Otari TD-7500

The Otari TD-7500 is a professional solid-state reel-to-reel tape deck designed for high-fidelity audio recording and playback, widely used in studios and broadcast environments during the late 1970s and 1980s.

• Tape Width and Tracks: ¼ inch tape, 2-track, 2-channel stereo configuration.

• Tape Speeds: Supports 3¾, 7½, and 15 inches per second (ips), offering flexibility for different recording quality and tape usage.

• Frequency Response: Approximately 30 Hz to 20 kHz, delivering wide and flat audio reproduction suitable for professional applications.

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Around 55 dB, providing a clean audio signal with low noise.

• Motors: Three motors including a direct-drive capstan motor with quartz PLL servo control for precise tape speed stability, plus two reel motors.

• Wow and Flutter: Low wow and flutter, typically around 0.06% (peak weighted, DIN 45507) at 15 ips, ensuring minimal pitch fluctuations.

• Reel Size: Compatible with reels up to 10.5 inches diameter.

• Timing Accuracy: Approximately 0.3%, allowing precise tape positioning and editing.

• Build and Weight: Robust professional construction with a weight around 53 lbs (24 kg).

• Controls and Features:
  Manual level controls for recording and playback.
  SRL (Studio Reference Level) buttons for preset studio levels overriding manual controls.
  Built-in locator function for tape position memory and quick access.
  Gentle tape handling to minimize tape wear.
  Illuminated controls for ease of use in studio environments.