Fostex 16 Track Tape Recorder/Reproducer E16

Foster Electric Co. Ltd. (Fostex); Tokyo

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  • Year
  • 1986–1989 ?
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 346711
    • alternative name: Fostex Company

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Tape Recorder
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 60 Hz, 120 / 50 Hz, 220/ 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Various materials
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Fostex 16 Track Tape Recorder/Reproducer E16 - Foster Electric Co. Ltd.
  • Shape
  • Rack
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 430 x 488 x 231 mm / 16.9 x 19.2 x 9.1 inch
  • Notes

  • Fostex E16, 16-track analogue tape recorder.

    Specifications

    Tape ½" (12.7 mm), 1.5 mil base
    Format 16-track, 16 channel
    Head 2 heads (Erase, Rec/Play)
    Reel size 10½" (270 mm) NAB Hub
    Tape speed 15 ips (38 cm/s, ±0.2%)
    Pitch control ±15%
    Line input -10 dBv/0.3 nominal unbalanced
    Line output -10 dBv/0.3 nominal unbalanced
    Equalization 15 ips TEC-1 (∞ + 35µsec)
    Wow & flutter 15 ips  ±0.05% WTD ±10% UNWTD
    THD Less than 1% at 1 kHz, 0 dB.

    Employs Dolby C noise reduction.

    See also Fostex E8, 8-track analogue tape recorder. 

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 30 kg / 66 lb 1.3 oz (66.079 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 4,999.00 GB £
  • Author
  • Model page created by Bartosz Szwed. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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