Otari Model MX5050 BII 2 quarter inch deck, Good condition. SN: 18740082.

Otari Model MX5050 BII 2, .250" machine with 1/2 and 1/4 track PB heads.

This machine comes with a set of original Otari Hub Adapters, and a take up reel.

Known Modifications & Defects:

--It is missing the 2 long plastic feet, which were replaced with 4 nylon feet.

--The side panels show some wear to the corners.  

--There is some wear below the tape edit block.  

--There is a 1" hole cut into the rear panel to access the Speed Pair Switch without removing the panel.  

These models are capable of 15/7.5 or 7.5/3.75 IPS operation.  (As noted, the speed pair switch is accessible through a small hole on the rear panel.)  

This machine has been completely overhauled, the electronics recalibrated, motors and linkages lubed,, all switches and controls treated with Caig R5.  

--All of the meters, lamps, LEDs, Button caps and knobs are intact and working.  

--All of the controls have been cleaned and checked for any intermittent contact noise.  

--The machine has been realigned and recalibrated according to Otari specifications.  

--The lifter and Pressure roller linkages have been removed, cleaned and lubricated.  

--The tension arms have been cleaned and lubed.  

--The Capstan and spooling motors have been lubricated according to Otari specs.

--Pressure roller tension was readjusted to 6.2 lb

--Playback Speeds are within spec of  +/- 0.2%  measured @ 10KHz. 

--Playback/Record Levels and EQ Calibration meets specifications.  

These machines feature all of the most desirable features for multi track analog work. 

Original Specifications for the MX5050 BII 2:

• 15 and 7.5 IPS operation (slower speed pair can be selected internally)

• Frequency Resp: 15IPS 30HZ-20KHz +-2db  

• Frequency Resp: 7.5IPS 20HZ-18KHz +-2db  

• Frequency Resp: 3.75IPS 20HZ-10KHZ +-2db

• Wow and Flutter <0.06% @ 15 IPS

• 4 heads, 3 motors (half and quarter track PB heads)

• DC servo Capstan motor

• 6 Digit LED tape timer

• +/- 7% Pitch control

• Dims  17" W x 8" D x 20" H

• Hi level (+4dbm) Inputs and outputs (XLR)

• Microphone Inputs (Balanced) with Rear Panel Attenuation of 0, -20db or OFF.  

• Input level Variable, or Fixed at +4 or -10dbm

• Output levels: Active Balanced, Rear Panel Switch selectable at +4 or -10 dbm

• Max output +27 db @ 600Ω

• NAB or IEC Equalization

• Internal oscillator 10K/1K for bias and level setup

• Accurate analog metering w Peak Indicators

• Tape/ Source Monitor Select

• Headphone Monitor

• Remote control capable