
0185868
Typed on a paper label on the card cage
Other number
3807517
Typed on a paper label on the front of the regulator board assembly
Other number
M4702 VT8EA 02 05208
Embossed on a metal label on the rear of the terminal
