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AMPEX 601

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Technic details

Specifications

Type:
1 or 2-track, single channel, monaural system
Heads:
1 x Separate recording head
1 x Playback head
1 x Erase head
Head assembly:
Full or Half Track
Reel size:
Up to 7” reel

Tape speeds:
3 3⁄4 ips, full track
3 3⁄4 ips, half track
7 1⁄2 ips, full track
7 1⁄2 ips, half track
Playing time:
Full Track - 32 min. (With 7” reel, 7 1⁄2 ips, 1, 200 ft.)
Half Track - 64 min. (With 7” reel, 7 1⁄2 ips, 1, 200 ft.)
Reproduce timing accuracy:
0.2%, or an accuracy of ±3.6 sec. in a 30-minute recording
Starting time:
The tape attains full speed in less than one-fifth sec. in either the play or record mode
Stopping time:
Less than 1 sec.
Fast Forward and Rewind Time:
90 sec. (For full 1, 200 ft. reel)
Wow and flutter:
17% (7 1⁄2 ips)
0.3% (3 3⁄4 ips)
Frequency response:
40Hz to 15kHz, ±2dB (7 1⁄2 ips)
50Hz to 10kHz down (No more than 4dB at 15kHz, 7 1⁄2 ips)
50Hz to 7.5kHz, ±2dB (3 3⁄4 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio:
55dB (Full Track)
50dB (Half Track)
Inputs:
500mV (Line)
High impedance (Microphone)
Output / Impedance:
1.23V / Into 600Ω (Line)
Tube compliment:
3 x 12AU7
1 x 12AY7
2 x 5879
1 x 6F5
1 x 5Y3
Power requirements:
AC 117V, 50 / 60Hz
Power consumption:
61W

Dimensions (W x H x D):
356 x 406 x 203cm
Weight:
Approx. 11.8kg
Year:
About 1956

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