3-Head Stereo Record/Playback Tape Deck AX-50

Ampex; San Carlos, CA

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  • Year
  • 1971
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 371486

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Tape Recorder; Hi-Fi equipment
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 3-Head Stereo Record/Playback Tape Deck AX-50 - Ampex; San Carlos, CA
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 15.375 x 16.5 x 8.5 inch / 391 x 419 x 216 mm
  • Notes

  • Handsomely styled, quality engineered, 3-speed, 4-track stereo tape deck.
    Features: 3 separate heads—erase, deep-gap record, and deep-gap playback.
    Features: Direct tape monitor; echo effect; sound-on-sound; sound-with-sound; noise suppression filter; automatic tape lifters; pause/edit control; 2 large illuminated VU meters; single rotary control for all tape motion functions, hysteresis synchronous motor; separate sliding level controls for each channel; 4 solid-state preamplifiers; pushbutton reset 4-digit index counter; automatic shut-off switch. Specifications: Takes reels up to 7"; S/N ratio: 55 db; freq. resp.: 20-20,000 Hz (40-15K Hz ±3 db) @ 7½ IPS; Equalization: separate NAB for
    7½ IPS, 3¾ IPS and 1⅞ IPS automatically selected by speed change.
    Inputs: 2 line (high impedance); 2 mike (high impedance).
    Outputs: 2 tape out (high impedance); 2 tape/source (high impedance), headphone 8 ohms. For 117 VAC 60 Hz. Size: 16½ x 15⅜ x 8½".

    Price listed with Walnut Wood Case.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 249.95 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (1971 Lafayette 710 Catalog Page 107 "NEW")
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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