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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