Ampex PR 2230
Ampex
USA
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
Number of Heads
Head Configuration
Wow & Flutter
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
Dimensions [mm]
Weight [kg]
Year built
Head Composition
Equalization
Frequency Response
Speed
Max Reel [inch]
Tracks
Price
Additional Information
The Ampex PR-2230 is a professional reel-to-reel tape deck designed primarily for tape duplication in broadcast and commercial applications.
Key Technical Features and Overview:
Tape Duplication Speeds: Operates at very high duplication speeds of 30 and 60 inches per second (ips).
Tape Transport: Designed to run master tapes backward to eliminate the need for rewinding duplicates before use.
Reel Size Capacity: Handles reels up to 14 inches in diameter, supporting up to 4800 feet of tape.
Frequency Response: ±2 dB from 50 Hz to 7.5 kHz at 3¾ ips duplicates from masters, and extends to 15 kHz at 7½ ips duplicates.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Approximately 50 to 55 dB in duplication mode.
Wow and Flutter: Not to exceed 0.2% RMS measured on all components up to 300 Hz at any duplicating speed.
Duplication Capability: Produces full-track duplicates, half-track duplicates, simultaneous double half-track duplicates, and two-track stereophonic duplicates.
Control: Centralized master control panel for start, stop, and record functions enabling simultaneous control of multiple duplicating recorders.
Amplification: Master amplifier panel provides stable and consistent feed to multiple slave recorders, allowing multiple copies to be produced simultaneously.
Physical Dimensions: Console stands approx. 36½ inches high, occupying floor space 26 x 25½ inches; master playback unit and amplifiers rack-mountable.
Weight: Master playback, control panel, bias oscillator, and amplifier panel weigh between 260 to 335 lbs depending on configuration.
Power: 115 V AC, 50 or 60 Hz with power requirements depending on number of duplicating units.
Expandability: Up to ten duplicating recorders can be operated simultaneously on one master unit.
Usage and Application:
The PR-2230 is part of Ampex's professional tape duplicator systems used in commercial, broadcast, and industrial settings.
It ensures high-quality, high-speed duplication for mass production of tape copies.
The system’s flexibility in duplicating different track formats and speeds made it suitable for various tape duplication needs.