Specifications

MX-5050-8 SPECIFICATIONS↑ TOP

TRANSPORT↑ TOP

Tape Tracks and Channels: Eight in-line tracks with eight channels of electronics. Track width is 0.040 in. (1.0 mm).

Tape Speeds: 15 and 7-1/2 ips (38 and 19 cm/s). Maximum deviation ±0.15%.

Rewind Time: Less than 90 seconds for 2500 foot reel.

Reel Size: 1/2 × 10-1/2 inches NAB.

Heads: Three eight track in-line: erase (ferrite), record, reproduce (both hard Permalloy).

Motors:

• Capstan: Variable speed dc servo controlled motor (±7% correction).
• Reels: Two induction torque motors.

Flutter and Wow: (per NAB weighted): 15 ips: less than 0.06%. 7-1/2 ips: less than 0.08%.

ELECTRONICS↑ TOP

Connectors: Line input and line output: standard three-pin XLR. Microphone: standard 1/4 inch phone jack.

Inputs:

• Line: Minimum −15 dBm, unbalanced 50 k ohms. Minimum −15 dBm, balanced 600 ohms with optional transformer.
• Microphone: Minimum −70 dB, unbalanced, nominal 50 k ohms (usable range 150 to 50k ohms).

Outputs:

• Line: Variable or fixed level. Fixed level: +4 dBm or −10 dBm rear panel switch selectable. Headroom: +19 dBm before clipping. Impedance: 600 ohms unbalanced (600 ohms balanced with optional transformer).
• Headphone Jack: −24 dBm nominal 8 ohms unbalanced.

Equalization: NAB standard for 7½ and 15 ips.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (overall record/playback):

Tape Speed	NAB Weighted	NAB Unweighted
15 ips	63 dB	60 dB
7-1/2 ips	62 dB	59 dB

Measured with respect to a record level of 520 nWb/m to biased tape noise when using 3M206, Ampex 456, or 3M 250 tape.

Crosstalk: At 1000 Hz on adjacent tracks: greater than 50 dB.

Frequency Response: (overall record/playback)

• 15 ips (at 0 VU): 50 to 20,000 Hz ±2 dB. 35 to 25,000 Hz ±3 dB.
• 7-1/2 ips (at −10 dB): 50 to 18,000 Hz ±2 dB. 40 to 20,000 Hz ±3 dB.

Specifications based on Ampex NAB alignment tape and 3M206.

Selective Reproduce Frequency Response:

• 15 ips: 100 to 15,000 Hz ±3 dB.
• 7-1/2 ips: 70 to 10,000 Hz ±3 dB.

Distortion: Less than 1% at 1000 Hz at 185 nWb/m.

Test Oscillator Frequency: Nominal 1000 Hz.

PHYSICAL↑ TOP

Operating Position: Vertical or horizontal.

Power Requirements: 117 volts, 60 Hz, single phase ac, 180 watts. Strappable for 220/240 volts, 50 Hz; single phase ac, 180 watts.

Operating Environment: 40° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) 20 to 80% RH.

Storage Environment: −5° to 113°F (−20° to 45°C) 10 to 80% RH.

Mounting: Vinyl covered wood case (standard). Rack mounting kit and floor console (optional).

Weight:

• Transport: 64 lbs (29 kg).
• Electronics: 55 lbs (25 kg).

Standard Accessories: Vinyl covered wood cases, reel hold down knobs, fuse, empty reel, instruction manual.

Optional Accessories: Balanced 600 ohm line input and output transformers, remote control unit, console, 19 inch rack mounting adaptor, and front and rear snap-on covers.

Size:

	Transport	Electronics
Height	16-11/16 inches (42.4 cm).	19-3/16 inches (48.7 cm).
Width	18-1/8 inches ( 46 cm).	18-1/8 inches (46 cm).
Depth	9-1/2 inches (24.1 cm).	9-1/2 inches (24.1 cm) overall, including knob and connector clearance.

Otari reserves the right to change specifications and prices without notice or obligation.

OTARI Otari Corporation, 981 Industrial Road, San Carlos, California 94070. (415) 593-1648. TWX 910-376-4890.

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1978

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MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN BY OTARI ELECTRIC CO., LTD

Printed in U.S.A.—S110A—1-78