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Otari heads output
« on: July 04, 2009, 09:06:46 PM »
I know we have discussed this before, but I can't remember how much output the stock Otari heads have? Is it measured in ohms, or mv's?

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Re: Otari heads output
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2009, 01:11:32 PM »
Do you mean to tell me that nobody here has the answer to this question?

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Re: Otari heads output
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2009, 03:54:34 PM »
It's probably around 2mV but that of course depends upon what your reference level is on the tape.
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Re: Otari heads output
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2009, 09:16:45 PM »
Doc please explain a little more I am not following you.

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Re: Otari heads output
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2009, 08:39:47 AM »
Ok Dan thanks alot.

Jay
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