New Analog Audio Design Reel-To-Reel Tape Playback Deck In Production

[Ron Resnick]

Christophe Martinez, owner of Analog Audio Design, has announced that his playback-only machine -- the TP-1000 -- is in production and available to be ordered.

New Open Reel to Reel Analog Audio Tape Player

Presentation and description of the new open reel to reel analog audio tape player.

www.analogaudiodesign.com

Christophe informed me via e-mail that this machine can be ordered to play at 30ips!

He is also working on a transport-only version for use with outboard tape pre-amplifiers.

Description​

Mechanical • Tape : 1/4 inch (6.35mm) Track Format : 2-track. 2 channel (DIN 0.106 inch, 2.7mm) Max. Reel Size : 11.8 inch (30 cm) Tape Speed : Switchable two speeds : 15 ips (38.1 cm/s) and 7.5 ips (19.05 cm/s) Tape Speed Accuracy : Within +/-0.1% Pitch Control Range : +/-100%, resolution of 0.01 ips Wow and Flutter : 15 ips = +/-0.05% peak, weigthed (DIN 45507), 7.5 ips = +/-0.10% peak, weigthed (DIN 45507) Wind Speed : Switchable three speeds = 2 m/s, 6 m/s, 10 m/s Wind Speed Control : 1 m/s to 12 m/s, resolution of 1 m/s Capstan Motor : DC servo motor, belt drive Reel Motor : 2x DC motor, belt drive Dimensions (WxHxD) : 466mm x 519mm x 305mm Weight : 61.73 lbs (28 kg)

Electrical • Power Supply : Connector = IEC 3-pole, Voltage Range = 90 to 264 VAC, Frequency Range = 47 to 63 Hz Power Consumption = 40 W maximum Input 1 : Connector = XLR, Level selectable = Balanced = +4dBu (in CAL), Unbalanced = -10dBV (in CAL) Input 2 : Connector = XLR (powered 48V) Level selectable = -60 dBV (in CAL), -40 dBV (in CAL) Output : Connector = XLR, Level selectable = Balanced = +4dBu (in CAL), Unbalanced = -10dBV (in CAL) Headphone Ouput : 1.5 W maximum (8 ohm load)Ethernet : RJ45 10/100Base-T for remote control and firmware update IR Input : Infrared remote control

Audio • Equalization : NAB or IEC, switchable Reproduce Record Level : 320 nWb/m or 514 nWb/n, switchable Frequency Response : 15 ips = 30hz to 22kHz (+/-2 dB) at 0 VU , 7.5 ips = 30hz to 20kHz (+/-2 dB) at 0 VU Signal-To-Noise Ratio : (THD-N, in CAL) / A-Weighting = 15 ips = 71 dB / 78 dB, 7.5 ips = 70 dB / 77 dB Distortion : 0.8% or less at 1kHz, 15 ips Channel Crosstalk :60 dB or more

Contact
Christophe Martinez
Analog Audio Design
48 Bis Route de Trébeurden, 22560 Pleumeur-Bodou
contact@AnalogAudioDesign.com
+33 6 64 93 83 84

 

[gds7368]

Christophe Martinez, owner of Analog Audio Design, has announced that his playback-only machine -- the TP-1000 -- is in production and available to be ordered.

New Open Reel to Reel Analog Audio Tape Player

Presentation and description of the new open reel to reel analog audio tape player.

www.analogaudiodesign.com

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Christophe informed me via e-mail that this machine can be ordered to play at 30ips!

He is also working on a transport-only version for use with outboard tape pre-amplifiers.

Description​

Mechanical • Tape : 1/4 inch (6.35mm) Track Format : 2-track. 2 channel (DIN 0.106 inch, 2.7mm) Max. Reel Size : 11.8 inch (30 cm) Tape Speed : Switchable two speeds : 15 ips (38.1 cm/s) and 7.5 ips (19.05 cm/s) Tape Speed Accuracy : Within +/-0.1% Pitch Control Range : +/-100%, resolution of 0.01 ips Wow and Flutter : 15 ips = +/-0.05% peak, weigthed (DIN 45507), 7.5 ips = +/-0.10% peak, weigthed (DIN 45507) Wind Speed : Switchable three speeds = 2 m/s, 6 m/s, 10 m/s Wind Speed Control : 1 m/s to 12 m/s, resolution of 1 m/s Capstan Motor : DC servo motor, belt drive Reel Motor : 2x DC motor, belt drive Dimensions (WxHxD) : 466mm x 519mm x 305mm Weight : 61.73 lbs (28 kg)

Electrical • Power Supply : Connector = IEC 3-pole, Voltage Range = 90 to 264 VAC, Frequency Range = 47 to 63 Hz Power Consumption = 40 W maximum Input 1 : Connector = XLR, Level selectable = Balanced = +4dBu (in CAL), Unbalanced = -10dBV (in CAL) Input 2 : Connector = XLR (powered 48V) Level selectable = -60 dBV (in CAL), -40 dBV (in CAL) Output : Connector = XLR, Level selectable = Balanced = +4dBu (in CAL), Unbalanced = -10dBV (in CAL) Headphone Ouput : 1.5 W maximum (8 ohm load)Ethernet : RJ45 10/100Base-T for remote control and firmware update IR Input : Infrared remote control

Audio • Equalization : NAB or IEC, switchable Reproduce Record Level : 320 nWb/m or 514 nWb/n, switchable Frequency Response : 15 ips = 30hz to 22kHz (+/-2 dB) at 0 VU , 7.5 ips = 30hz to 20kHz (+/-2 dB) at 0 VU Signal-To-Noise Ratio : (THD-N, in CAL) / A-Weighting = 15 ips = 71 dB / 78 dB, 7.5 ips = 70 dB / 77 dB Distortion : 0.8% or less at 1kHz, 15 ips Channel Crosstalk :60 dB or more

Contact
Christophe Martinez
Analog Audio Design
48 Bis Route de Trébeurden, 22560 Pleumeur-Bodou
contact@AnalogAudioDesign.com
+33 6 64 93 83 84

Any idea whether other tape widths (1/2"?) will be available?

 

[Ron Resnick]

No, I don't. I did not discuss that with him.

 

[astrotoy]

According to their website, the price is 10K euros plus about 400 euros shipping. The price certainly looks very attractive, even for a playback only machine. Looks very interesting. In comparison the new Metaxas machine (record and playback) is $36K.

Larry

 

[Tango]

According to their website, the price is 10K euros plus about 400 euros shipping. The price certainly looks very attractive, even for a playback only machine. Looks very interesting. In comparison the new Metaxas machine (record and playback) is $36K.

Larry

For modern tape machine. Metaxas is out-classed by Balfinger in every category. Old Studer still rules imo.

 

[PaulB]

for what its worth, Revox is selling the A77/B77 again. Not a lot of marketing for it, but the importer told me he has a couple in stock.

A77/B77 webpage

 

[srs148]

Any idea whether other tape widths (1/2"?) will be available?

He mentioned on Facebook that he may explore that option for the deck in the future.

 

[CKKeung]

A very nice read :

Analog Audio Design now taking orders for new TP-1000 tape deck

Back in the summer we got wind of another brand new tape deck on the way, from French company Analog Audio Design. In an earlier blog in August I promised to find out more and report back. So, here…

www.google.com

 

[gleeds]

Thanks, Ron. Congratulations Christophe, it's great to have another new production tape machine available, especially a more affordable option.

Ron, any mention of a US service and support center?

 

[Don-RMGI]

I know Christophe from the time we spent together working with RTM tape. A great guy and I have told him that I would be happy to help him set tech support in North America when and if he starts selling his machines here. I know most of the great tech's across the country.

 

[gleeds]

Thanks, Don. Nice has a friend to help him get established here.

 

[audioguy1958]

Hat's off to anyone with the skill and dedication to do this! Modern computer electronics greatly simplifies the transport control but the mechanical design and manufacturing to make a quality transport still needs to be first rate for a reel to reel.