The Studer A80R is a classic Swiss-built reel-to-reel master recorder celebrated for its precision transport, robust engineering and unmistakable analogue tone. This 1/4" two-track variant operates at 7.5 and 15 ips, delivering stable performance for mastering, mixdown and high-quality transfer work. Recently serviced by Isak Edh, it is in excellent working order and ready for immediate studio deployment. Expect the cohesive warmth, depth and elegant transient handling that have made the A80 series a fixture in professional facilities for decades.
With a stable tape path and reliable electronics, the A80R ensures consistent, repeatable results whether you are printing final mixes, adding authentic tape saturation, or digitising archival material with confidence. Supplied with tape reels and NAB adapters, it offers a turnkey path to genuine analogue workflow without compromise. For engineers, mastering houses and archival teams seeking proven performance and musicality, the A80R remains a trusted choice.
Ideal for mastering suites, mix rooms and transfer/archive stations looking to capture true tape character while maintaining dependable day-to-day operation.
Includes
- Tape reels
- NAB adapters
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