[QuadList] Help identifying an unknown Ampex Quad machine

[David C. Crosthwait]

As an example of upgraded electronics, here is a VR 1001 with some  
solid state additions.

The VR 1000 similar to the picture seen today I have on another camera  
and not avail. today.

David Crosthwait



Quoting Don Norwood <dwnorwood at embarqmail.com>:

> The machine in question is a VR-1000, retrofitted with the solid   
> state Ampex electronics, the same as in a VR-1200.  From what little  
>  bit I can see, I believe it even has Velcomp (bottom right side of   
> overbridge.  I don't believe this has anything to do with either   
> Allen or Merlin.  Looks like a standard Ampex upfit including the   
> servo control panel just above the Intersync.
>
> Concerning the missing modules, it's hard to tell exactly from the   
> pic but I believe they may be the optional AFC cards, so it may be   
> best suited for playback.
>
> Regarding the references to a VR-1100, NO.  Here's a picture from my  
>  website showing one of my 1100's.
> http://www.digitrakcom.com/page3.html
> You'll see that it looks pretty much like a VR-1200.  There's   
> literature available under the Ampex tab on my literature page if   
> you want more info.
>
> As far as the transport is concerned, there is VERY little   
> difference between the original VR-1000 transport and the transport   
> in the VR-1100/1200/2000.  So a VR-1000 updated with new electronics  
>  is pretty much equal to the performance of its peers.
>
> Don
>
> Don Norwood
> Digitrak Communications, Inc.
> www.digitrakcom.com


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