Technical Details
Brand: Ampex
Model:ATR-800 4 track
Category:Super High Fidelity
Application:Studio
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB , IEC
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1975 - 1980
Original Price: $5450
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 7 1/2, 15, 30
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 3
Dimension: Transport 19 x 17.5 x 9.75"
Head Composition: Sendust
Head Configuration: Quad
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 220-240v
Outputs: XLR, XLR Balanced, 1/4" Headphone
Frequency Response:30 Hz- 20 KHz at 15 ips
Wow and Flutter:.05%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:70 dB at 15ips
Sound quality rating:9 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 8/ 10
Weight: Transport - 103 Ibs. (47 kg)
Additional Details
Description
The AMPEX ATR-800 was the almost pinnacle of design of a multitrack machine. The downside was the transport was made by TASCAM and the electronics by AMPEX. The electronics are fantastic but the transport needs a bit of attention by engineering staff to keep it functional. If a full restoration is undertaken a lot of the transport issues can be permanently resolved. As a studio 4 track the tape handling and operational aspects are unequaled. The autolocator will autosearch within a few notes of a track and reliably every time. Drop in edits are seamless and the machine is a well thought out piece of engineering. This machine is flawless at any of the 3 speeds available.
Additional Info
WOW AND FLUTTER
7.5 in/sec .06%
15 in/sec .05%
30 in/sec .04%
Transport 19 x 17.5 x 9.75″
Pre Electronics 19 x 7 x 12″
Total weight:
I/O Module – 20 Ibs. (9 kg)
2 channel – 210 Ibs. (95.5 kg) Console, 2 channel – 43 Ibs. (19.5 kg)
4 channel – 235 Ibs. (107 kg) Console, 4 channel – 48 Ibs. (22 kg)
Transport – 103 Ibs. (47 kg)
Pedestal – 44 Ibs. (20 kg)