Ampex

Ampex was a pioneering force in the development of professional reel-to-reel tape recorders, setting industry standards from the late 1940s onwards. Known for their unmatched build quality and sonic performance, Ampex machines like the Model 200, 300, and ATR-100 series became mainstays in recording studios, radio stations, and mastering facilities worldwide. Their innovations in multitrack and high-fidelity recording helped shape modern audio production and earned Ampex a lasting legacy as one of the most influential names in analogue recording history.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1948 /

Ampex Model 200 Tape Recorder

The Ampex Model 200, introduced in 1948, was the first professional reel-to-reel recorder to achieve broadcast-quality performance. With precision tube electronics, a full-track design, and remarkable stability, it transformed radio and studio recording and established Ampex as the industry’s leading innovator.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1949 /

Ampex 300 Tape Recorder

The Ampex 300, released in 1949, set the benchmark for professional recording and mastering. With its precision mechanics, low distortion, and advanced “Sel-Sync” option, it became the dominant studio recorder of the 1950s and early 1960s, renowned for its reliability and pristine sound quality.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1953 /

Ampex 350 Tape Recorder

Introduced in 1953, the Ampex 350 Tape Recorder was a professional two-speed ¼-inch recorder offering excellent fidelity and modular design. It became a studio and broadcast standard, admired for its build quality, reliability, and smooth tape transport, helping establish Ampex as the leader in professional audio recording.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1976 /

Ampex ATR-100 Series Professional Audio Recorder

In the world of two track analogue mastering audio recorders, the Ampex ATR-100 Series recorders are regarded as the finest reel to reel audio mastering recorders ever made. The fact that they are still in use today, more than forty years later is surely testament to that.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 1976 /

Ampex MM1200 Multitrack Analogue Recorder

The Ampex MM1200 was a professional multitrack analogue recorder available in 8-, 16-, and 24-track formats, using one- or two-inch tape. Designed for demanding studio use, it offered selectable tape speeds, NAB and IEC equalisation, and built-in Sel-Sync for precise overdubbing. With robust construction, modular design, and excellent audio performance, it became a trusted studio standard for high-quality multitrack recording.