Ampex 985A
Brand: Ampex
The Ampex 985A is a high-performance digital audio recording system that was introduced by Ampex Corporation in the late 1990s. It is part of the company's DASH (Digital Audiotape System for High-capacity) product line, which uses audiotape as the recording medium.The Ampex 985A is designed for use in studio environments, post-production facilities, and broadcast operations. It supports sampling rates of up to 192 kHz and is capable of recording up to 24 channels simultaneously. The system's native resolution is 24 bits, resulting in high audio fidelity and exceptional signal-to-noise ratio.One of the unique features of the Ampex 985A is its use of Linear Tape-cLosed-Loop (LTCL) technology. LTCL employ complex recording and playback heads along with background servo circuitry that convert the continuous rotation of spinning tape into a closed-loop playback medium, eliminating the 'hiss' and other characteristic background noises typically found in DASH/DAT systems.The Ampex 985A also provides unmatched levels of reliability, with multiple levels of error correction and real-time status reporting. It is equipped with user-friendly controls, including an intuitive touch-screen interface, making it easy to operate and configure.Overall, the Ampex 985A is an award-winning digital audio recording system that provides exceptional performance, reliability, and affordability for professional studio operations. It continues to be a preferred choice for musicians, audio engineers, and broadcast professionals worldwide.
- Type: Music Centre
- Formats: rtr, tuner
- Power Output: 6W into 8Ω
- Frequency Response: 50Hz to 15kHz
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- Dimensions: 32-5/8 x 15-7/8 x 9-3/8"
- Weight: 59 lb
- Year: 1971
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