Still The Best Investment In A Professional Two Channel Tape Machine.

Still The Best Investment In A Professional Two Channel Tape Machine.

The Otari MX-5050B

There's a very simple, straightforward reason the MX-5050B has become the world's best-selling professional tape recorder: value. If you were to ignore all of the production features, dismiss the six year track record for unsurpassed reliability, you would still discover that the "B" is the best performing machine for your money. When you shop around you'll find out that it's easy to spend a little less or a lot more, but very difficult to justify to yourself that you are getting more. When you compare other machines, spec' by spec', you'll begin to see why there's more value in putting your money into an Otari. Spec's of course, don't tell the whole story. But, it's a damn good place to start your serious comparisons.

To experience the full potential, and thus the value of any product you purposely put it to the test. After a few hours in the studio or on location, you can become painfully aware of the differences between a professional machine and those with a Hi-Fi heritage. Because Otari's only business is to serve the dedicated audio professional, you won't find cosmetic facelifts every couple of years; or, dredged-up product from another era that's labeled "Pro." At Otari we improve each product by subtle engineering refinements that make the basic product that much better—without fanfare and expensive model changes that you end up paying for. And the "B" is the embodiment of this philosophy. It's been around for three years (5050 Series, 6 years) and we plan you'll keep it around a lot longer. If you're a knowledgeable audio person who already owns an Otari you'll know what we're talking about. If you're not, then it is well worth your time to review the Performance and Feature facts we've detailed in this ad. If you're in the market for a fully professional, super-reliable two-track, the time you spend to acquaint yourself with the "B" just might mean the difference between spending your money on a machine that will do for now—or deciding to make the investment in a basic creative tool that will pay you back handsomely in the years to come.

⤢ zoomThe MX-5050B from a high three-quarter angle, with a reel on each hub, the head cover and transport buttons below the reels, and the meters and level knobs on the electronics panel.

THE FACTS: PERFORMANCE.

• Overall Signal-to-Noise: 66 dB unweighted @ 520 nWb/m, 30 Hz to 18kHz.
• Dynamic Range: 72 dB unweighted: 30 Hz to 18 kHz.
• Headroom: +24 dB. Maximum output: +28 dBm.
• Overall Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 22 kHz ±2.0 dB (15 ips @ +4 dBm).
• Playback Frequency Response: 31.5 Hz to 20 kHz ±2.0 dB (15 ips @ +4 dBm).
• Distortion: less than 0.7%, 1 kHz @ 250 nWb/m.
• Crosstalk: greater than 55 dB, 1 kHz, adjacent tracks.
• Wow and Flutter: less than 0.05% (15 ips).
• Rewind Time: 90 seconds for 2500 feet.

THE FACTS: FEATURES.

• Three switchable speed pairs: 15/7½ or 7½/3¾ ips (automatic equalization).
• NAB/IEC selectable equalization.
• Selectable +4 or −10 dBm output.
• D.C. servo capstan motor with ±7% varispeed control.
• Selective reproduce for overdubbing.
• Four heads: ½ track erase, record, reproduce, ¼ track reproduce plug-in assembly.
• Noise-free punch-in/outs; transport remote (optional).
• Built-in test oscillator.
• Front panel adjustable bias and equalization.
• Choice of three alignment levels: 185, 250 & 320 nWb/m.
• Dump edit and tape lifter defeat; precision aligned; and indexed splicing block.
• Zero memory return.
• 10½" reel capacity; XLR connectors.
• Large, illuminated V. U. meters with adjustable peak-reading L.E.D. indicators.
• Independent Mic/Line mixing (20 dB pad).

THE FACTS: PRICE.

$2,295.00 Suggested Professional Net.

Your nearest Otari qualified professional audio dealer has The New Workhorse in stock. Check-out for yourself why you should place your money on the MX-5050B. If your dealer shows you anything but an Otari, tell him, "No thanks, I'm only interested in making a sound investment."

Call us for the name of your nearest dealer.

The New Workhorse

OTARI®

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