3M machines were definitely important, both the M56 and M79 versions.
Ampex had the MM-1000, MM-1100 and MM-1200 multi tracks before they came
up with the ATR series
Studer has a huge model list to consider - C37, B62, B67, A80, A800, A810,
A820, A827
I think we should all pause a moment and fondly remember the Stephens
40-track machine (and its 24 track little brother)

And if you are going to dive into Tascam land, which is venturing towards
the ³semi-pro² analog formats, you need to also include the Fostex
machines.

I¹m sure there are others. It would help to know if you are confining
yourself to a specific time range for studio analog recordersŠ

Best,

Mark Hood
Associate Professor of Music
Department of Audio Engineering and Sound Production
IU Jacobs School of Music




On 9/1/17, 11:37 PM, "Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List on
behalf of Tim Gillett" <[log in to unmask] on behalf of
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>Paul,
>
>3M machines but not sure how common they were compared to those in your
>list.
>
>Cheers
>
>Tim Gillett
>Perth,
>Western Australia
>
>
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>From: "Paul Stamler" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 10:08 AM
>Subject: [ARSCLIST] Major tape recorder brands
>
>
>> 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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