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Mara Machines
have been completely restored, aligned and adjusted to meet the exacting needs of any engineer. If you want to cut to tape, you’ve got four tracks to play with, if you want to warm up some in-the-box tracks and have been longing for some analog lovin’, then this will certainly fit the bill. The
MCI JH110
series has separate adjustments for all speeds so you can align it for 7.5, 15 or 30 IPS and toggle between all three speeds in order to compare the difference before committing. It’s also great for printing in-the-box mixes as well, and it will be aligned to have slightly different frequency response between tracks 1&2 and 3&4 to give you a couple of options as you print mixes.
Features
:
Totally restored
New IC sockets
Repainted deck
Wide-track format
Support for first-time tape machine owners
Six-month warranty
Mara Machines provides an affordable and flexible way to get into the tape world! Contact your Vintage King sales representative for more information.
Per Chris Mara, regarding the restoration process:
"I achieve the same level of restoration for each machine. I basically tear the machines completely down to the frame, and re-assemble as I re-solder the Molex connectors and other stress points on the machine. This takes place in the power supply, transport and audio boards. Roughly 500 solder points and 80 IC chips are reworked, re-soldered or cleaned... and that’s on the two track machines. The total number of solder points and connectors multiplies quickly as tracks are added.
All of this happens before I even turn the machine on. I re-solder everything to help insure that future problems are headed off at the pass.
After that, every transport adjustment is made - lifters, brakes, tensions, etc., then on to the audio. All head adjustments are made (heads are not re-lapped unless needed) and all audio channels are aligned at all speeds. Certain capacitors get replaced, like the capacitor that controls the accuracy of the counter. I do not recap the audio cards unless they don’t meet spec. I strive to have a complete restoration, yet meet an affordable price point. For instance, a total audio recap and head re-lap on every machine would increase the price drastically and is rarely actually needed.
After all of that I burn them in by using them in my all-analog studio called "Welcome To 1979" to make sure no other issues pop up before they go out the door.
I should also mention that every machine comes with a six-month warranty! The beauty about the MCI decks is that they are very, very modular. Each channel is broken up into separate cards to handle the different tasks of the channel. If a problem is to occur, we can diagnose it together by swapping cards and the problematic card can be shipped to me for repair or replacement. The same goes for the transport and power supply.
Regarding the heads:
These machines were built to run tape across the heads 10 hours a day for years. Typically the heads are the best part of the machines we select to become Mara Machines. If the heads are bad, it’s an indication of the condition of the rest of the machine. Heads, like tires, have a wear indicator so I can easily judge whether a machine is worthy of refurbishing. I’ve had my own 2” machine running full-time in my studio for three years - a machine that’s been running full-time from the early 80s to the mid 90s - and I've have had no reason or inclination to re-lap the heads."
Note:
Vintage King does not double the warranty on Mara Machines. The manufacturer provides a six-month warranty on all machines.
Mara Machines MCI JH110 1/2” Four-Track
Available for special order
Fully restored, aligned and calibrated MCI 1/2” four-track analog tape machine
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** Can Be Special Ordered & Restored by Request (lead times can vary)**
Mara Machines MCI JH110 1/2” Four-Track Upgrade Kit
Available for special order
Includes rollers, guides, heads and additional audio electronics
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Great for mastering houses or a full recording/mixing setup in one machine, this restored MCI JH110 1/2" two-track analog recorder comes with 1/2" four-track heads plus 4-channels of electronics as well as 1/4" two-track heads.
Features
:
Totally restored
Awesome heads
Repainted deck
Six-month warranty
A rare machine!
This is an affordable way to get into the wide-track mixdown format! Contact your Vintage King representative for more information.
Per Chris Mara, regarding the restoration process:
"I achieve the same level of restoration for each machine. I basically tear the machines completely down to the frame, and re-assemble as I re-solder the Molex connectors and other stress points on the machine. This takes place in the power supply, transport and audio boards. Roughly 500 solder points and 80 IC chips are reworked, re-soldered or cleaned... and that’s on the two track machines. The total number of solder points and connectors multiplies quickly as tracks are added.
All of this happens before I even turn the machine on. I re-solder everything to help insure that future problems are headed off at the pass.
After that, every transport adjustment is made - lifters, brakes, tensions, etc., then on to the audio. All head adjustments are made (heads are not re-lapped unless needed) and all audio channels are aligned at all speeds. Certain capacitors get replaced, like the capacitor that controls the accuracy of the counter. I do not recap the audio cards unless they don’t meet spec. I strive to have a complete restoration, yet meet an affordable price point. For instance, a total audio recap and head re-lap on every machine would increase the price drastically and is rarely actually needed.
After all of that I burn them in by using them in my all-analog studio called "Welcome To 1979" to make sure no other issues pop up before they go out the door.
I should also mention that every machine comes with a six-month warranty! The beauty about the MCI decks is that they are very, very modular. Each channel is broken up into separate cards to handle the different tasks of the channel. If a problem is to occur, we can diagnose it together by swapping cards and the problematic card can be shipped to me for repair or replacement. The same goes for the transport and power supply.
Regarding the heads:
These machines were built to run tape across the heads 10 hours a day for years. Typically the heads are the best part of the machines we select to become Mara Machines. If the heads are bad, it’s an indication of the condition of the rest of the machine. Heads, like tires, have a wear indicator so I can easily judge whether a machine is worthy of refurbishing. I’ve had my own 2” machine running full-time in my studio for three years - a machine that’s been running full-time from the early 80s to the mid 90s - and I've have had no reason or inclination to re-lap the heads."
Note:
Vintage King does not double the warranty on Mara Machines. The manufacturer provides a six-month warranty on all machines.
Mara Machines MCI JH110 1/2” Two-Track
Coming soon!
Fully restored, aligned and calibrated MCI 1/2” two-track analog tape machine
...
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** Can Be Special Ordered & Restored by Request (lead times can vary)**
Mara Machines MCI JH110 1/2” Two-Track Upgrade Kit
Available for special order
Includes rollers, guides and heads
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The vast majority of 1” eight-tracks out there don’t punch very fast - but the
MCI JH110
series does! It also has separate adjustments for all three tape speeds so you can align it for 7 1/2, 15 or 30 IPS and toggle between the three to compare the difference. The 1” eight-track is great for the down and dirty all-analog recording setup. Any small mixer will work as a front end to it, and it’s easily interfaced with all DAWs! It’s also great for running in-the-box tracks out of the box for some analog love prior to mixing, and doing eight tracks at once really saves a lot of time.
Features
:
Totally restored
Wide-track format
A very rare machine!
Serious low end
Support for first-time tape machine owners
Six-month warranty
This is a killer way to get into the world of analog multi-track recording! Contact your Vintage King representative for more information.
Per Chris Mara, regarding the restoration process:
"I achieve the same level of restoration for each machine. I basically tear the machines completely down to the frame, and re-assemble as I re-solder the Molex connectors and other stress points on the machine. This takes place in the power supply, transport and audio boards. Roughly 500 solder points and 80 IC chips are reworked, re-soldered or cleaned... and that’s on the two track machines. The total number of solder points and connectors multiplies quickly as tracks are added.
All of this happens before I even turn the machine on. I re-solder everything to help insure that future problems are headed off at the pass.
After that, every transport adjustment is made - lifters, brakes, tensions, etc., then on to the audio. All head adjustments are made (heads are not re-lapped unless needed) and all audio channels are aligned at all speeds. Certain capacitors get replaced, like the capacitor that controls the accuracy of the counter. I do not recap the audio cards unless they don’t meet spec. I strive to have a complete restoration, yet meet an affordable price point. For instance, a total audio recap and head re-lap on every machine would increase the price drastically and is rarely actually needed.
After all of that I burn them in by using them in my all-analog studio called "Welcome To 1979" to make sure no other issues pop up before they go out the door.
I should also mention that every machine comes with a six-month warranty! The beauty about the MCI decks is that they are very, very modular. Each channel is broken up into separate cards to handle the different tasks of the channel. If a problem is to occur, we can diagnose it together by swapping cards and the problematic card can be shipped to me for repair or replacement. The same goes for the transport and power supply.
Regarding the heads:
These machines were built to run tape across the heads 10 hours a day for years. Typically the heads are the best part of the machines we select to become Mara Machines. If the heads are bad, it’s an indication of the condition of the rest of the machine. Heads, like tires, have a wear indicator so I can easily judge whether a machine is worthy of refurbishing. I’ve had my own 2” machine running full-time in my studio for three years - a machine that’s been running full-time from the early 80s to the mid 90s - and I've have had no reason or inclination to re-lap the heads."
Note:
Vintage King does not double the warranty on Mara Machines. The manufacturer provides a six-month warranty on all machines.
Mara Machines MCI JH110 1” Eight-Track
Currently being restored, coming soon
Fully restored, aligned and calibrated MCI 1” eight-track analog tape machine
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This deck has been completely restored, aligned and adjusted to meet the exacting needs of any mix engineer. Made in 1980, the
JH110B/C
is one of the latest two tracks that MCI made. If you’re mixing totally in the box and have been longing for some analog lovin’, then this will certainly fit the bill. It has separate adjustments for both speeds so you can align it for 7.5, 15 or 30 IPS and toggle between all three speeds in order to compare the difference before committing. It’s also great for running in-the-box tracks out of the box for some analog love prior to mixing.
Features
:
Totally restored
Awesome heads
Repainted deck
Six-month warranty
A rare machine!
This is an affordable way to get into the wide-track mixdown format! Contact your Vintage King representative for more information.
Per Chris Mara, regarding the restoration process:
"I achieve the same level of restoration for each machine. I basically tear the machines completely down to the frame, and re-assemble as I re-solder the Molex connectors and other stress points on the machine. This takes place in the power supply, transport and audio boards. Roughly 500 solder points and 80 IC chips are reworked, re-soldered or cleaned... and that’s on the two track machines. The total number of solder points and connectors multiplies quickly as tracks are added.
All of this happens before I even turn the machine on. I re-solder everything to help insure that future problems are headed off at the pass.
After that, every transport adjustment is made - lifters, brakes, tensions, etc., then on to the audio. All head adjustments are made (heads are not re-lapped unless needed) and all audio channels are aligned at all speeds. Certain capacitors get replaced, like the capacitor that controls the accuracy of the counter. I do not recap the audio cards unless they don’t meet spec. I strive to have a complete restoration, yet meet an affordable price point. For instance, a total audio recap and head re-lap on every machine would increase the price drastically and is rarely actually needed.
After all of that I burn them in by using them in my all-analog studio called "Welcome To 1979" to make sure no other issues pop up before they go out the door.
I should also mention that every machine comes with a six-month warranty! The beauty about the MCI decks is that they are very, very modular. Each channel is broken up into separate cards to handle the different tasks of the channel. If a problem is to occur, we can diagnose it together by swapping cards and the problematic card can be shipped to me for repair or replacement. The same goes for the transport and power supply.
Regarding the heads:
These machines were built to run tape across the heads 10 hours a day for years. Typically the heads are the best part of the machines we select to become Mara Machines. If the heads are bad, it’s an indication of the condition of the rest of the machine. Heads, like tires, have a wear indicator so I can easily judge whether a machine is worthy of refurbishing. I’ve had my own 2” machine running full-time in my studio for three years - a machine that’s been running full-time from the early 80s to the mid 90s - and I've have had no reason or inclination to re-lap the heads."
Note:
Vintage King does not double the warranty on Mara Machines. The manufacturer provides a six-month warranty on all machines.
Mara Machines MCI JH110B/C 1/2” Two-Track
Fully restored, aligned and calibrated MCI 1/2” two-track analog tape machine made in 1980
...
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This deck has been completely restored, aligned and adjusted to meet the exacting needs of any mix engineer. The
JH110C
is one of the latest two-tracks that MCI made. If you’re mixing totally in the box and have been longing for some analog lovin’, then this will certainly fit the bill. It has separate adjustments for both speeds so you can align it for 7.5, 15 or 30 IPS and toggle between all three speeds in order to compare the difference before committing. It’s also great for running in-the-box tracks out of the box for some analog love prior to mixing, and 1/4” is the sound of the 70s!
Features
:
Totally restored
Awesome heads
Repainted deck
Six-month warranty
A rare machine!
This is an affordable way to get into the wide-track mix-down format, and is easily upgradable to 1/2" too! Contact your Vintage King representative for more information.
Per Chris Mara, regarding the restoration process:
"I achieve the same level of restoration for each machine. I basically tear the machines completely down to the frame, and re-assemble as I re-solder the Molex connectors and other stress points on the machine. This takes place in the power supply, transport and audio boards. Roughly 500 solder points and 80 IC chips are reworked, re-soldered or cleaned... and that’s on the two track machines. The total number of solder points and connectors multiplies quickly as tracks are added.
All of this happens before I even turn the machine on. I re-solder everything to help insure that future problems are headed off at the pass.
After that, every transport adjustment is made - lifters, brakes, tensions, etc., then on to the audio. All head adjustments are made (heads are not re-lapped unless needed) and all audio channels are aligned at all speeds. Certain capacitors get replaced, like the capacitor that controls the accuracy of the counter. I do not recap the audio cards unless they don’t meet spec. I strive to have a complete restoration, yet meet an affordable price point. For instance, a total audio recap and head re-lap on every machine would increase the price drastically and is rarely actually needed.
After all of that I burn them in by using them in my all-analog studio called "Welcome To 1979" to make sure no other issues pop up before they go out the door.
I should also mention that every machine comes with a six-month warranty! The beauty about the MCI decks is that they are very, very modular. Each channel is broken up into separate cards to handle the different tasks of the channel. If a problem is to occur, we can diagnose it together by swapping cards and the problematic card can be shipped to me for repair or replacement. The same goes for the transport and power supply.
Regarding the heads:
These machines were built to run tape across the heads 10 hours a day for years. Typically the heads are the best part of the machines we select to become Mara Machines. If the heads are bad, it’s an indication of the condition of the rest of the machine. Heads, like tires, have a wear indicator so I can easily judge whether a machine is worthy of refurbishing. I’ve had my own 2” machine running full-time in my studio for three years - a machine that’s been running full-time from the early 80s to the mid 90s - and I've have had no reason or inclination to re-lap the heads."
Note:
Vintage King does not double the warranty on Mara Machines. The manufacturer provides a six-month warranty on all machines.
Mara Machines MCI JH110C 1/4” Two-Track
Fully restored, aligned and calibrated MCI 1/4” two-track analog tape machine made in 1980
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This is an ultra-rare 2” “Quior” machine. This is the famed
JH16
with the fast-punching circuitry that was only offered for two years. These decks were offered as twenty-four track machines, and the wide-track, high-headroom 2” 16 track version like this one.
Your
Mara Machine
will be completely restored, recapped, aligned, adjusted - you name it. Not only will all the audio cards be recapped (see below), but all of the channel strip boards will be removed, re-soldered & recapped too. Furthermore, all the Molex connectors get cleaned and re-soldered in order to combat any and all potential connection issues down the road. Even the sync relays will be disassembled, cleaned and re-assembled!
These are the MCI 2” 16-track machine everyone is always talking about. Earlier versions (non-Quior) do not punch in or out nearly as fast as this machine. Two short years later MCI migrated to the JH24 version, which is a transformer-less tape machine.
This version is LOADED with transformers! It has two large transformers on the control card and another transformer on the reproduce card. Even before you hit record to hear tape, you’ll hear all the sonic goodness this bad boy brings to the table!
Features
:
Totally restored
Auto-locator upgrade
Ultra-rare machine!
Support for first-time tape machine owners
Six-month warranty
Contact your Vintage King representative for more information.
Per Chris Mara, regarding the restoration process:
"I achieve the same level of restoration for each machine. I basically tear the machines completely down to the frame, and re-assemble as I re-solder the Molex connectors and other stress points on the machine. This takes place in the power supply, transport and audio boards. Roughly 500 solder points and 80 IC chips are reworked, re-soldered or cleaned... and that’s on the two track machines. The total number of solder points and connectors multiplies quickly as tracks are added.
All of this happens before I even turn the machine on. I re-solder everything to help insure that future problems are headed off at the pass.
After that, every transport adjustment is made - lifters, brakes, tensions, etc., then on to the audio. All head adjustments are made (heads are not re-lapped unless needed) and all audio channels are aligned at all speeds. Certain capacitors get replaced, like the capacitor that controls the accuracy of the counter. I do not recap the audio cards unless they don’t meet spec. I strive to have a complete restoration, yet meet an affordable price point. For instance, a total audio recap and head re-lap on every machine would increase the price drastically and is rarely actually needed.
After all of that I burn them in by using them in my all-analog studio called "Welcome To 1979" to make sure no other issues pop up before they go out the door.
I should also mention that every machine comes with a six-month warranty! The beauty about the MCI decks is that they are very, very modular. Each channel is broken up into separate cards to handle the different tasks of the channel. If a problem is to occur, we can diagnose it together by swapping cards and the problematic card can be shipped to me for repair or replacement. The same goes for the transport and power supply.
Regarding the heads:
These machines were built to run tape across the heads 10 hours a day for years. Typically the heads are the best part of the machines we select to become Mara Machines. If the heads are bad, it’s an indication of the condition of the rest of the machine. Heads, like tires, have a wear indicator so I can easily judge whether a machine is worthy of refurbishing. I’ve had my own 2” machine running full-time in my studio for three years - a machine that’s been running full-time from the early 80s to the mid 90s - and I've have had no reason or inclination to re-lap the heads."
Note:
Vintage King does not double the warranty on Mara Machines. The manufacturer provides a six-month warranty on all machines.
Mara Machines MCI JH16 2” 16-Track
Available for special order
Fully restored, aligned and calibrated MCI 2” 16-track analog tape machine
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This is the famed JH24 2” chassis offered as a 1” 8 track that is 2” 16 track ready. Comes with 16 channels of electronics and meters, a 1” 8 track headstack and autolocator/remote.
Mara Machines MCI JH24 1" Eight-Track
Coming soon!
Fully restored, aligned and calibrated MCI 1” eight-track analog tape machine
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This is the famed
JH24
2” machine that made MCI famous. You HAVE heard this machine before - it was the workhorse machine for studios all over the United States for all of the 1980s. These machines record at both 15 & 30 IPS , and have separate controls for both speeds, so you can toggle between speeds at the flip of a switch.
Your
Mara Machine
will be completely restored, aligned, heads adjusted, re-soldered, every connector cleaned and re-seated. Even the power supply fans are rebuilt during the restoration process!
Features
:
Totally restored
16-track heads
Solid machine
Available in transformer or transformer-less versions
Support for first time tape machine owners
Six-month warranty
Contact your Vintage King representative for more information.
Per Chris Mara, regarding the restoration process:
"I achieve the same level of restoration for each machine. I basically tear the machines completely down to the frame, and re-assemble as I re-solder the Molex connectors and other stress points on the machine. This takes place in the power supply, transport and audio boards. Roughly 500 solder points and 80 IC chips are reworked, re-soldered or cleaned... and that’s on the two track machines. The total number of solder points and connectors multiplies quickly as tracks are added.
All of this happens before I even turn the machine on. I re-solder everything to help insure that future problems are headed off at the pass.
After that, every transport adjustment is made - lifters, brakes, tensions, etc., then on to the audio. All head adjustments are made (heads are not re-lapped unless needed) and all audio channels are aligned at all speeds. Certain capacitors get replaced, like the capacitor that controls the accuracy of the counter. I do not recap the audio cards unless they don’t meet spec. I strive to have a complete restoration, yet meet an affordable price point. For instance, a total audio recap and head re-lap on every machine would increase the price drastically and is rarely actually needed.
After all of that I burn them in by using them in my all-analog studio called "Welcome To 1979" to make sure no other issues pop up before they go out the door.
I should also mention that every machine comes with a six-month warranty! The beauty about the MCI decks is that they are very, very modular. Each channel is broken up into separate cards to handle the different tasks of the channel. If a problem is to occur, we can diagnose it together by swapping cards and the problematic card can be shipped to me for repair or replacement. The same goes for the transport and power supply.
Regarding the heads:
These machines were built to run tape across the heads 10 hours a day for years. Typically the heads are the best part of the machines we select to become Mara Machines. If the heads are bad, it’s an indication of the condition of the rest of the machine. Heads, like tires, have a wear indicator so I can easily judge whether a machine is worthy of refurbishing. I’ve had my own 2” machine running full-time in my studio for three years - a machine that’s been running full-time from the early 80s to the mid 90s - and I've have had no reason or inclination to re-lap the heads."
Note:
Vintage King does not double the warranty on Mara Machines. The manufacturer provides a six-month warranty on all machines.
Mara Machines MCI JH24 2” 16-Track
Coming soon!
Fully restored, aligned and calibrated MCI 2” 16-track analog tape machine with autolocator and remote
...
Learn more
This is the famed
JH24
2” machine that made MCI famous. You HAVE heard this machine before - it was the workhorse machine for studios all over the United States for all of the 1980s. These machines record at both 15 & 30 IPS , and have separate controls for both speeds, so you can toggle between speeds at the flip of a switch.
Your
Mara Machine
will be completely restored, aligned, heads adjusted, re-soldered, every connector cleaned and re-seated. Even the power supply fans are rebuilt during the restoration process!
These machines are also available with 2” 16-track heads - so you can have the best of both worlds!
Features
:
Totally restored
24-track heads
Solid machine
Available in transformer or transformer-less versions
Support for first time tape machine owners
Six-month warranty
Contact your Vintage King representative for more information.
Per Chris Mara, regarding the restoration process:
"I achieve the same level of restoration for each machine. I basically tear the machines completely down to the frame, and re-assemble as I re-solder the Molex connectors and other stress points on the machine. This takes place in the power supply, transport and audio boards. Roughly 500 solder points and 80 IC chips are reworked, re-soldered or cleaned... and that’s on the two track machines. The total number of solder points and connectors multiplies quickly as tracks are added.
All of this happens before I even turn the machine on. I re-solder everything to help insure that future problems are headed off at the pass.
After that, every transport adjustment is made - lifters, brakes, tensions, etc., then on to the audio. All head adjustments are made (heads are not re-lapped unless needed) and all audio channels are aligned at all speeds. Certain capacitors get replaced, like the capacitor that controls the accuracy of the counter. I do not recap the audio cards unless they don’t meet spec. I strive to have a complete restoration, yet meet an affordable price point. For instance, a total audio recap and head re-lap on every machine would increase the price drastically and is rarely actually needed.
After all of that I burn them in by using them in my all-analog studio called "Welcome To 1979" to make sure no other issues pop up before they go out the door.
I should also mention that every machine comes with a six-month warranty! The beauty about the MCI decks is that they are very, very modular. Each channel is broken up into separate cards to handle the different tasks of the channel. If a problem is to occur, we can diagnose it together by swapping cards and the problematic card can be shipped to me for repair or replacement. The same goes for the transport and power supply.
Regarding the heads:
These machines were built to run tape across the heads 10 hours a day for years. Typically the heads are the best part of the machines we select to become Mara Machines. If the heads are bad, it’s an indication of the condition of the rest of the machine. Heads, like tires, have a wear indicator so I can easily judge whether a machine is worthy of refurbishing. I’ve had my own 2” machine running full-time in my studio for three years - a machine that’s been running full-time from the early 80s to the mid 90s - and I've have had no reason or inclination to re-lap the heads."
Note:
Vintage King does not double the warranty on Mara Machines. The manufacturer provides a six-month warranty on all machines.
Mara Machines MCI JH24 2” 24-Track
Available for special order
Fully restored, aligned and calibrated MCI 2” 24-track analog tape machine
...
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Workhorse analog multitrack machine, with remote/locator and new pinch roller. Gone through and in excellent working order.
Otari MTR 90 MkII 24 Track #18990290 (used)
Classic 2" 24 track tape recorder
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Classic 4 channel 1/2" analog tape machine. Includes 2- and 4-track 1/2" heads, and a 1u Dolby SR rack unit.
Lightly serviced, with a 30 day warranty.
Studer A-807 4 Track (used)
Clean machine
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