Mellotron M400vsMellotron Mark VI
Summary
Mellotron M400 and Mellotron Mark VI: 2 Mellotron specialitys compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Mellotron M400Legacy since 1986View details → | Mellotron Mark VILegacyView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Mellotron | Mellotron |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
| Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Instrument | ||
| Type | Tape replay | Tape replay |
| Sound engine | Tape replay: one 3/8-inch tape strip per key, three tracks (A/B/C) per removable frame, about 8 seconds per note | Tape replay: one 3/8-inch tape strip per key, three tracks per removable frame (A/B/C), roughly 8 seconds per note |
| Polyphony | Full polyphony (35 notes) | Full polyphony (35 notes) |
| Features | Tape replay, Pitch control, Removable tape frame, Tone control, No built-in amplifier, Sold as the Novatron 400 from 1978 | Tape replay, Pitch control, Removable tape frame, Valve preamp, Two-speed motor (high/low) switch, Stainless steel capstan, Metric hardware |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 35 | 35 |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Single 35-note manual, G to F | Wooden 'fast-action' keyboard, G to F, with staggered pressure pads |
| Connections | ||
| Outputs | 1/4-inch unbalanced, XLR balanced | 1/4-inch balanced |
| Pedal inputs | Volume | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | White | White, Black, Brown, Mahogany |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 860 × 570 × 820 mm | 838 × 559 × 864 mm |
| Weight | 55 kg | 44.5 kg |
Key differences
- Released: M400 – 1970 Mark VI – 1999
- Keybed: M400 – Single 35-note manual, G to F Mark VI – Wooden 'fast-action' keyboard, G to F, with staggered pressure pads
- Sound engine: M400 – Tape replay: one 3/8-inch tape strip per key, three tracks (A/B/C) per removable frame, about 8 seconds per note Mark VI – Tape replay: one 3/8-inch tape strip per key, three tracks per removable frame (A/B/C), roughly 8 seconds per note
- Dimensions (W × D × H): M400 – 860 × 570 × 820 mm Mark VI – 838 × 559 × 864 mm
- Weight: M400 – 55 kg Mark VI – 44.5 kg
Both are the same on type (Tape replay) and keys (35).