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Thanks for Jonathan Horwich for sending me the link. Thanks to Google for translation. No idea of price yet.
Ballfinger (http://www.ballfinger.de/) is a manufacturer of sophisticated, fine-art instruments. Currently, the product portfolio ranges from mechanical wristwatches to record player drives to analogue tape recorders. As a modern manufactory, we develop and manufacture the widest possible range of components and assemblies in our own company - such as all drive motors, complete servo units or pickup systems. The central elements of our product developments are the time-related application of design as a design process and the close cooperation between designers and engineers. You can find more about Ballfinger under About Ballfinger and Design at Ballfinger.
After four years of development time, Ballfinger has introduced the first newly developed analogue tape recorder for around 25 years, at a time when everything tonal and visual fits into a telephone and vinyl enjoys the greatest popularity .
In addition to the clear appearance and the sophisticated ergonomics, this belting machine has all the necessary features for professional use. For this purpose, the processor-controlled drive is directly driven by specially developed, brushless DC disk rotor motors. The remaining components are also up-to-date and technically up-to-date: from the silent servo drives to the brake, head block and pinch roller to ultralinear, low-noise audio electronics, all possibilities have been exhausted. On the other hand, the massive aluminum chassis remained consistently well-tried: the modular design is the basis for a variety of configuration options and offers a rapid expansion of Ballfinger's product portfolio. In the first set-up, the M 063 with ¼ inch tape run in 2-channel technology (stereo) will be shown. The machine can be operated with up to 38 centimeters of tape speed per second and has a high-resolution, digital counter with all the associated functions. The device has balanced as well as unbalanced inputs and outputs, can be equipped with up to 30 cm open coils and fits in every 19 inch studiorack. The M 063 is thus the beginning of a whole new generation of magneto- phones.
New products from Ballfinger at the North German Hifi Days 2017
The M 063 has been developed for the professional user as well as for the ambitious music lover. It features a highly dynamic three-motor drive and an ultralinear, low-noise amplifier technology with minimal distortion. Also new is the design of the torsionally stiff aluminum chassis: it has been led out on the back by 25 mm and serves as a stable support surface for horizontal operation. In order to ensure easy cable management, the connection terminal is offset by a further 25 mm inwards. In addition, the clear design of the back allows clear space in the room. The machine can be operated with up to 38 centimeters of tape speed per second and has a high-resolution, digital counter with all the associated functions. It can be operated with open coils of up to 30 cm and can be integrated in every 19 inch studiorack.
The clear front design with the exemplary usability is due to the strict adherence to a design grid. All items for recording are on the right and for playback on the left. The drive functions are centrally located. Due to the flat front the insertion of the tape itself can be carried out without a hand: the belt path around the rollers is self-explanatory and the pinch roller can be lowered by pressing the stop button once. The stop button applies to all drive functions and extends over the entire area of the keypad. Below is the setting control for the editing function: If this is switched on, winding motors and playback amplifiers are active. Thus, the tape can be transported precisely or manually by hand or by capstan motor, before or back.
The precise digital counter is a useful addition: it is driven by a high-resolution rotary encoder and counts the elapsed time in hours, minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second. The counter reading is coupled to the selected speed and is halved or doubled during switching to 9.5 cm / s or 38 cm / s. For this purpose, the counter is driven without impulse losses.
Ballfinger turntable side viewFurthermore, Ballfinger shows the first tangential plate player with a conventional rotating arm and familiar operation. The PS 2 is directly driven by a newly developed, ironless and electronically commutated engine and has an almost 5 Kg heavier aluminum plate. The player is equipped with an in-house MC pick-up system in open aluminum construction. With a series of configuration options, the device is built with both puristic manual operation and as a semi-automatic unit. The PS 2 is the beginning of a new design line in the high end area. The North German Hifi Days will take place from 3 to 5 February 2017 in Hamburg. You can find more information at www.hifitage.de. You will find us on the second floor on Hall 5. We look forward to your visit!
Ballfinger (http://www.ballfinger.de/) is a manufacturer of sophisticated, fine-art instruments. Currently, the product portfolio ranges from mechanical wristwatches to record player drives to analogue tape recorders. As a modern manufactory, we develop and manufacture the widest possible range of components and assemblies in our own company - such as all drive motors, complete servo units or pickup systems. The central elements of our product developments are the time-related application of design as a design process and the close cooperation between designers and engineers. You can find more about Ballfinger under About Ballfinger and Design at Ballfinger.
After four years of development time, Ballfinger has introduced the first newly developed analogue tape recorder for around 25 years, at a time when everything tonal and visual fits into a telephone and vinyl enjoys the greatest popularity .
In addition to the clear appearance and the sophisticated ergonomics, this belting machine has all the necessary features for professional use. For this purpose, the processor-controlled drive is directly driven by specially developed, brushless DC disk rotor motors. The remaining components are also up-to-date and technically up-to-date: from the silent servo drives to the brake, head block and pinch roller to ultralinear, low-noise audio electronics, all possibilities have been exhausted. On the other hand, the massive aluminum chassis remained consistently well-tried: the modular design is the basis for a variety of configuration options and offers a rapid expansion of Ballfinger's product portfolio. In the first set-up, the M 063 with ¼ inch tape run in 2-channel technology (stereo) will be shown. The machine can be operated with up to 38 centimeters of tape speed per second and has a high-resolution, digital counter with all the associated functions. The device has balanced as well as unbalanced inputs and outputs, can be equipped with up to 30 cm open coils and fits in every 19 inch studiorack. The M 063 is thus the beginning of a whole new generation of magneto- phones.
New products from Ballfinger at the North German Hifi Days 2017
The M 063 has been developed for the professional user as well as for the ambitious music lover. It features a highly dynamic three-motor drive and an ultralinear, low-noise amplifier technology with minimal distortion. Also new is the design of the torsionally stiff aluminum chassis: it has been led out on the back by 25 mm and serves as a stable support surface for horizontal operation. In order to ensure easy cable management, the connection terminal is offset by a further 25 mm inwards. In addition, the clear design of the back allows clear space in the room. The machine can be operated with up to 38 centimeters of tape speed per second and has a high-resolution, digital counter with all the associated functions. It can be operated with open coils of up to 30 cm and can be integrated in every 19 inch studiorack.
The clear front design with the exemplary usability is due to the strict adherence to a design grid. All items for recording are on the right and for playback on the left. The drive functions are centrally located. Due to the flat front the insertion of the tape itself can be carried out without a hand: the belt path around the rollers is self-explanatory and the pinch roller can be lowered by pressing the stop button once. The stop button applies to all drive functions and extends over the entire area of the keypad. Below is the setting control for the editing function: If this is switched on, winding motors and playback amplifiers are active. Thus, the tape can be transported precisely or manually by hand or by capstan motor, before or back.
The precise digital counter is a useful addition: it is driven by a high-resolution rotary encoder and counts the elapsed time in hours, minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second. The counter reading is coupled to the selected speed and is halved or doubled during switching to 9.5 cm / s or 38 cm / s. For this purpose, the counter is driven without impulse losses.
Ballfinger turntable side viewFurthermore, Ballfinger shows the first tangential plate player with a conventional rotating arm and familiar operation. The PS 2 is directly driven by a newly developed, ironless and electronically commutated engine and has an almost 5 Kg heavier aluminum plate. The player is equipped with an in-house MC pick-up system in open aluminum construction. With a series of configuration options, the device is built with both puristic manual operation and as a semi-automatic unit. The PS 2 is the beginning of a new design line in the high end area. The North German Hifi Days will take place from 3 to 5 February 2017 in Hamburg. You can find more information at www.hifitage.de. You will find us on the second floor on Hall 5. We look forward to your visit!
great news indeed.
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