[QuadList] Help identifying an unknown Ampex Quad machine

[David C. Crosthwait]

My apologies for the roated images.


Quoting "David C. Crosthwait" <david at dcvideo.com>:

> 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