Period press · Studio Sound, June 1984 · scan pages 7
THE OTARI 5050 RANGE.
View source PDF ↗ITA is probably the only major pro-audio dealer in the U.K. that boasts a specialisation in tape recorders. Foremost of all tape recorders we can offer the professional is the Otari range.
We have been supplying Otari recording equipment to the major recording studios and broadcasting organisations throughout the world for over twelve years.
And, when you buy Otari from ITA, you'll enjoy a unique after-sales maintenance and service programme that is every bit as reliable as the equipment we supply.
Call into our new West London showroom and you'll find a wide range of equipment on working demonstrations, or we'll be happy to demonstrate the larger machines in the working environment of your own Studios.
For more information on any Otari products contact Mick Boggis at ITA, 1 Felgate Mews, Studland Street, London W6 9JT. Telephone: 01-748 9009 (Telex: 21879).
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⤢ zoomFive MX-5050 machines photographed separately and boxed around a central block of copy: at top left a two-track on its stand-up transport with two VU meters; at bottom left a four-track of the same shape with four meters; at bottom centre an eight-track console with a meter bridge; at top right a four-track in a console with a raised meter bridge; and at bottom right a two-track console with the electronics in a raised housing behind the transport. Each photograph carries a label giving the model, tape width and track count.
B2-II: ¼" 2tk. · BQ-II: ¼" 4tk. · MkIII-8: ½" 8tk. · MkIII-4: ½" 4tk. · MkIII-2: ¼" 2tk.
THE OTARI 5050 RANGE.
The well-proven MX5050 range of low-cost professional recorders now consists of five machines, from ¼" 2-track to ½" 8-track.
All models share the same high standards of design and construction in both the electronics and the tape transport. Full alignment can be made with the absolute minimum of fuss and serviceability generally is excellent as a modular approach is followed extensively.
The performance figures for the 5050 range better those of some established recorders costing many times the price.
These are robust and hard-working recorders at a sensible price that will give long and reliable service to the serious user.