Period press · Mix, May 1981 · scan pages 66
New Products — Tape Recording Update
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OTARI CORPORATION
5050 BQ-SERIES II PROFESSIONAL RECORDER
2 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002
(415) 592-8311
Contact: Steve Krampf, Mktg. Mgr.
Date Product Introduced: January, 1981.
Product Description and Applications: A compact replacement for the MX5050-OXD. A ¼", four channel machine with dual speed (15/7 1/2 ips); variable speed D.C. capstan servo; selective reproduce; motion sensing control logic; built-in test and cue oscillator; plug-in heads; and easily accessible electronics adjustments. Punch-in and out record without clicks and pops; front panel editing and adjustable cue; bridging input and low impedance output for driving 600 ohm loads (balancing can be accomplished with optional output transformers); exceptional signal-to-noise and crosstalk.
Basic Specifications: 10 1/2" reel capacity.
Switchable speed pairs (3 3/4-7 1/2 or 7 1/2 -15 ips).
Four head stacks.
Flutter and Wow: 15 ips-less than 0.05%, 7 1/2 ips-less than 0.06%.
Frequency response: 15 ips (at0 VU) -30 to 20,000 Hz ± 2 dB, at 7 1/2 ips (at -10 dB) -30 to 12,000 ± 2 dB.
S/N Ratio at 15 ips-63 dB NAB weighted, at 71/2 ips 62 dB NAB weighted.
Suggested List Price: $2,995.