Technics / Panasonic 1500 series. 

A survivor in this post- manufacturing era.  

Dave R

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> On Sep 1, 2017, at 7:08 PM, Paul Stamler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks:
> 
> I'm working on an article about studio tape recorders, and have made a tentative list of the major brands that were important in the analog era. Here's my first draft -- I have some specific model numbers, because it strikes me that, for example, the Otari MTR-10 and MTR-12 are in a different category from the 5050. I've put an asterisk by brands or models that were mostly produced in consumer format (7.5/3.75 ips, quarter track) as well as pro (15 or 30 ips, half or full track):
> 
> Revox A77*
> Otari 5050
> Ampex AG440 series
> Other Ampex decks (e.g., 300, 350)
> MCI (later acquired & marketed by Sony)
> Scully
> Revox PR99(/B77*)
> Studer
> Otari MTR series
> Ampex ATR-100
> Nagra
> Tascam (which developed from Teac, which mostly made consumer decks*)
> 
> Have I left out anyone important? My back-brain thinks I have. I'm wondering if Magnecords saw enough recording studio use to count, and likewise Crowns -- I always had the impression that there were few Crowns owned by pro recording outfits.
> 
> Please let me know if there are important players I've forgotten -- thanks! Again, I'm interested in pro decks that were commonly used in recording studios.
> 
> Peace,
> Paul
> 
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