Revox
PR99 MkIII
Introduced 1987$13,950 MSRP
Broadcast-grade half-track derivative of the B77 with balanced XLR in/out, calibrated levels and, on the MkIII, a real-time counter with autolocator. Sought after by tape enthusiasts for half-track 15 ips playback; buy serviced or budget for a full transport and electronics overhaul.
MSRP
$13,950
Used market · Very Good
$2,950
-79% vs MSRP
as of Sep 1, 2026MSRP to used market
From $3,500 at launch to $2,950 today.
Specifications
- Heads
- 3 (erase, record, playback)
- Motors
- 3-motor drive: 2 AC winding motors + 1 electronically-regulated AC capstan motor
- Reel size
- Up to 10.5" (26.5 cm) diameter
- Speeds
- 7.5/15 (3.75/7.5 low-speed version available) ips
- Tape speeds
- 7.5 and 15 ips (19/38 cm/s) high-speed version; 3.75/7.5 ips (9.5/19 cm/s) low-speed version
- Equalization
- Switchable NAB / CCIR
- Track format
- 2-track (half-track) stereo
- Inputs outputs
- Balanced XLR line in/out with transformer
- Max reel size
- 10.5"
- Weight dimensions
- 18.5 kg; 483 x 399 x 234 mm (W x H x D)
- Frequency response
- 30 Hz–22 kHz +2/-3 dB at 15 ips; 30 Hz–20 kHz at 7.5 ips
- Track configuration
- 2-track stereo/mono, ¼" tape
- Signal to noise ratio
- 66 dB
- Total harmonic distortion
- 0.6–1.5% depending on speed
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