The MARK III Series Brochure (1984) — Digital Edition · Part 4 · scan pages 8
View source PDF ↗Remotes, Accessories, Options and Specifications
Remotes↑ TOP
- CB-102 — remote transport control for MX 5050 series except MARK III/8. Record, Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward, and Record indicator.
- CB-110 — remote session controller for MARK III/8. Transport controls, channel status switching, tape time readout, and zero return.
- CB-114 — remote transport control for MARK III/8, functionally identical to CB 102.
- CB-116 — full function auto locator for MARK III/8, MARK III/4, BQII and MARK III/2 transports. Six memories with one stroke or keyboard store and search commands, repeat mode (shuttle), transport controls, head and tail guard memories and foot switch punch-in jack. Specify machine model and serial number when ordering.
Accessories↑ TOP
| Part | What it is |
|---|---|
| RK-2B | Rack mount kit for BQII |
| RK-32 | Rack mount kit for MARK III/2 |
| RK-34 | Rack mount kit for MARK III/4 |
| ZA-52L | Metal roll-around floor stand (unassembled) for BQII, MARK III/2, MARK III/4, MARK III/8 |
| ZA-55U | Floor stand for remote/auto locator CB110/CB116 |
| ZA-53S | Input transformers for MARK III/2 (set of two) |
| ZA-53T | Output transformers for MARK III/2 (set of two) |
| ADP-CBL | Set of 10-foot input/output cables for two channels: two XL male to phono, and two XL female to phono |
| TW-670 | Reel hold down, ¼″ NAB hub |
| TW-671 | Reel hold down, ½″ NAB hub |
| ZA-52Y | 7″ reel hold downs, EIA hub |
| ZA-51A | ¼″ × 10.5″ Otari empty metal reel, NAB hub |
| ZA-51H | ½″ × 10.5″ Otari empty metal reel, NAB hub |
| PB-77X | Service extender board for BQII and MARK III/4 |
| PB-77Y | Service extender board for MARK III/8 |
| Instruction/maintenance manual | Extra manual (one supplied with recorder) for any model |
Specifications & Features↑ TOP
Otari's note above the grid: (For full specifications, see individual machine data sheets.)
| MARK III/2 | MARK III/4 | MARK III/8 | BQ-II | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channels | 2 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Tape width | ¼″ | ½″ | ½″ | ¼″ |
| Tape speeds | 15/7.5 ips or 7.5/3.75 ips | 15 & 7.5 ips | 15 & 7.5 ips | 15 & 7.5 ips |
| Nominal I/O level | +4dBm, −10dBV on all models | ← | ← | ← |
| Equalization | IEC/NAB switchable | NAB | IEC | NAB |
| Headphone amp | 8 ohm impedance | 4-channel selectable | 8-channel selectable | 8 ohm impedance |
| Real-time display | Hours/minutes/seconds display with zero return, on all models | ← | ← | ← |
| Alignment oscillator | Built in 1 and 10 kHz test oscillator, on all models | ← | ← | ← |
| Synchronizer interface | Single multipin connector, on all models | ← | ← | ← |
| Frequency response | 25 Hz to 22 kHz | 30 Hz to 20 kHz | 40 Hz to 25 kHz | 30 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 72 dB | 70 dB | 68 dB | 66 dB |
| Wow and flutter | <0.04% | <0.04% | <0.04% | <0.04% |
| Distortion | <0.5% | <0.3% | <0.7% | <0.7% |
Otari reserves the right to change specifications without notice or obligation.
Manufactured in Japan by Otari Electric Co., Ltd.
⤢ zoomThe CB-110 remote session controller on its ZA-55U floor stand: an angled top panel with a red LED time display, a row of orange channel status buttons and a large red Record button, over a lower panel of transport keys and rotary controls, the whole on a black pillar with a T-shaped base.
The Remote Session Controller (CB-110) allows full control of individual channels from the console, while the auto locator (CB-116) offers transport control plus six cue location memories and a Record punch-in footswitch. Shown on ZA-55U floor stand.