Period press · Stereo Directory & Buying Guide 1976 · scan pages 86
Otari listings
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MX-5050-2SH Tape Deck
Two-speed (15 & 7½ ips); two-channel, four-head (two-track erase, record and playback, four-track playback); three motors (hysteresis synchronous); will handle up to 10½" reels; pushbutton, remote controllable transport with full logic circuitry and motion sensing; edit & cue facilities; built-in splicing block on head cover; response 35-20,000 Hz, ±2 dB; wow & flutter 0.05% peak weighted (both at 15 ips); S/N 68 dB; output level 0 VU into 600 ohms unbalanced line; features front-adjustable bias and two-speed equalization; built-in test oscillator; standard reference level calibrate switch; VU meter adjust; "SEL/REP" for recording two discrete but time-synchronized tracks with facilities for overdubbing & mix-down; has separate mike/line level controls; source/tape monitor switch; stereo headphone jack; four-digit resettable tape counter; mahogany case with carrying handles. 17" W × 19" H × 7⅜" D. $1450.00
MX-5050-4SH. Same except 4-track, 2-channel with two-track reproduce head; S/N 63 dB. $1420.00
MX-5050-2SH-2. Same except with d.c. servo capstan with ±10% variable speed. $1650.00