Period press · Studio Sound, July 1982 · scan pages 9

3 Greats from Otari!

The MX5050B mounted tilted back on a tubular metal floor stand: two reels on the transport, the head cover, the two meters and the level knobs on the faceplate. ⤢ zoomThe MX5050B mounted tilted back on a tubular metal floor stand: two reels on the transport, the head cover, the two meters and the level knobs on the faceplate.

MX5050B — the top selling compact Master Recorder.

Embodying the facilities and ruggedness of tape machines costing double, or more, the new OTARI MX5050B is the recorder to meet the challenge of this decade, when economic restraints plus performance requirements will place greater demands on manufacturers than ever before. The MX5050B is the answer.

DC Capstan Servo.
Varispeed.
TTL IC Logic.
Switchable NAC/IEC EQ.
Additional 4 track replay head.
3 calibrated record levels.
+ 28dBm 600 ohm balanced output.
Optional balance input.
Good editing.
Built-in 1kHz oscillator.

As chosen by CARDIFF BROADCASTING, RADIO WEST, etc.

The MX5050 BQII, upright and seen from the front at a slight angle: two reels with OTARI badges, the head block under them, and the electronics below with a row of four white-faced meters. ⤢ zoomThe MX5050 BQII, upright and seen from the front at a slight angle: two reels with OTARI badges, the head block under them, and the electronics below with a row of four white-faced meters.

MX5050 BQII — the 1st 4 track for the serious user.

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.

The MX5050 MkIII-8 in a sloping console housing: the transport with its reels at the top, a meter bridge of eight meters behind it, and on the front panel two rows of eight channel switches. ⤢ zoomThe MX5050 MkIII-8 in a sloping console housing: the transport with its reels at the top, a meter bridge of eight meters behind it, and on the front panel two rows of eight channel switches.

MX5050 MkIII-8 — the ultimate ½" 8 track.

From Otari a new, fully professional compact 8 track recorder. Bearing the Otari hallmark of superb performance and reliability, this is truly the ultimate ½" 8 track — at a non-ultimate price!

DC servo capstan 15/7½ ips direct drive with ±7% varispeed (record/playback).
Computerised motion-sensing control with dynamic braking.
Automatic sync/input changeover on punch-in/out.
Click free punch-in/out.
Switchable +4 or —8dBm line input variable or fixed, line output also switchable; XLR input/output connectors.
Wide range of bias adjustment, suitable for all tapes.
Built-in 1kHz/10kHz test oscillator.
LED tape timer and peak indicator.
Single card per channel modules and externally accessible electronics adjustment.

OTARI

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

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