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About the MX5050 BII-2
The Otari MX-5050 BII-2 is a professional-grade reel-to-reel tape recorder designed for studio mastering applications. Featuring a direct-drive servo-controlled capstan system (beltless operation), it supports three tape speeds (15/7.5/3.75 ips) with defeatable variable pitch control across all speeds. The unit offers switchable 2-track/4-track playback through its unique head configuration, with four heads (erase, record, 2T playback, 4T playback) in a stacked/inline arrangement. Professional features include built-in test tones, front-panel calibration controls, and NAB/IEC equalization switching.
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