Period press · Studio Sound, July 1981 · scan pages 11

OTARI MX5050 BQII — The first compact 4 track for the serious user

OTARI MX5050 BQII

The first compact 4 track for the serious user

The MX5050 BQII photographed from the front in a large framed print: two reels with OTARI on the flanges, the head assembly under its cover with an OTARI badge, the LED tape counter at left of the transport, the transport buttons beneath, and four rectangular VU meters in a row on the electronics panel with the channel controls below. ⤢ zoomThe MX5050 BQII photographed from the front in a large framed print: two reels with OTARI on the flanges, the head assembly under its cover with an OTARI badge, the LED tape counter at left of the transport, the transport buttons beneath, and four rectangular VU meters in a row on the electronics panel with the channel controls below.

Completely new microprocessor-based transport logic.
Computerised motion-sensing control with dynamic braking.
DC Capstan servo 15/7½ ips with varispeed.
Real-time tape counter with digital LED display and memory.
Mic/Line mixing on each channel.
Plug-in heads.
Automatic sync/source switching.
Click-free drop in/drop out.
Test oscillator and bridging input for line-up.
Inputs/outputs optionally balanced.
Line input level switchable −15dBm / −6dBm min. Output level switchable +4dBm / −8dBm (OVU), max. +22dBm.
Remote control, rack mounting, and covers available.

OTARI

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ITA 1-7 Harewood Avenue, Marylebone Road, London NW1. Tel 01-724 2497. Telex: 21879

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