Tascam MSR-16

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General

• Manufacturer: Tascam / Teac
• Model: MSR-16 (with DBX 1) / MSR-16 S (with Dolby S)
• Type: 1/2-inch, 16-track master reel-to-reel tape
• Years of manufacture: 1989 - 1996
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: yes, RC-416
• Power consumption: 170 W
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 483 x 445 x 229 mm (19-inch)
• Weight: 33 kg
• Original price approx.: 4'999 £, corresponds to approx. 12'000 DM
• New price accessories approx. :
  • Interface MTS-1000 MIDI

SMPTE Synchronizer, Controller

• • RC-30P Punch In/Out footswitch
  • Remote control RC-416: 400 DM

Connections

• Inputs:
  • Line unbalanced: 16 inputs - 10 dBV (316 mV), 50 kOhm.
• Outputs:
  • Line unbalanced: 16 outputs - 10 dBV (316 mV), 220 ohms

Specifications

• Tape material: 1/2 inch
• Track position: 16-track, 16-channel
• Max. Reel size: 26.5 cm D (NAB)
• Heads: 2, 1x record / play, 1x erase
• Tape speeds: 19 cm/s, 38 cm/s
• Speed fine control: ± 12
• Synchronisation fluctuations: < 0.08 %
• Overall frequency response:
  • at 19 cm/sec: 30 - 16'000 Hz (± 3 dB at - 10 dB VU).
  • at 38 cm/sec: 40 - 20'000 Hz (± 3 dB at 0 dB VU)
• Crosstalk attenuation: > 50 dB between adjacent channels with Dolby S
• Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • at 19 cm/sec:
    • without Dolby S: 65 dB
    • with Dolby S: 89 dB
    • with DBX 1: 108 dB
  • at 38 cm/sec:
    • without Dolby S: 68 dB
    • with Dolby S: 92 dB
    • with DBX 1: 108 dB

Distortion factor: < 0.8 % 1 kHz

Special Features

• Built-in, switchable DBX Type 1 (MSR-16), Dolby S (MSR-16S) noise reduction.
• Standard 19" dimension, brackets included in delivery
• Serial & Parallel Interface for External Control
• Cueing: Electronically disengageable tape lifters
• 16-channel LED display (12 LEDs each)
• Auto Punch In/Out with Rehearsal Function
• Crack-free Punch In/Out
• Spot erase
• 3-point auto locator
• Real-time tape counter
• Pitch Control +/- 12
• Manual, stop and durnp cutting capability

Comments

• Other models in the same series:
• Tascam 644
• Tascam 688 Midi Studio
• Tascam MSR-16
• Tascam MSR-24
• Tascam TSR-8
• Tascam BR20

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Tascam MSR-16 S

• Excerpt from UK advertisement 1989: Tascam MSR-16

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