MCI

MCI was a pioneering American pro audio manufacturer based in Fort Lauderdale, best known for transforming the multitrack recording industry throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. The company built affordable, reliable tape machines, consoles, and synchronisers that brought advanced studio technology within reach of mid sized and independent facilities. MCI’s integrated design philosophy, service friendly construction, and forward thinking features helped shape the sound of countless classic records and played a major role in democratising professional recording.

MCI JH-16
Decades
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 1971 /
The MCI JH-16 Multitrack Recorder combined advanced transport control, excellent service access, a flexible remote system, and a thoughtfully engineered console design. Its construction and layout were intended to minimise downtime while maximising operational ease, making it a robust and highly capable studio recorder of its era.
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 1980 /
The MCI JH-24 Multitrack Recorder combined modular expandability, transformerless audio electronics, precise servo controlled tape motion, and comprehensive remote control capability. Its engineering flexibility and service friendly construction made it a widely adopted professional recorder throughout the analogue era.