“Once you get your hands on this machine . . . you’ll see what we mean.”

“Once you get your hands on this machine . . . you’ll see what we mean.”

PERFORMANCE:

Overall Signal-to-Noise: 66 dB unweighted at 520 nWb/m (30 Hz to 18 kHz audio filter).

Playback Signal-to-Noise (electronics): 72 dB unweighted (with audio filter).

Headroom: +24 dB. Maximum Output: +28 dBm.

Overall Frequency Response (15 ips): 30 Hz to 22 kHz ±2 dB.

Playback Frequency Response (MRL test tape): 31.5 Hz to 20 kHz ±2 dB.

RELIABILITY: An unmatched four-year track record of on the job performance for the original compact professional recorder. Day in, night out. Just ask someone you trust.

ALIGNABILITY: Any tape recorder must be aligned to achieve maximum performance. With the MX-5050-B, all primary alignments are on the front panel. So is a 1-kHz test oscillator. Secondary alignments are inside the bottom panel. You or your maintenance people can align it fast and easy. This saves you time, money, and enhances your reputation.

INTERFACEABILITY: With a flick of the output switch you can plug-in to any system: +4 dBm 600 ohm or −10 dB high impedance. No line amps or pads to mess with. A perfect match everytime.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Three speeds, dc servo ±7%, ¼ track reproduce, full edit capability, over-dubbing, noise free inserts, XLR connectors, NAB/CCIR switching, unique three-position alignment level switch.

PRICE: Suggested retail price $1,945 (USA).

MX-5050-B: The best value in a professional tape recorder.

⤢ zoomThe MX-5050-B photographed from a slight three-quarter angle in its wooden side cheeks: two large reels on the transport, the head cover and tape lifter beneath them, the row of transport buttons, and the electronics panel with its two VU meters and level knobs.

OTARI®

Call Ruth Pruett Ables on 415/592-8311 for the name of your nearest Otari professional dealer.

Otari Corporation, 1559 Industrial Road, / San Carlos, CA 94070 TWX 910-376-4890 / In Canada: BSR (Canada, Ltd.), / P.O. Box 7003 Station B, Rexdale, Ontario M9V 4B3 / 416/675-2425

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