Technical Details
Brand: Presto
Model:RC-11
Category:Vintage
Application:Studio
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1953 - 1956
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 7 1/2, 15
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 3
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Mono - Full Track
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Frequency Response:50Hz - 15kHz at 15 ips. 50Hz - 10kHz at 7½ ips (±3 dB)
Wow and Flutter:0.15% at 15 ips. 0.25% at 7½ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:55dB
Sound quality rating:7 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 7/ 10
Additional Details
Description
The RC-11 deck was a professional studio recorder available in rack, console or portable version. It had three heads, three motors and a 10½ inch reel capacity. A dual-speed capstan motor provided playing speeds of 15 and 7½ ips.
Features included push-button solenoid operation allowing remote control, dynamic braking, rheostat-adjustable fast forward and rewind and a simplified threading path with easy editing access.
The RC-11 was of unitised construction. The capstan drive unit was self-contained with motor, flywheel capstan shaft, pressure pulley and solenoid all pre-mounted on a cast aluminium assembly which was quickly removable for service or replacement. The remainder of the components were mounted on a heavy, ribbed, cast aluminium panel which could be rack, case or console mounted.
Price when new (1953) was $775.
1954 prices: RC-11 $775 in carry-case
R-11 chassis only $520
Console version with R-11 and 901-A amplifier (later to become designated model SR-11) $995.
Additional Info
Distortion: 2% / half-track mono