INVENTORY #33934 BRAND: Studer MODEL: A 820 MCH FUNCTION: Multichannel Analog Tape Recorder PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This listing is for a Studer A 820 2" Analog 24 Track Multitrack Tape Recorder loaded w/ Dolby SR/A cards.. The STUDER A820 is equipped with 5 motors: 3 DC motors for the tape transport and 2 synchronous motors for the low-noise pinch roller unit. Rugged, high-torque motors with disc-type rotors featuring favorable control characteristics are used for the spooling functions; a top-quality closed-loop servo control system and a separate processor are responsible for the excellent drive.
This really keeps scrape flutter to an absolute minimum, and takes the already-fabulous STUDER A820 sound to the next level (but I'm clearly "biased", every pun intended).. STUDER A820 Master Recorder