The world's best hard disk digital audio recorder has just become the world's most cost-effective digital audio system ever-Otari has reduced the price of its legendary RADAR-II to below $8,000-

24-track Otari RADAR-II system comes fully loaded, including remote control, meter bridge and back-up system, as well as additional user options, and it can be "supersized" to a full 48-track system for just $15,495-a savings of another $500!-

CANOGA PARK, CA, October 23, 2001 - Otari Corp. is pleased to announce that it has significantly reduced prices on its RADAR-II Hard Disk Recorder. The price cut, which takes effect immediately, brings the cost of a fully loaded Otari RADAR-II system to just $7,995. With this announcement, Otari, a long-time industry leader and innovator in digital audio, has made the cost of access to an industry standard more affordable than ever before. This amazing deal is available only from Otari, and is valid as long as supplies last.

The now even-more-affordable Otari RADAR-II HDR comes fully equipped at this low price. The package features 24 channels of analog I/O, 24 channels of digital I/O via TDIF, two channels of S/PDIF and AES/EBU Digital I/O, a full-function remote control, a meter bridge with a 30-foot cable for machine room-mounting of the HDR unit, the VGA card-powered RADARVIEW display, a built-in DVD-RAM backup drive and an 18GB hard drive. This comprehensive package is topped off with Otari's user friendly owner's manual and a laminated Quick Reference Guide.

For a slight additional cost, the 24 channels of TDIF can be replaced with 24 channels of AES/EBU Digital I/O and the DVD-RAM backup device can be replaced with an Exabyte Drive.

For those looking for even more recording power, a "supersized" Otari RADAR-II system is available by adding a second HDR to bring the package to 48 tracks of digital hard disk recording. Every part of the 24-track RADAR-II package also comes with the second RADAR-II system, as well as the sample-accurate lock-solid RADARLINK 9-pin cable, and updated RADARLINK software, allowing editing across all 48 tracks simultaneously.

Another impressive inclusion with the Otari RADAR-II system is Otari's comprehensive technical support. A one-year parts & labor warranty is backed up by the company's 35 years of service to the professional audio industry. "This is the one component of the package that no one else can duplicate," observes John Spencer, Otari Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "Getting a fully loaded RADAR-II for this price is an incredible bargain, but Otari's commitment to customer support, service and satisfaction makes it an even greater value."

The Otari RADAR-II has proven itself in a range of applications, from serving as a replacement for open-reel analog and digital tape decks (while still faithfully emulating their familiar operation) to acting as the mixdown deck for multi-channel audio for films and music, with the ability to handle even the most complex 7.1 surround format with absolute precision and reliability. The Otari RADAR-II has become a staple of leading commercial studios worldwide. This legendary combination of innovative operation and Otari customer support is now available to an even wider range of customers.

Otari, Inc., established in 1965 in Tokyo, Japan, first specialized in the manufacturing of high-speed audio tape duplicators. The company's research on magnetic recording resulted in a series of renowned master recorders, most notably-the MTR-90 and MTR-10. For 35 years, Otari has been a leading manufacturer of professional audio products for the broadcast, post-production, music recording and live sound markets, including: analog and digital recorders, mixing consoles, as well as high-speed industrial audio and video cassette loading and duplication systems.

RADAR is a registered trademark of iZ Technology Corporation.