THE WORLD'S LARGEST ANALOG TAPE MACHINE RESTORATION COMPANY

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BRINGING THE PAST INTO THE FUTURE

Mara Machines is celebrating over 15 years of restoring MCI Tape Machines. With almost 500 Mara Machines in use all over the world, we’re proud to keep analog recording affordable, approachable, and most of all, fun!

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PARTS SHOP

Our inventory includes high-quality heads, rollers, and more to ensure the reliable performance of your equipment. Trust us for top-notch spare parts that meet the highest standards, providing convenience and quality for your repair needs.

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SIGNATURE SOUND

If you're a music fan, chances are, you've heard MCI before. We utilize our Mara Machines daily at our sister company, Welcome to 1979 to record and mix records. In addition to their sound, we love the flexibility and customization abilities that MCIs have to offer.

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YOUR OWN PERSONAL TECH

We keep spare parts around so you don't have to. Once you're a Mara Machines owner, you'll have access to a lifetime of tech support to ensure your machines are always up to speed. We're available for consultations and video calls to help guide you through any issues you may have.

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"Chris Mara has single-handedly revived the reputation of the great Jeep Harned's American MCI JH series of tape machines. These have survived in large enough numbers to make a business out of their restoration and the Mara rebuilt machines are top quality, great sounding, easy to keep lined up, and smooth running. We have all been pleasantly surprised that the MCI gear they are based on has lasted so well. They were so much better built than anything made today."

Pete Townshend

The Who

Bruce Watson

Fat Possum Records - Delta-Sonic Sound, Memphis, TN

"My Mara Machine MCI JH-110 1/4” is as sonically beautiful to listen to as it is aesthetically attractive to look at. Aimee Mann’s Mental Illness was mixed through my Mara Machine and won me my fifth Grammy. It subtly helped glue the final mix together and added some magical fairy dust. With its unassuming charm and stalwart support my Mara Machine adds the sort of sonic love I’d rather not mix without."

Ryan Freeland

Engineer - Los Angeles, CA
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