Technical Details
Brand: Byer
Model:100 series
Category:Super High Fidelity
Application:Studio
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:IEC
Country of Manufacture:Australia
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2, 15, 30
Max Reel Size("): 10.5+"
Number of heads: 3
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Half-Track
# Motors: 4
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 220-240v
Outputs: XLR Balanced
Frequency Response:(± 2dB): 40 - 14,000Hz at 7½ ips, 30 -18,000Hz at 15 ips
Wow and Flutter:better than 0.15% at 3¾ ips. 0.08% at 7½ ips. 0.06% at 15 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:no less than 60dB when measured the 2% THD point
Sound quality rating:7 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 7/ 10
Additional Details
Description
Designed for use in the broadcasting, television and recording industries, the 100 series console was an extremely well-built machine with very high specifications with reels of up to 14″ being accommodated..
Normally supplied as a full-track, it was also available in other track configurations, half track mono or stereo.
The control system was electrically interlocked allowing rapid changes between various transport operations. Separate frequencies were supplied for record bias and erase and the replay amplifier, which was mounted on tiltable slides, was available in either 3 watt or 10 watt versions.
Remote control functionality was available as an optional extra as were microphone input modules.
Not much else is known about this rather impressive machine except that it was made in fairly low numbers, some estimates are that only a dozen or so were ever made for the Australian and New Zealand markets. When Byer was taken over by Rola, the 100 series continued in production with a Rola badge, but otherwise unchanged.
Additional Info
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Model
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100 series console |
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Year
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1958 |
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Price when new (in Australia)
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not known |
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Track system
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full-track mono – half track mono and stereo versions available |
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Heads
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three – erase, record and playback |
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Motors
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three – direct capstan drive and two spool motors |
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Maximum reel size
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14″ |
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Tape speeds
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can be supplied with any two adjacent speeds from 3¾ to 30 ips |
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Wow & flutter
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better than 0.15% at 3¾ ips; 0.08% at 7½ ips; 0.06% at 15 ips |
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Frequency response (± 2dB)
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40 – 14,000Hz at 7½ ips, 30 -18,000Hz at 15 ips |
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Signal to noise ratio
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no less than 60dB when measured the 2% THD point |
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Playback timing accuracy
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± .1% (± 1.8 seconds over ½ hour period at 7½ ips |
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Rewind time
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variable but less than 1½ minutes for 2400ft |
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Audio output power
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3 watts or 10 watts (optional) |
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Record input
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600 ohms balanced, +8dbm, optional mic channel |
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Line output
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+8dbm 600 ohms (adjustable up to 18dbm) |
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Bias
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high bias frequency, low erase frequency |
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Distortion
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less than 1% at zero level (plus 8 dBM) |
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Dimensions (approx)
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41 x 29¼ x 28 inches (1041 x 743 x 711 mm) |
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Weight
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250lb (114kg) |