B67MKIII

About the B67MKIII

The Studer B67MKIII is part of the renowned B67 series of professional tape recorders developed by Studer, produced mainly in the 1970s and 1980s. It is a compact, solidly built 2-track stereo recorder using 1/4 inch tape with speeds typically including 7.5, 15, and 30 ips (inches per second). The B67 series was designed for mobile use in OB vans and studios, featuring plug-in printed circuit audio boards for easy servicing and calibration. The MKIII version includes improvements over earlier models such as enhanced tape tension control accessible from the front panel, improved editing functions, and modifications to the audio amplifier boards for better noise performance. It supports reels up to 282 mm (11.1 inches) and tape lengths up to 1000 meters. The machine is known for its smooth tape handling, butterfly heads, and reliability, making it a favored mastering and broadcast recorder in its era. It was manufactured in Switzerland and is no longer in production.