Period press · Recording Engineer/Producer, February 1979 · scan pages 48
THE BEST VALUE IN A PROFESSIONAL TAPE RECORDER
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When you compare a tape recorder, here are the most important areas to consider for value, quality, and sound.
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 4-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 including record bias and level 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 including indexed splicing block, over-dubbing, noise free inserts, XLR connectors, NAB/CCIR switching, unique 3-position alignment level switch.
PRICE: Suggested retail price $1,945 (USA).
MX-5050-B: THE CHOICE IS OBVIOUS
OTARI® — Call Ruth Pruett on 415/593-1648 for the name of your nearest Otari professional dealer. Otari Corporation, 981 Industrial Rd., San Carlos, CA 94070 TWX 910-376-4890. In Canada: BSR (Canada, Ltd.), P.O. 7003 Sta. B, Rexdale, Ontario M9V 4B3 416/675-2425