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


Pictures

  • Extract from brochure: Tascam MSR-16 S

Tascam MSR-16 S-1.jpg


  • Excerpt from UK advertisement 1989: Tascam MSR-16

Tascam MSR-16-Prospekt-1.jpg


Reviews

Tascam MSR-16-24 S-TSR-8-Daten-1994.jpg


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