The lr15A, A-wind conliguration shown

The professional tape recorder M15A (short

lor )magnetophon 15A<) is a compact unit, lt
incorporates the amplifiers for monaural,
stereophonic or two-track conf iguration, as
well as lor synchronous operation with pilottone or time code.
2 tape speed combinations optional for all
models 15 and 7.5 ips or 30 and 15 ips.
Special versions are e.g. M15A Preview lor
pilch/depth control or M1SA-Q for quadraphonic recording (1 /2"-tape)
The M15A - the master recorder for today
and for tomorrow - has been designed lor
easy and versatile application, taking
advantage of the most modern technologies.
The ampliliers are equipped with clickfree
modulation switches, which are controlled
from the tape transport lunction.
The M15A is designed for top quality master
recording and reproduction at radio and tv
studios, at motion picture and record industries, at professional sludios in general.

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-so e 700 (option), riqht

Ml5A Q for quadraphonic recording on 1/2"-tape.

The tape transport is a modiiication of the M15A-1/4"-tape transport

Console 700 with shelf (option)

lvl15A in Console 700 with vu-meter bridge

(deliverable with and without monitor loudspeaker), right

Wde Console 800 with Autolocator ALl5A

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Capstan with flywhee and tacho-generator

Amp f er magazine, shown with cover removed
(here shown with XLR-connectors), in the r.iddle
Control loqic magazine, shown with cover removed, bottom

Capstan drive
r I .: s::- s3eed stabilized with reference to a quartz
: _:: 3:l'. r'emains unalfected by mains frequency

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. 3--s. ess dc motor for minimum wear and disturbance

. -:a: ninimized with special regard to the capstan
. -la. ng atapewill start the capstan motor, attapeend
pressure
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roller action until

:a3sian s up to nominal speed

le.note control provided for capstan start/stop
',la'ns or exlernally synchronized operation by pilottone
J' t me code, with auxiliary units
Cont nuously variable speed control, acting through
50-"[ of nominal speed, with auxiliary unit

Tape path
. 'l gh precision tape guidance to minimize phase fluc-

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:uation in stereo mode

Constant tape tension assured by tension controls right
and left. No tension peaks, no tape strain.
T ght, self-supporting tape packs (pancakes)
Nubs and spools of all standards accommodated by
exchangeable mounts
Easy-to-handle lock mount for European hubs

Function controls

uminated push-buttons smoothly acting on solid-state

switches
Push-buttons guarded against inadvertent actuation
Fully electronic control of all functions
CMOS logic for high-grade noise immunity
Reel motor circuits switched by means of triacs
Fail-safe operation of controls
Continuously variable spooling speed in both directions,
wlth especially sensitive control at low searching
speeds
nstant stop at tape run-out
Tape speed indicated by lamps, remotable
Remote control connections provided on a spec al
plug-in unit (option), adaptable for ditferent remote
control systems. Control modes selectable: paralle
remote only, local only.
Remote control unit lor all functions as option
Automatic unit with tape sensor as option
The Autolocator (option) will automatically locate any
desired tape position. The Autolocator searches the
position accurately by the required read-out, without
overshooting. Any selected tape portion can be
repeated in shuttle mode. Without interfering with the
coniinuous time measurement, the Autolocator is able
to display separately the read-out of an individual take
duration. The read-outs ol up to 9 positions of interest
may be stored in the Autolocator memory, retrievable
s mply by pressing one of the buttons 1 to I on the
programmable keyboard. All transport remote controls
are also incorporated in the Autolocator (see page 7).
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Vacodur head lor long life

V-shaped cores for best crosstalk rejection

Optional plug-in units for recording and reproducing

pilottone for fu ll-track models
The amplifler magazine is generally wired for 2 channels. lt prov des space for up to 4 channels

Eleclronic tape timer with LED display 10 mm high

(here with negative reading)

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Magnetic head of high-dens ly ferrite for long life.

Optimal gap geometry. lmproved treble recording

Head assembly

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Head assemblies are interchangeable without need oJ

mechanical realignment
Optional Vacodur or high-density lerrite record and
playback heads. Long life heads with a precision finish
obviating realignment, azimuth adjustable
High-precision tape guides
Flutter idler mounted between record and playback
heads to eliminate longitudinal tape vibration

Amplifiers

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Printed-circuit plug-in units fitted with lCs

Electronic switching ol equalization lor 1 5 and 7.5 ips,
optional for 30 and 15 ips, automatically controlled from
speed selected at the tape deck
Ramp-shaped signal voltages, controlled from transport
lunction, switch the erase, record and replay amplifiers
on and off, suitably timed (see diagram page 1 1). This
feature enables clickfree and gapless overdubbing
Electronic mono-stereo switching (optional) by means of
a switch in the head assembly
Record and playback equalizations adjustable for NAB
or CCIB equalization
Switchable equalization (optional) permitting to select,
as required, NAB or CCIB equalization

A view from below. The arnp f er magazine is hinge-mounted to

facilitate mainlenance

Minimum maintenance

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High struclural stability trough rigid die-cast frame

Highly constant brakes
Long head life
Easy access to all sections and components
Amplifier magazine hinge-mounted
Running hour counter for due maintenance, indicating
capstan motor running time

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control unit -, Automallc unit AZ15A

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Adapter cards (option) with the connectors for auxiliary units, bottom
lett: Synchronization adapter, right: Remote control adapter

Auxiliary Units/Adapter plug-in units

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SZ15A
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l\.4arkin9 unit with easily replaceable stamp inserts, option

Push-button tape cutter in front of the replay head gap, option

(in the middle)

Specif ications

Tape transport

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N4otor
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brushless dc servo motor with quartz oscillator reference
2 specia ree motors

Taoe soeeds

1 5 alo 7.5 ips. optioral 30 and 1 5 ips

Deviation of average soeed from nominal speed
max. 0.1 'c
Wow and flutter peak weighted (lEC Publ. 386 or
DIN 45507). measured w th EMT 420
with 1000 rn slandarc iape on European tape hub
to DIN 45515
at 30 and 50 ips
at 7.5 ips

max.

0.03

Tape s io

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max.0.1o'
Taoe width
1/4 nch
Tape lenath
3300 ft 11000 '. s:a'.arc:aoe
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Hubs anc scac s ao3 aa! e
Eu roDea. :_, oe ^ -: i3 D N 15 51 5. 1 00 mm diameler
r,,', tl iu'r:a: :':'s:'-s']ocort ng tape packs)
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Editing

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Monitoring during spooling and stop, with the edit switch on

Spilling mode enabled by turning the edit switch and

pressing a transport control button

Electronic tape counter with LED read-out in minutes (99)
and seconds (59) for all speeds and both directions.
A negative sign indicates that the tape position is
beyond 00.00 by the amount shown
Remote read-out incorporated in the Autolocator
Splicing plate with incorporated tape cutter
Tape cutter exactly in front ol the playback head gap,
optional
Marker with ready-inked, easily replaceable rubber
stamp, optional

Easy spilling mode: pressing a control button does it

Clne r''oe s3cJ :: D

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NAB ivpe soc3 ' '-1
(with adac:er
Start ng i n'e
unti nom na scee
max 0.2 sec
Fast wind time
1 30 sec with 3300

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60 mm core diameter

ccre diameter

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0.1% wow and flutter

Trax. T sec

t 1 000 m ) tape
Stoppino time oL,i oi f ast \1'jnd w th full reel)
Tape end
Stop
max. 3 sec

rnax. 2 sec

Soooling tape tens on

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Electronic taoe timer
3-digit display indicating m nutes and seconds lor alltape
speeds,
in reverse motion beyond zero indicating ascending time
with negative sign
Taoe timer error
max. 0.zYo

Added timer indication atter taoe end

max. 3 sec

Remote control facilities with auxiliary units

Overall characteristics

',i'fth Remote Control Unit FS1 5A (40 mm x 190 mm)

These data refer to NAB equalization and to modern tapes,

e.g. 3 M 206 or equivalent
FreoUency response
+ 1.5d8
30
60 Hz-20
+ 1 dB
80 Hz- 18
+1.5dB
15ips: 30
+1dB
60
+ 1 .5 dB
7.5 ips: 30 Hz - 15
+ 1dB
60
Signal to noise ratio
"A"-weighted, rms, referring to 400 nwb/m
(i.e. 6dB above operating level)
30 ips and 15 ips 7.5 ips
69
69 dB
65 dB
64 dB
Total harmonic distortion
referring to 400 nwb/m (i.e. 6 dB above operating level)

remote control of all transport modes,

remole only or parallel control,
switch for mono-stereo or NAB-CCIR
with Autolocator AL1 5A (80 mm x 190 mm)
automatic location of a lape position,
repeated replay of a tape portion,
remole control of all transport modes
with Automatic Unit AZ15A (40 mm x 190 mm)
for automation of broadcasting by means of ready spliced
tapes controlled by transmitted-light tape sensor
with Synchronization Unit NS15A (80 mm x 190 mm)
synchronized tape speed, relerred to mains trequency or to
external pilottone lrequency (50 or 60 Hz)
with Vari-Speed Unit SZ15A (40 mm x 190 mm)
stepless variation of tape speed within 1 50% of nominal
speed, highly accurate repeatability
These auxiliary units are designed as standard control
console cassettes

Amplifiers
Eoualization

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NAB:

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17.5 ps
30+31 80 Fs at 1 5 and 7.5 ips
35 ps at 15 ips
70 Us at 7.5 ips

(optional: equalizations with NAB-CCIF selector)

lnput
balanced, floating
lnout level
+ 6 dBm (max. + 15 dBm)
or by changing connections
+ 15 dBm (max. + 24 dBm)
lnput imoedance
min. 5 kO between 30 Hz and 1 6 kHz
Output
balanced, floating
Output level
+ 6 dBm (nominal)
adjustable to + 12 dBm (at 2000 pWb tape flux)
max. output level + 24 dBm
or by changing connections
+ 15 dBm (nominal)
adjustable to + 21 dBm (at 2000 pwb tape flux)
max. output level + 24 dBm
Output impedance (+ 6 dBm and +15 dBm versions)
max. 40 O between 30 Hz and 16 kHz
min. load impedance 150 O up to + 18 dBm
200 O up to + 24 dBm
Erase/bias lreouencv
131 kHz with quartz reference

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kHz:
kHz:
Hz-16kHz:
Hz-16kHz:
kHz:
Hz-10kHz:

full-track
stereo
two-track

dB
65dB
64dB

full-track,two-track

1.O%

stereo
1.0%
pilottone model
1.0%
Crosstalk rejection measured with 1 kHz according to
DIN 45521
stereo version:
min. 48 dB (with Vacodur heads)
min. 38 dB (with ferrite heads)
two-track version:
min. 54 dB (with Vacodur heads)
Erasure
min. 80 dB at 1 kHz
Mains
100,110, 1 20, 200 , 220 ot 240 V (+5/-1O%\, 50 ot 60 Hz
Power consumotion
max. 190 VA
Ambient temoerature

+soc to + 45oC

Dimensions

Dimensions

Chassis
Carrying case
Console 700
Console 800

Height
mm

Width Depth

308
420
920
920

645
760
730
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mm mm

525
615
600
600

Weight
kg
53

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(B-wind). Head assemblies and amplifiers have been
adjusted together. Thr-rs, by interchanging both head assemblies and amplifiers, the versions are convertible without requiring readjustment

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Record amplifier
plug-in unit BC-AV1
Rec amp sub-unit BC-ANCI
Rec amp sub-unit BC-ANC2
Rec amp sub-unii BC-AlVlSl
Rec amp sub-unit BC-AM52

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plug-in unit BC-SL1 1
Erase output stage
module BC-SL14
Playback amplilier
plug-in unit BC-WV1
Play amp sub-unit BC-WNC1
Play amp sub-unit BC-WNC2
Play amp sub-unit BC-WMS1
Play amp sub-unit BC-WMK1
Pilottone record amplifier
plug-in unit BC-PA1
Pilottone playback amplifier
plug-in unit BC-PW1
Head assembly
FulFtrack erase head
Two-track erase head with
overlapping erasure
Stereo record and
playback heads
with 2 mm track sep.
Push-pull pilot head
audio,/pilot rec selector
Track selector
NAB-CCIR selector
Mono/stereo selector
NAB indicator lamp
Mono indicator lamp
Pilottone level indic. lamp

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channel 1: BC-WMS

channel2:
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channel 1r BC-Wl\r51
channel2: BC-WldK1

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output 2: no signal

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ouiput 2: right stereo signal

channel 1: BC-WlrS1
channel 2: BC-WN,S1

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output 2: mono signal

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Austria

Netherlands
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