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Fostex R8 reel to reel tape recorder in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection

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Fostex Reel To Reel Tape Recorders/Mixers

 

1981

Fostex 350
1991 ad for the Fostex G16 16 track reel tape recorder in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection 1991 ad for the Fostex G16 16 track reel tape recorder in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection

Fostex G-16 reel to reel tape deck in reel2reeltexas.com and Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording vintage reel tape recorder recording collection 

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1985

Fostex B16
1991 ad for the Fostex G16 16 track reel tape recorder in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection

 

Track system: 16-track, 16-channel, stereo/monaural/multi channel system

Reel size: up to 10.5 inch reel

Equalization: IEC

Tape speeds: 15 ips

Wow and flutter: 0.06% (15 ips)

Frequency response: 40Hz to 18kHz (15 ips)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dB

Total harmonic distortion: 1%

Crosstalk: 55dB

Input: 300mV (line)

Output: 0.3V (line)

Dimensions: 445 x 430 x 235mm

Weight: 30kg

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Year
Model
Ad
Unit in Museum collection
Specifications
1989
Fostex R8
1991 ad for the Fostex R8 18 track reel tape recorder in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
Fostex G-16 reel to reel tape deck in reel2reeltexas.com and Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording vintage reel tape recorder recording collection
  • Freq Response 40 - 18,000
  • Signal to Noise 78
  • Speed 15 ips
  • Tracks 8
  • Motors 3
  • Reels 7"
  • Timing accuracy 0.06%
  • Weight 22lbs
  • Price $2,800
  • Features pitch control, removable remote
 

1991

Fostex G16S
1991 ad for the Fostex G16 16 track reel tape recorder in the Reel2ReelTexas.com vintage reel tape recorder recording collection

Fostex G-16 reel to reel tape deck in reel2reeltexas.com and Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording vintage reel tape recorder recording collection 

  • Freq Response 40 - 18,000
  • Signal to Noise 86
  • Speed 7.5 & 15 ips
  • Tracks 16
  • Motors 3
  • Reels 10.5"
  • Timing accuracy 0.05%
  • Weight 81lbs
  • Price $8,995

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