To respond to the growing demand for fully studio-standard master recorder, Ballfinger will be offering the M 051 MR model from 2023. This machine has with a size of 645 mm x 525 mm the same format as the popular Telefunken M15a, but is based on completely new technology.
This machine will be available as shown with 1/4″, but also in 1/2″ and 1″ as 2-channel stereo. In our in-house studio, 6 of these machines are already performing reliably and we are pleased to be able to offer them to you next year. Here in advance some technical data:
- Available in 1/4″ or 1/2″ or 1″ Stereo
- 3 Motors with direct drive
- 3 speed 19/38/76 cm/s
- 3 speed spooling
- Reel size up to 14″
- Edit function manually one-handed or via control knob
- Interface for wired remote control of tape transport functions
- electronically balanced inputs and outputs
- Head assembly removable
- Recording and playback amplifier in plug-in card system in shielded amplifier magazine, accessed from front
- Strong aluminum chassis with massive 23 mm aluminium cast ground plate
- Available with aluminum rolling rack
