Ampex 601
Brand: Ampex
The Ampex 601 is a vintage audio recorder used primarily in the 1960s and 1970s. It was a professional-grade machine that recorded audio on quarter-inch tape in either mono or stereo at speeds of 3¾ inches per second (ips) or 7½ips. The 601 featured a unique helical scan head design, which provided exceptional audio quality and allowed for fast and precise rewind and fast forward. The machine was popular with radio stations, television networks, and recording studios due to its durability, reliability, and high-fidelity playback capabilities. Some famous recordings made on the Ampex 601 include the Beatles' influential album "Revolver" and Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Today, the Ampex 601 is considered a classic piece of audio history and is still sought after by collectors and audio enthusiasts for its exceptional sound quality and nostalgic value.
- Track system: 1 or 2-track, single channel, monaural system
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- Heads:
- Motor:
- Reel size: up to 7 inch
- Tape speed: 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ips
- Wow and Flutter: 0.17% (7 1⁄2 ips)
- Frequency Response: 40Hz to 15kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 55dB
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- Analogue Inputs: 500mV (line)
- Analogue Outputs: 1.23V (line)
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- Year: 1958
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