Revox C278 8 Channel Studio Tape Recorder

Description

Up for sale is a Revox C278 8 Channel 1/2 inch studio tape recorder. This was manufactured in West Germany by Revox, using Studer components.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE LOGGING VERSION. THIS IS THE STANDARD UNIT.
The C278 features:
- 15 IPS & 7.5 IPS NAB EQ
- 10.5 INCH reel capacity on NAB hubs
- A smooth start servo feedback transport
- Dolby HX Pro
- RTZ, locate, and loop
- An adaptive speed sensetive time readout
- Removable and swappable audio cards
- Easily accessible audio calibration. The meter bridge is hinge mounted, allowing easy access to the cards.
- A small physical footprint (18 x 19 x 11 inches)
- Standard rack mounting
- And selectable mains voltage
This particular unit is in EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION.
List of repairs / adjustments done to the unit:
- Play and record heads relapped by JRF Magnetics (full report documents included in original envelope)
- JRF Magnetics optical allignment of the head block
- New Anithian bearing type pinch roller replacement (original Revox pinch roller included)
- Calibrated and ready for ATR Mastertape @ 250 nWb/m
Tests conducted on the unit:
- Play, stop, record, fast forward, and fast reverse, as well as repro, sync, and input functions tested and working on all channels
- Counter reset and RTZ transport controls tested and working
Final thoughts:
- This machine is clean and working properly. It is ready to work for you.
Shipped via USPS Priority Mail or UPS 3 day select.
Ships in a custom-fitted protective wood face cover.
BEFORE PURCHASING, CHECK YOUR LOCAL IMPORT LAWS FOR POSSIBLE TARIFFS AND RESTRICTIONS.
DISCLAIMER:
- If you play old tapes (ie, 1970s to now) on this or any machine, they will likely have to be baked by a professional (Google Sticky Shed Syndrome)
- Running defective tapes can damage this or any machine. If there is any doubt, do not rack up questionable reels on this machine.