Fostex B-16 - Page 5

2. SPECIFICATIONS
Tape
1/2 inch tape width, 1.5 mil base
(Ampex 456, Scotch 226 or equivalent)
Forma t
16 track, 16 channel
Reel size
10 1/2 inch, NAB hub
Tape speed
Fixed s 15 ips (38 cm/s)
Variable : 15 ips ±15%
Inputs (xl6)
-lOdBV (0.3V)
Impedance: 25K ohm, unbal.
Outputs (x!6)
-lOdBV (0.3V)
Load impedance: 10K ohm, unbal.
System operating level
OdB referenced to 320nWb/m of tape flux
Equalization
IEC (infinitive + 35ps)
Overall frequency
response
40Hz - 10KHZ, t3dB .
Signal to noise ratio
BOdB weighted, 60dB unweighted
(With built-in Dolby C)
Referenced to 3% T.H.D. level(lOdB above operating
level) at 1 KHz
T.H.D.
1% at 1 KHz
Erasure
7 OdB at 1 KHz
Crosstalk
55dB at 1 KHz
Wow & flutter
+0.06% peak weighted (ANSI) measured with
flutter tape
Power requirements
120V, 6OHz, 170W (U.S.A./Canadian model)
220V, 50Hz, 170W (European model)
240V, 50ilz, 170W (UK/Australian model)
Dimensions
445(W) x 430(11) X 235(D) mm
117 1/2" (W) x 17" (ID x 9 1/4" (D) ]
Weight
30kg (67 lbs)