Ampex MM1000 2" 16 Track

The Ampex MM1000 was the first 16 track tape recorder ever produced. It uses discreet class A electronics, and is equipped with transformers on the inputs and outputs of every channel. Apparently these machines sound amazing.

Jeremy bought this one about five years ago when he was running the Robot Steakhouse. The transport is broken and it won't record. He swears that one day he's going to fix it and that we'll use it even though it can't do noiseless punch-ins, and even though it has no remote. For now it is a stunning addition to our entrance area: a conversation piece and at times an effective doorstop.

Oh, and it was a blast getting up the stairs into the studio. It weighs like 700 lbs. and is the size of an upright piano.

Scully 280 Series 1" 8 Track

We have a picture of the Rolling Stones looking very serious as they listen to monitors in a studio. In the background is one of these tape machines that they were using.

This one was purchased by Jeremy and used at the Robot Steakhouse. I'm not sure exactly what's wrong with it. I know some of the elcetronics are shot, making signals sound distorted and weird. It would be really nice to get this one going, both for recording and to utilize the preamps.

Teac 3340S 1/4" 4 Track

Otari MX5050 1/4" 2 Track

Jason bought this one on eBay about a year ago. It seemed to work well at first, but then started having problems engaging to record on the right channel. Maybe relays? Jason swears he's gonna fix it one of these days. For now it gathers dust in the back room.