Otari Mx-55 N-M
Tape Transport
| Track Configuration | 1/4" (6.3 mm) Width Tape, 2-track 2-channel, NAB or DIN Stereo |
| Nom. Tape Speed | 38.1 & 19.05 cm/s (15 & 7.5 ips) switchableChangeable to 19.05 & 9.5 cm/s (7.5 & 3.75 ips) |
| Speed Accuracy | Within ±0.2% |
| Speed Deviation | Less than 0.2% |
| Pitch Control | ±20% continuously variable control.Percentage or ips readout with 0.01% precision multiturn encoder servo system. |
| Fast Wind Time | 60 Hz = 100 s, 50 Hz = 110 s (2,500 ft tape) |
| Reel Size | NAB 10.5", 7", 5", EIA (cine), DIN ReelTape Max. Length = 3,280 ft (tape thickness 50 μm) |
| Motor | Capstan = DC Brushless Motor, Quartz PLL Controlled Direct DriveReel = AC Induction Motor |
| Head | Plug in head block with full access to independent head height, tilt and azimuth adjustment |
| Start Time(Time to reach within twice specified wow & flutter.) | 38.1 cm/s = Less than 0.5 s19.05 cm/s = Less than 0.3 s9.5 cm/s = Less than 0.2 s |
| Wow & Flutter(PEAK WTD, DIN45507, IEC Pub.386) | 38.1 cm/s = Less than ±0.06%19.05 cm/s = Less than ±0.08%9.5 cm/s = Less than ±0.12% |
| Tape Timer | Seven segment LED readout from tachometer/logic measurement circuit; indicates tape time in Hours, Minutes and Seconds. |
| External Speed Control Range | -50%, +100% at all speeds (4.8 to 19.2 kHz) |
| VEM Tape Speed | +100% with VEM optional accessory and continuous lower speed change accompanying tone change |
Electronics (Measured with AMPEX #456 tape. 0 dBu = 0.775 V)
| Line Input |
3-pin XL Type Connector (female) |
| Mic Input |
3-pin XL Type Connector (female)
Transformerless Active Balanced |
| Line Output |
3-pin XL Type Connector (female)
Transformerless Active Balanced (bal/unbal. switchable) |
| Bias and Erase Frequency | 150 kHz |
| Magnetic Flux Level |
MX-55N = 185/250/370 nWb/m (switchable) |
| Frequency Response(Rec/Rep. 0 dB = 250 nWb/m) |
38.1 cm/s = 30 Hz to 20 kHz ±2 dB (0 dB) |
| Frequency Response(Sel-Rep) |
38.1 cm/s = 30 Hz to 12 kHz ±3 dB |
| Distortion (38.1 cm/s, 1 kHz, 250 nWb/m) | Less than 0.3% |
| Crosstalk |
MX-55N = min. 55 dB |
| Depth of Erasure(38.1 cm/s, 1 kHz, 1040 nWb/m) |
MX-55N = min. 75 dB |
| Rec/Rep Signal-to-Noise Ratio(30 Hz to 18 kHz BPF, UNWTD) |
MX-55N NAB 38.1 cm/s, 1040 nWb/m = 69 dB |
| Test Signal Oscillator Frequency | 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz Sine Wave, switchable |
Miscellaneous
| Power Requirement | 100/110/117/200/220/240 VAC, ±10%, single phase 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 150 VA |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: 5 to 45°C, Relative Humidity: 20 to 80% |
| Storage Environment | Temperature: -20 to 45°C, Relative Humidity: 10 to 80% |
| Weight | 30 kg |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 440 x 222 x 488 mm |
| Standard Accessories |
NAB Reel Adapter |
| Optional Accessories |
CB-127-S Remote Controller |