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Otari MX-50
Otari
Japan
Tape Deck Details
Number of Motors
3
Number of Heads
3
Head Configuration
Stereo
Wow & Flutter
0.06% (15 IPS)
Signal-to-Noise [dB]
78
Dimensions [mm]
430 x 455 x 250
Weight [kg]
25
Year built
Head Composition
Permalloy
Equalization
NAB and IEC selectable
Frequency Response
30Hz to 20kHz (15 IPS)
Speed
3¾, 7½, 15
Max Reel [inch]
10.5
Tracks
1/2 Rec/PB
Price
User
Pro
Additional Information
The Otari MX-50 is a professional ¼-inch, 2-track, 2-channel stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder designed for studio and broadcast applications. It is well-regarded for its robust build, reliable transport, and solid-state electronics, produced primarily in the late 1980s through the 1990s.
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