OTARI MX-5050 BQII

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The MX-5050 series recorders are professional quality two-speed audio tape recorder/reproducers designed for optimum performance and long life.

The MX-5050 units use 1/4-inch tape and are available in 4 different models. The different models, and their application, are determined by the head format.

Among the many professional features of the MX-5050 series are: selective reproduction, motion sensing, an edit control that permits spilling, an adjustable cueing control for audible monitoring in the fast-forward and rewind modes, a built-in two frequency low distortion test and cue-tone oscillator, a computerized elapsed time indicator with a digital LED display, front adjustable record bias, equalization, and level controls, active balanced input and output circuits, a reference flux level indicator on the front amplifier panel, a standard reference level output switch, separate line and microphone input level controls for each channel, switches for recording levels, equalization, microphone, and output level attenuators, play-back equalization pots for each speed, a memory stop for automatically stopping the tape in the rewind mode at a predetermined position, ceramic tape guides, big head housing, lower transport noise, and improved specifications for distortion, erase effect, and signal and noise ratio.

Specifications

 * BII-2
 * BII-2E
 * BII-4
 * BII-F


 * Track system: 2-track, 2-channel, stereo system

Heads: 1 x 2T playback, 1 x 4T playback, 1 x record, 1 x erase

Motor: 2 x reel, 1 x capstan

Reel size: 7 or 10.5 inch reel

Equalization: NAB, IEC

Tape speeds: 7 1⁄2  15 ips

Wow and flutter: 0.06% (15 ips)

Frequency response: 30Hz to 20kHz (15 ips)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 66dB

Total harmonic distortion: 0.5%

Dimensions: 527 x 430 x 225mm

Weight: 24kg

Finish: dark grey leather finish

Accessories: 2 x hub reel hold down, 1 x empty reel, 2 x reel adjusting disc

Note: 7.5 and 3.75 ips capable