Period press · Recording Engineer/Producer, August 1978 · scan pages 31
the best $3000 two channel recorder for under $2000*
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all-new MX-5050-B
⤢ zoomThe MX-5050-B photographed from a three-quarter angle: two large reels with OTARI printed on the flanges, the head assembly under its cover, the transport pushbuttons, and the electronics panel below with two VU meters flanked by level knobs, the dark cabinet side standing on two feet.
EVERYTHING'S NEW about the MX-5050-B, except the price. We've held that at $1795. You owe it to yourself to compare this all-new MX-5050-B with any recorder selling for up to $3000, or more.
Besides all proven MX-5050 features, it's got:
- New: TTL/IC logic for noise free punch-in and punch-out.
- New: Three calibrated record levels, switch selectable: 185, 250, or 320 nWb/m.
- New: 24 dB headroom, with 28 dBm maximum output.
- New: Dc capstan servo standard, with ±7% speed control in record and reproduce.
- New: Three speeds, in field selectable speed pairs, 15/7½ or 7½/3¾ ips with automatic equalization switching.
- New: Peak reading LED's plus standard VU meter.
- New: Pulsing LED indicator in Record ready.
- New: Return to zero memory feature for mix down.
And there's more. To get the full story, see your nearest Otari dealer or contact us today.
*$1795, complete with Dc capstan servo.
OTARI — Otari Corporation, 981 Industrial Road, San Carlos, Calif. 94070, (415) 593-1648 TWX: 910-376-4890. MANUFACTURED BY OTARI ELECTRIC CO. TOKYO, JAPAN