but all A-77s made since over a year ago have cotton-pad brakes which have eliminated the problem. It is now entirely safe for the recorder to go from a high-speed shuttle direct ly to Stop braking, although it is still easier on the tape to slow ...
What the A77 delivered of its tubed predecessor, in addition to electronic instead of mechanical switches, silence and cool running, was a superior three-motor, direct-drive tape transport system. Its innovations included a capstan motor to drive the tape at constant speed, with the other two ...
There will be few ‘baby boomer’ studio engineers who won’t go a little misty‑eyed at mention of the legendary Revox A77: one of the first all‑transistor, high‑quality, open‑reel tape recorders that non‑professionals could afford. And, of course, those of slightly younger yea...