OTARI MX-5050 BIII-2 - Introduction; 1.1 The New MX-5050 Series; 1.2 Specifications

1. Introduction
1.1 The New MX-5050 Series
The new MX-5050 Series is divided into the following models:
MX-5050 B III -F Full Track, 1/4" Track Width
MX-5050 B II I-2 2 Channel, NAB 1/4" Track Width
MX-5050 B II I-2E 2 Channel, DIN 1/4" Track Width
MX-5050 BQ III 4 Channel, 1/4" Track Width
MX-5050 MK IV 2 2 Channel, NAB 1/4" Track Width
MX-5050 MK IV 2E 2 Channel, DIN 1/4" Track Width
MX-5050 MK IV 4 4 Channel, 1/2" Track Width
MX-5050 MK IV 8 8 Channel, 1/2" Track Width
This manual describes the MX-5050 MK IV- 2, 2E, BIII-F, BIII-2 and B III-2E models.
Features of the MX-5050 Series
In addition to the usual tape recorder functions, the MX-5050 series has various additional
features. All MX-5050 series tape recorders have the OTARI Standard Parallel I/O connector
which allows for post production editing work with a synchronizer using time code. The tape
timers include a Mini Locator for more advanced locator functions.
In addition to these functions, these machines also have the following features: Sel-Rep
(Selective Reproduce), Edit mode function which permits tape spilling, CUE monitoring
which enables monitoring the tape in F.FWD or RWD mode, Standby function for easy multi-
channel recording, and Variable Pitch Control function (±20%).
1.2 Specifications
Tape Transport
Track Configuration Tape Width: 1/4"
MX-5050 BIII-F: Full Track
MX-5050 BIII-2: 2 Track NAB
MX-5050 BIII-2E: 2 Track DIN
MX-5050 MKIV-2: 2 Track NAB
Heads BIII-F BIII-2 BIII-2E MKIV-2
Repro (2T) x 1 Erase x 1 Erase x 1 Erase x 1
Erase x 1 Record x 1 Record x 1 Record x 1
Record x 1 Repro x 1 Repro x 1 Repro x 1
Repro (FT) x 1
Motor Capstan x 1 (DC brushless PLL servo motor)
Reel x 2 (AC Induction Motor)
Reel Size max. 10.5" NAB
Tape Speed High Speed Version: 15 ips/7.5 ips
Low Speed Version: 7.5 ips/3.75 ips
Tape Speed Accuracy max. ±0.2%
Tape Speed Deviation max. 0.2%
Wow And Flutter Peak Weighted Per DIN 45507
15 ips: max. ±0.06%
7.5 ips: max. ±0.08%
3.75 Ips: max. ±0.12%
MX-5050mkIV-2/BIII-2 Operation and Maintenance Manual
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