Studer

Studer is a Swiss manufacturer of professional audio equipment known for producing high-quality analog tape recorders and mixing consoles. The company was founded in 1948 by Willi Studer and quickly gained a reputation for its precision engineering and attention to detail. Over the years, Studer has developed many groundbreaking products, including the world’s first four-track tape recorder and the first modular digital mixing console. Today, Studer is a part of Harman International Industries and continues to innovate in the field of professional audio, offering a wide range of digital mixing consoles and high-end digital audio processing equipment.

Released in 1964
The Studer J 37 Tape Recorder is a legendary piece of audio equipment that has etched its name in music history. Renowned for its exceptional sound quality and reliability, the J 37 was the tape recorder of choice at the iconic Abbey Road Studios. This masterpiece of engineering played a pivotal role in recording some of the most celebrated albums in history, including The Beatles’ groundbreaking work.
Released in 1985
The Studer A721 is a professional cassette recorder with superb audio performance, reliability, and convenient operating concept, including a four-motor tape transport mechanism and modular audio electronics with automatic record parameter calibration.
Released in 1989
The Studer A827 24 Track Multi-Track Recorder is quite possibly the finest 24 track analogue audio recorder ever made, and many are still in use today around the world.
Released in 1989
The Studer D820X – developed for stand-alone use also fits effortlessly into any system through its extensive interfaces and offers advanced facilities for digital mastering.
Released in 1992
In the dynamic world of broadcasting, professionals demand excellence in their studio equipment. The Studer D780 R-DAT recorder rises to meet these exacting standards, ushering in a new era of efficiency and precision.
Released in 1992
The Studer D827 MCH 24/48 Track DASH Tape Recorder enhances the Studer reputation for superior quality, excellent performance and optimum economics. It was of course, based on the Sony DASH format of multitrack digitalrecorders.
Released in 1996
The Studer D424 is a Magneto-Optical, 2 channel digital recorder with amazingly easy editing functions, suitable for all broadcasting, recording studio and theatre applications.
Released in 1996
Studer dedicated over twelve years to CD research and development and the Studer D741 CD Recorder, enhances and finalises their range alongside existing models like the D730, D731, D731 QC, and D732 CD Players. CD technology held a firm footing in broadcast and studio domains, with none rivalling its widespread use across both consumer and professional spheres.
Released in 1998
The Studer V-Eight recorder incorporates the S-VHS recording principle and possesses all the necessary features required for professional audio applications. It is designed to meet the stringent demands of a professional studio environment, with a sturdy and distortion-free die-cast aluminium alloy chassis. Its modular design allows for sample-accurate interconnection of multiple units through a straightforward sync bus.

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