Fostex G16 - Page 3

1. SPECIFICATIONS / SERVICE DATA
TAPE
1/2 inch (12.7mm) tape width, 2.0 mil
(50pm) base
AMPEX 456 or equivalent
FORMAT
16 track, 16 channel (16ch. record, 16ch. playback)
HEAD
Erase 16 track 16 channel
Record/playback 16 track 16 channel
MOTOR
Capstan motor 1 pc DC print motor
Reel motor 2 pcs DC motor
Loading motor 1 pc DC motor
REEL SIZE
Up to 10-/2 inch (27cm), NAB or EIA/CINE
TAPE SPEED
15 ips (38cm/sec) ±0.2%
PITCH CONTROL
±12%
LINE INPUT
-10 dBV (0.3V), imp. 30ki2 or higher, unbal.
LINE OUTPUT
-10 dBV (0.3V), load imp. 10ki2 or higher, unbal.
NOISE REDUCTION
Dolby C NR (ON/OFF switchable)
EQUALIZATION
15 ips; 00 + 35 usee (IEC-1 )
RECORD LEVEL CALIBRATION
0 dB referenced to 320 nWb/m of tape flux
WOW AND FLUTTER
±0.05% peak WTD (IEC/ANSI), ±0.10% UNWTD for 15 ips,
measured with flutter test tape, FOSTEX 9201.
Also 31 50Hz test tape is recommended.
START UP TIME
Less than 0.5 sec
FAST WIND TIME
Less than 140 seconds for 2,500 ft. (740m) of tape
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
(OVERALL)
40Hz ~ 18KHz, ±3 dB for 15 ips
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