Period press · Studio Sound, November 1976 · scan pages 31 and 63

Three new professional recorders from Otari

Models namedQX F 8

Tape machines

The Otari item in the new-products round-up previewing the 55th AES convention ⤢ zoomThe Otari item in the new-products round-up previewing the 55th AES convention

Three new professional recorders are being introduced by the Otari Corporation. Model MX-5050-8 recorder provides eight tracks on 12.5 cm tape, 38 and 19 cm/s tape speeds and a variable speed (±10%) dc capstan motor. Features include front panel edit and cue, motion sensing and synchronous replay. Model MX-5050-QX compact four track recorder has integral dc capstan servo and offers ±10% speed correction, motion sensing and selective replay. Model MX-5050 FL full track recorder has three full track heads plus a half track replay head and replay channel to play back half track stereo tapes.

EIGHT CHANNELS...

The MX 5050 8SD in two cases side by side, joined by a cable: on the left the upright transport with two reels, the head assembly and the transport controls, and on the right a separate cabinet of electronics holding four stacked panels, each with a pair of VU meters between level knobs. ⤢ zoomThe MX 5050 8SD in two cases side by side, joined by a cable: on the left the upright transport with two reels, the head assembly and the transport controls, and on the right a separate cabinet of electronics holding four stacked panels, each with a pair of VU meters between level knobs.

UNDER £2,500*

THE NEW MX 5050 8SD HALF INCH / EIGHT CHANNEL RECORDER FROM OTARI

specifically designed for

STUDIOS / MUSICAL GROUPS / UNIVERSITIES / SCHOOLS / MOBILES

.. and many other industrial applications

also available in 4-CHANNEL and STEREO VERSIONS

The MX 5050 8SD Features

Selective reproduce on all eight channels.
Motion sensing to prevent tape damage.
Front panel edit and adjustable cue.
Fixed (standard reference level) or variable output.
600 ohm outputs with XLR connectors.
Punch-in/punch-out record capability without clicks or pops.
Front adjustable bias, record EQ, reference level, rear adjustable reproduce EQ, selective reproduce level.
Bias adjustable for new high energy tapes.
Variable speed (+ or — 10%) dc capstan servo standard.
Plug-in PC boards for ease of maintenance and adjustment.
Optional portable, rack or console mounting.

Preliminary Specifications

Tape speeds 7½ and 15 ips (19 and 38cm/s).

Reel size ½ x 10½ inch NAB.

Frequency response for 15 ips is 30Hz to 18,000Hz + or — 2dB, and for 7½ ips it is 30Hz to 16,000Hz + or — 2dB.

The signal to noise ratio for tape speed 15 ips is NAB weighted 58dB and for 7½ ips is NAB weighted 58dB.

The wow and flutter (measured per NAB weighted). Tape speed 15 ips is less than 0.06%, and 7½ ips is less than 0.08%.

Distortion is less than 1% at 1000Hz at 200nWb/m.

write for details to UK Distributors

C.E. Hammond & Company Limited / 105·109 Oyster Lane Byfleet / Surrey KT14 7LA / Telephone Byfleet 41131

OTARI

A limited number of Franchised Distributorships are available in certain areas. Please contact Reg Sharpe.

* Subject to foreign exchange variances.