Otari MX-5050
MARK IIIDocuments

The MARK III Series Brochure (1984) — Digital Edition · Part 4 · scan pages 8

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

PartWhat it is
RK-2BRack mount kit for BQII
RK-32Rack mount kit for MARK III/2
RK-34Rack mount kit for MARK III/4
ZA-52LMetal roll-around floor stand (unassembled) for BQII, MARK III/2, MARK III/4, MARK III/8
ZA-55UFloor stand for remote/auto locator CB110/CB116
ZA-53SInput transformers for MARK III/2 (set of two)
ZA-53TOutput transformers for MARK III/2 (set of two)
ADP-CBLSet of 10-foot input/output cables for two channels: two XL male to phono, and two XL female to phono
TW-670Reel hold down, ¼″ NAB hub
TW-671Reel hold down, ½″ NAB hub
ZA-52Y7″ reel hold downs, EIA hub
ZA-51A¼″ × 10.5″ Otari empty metal reel, NAB hub
ZA-51H½″ × 10.5″ Otari empty metal reel, NAB hub
PB-77XService extender board for BQII and MARK III/4
PB-77YService extender board for MARK III/8
Instruction/maintenance manualExtra 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/2MARK III/4MARK III/8BQ-II
Channels2484
Tape width¼″½″½″¼″
Tape speeds15/7.5 ips or 7.5/3.75 ips15 & 7.5 ips15 & 7.5 ips15 & 7.5 ips
Nominal I/O level+4dBm, −10dBV on all models
EqualizationIEC/NAB switchableNABIECNAB
Headphone amp8 ohm impedance4-channel selectable8-channel selectable8 ohm impedance
Real-time displayHours/minutes/seconds display with zero return, on all models
Alignment oscillatorBuilt in 1 and 10 kHz test oscillator, on all models
Synchronizer interfaceSingle multipin connector, on all models
Frequency response25 Hz to 22 kHz30 Hz to 20 kHz40 Hz to 25 kHz30 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio72 dB70 dB68 dB66 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.

The 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.⤢ 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.